…over again. A relevant record needs a relevant schedule too. We want to stay hungry for that stage. That’s my drug and I have been chasing that for years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga4Vw9OofZM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Hn0olArRo Overkill on Facebook…
…ing time at the office is what enables me to make music, go on vacation with my family, detach and spend quality time, and helps pay for my kids schooling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nO0fmIPic4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWrXVDeLv1A Redemption on Facebook…
…e” adds percussive marches and more stylized chants to the mix. Closer “Go Free as Companions” begins with heavy violins before organs take over mid-song, transforming to a nearly doom pace accompanied by, you guessed it: more chants. To Know the Light is an enigma; a mystery wrapped in a riddle, to paraphrase Winston Churchill (or in my stupid case, Elaine on Seinfeld when trying to unravel the puzzle that is Newman). A classic yet refined style…
…in two months, maybe, hopefully to release… next year in the spring. If the CD from Vanden Plas is finished, then I will finish the songs for All My Shadows. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MYrQPpwx2k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqY55vucbAg All My Shadows on Facebook…
…hat would come into a long album, but something in between. That’s still under consideration, we will have to see how busy we are after releasing this album. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5Q4LN293m4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0bgu3bi5lk Marianas Rest on Facebook…
…and cheers erupting from all audiences. Life Will Never Be the Same is a classic hard rock or melodic metal record for followers to enjoy now and forever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYoesqhi98g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WozMg-MgrA0 Stargazer on Facebook…
…vocals for, we should have a vinyl pressing for a record on Nameless Grave. And there is some other stuff I wish I could talk about, but I can’t (laughs). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EJsELXQ4ew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8LGyFtrVv8 Majesties on Bandcamp…
…n the road with our new record. For sure it is something we are working on. Keep your eyes open to see if all of you can catch us somewhere out on the road. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0prWROoYqpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbpJ5ztWZAo Trial (swe) on Facebook…
…opens with an acoustic medley that soon erupts via Niilo Sevänen’s roar, accompanied by a weeping guitar lead that is commonplace to the band’s trademark style. First single “White Christ” sprouts black metal roots within the pacing and guest vocal performance of Rotting Christ’s Sakis Tolis, to which adds a unique dimension. Don’t be fooled – this is unmistakably Insomnium, with rousing melodies being a key component, but with a different flavor….
…s to work on songs. Dead Rhetoric: How selective have the two of you now become when songwriting? Horaz: A song idea must always appeal to both of us, and finally, a song must also fit with the other tracks on the album. We don’t compromise on the principle, “We’ll take your song idea if they take one of mine.” We make a concept, and a great song can be dismissed if it does not fit that concept. We had about 20 song ideas this time, and only eight…
…ly. We don’t feel any pressure, we are pleasing ourselves with what we are writing and coming up with. And that makes us happy. Dead Rhetoric: You’ll be performing this coming fall at the legendary ProgPower Festival in Atlanta. What can the fans expect from Ice Age live and what are your expectations performing at this well-established festival? Pincus: Well, we always prided ourselves on being a really good energetic, precise live band. We set h…
…together with Ginevra, I couldn’t turn this down. Next up will be trying to write the next Ginevra album and work on album number three with Seventh Crystal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsngHNJreEc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LuqUcv45II Seventh Crystal on Facebook…
…stagger the releases a little bit. Those are the things I’m most involved with. I’m itching to get back out there and play live shows. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5xPbiMijpc Dreams of Gray on Bandcamp…
…e haven’t played anywhere in Africa as well, so there are continents to conquer. Make good tours, and more good music. Remember to enjoy this all the time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWG-WzEciHU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSU9I4W8czE Insomnium on Facebook…
…think, why? If you know what I mean? I am struggling with it, but now what comes out, comes out. Dead Rhetoric: What’s on the horizon for Infinite & Divine or any other music-related activities that we can expect from each of you over the next year or so? Åkesson: Hopefully, we can get gigs and out to play. I have started working on tracks for the next album. Tezzi is in Venus 5 as you know, she’s much busier than I am. We will do a third Infinite…
…ut, that I am looking forward to. It will take a lot of time, just to make things to connect more to the music. The soundtrack to your Middle Earth, sort of. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiH5FNKKcjQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaTI4XF8PAY Twilight Force on Facebook…
…uple of gigs confirmed in Finland, and we are talking to some more bars and clubs. Try to be a part of more metal events around Finland. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RU0r-pxuVM Admire the Grim on Facebook…
…nor to jump on stage with them. At the moment Remina just has one show booked at the Stella Nomine Festival in Germany, let’s see what the future brings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVDPzwgGMcE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tbhfIOhGbw (EchO) on Facebook…
…/afternoon hours, so that the band could get stronger tour packages going as this is thoroughly engaging, exciting material that has viable commercial appeal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGDlZTvJplo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PjhX07dsIg Beyond the Black on Facebook…
…ing. We will do another tour in April/May, and festivals like Wacken, Bloodstock, Masters of Rock. I think I am not bored. (laughs). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3FHCUI0ULA Serenity on Facebook…
…more gigs for the new year. We plan to get out there and play, we are definitely a live band. Agerbo: We have some confirmed festivals too for next year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DewBDst2DJA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zserU6NnEL4 Meridian on Facebook…
…t year or so for Denied? Vowden: This time we will play more gigs. There’s no stopping us. Let’s just go out there and do the gigs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iXksObnTqU Denied on Facebook…
…ings to other artists. Music and movies, it would be amazing to have that happen. It would be a bucket list accomplishment, and what I would want as an artist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBhFEtroiS8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHw3NkP8zUE Oceans of Slumber on Facebook…
…The Haunted. We have a few festival dates – we are 80% done with writing the new album. That will be something we record this fall. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGyJbj0IWYo Witchery on Facebook…
…ich will be announced. We are writing new stuff at the moment. A lot of good chemistry with the boys in the band, my youthful drive to still prove something. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5muaOCG9ohY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VcQG6hMTPE Devil’s Train on Facebook…
…hat contains catchy material that listeners will want to engage with consistently – the staying power a big selling point for the band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIvmtv7f_FM Sole Syndicate on Facebook…
…occur in that regard. Universal keeps Michael Schenker Group top of mind for another tremendous effort, leaving us more quality efforts in his twilight years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW4UqC16nvM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWRsuIo7wSg Michael Schenker on Facebook…
…r, so everything I do is very natural. That’s where a lot of our weird songwriting comes from. I love classic rock, Dave Mustaine and Trey Azagthoth, both people send me to weird places. Sweat: My biggest influences I would say, exposure to classic rock. Keith Moon, and then metal with Dave Lombardo. I was a big Danny Carey fan as a kid. Just for the rhythm aspect. And Nick Menza for sure. Southern: I love the old punk bands, as a young kid. Joe u…
…m Cheap Trick. I could go on all day. The first five Black Sabbath albums. Free, Bad Company. Judas Priest came a little later – I saw them in 1979 for the first time. All that other stuff was more as a kid learning. In 1979-80 when Priest, Maiden and Motörhead came into my life, I jumped up to the next level. I forgot to mention, all Thin Lizzy. Dead Rhetoric: And Pearl, did you also share a love for 70’s music – especially given your dad being M…
…positions, and that enduring quality to discover something new months down the line. Ideal for those who want a little bit more than just standard thrash. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTuSK9DgYIQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu2q5cMqgXQ Disquiet on Facebook…
