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Interviews Archive
Thérèse Lanz Of Mares of Thrace Talks To ThisIsNotAScene
Posted on April 12, 2012 | No Comments
After revelling in the brilliance of the latest album by Mares of Thrace, “The Pilgrimage,” Christine from ThisIsNotAScene got the chance to talk with Thérèse Lanz. They talked about music, inspirations, women in metal, Iron Maiden and much, much more… During the creation of your...
Mem Von Stein Of Exumer Talks To ThisIsNotAScene
Posted on April 11, 2012 | No Comments
Berneau was pretty impressed by “Fire & Damnation”, the latest album from reunited German thrash metal outfit Exumer. Vocalist Mem von Stein was more than happy to share some insights on the band’s latest album, thrash metal in general and trying new things… Hello and...
Josh Elmore Of Cattle Decapitation Talks To ThisIsNotAScene
Posted on April 9, 2012 | No Comments
Cattle Decapitation recently tore up a number of towns and cities in the UK as part of the Reborn In Death Tour with Suffocation and Blood Red Throne amongst others. Steve Fallows caught up with guitarist Josh Elmore after their blistering set in Liverpool for...
Gus G Of Firewind & Ozzy Osbourne Talks To ThisIsNotAScene
Posted on April 7, 2012 | No Comments
Guitar wizard Gus G (Firewind/Ozzy Osbourne) visited London recently, Chris Tippell met up with him and they had a friendly chat about Firewind, Gus’ adventures with Ozzy Osbourne, some of his guitar heroes and other sources of inspiration and much more. Hello, nice to meet you....
Ufomammut Talks To ThisIsNotAScene
Posted on April 2, 2012 | No Comments
John Toolan was very impressed with “Oro: Opus Primum”, by Italian psychedelic doom/postcore outfit Ufomammut. Reason enough to have a friendly chat with all three members, namely Urlo, Poia and Vira. They all answered John’s questions on the latest album, Supernatural Cat, working with Neurot...
Anthony Rezhawk Of Terrorizer Talks To Thisisnotascene
Posted on March 30, 2012 | No Comments
Steve Dinsmore was pretty impressed by “Hordes Of Zombies”, the latest album by legendary Grindcore outfit Terrorizer. Vocalist Anthony Rezhawk was more than happy to provide his insights on the new album, working with David Vincent, the state of grindcore and zombies, lots of zombies.....
Balázs Pándi Of Obake Talks To ThisIsNotAScene
Posted on March 29, 2012 | No Comments
Hungarian drummer Balázs Pándi is a remarkable musician. He’s involved with several different projects and bands covering a whole range of different styles including jazz, breakcore, doom metal and even some avant-garde. Reason enough to sit down and have a friendly chat with this versatile musician. Hi...
King Giant Talks To ThisIsNotAScene
Posted on March 28, 2012 | No Comments
Yours truly was completely and totally blown away by the latest release from King Giant, “Dismal Hollow”. When the chance to talk with the band came about, there really was never a question of to interview or not to interview. We talk Doom metal by...
Kasper Mårtenson Of Barren Earth Talks To Thisisnotascene
Posted on March 25, 2012 | No Comments
Barren Earth (BE), one of the finest Finnish progressive doom/death metal outfits around, recently unveiled their finest album to date, entitled “The Devil’s Resolve”. I had the chance to sit down with keyboard player Kasper Mårtenson. We had a friendly chat about the new album, the...
Jens F. Ryland Of Borknagar Talks To Thisisnotascene
Posted on March 24, 2012 | No Comments
“Urd”, the latest Borknagar album, swept Cheryl Carter off her feet. She had the chance to sit down with guitarist Jens F. Ryland. They had a friendly chat about the new album, the stunning cover art, the return of ICS Vortex and being grounded by...
Cosmo Of The Wretched End Talks To ThisIsNotAScene
Posted on March 23, 2012 | No Comments
Yours truly was pretty impressed with the new The Wretched End album, entitled “Inroads”. On behalf of the band Cosmo (guitars/bass/vocals) was more than happy to answer my questions about the new album, guilty pleasures on the road, the importance of meaningful lyrics and the...
Jon Lawhon Of Black Stone Cherry Talks To ThisIsNotAScene
Posted on March 23, 2012 | No Comments
Jon Lawhon; one quarter of awesome Kentucky rockers Black Stone Cherry. Prior to their second date on their sold out UK Tour with Rival Sons at Nottingham Rock City, we were fortunate enough to be able to hop on board their bus, kick back, and...
John Mitchell Of It Bites Talks To ThisIsNotAScene
Posted on March 22, 2012 | No Comments
Chris McGarel was pretty impressed with “Map Of The Past”, the latest album by UK progressive rock outfit It Bites. On behalf of the band guitarist/vocalist John Mitchell was more than happy to answer Chris’ questions on the new album, concept albums and working with...
Dale Butler Of Malefice Talks To ThisIsNotAScene
Posted on March 16, 2012 | No Comments
Since forming in Reading in 2003, Malefice have gone on to play the big UK festivals Download and Sonisphere, released 3 albums, toured with major metal musos like DevilDriver and Anthrax and recorded the song ‘Omega’ with Everton goalie Marcus Hahnemann for Jägermeister. Currently touring...
Rob Stephens Of Hawk Eyes Talks To ThisIsNotAScene
Posted on March 16, 2012 | No Comments
ThisIsNotAScene recently got the opportunity to put a few questions to Hawk Eyes guitarist, Rob Stephens. They talked about the new Hawk Eyes album “Ideas,” the change of band name, musical direction changes, being part of the thriving Leeds metal scene and much more… You’ve...
Dave Brenner & Dean Back Of Theory Of A Deadman Talk To ThisIsNotAScene
Posted on March 9, 2012 | No Comments
Theory Of A Deadman are currently one of the bigger names in rock stateside,with four highly successful albums under their belts, countless high charting singles, as well as tours with Stone Sour, Mötley Crüe, Godsmack, Halestorm and Shinedown, the band is starting to make some...
Ben Falgoust Of Goatwhore Talks To ThisIsNotAScene
Posted on March 5, 2012 | No Comments
Victoria Anderson recently caught up with Goatwhore‘s Ben Falgoust for a quick chat about life as Goatwhore‘s frontman, touring, life away from the band and much more. Ben Falgoust is one busy man. He’s currently touring the USA with New Orleans based band Goatwhore, a task...
Shane Embury Of Napalm Death Talks To ThisIsNotAScene
Posted on March 1, 2012 | No Comments
Ray Westland recently put a few questions to Napalm Death bass player Shane Embury. They talked about the new Napalm Death album “Utilitarian,” the ‘Occupy Wall St.’ movement, working with Russ Russell again, illegal downloading and the League of Gentlemen… Utilitarian, the latest Napalm Death...
Joff Bailey Of Savage Messiah Talks To ThisIsNotAScene
Posted on February 4, 2012 | No Comments
Team TINAS’ newest recruit Greg Latham recently got the chance to put a few questions to Savage Messiah axeman Joff Bailey. They talked about the new Savage Messiah album “Plague Of Conscience” and it’s limited time free download, influences, their songwriting approach, dream festival line-ups,...
Rob Barrett Of Cannibal Corpse Talks To ThisIsNotAScene
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No Comments
Cannibal Corpse are one of the most brutal and controversial bands in all of modern music, hailing from New York in the late 80′s the band has slashed its way through the musical landscape for nearly 25 years now. Over the course of their career...