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December 6th, 2022 Features

Serenity – Elevate Memoria

…he band more appeal from outside the normal followers. We reached out to vocalist Georg Neuhauser to catch up on the back story behind Memoria, the special guest choices, how recent touring has gone coming out of the pandemic, a bit of history/geography talk with his day job as a college professor, his diverse listening tastes from Queen and Toto to Kamelot, Eclipse, and Rhapsody, plus the importance in his eyes of education for the youth and the…

November 15th, 2022 Features

Edge of Haze – Validation in Diversity

…o date. We were privileged to talk to drummer Janne Mieskonen, guitarist/vocalist Markus Hentunen, and bassist/vocalist Eero Maijala regarding their feelings about this latest record, their advanced outlook when it comes to the vocal/music development of these compositions, the climate change lyrical content and its importance, thoughts on the Finnish metal scene, plus individual thoughts on important records from Swallow the Sun, Katatonia, and D…

November 1st, 2022 Features

Dragonland – A Celestial Journey

…. And then we started writing in our home studios, and that process is basically the same. We start with the vocal melodies, the harmonics. At that point it doesn’t have to be metal, and then things get orchestrated with the guitars and everything. We will start with an idea for the chorus, but it’s the vocal melodies that are the driving force. And also, for the production it was the same. I recorded the drums with Jacob Hansen, and we did most e…

October 6th, 2022 Features

Kill Division – Peace in the Court of Public Opinion

…ongwriter/guitarist Gus Rios who discussed the formation of the group, lyrical content plus sample ideas, social / political discourse, his back-and-forth feelings as a drummer and guitarist, extreme metal thoughts, plus how he’s doing in terms of his mental health and advice seeking out help – and an update on what to expect for the next Gruesome album. Dead Rhetoric: Peace Through Tyranny is the debut album for Kill Division. Tell us how the see…

September 15th, 2022 Features

Purpendicular – Stepping Out of the Shadows

Although originating as a tribute to Deep Purple, Purpendicular musically evolved into an original act – including Ian Paice as the drumming foundation. They’ve released two previous studio albums while being able to play across Europe showcasing their sound. Human Mechanic is the latest record – broadening their influences of hard rock and classic influences with a bit of funk, swing, and blues nuances. Older musicians who are comfortable with t…

September 13th, 2022 Features

Asylum – Eliminate the Tyrant

…ash scene across Australia, his passion for classic cars, and social/political discussion regarding fear-based attitudes plus possible solutions to make things better. Dead Rhetoric: What are some of your earliest memories surrounding music growing up in childhood? At what point did you discover heavy metal music, and then make the progression to want to pick up an instrument and start performing in bands? Rob Armstrong: My earliest memory of musi…

August 31st, 2022 Reviews

Death Scythe – Killing for Pleasure Forever (Self-Released)

…start touches push “Touched by A Scythe” to highlight reel territory, as vocalist Gerardo Mendoza uses various growl/scream tactics to get the words across forcefully. It’s evident in key sequences of “Wind” and “Hollow Darkness” that these guitarists know their way around specific In Flames and Dark Tranquillity signature aspects to that Swedish template, while there is also some progressive / thrash injection to “Lost in Eternity” which comes fr…

August 25th, 2022 Features

Fallujah – Embracing Oblivion

…Carstairs regarding the new record, the thought process behind the guest vocalists, the evolution of the band and the impact Dreamless had on their career arc, plus thoughts on using social media platforms to develop more fan engagement, his thoughts as a guitar teacher in today’s environment, plus hopes to crack new markets like Asia and South America with the new record. Dead Rhetoric: In the last interview you did with Dead Rhetoric for Undying…

August 9th, 2022 Features

Toxik – Heavier Yet Still Cynical

…er, singer Mike Sanders, and guitarist Josh Christian. Pioneers of a technical brand of speed/thrash metal through their first two albums World Circus and Think This, they would arise again in 2013, finally solidifying a killer lineup for their third full-length outing Dis Morta. Taking on a more focused songwriting tact, the progressive nature of the material still pushes parameters rarely heard in the scene – the performances equally breathtakin…

July 26th, 2022 Features

Farewell to Fear – Punching Through

…audiences wherever they go. We recently got the opportunity to speak to vocalist Mike Craig and learn more about this band. You’ll hear how COVID-19 influenced the music and lyrical content for Polarity, the message behind the band, lots of insight into their influences, thoughts on the state of hard rock/metal today, how they handle social media and promotion in this ever-evolving industry, plus plans for the future. Dead Rhetoric: In mid-July y…

July 3rd, 2022 Features

Battering Ram – Old School in Our Hearts

…this Swedish band Battering Ram. Driving power chords, bluesy and gritty vocals, plus a swinging rhythm section that elevates the energy and aggression you want out of this material. Their second album, ironically titled Second to None, bristles with that retrospective 70’s/80’s charm yet contains a bit more punch from the production and tones to keep up with many younger artists today. We spoke to vocalist Johan Hallström to learn more about thei…

June 21st, 2022 Features

Devil’s Train – Rock and Roll Family

…arts out with strong hooks, energetic performances, and this warmth that recalls a lot of the great acts from the 70’s/80’s British/ American scenes. We reached out to newest guitarist Dan Baune on Zoom who was very happy to bring us up to date on his personal background in music, joining Devil’s Train, the chemistry with the new lineup, thoughts on the German heavy music scene, his personal work running a studio, family support, plus what we can…

June 16th, 2022 Features

Visions of Atlantis – Embracing Pirates

…l odyssey that captivates listeners to another galaxy. We reached out to vocalist Clémentine Delauney who filled us in on the latest touring excursions, thoughts on successful crowdfunding during the pandemic, the worries and boldness to embrace the Pirates theme musically and visually, plus discussion on her voice and where she sees things going in that regard, the see-saw effects between making music for art versus money, and a quick update on E…

June 7th, 2022 Features

Civil War – Power Through History

…dies, engaging songwriting, stellar virtuoso moments, plus numerous historical themes explored on the lyric front. The latest album Invaders also sees two member additions with guitarist Thobbe Englund and singer Kelly Sundown Carpenter – who galvanize the band’s established style with outstanding performances. We reached out to Kelly to find out more about the latest record, the research behind specific songs, memories relating to his work with B…

May 29th, 2022 Features

Sadistic Ritual – Prepare for a Boundless Enigma

…lleying crunchy riffs and pounding rhythm section activities plus savage vocals tearing you limb from limb. We reached out to guitarist/vocalist Charlie Southern, and drummer Joe Sweat in this chat, where we cover everything about the history of the group, signing with Prosthetic, the psychedelia surrounding the band’s sound and cover art, how local support launched more national networking, and future plans. Dead Rhetoric: Tell us about the evolu…

April 24th, 2022 Features

Space Vacation – Still White Hot

…hour playback time, listeners will notice a strong emphasis on memorable vocal harmonies plus stunning guitar work – as well as proficient rhythm section action that should keep the listeners returning more and more for future engagement. We felt the need to reach out to vocalist/guitarist Scott Shapiro and find out what the band has been up to since Lost in the Black Divide five years ago – details on the return of Kai Sun on bass, European tour…

March 22nd, 2022 Features

Evil Invaders – Breaking Down Barriers

…step forward as the key third album – the performances, songwriting, and vocal melodies taking things to the next level in terms of expansion while not abandoning the elements that got them a sustained following across the underground. We reached out to vocalist/guitarist Joe (aka Johannes Van Audenhove) on Zoom one recent afternoon and he was very excited to delve deeper into the work behind this latest effort – the impact of the emotionally char…

February 22nd, 2022 Features

Spirits of Fire – Enjoying the Roots of Metal

…e, the second record Embrace the Unknown features Fabio Lione taking the vocal helm from Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens, ensuring a premiere powerhouse in a different light compared to past acclaim with Angra, Vision Divine, and Rhapsody (Of Fire) among others. We reached out to Chris via Zoom, and he was happy to bring us up to date on the singer switch, differences between albums, video and artwork, thoughts on music festivals and scenes in the US versus ot…

February 15th, 2022 Features

Voivod – Anarchy Reigns

…y Pierre Menetrier. Discuss the concept of the clip, does it bring the lyrical content to life, and how does the discussion take place between band and crew to flesh out what we take in for the final effort – as I imagine your audience appreciates the time and energy you put into videos? Away: It was early last year that a video popped online, it was made on the song “Nothingface”. The video was made in animation on a computer in the early 90’s by…

January 30th, 2022 Features

Kandia – A Fresh Start

…onships between people, and between people and the environment. That’s basically the concept the album, and one of the reasons why the album is called Quaternary. It’s about humans, how they relate to each other and how our position on Earth damages and influences the evolution of the planet. Dead Rhetoric: How do you describe the sound of Kandia – it doesn’t just fit into one nice category? Cruz: Yeah [laughs]. That’s actually the hardest questio…

January 16th, 2022 Features

Power Paladin – Riding the Quest for Steel

…gning with Atomic Fire, their surprising appeal in the black metal scene locally, and a bit of their affinity for video games. Dead Rhetoric: What are some of your earliest memories surrounding music growing up? How did you make the progression into heavy metal music – and when did you start to get the urge to pick up an instrument and perform in bands? Krilli Porsteinsson: When I was a toddler, I would stand by the CD player and listen to the sta…

December 30th, 2021 Features

Eternity’s End – As Embers Fade

Taking power/progressive metal to intricate levels of neoclassical / shred measures, Eternity’s End arrive at their third album for Embers of War. Combining a love of fantasy, science fiction, and horror on the lyrical level with music that pushes the tempos, riffs, hooks, melodies, and harmonies to superior performance levels, it’s a magical combination that rarely rears itself in today’s scene. Embers of War is the group’s third album, featurin…

December 26th, 2021 Features

Infected Rain and Heidi Shepherd – Emerging from Chaos

…urns in to [smaller crowds]. Shepherd: In NYC, which is a city that we typically sellout in, they only allowed 50%. We were at the Grammercy Theater and we were like, “This looks really small!” But it’s not since they only allowed 50%, and it was almost sold out. But it’s kind of a mindfuck as an artist. I can’t look at this and think that people don’t want to be there. It’s the fact that there are all of these different steps to get there. It was…

December 7th, 2021 Features

Temperance – Breaking the Rules

…nfluences from the power, symphonic, and modern landscapes – their triad vocalist approach opens sonic horizons that other bands dream to be able to achieve. Their sixth studio record Diamanti again launches the band into stronger melodies, tempos, hooks, and catchy songs – sometimes heavier, more dramatic, and all emotionally engaging. We reached out to vocalist/keyboardist Michele Guaitoli again to catch up on how this record took shape during t…

November 25th, 2021 Features

Unleashed – The Way of Life

…’ve come to expect out of this Viking-oriented outfit. We reached out to vocalist/bassist Johnny Hedlund through Zoom recently and he was happy to bring us up to date regarding the next chapter of the storyline, cover art details, favorite memories regarding the lengthy career, the state of death metal in his eyes, plus interesting stories regarding social media use and his son’s development as a goalkeeper. Dead Rhetoric: No Sign of Life is the f…

November 18th, 2021 Features

NorthTale – An Eternal Warning

…tellar chops/ musicianship-filled passages that are very virtuoso/neoclassical leaning and a stellar new vocalist in Guilherme Hirose who rivals the greats like Michael Kiske and the late, great Andre Matos. We reached out to Bill late one morning on Skype and he happily let us in on his journey from Brazil to America and the seasoning he gained on tour before starting NorthTale – as well as the work behind the album, favorite touring memories inc…

November 13th, 2021 Features

Fathom Farewell – Beware of Kraken

…n to Sevendust, August Burns Red to Killswitch Engage. We reached out to vocalist Alex Cohen by phone, and he was happy to bring us into the lair of Fathom Farewell. Prepare to learn more about the subject matter of Kraken including thoughts on mental health and pit bulls/police situations, the latest lineup and outlook on the band, band chemistry and the importance of being on the same page, his acoustic shows versus his work in Fathom Farewell,…

October 19th, 2021 Features

Paradox – Power Through Heresy

…er and made a decent impact for its tight riffing, solid tempos, and key vocal inflections from guitarist Charly Steinhauer. These musicians took a page from the Bay Area thrash scene like Metallica and Exodus, adding in aspects of Metal Church, Forbidden, and Flotsam and Jetsam as far as hooks, melodies, and harmony elements to their sound. This year Heresy II – End of a Legend hits the streets. A sprawling thirteen track effort taking over seven…

October 15th, 2021 Features

Malison – Reborn for Metal

…a style of heavy metal that incorporates facets of thrash, power, neoclassical, and modern touches, Malison from San Diego, California creates a style that is quite energetic, melodic, and fascinating. The four-piece will make many want to air guitar or sing to the top of their lungs at this material – bringing about thoughts from Megadeth and Iron Maiden to Dragonforce at a surface glance. Their second album Death’s Embrace has delightful dynamic…

October 12th, 2021 Features

The Agonist – Fragile Extremity

…is time complete with an entire concept to back it all up. We spoke with vocalist Vicky Psarakis about said concept, the evolution of the band, her new band in SickSense, and a multitude of topics below. Dead Rhetoric: How did you fare through the quarantine period? Not that we are totally out of it yet. Vicky Psarakis: Yeah, who knows when we will be out of it! I came home after a tour we were supposed to have got cancelled about a week before it…