THE UNGUIDED… Melodic Death straight from Sweden By Santtu "Rebel" Kaskela A five-piece melodic metal band from Sweden, formed in 2010 by Richard Sjunnesson, after his departure from Sonic Syndicate. Later, he was joined by (also former Sonic Syndicate singer) Roland Johansson, and guitarist Roger Sjunnesson and current Cipher System bassist Henric
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Son Of A Shotgun Interview
Son Of A Shotgun Interview By Gothik Divaa In this issue of “Metalheads Forever” magazine we are accompanied by the Norwegian musician “Ivan MEATHOOK Gujic” from the one man band “Son Of A Shotgun”, he will tell us about his project, the album “Mexican Standoff”, his recap from Cannibal Corpe shows and
Northtale Interview
Interview with the voice of Northtale, Christian Eriksson By John Paul Romero Having played with several bands including Sabaton through the years and having portrayed a triumphant hero “Chrilleon” with Twilight Force, Christian Eriksson is an undeniable force in the new era of the magical realms of power metal. Almost a year
Nothing Interview
Nothing Interview By San Williams The technical groove, death metal act which is 'Nothing' has never been short of promise, and their musicianship has spoken for itself, having toured with prominent heavy metal powers like, 'Five Finger Death Punch', 'Children of Bodom', and 'Amon Amarth'. The Melbourne band has never ceased to evolve,
Dreadnaught Interview
Interview With Greg Trull of "Dreadnaught" By San Williams Growing up in the isolated, nether regions of Tasmania, 'Greg Trull' refused to let circumstance get in the way of his passion. Instead, he would go on to become one of the main driving forces behind the Australian heavy metal staple 'Dreadnaught'- the
New Model Army – Thunder And Consolation Review
5 Questions With Arcane Dread
Alarum Interview
'Interview with Mark Palfreyman (of 'Alarum') By San Williams When thinking of heavy metal in the 90s, some albums that may come to mind could be the technical, thrash prowess of Death's 'Human', or the prog, jazz-fusion archetype that was Dream Theater's 'Images and Words'. It was a time when metal bands
Circles Interview
'Interview with David Hunter (of 'Circles') By San Williams Providing as Australian supporting acts for the likes of Fear Factory and Periphery, it look as if progressive rock/metal band 'Circle' have only just come into their own since the release of their second album, 'The Last One', in February. The Melbourne-based band
Diamond Head European Tour Review
Diamond Head European Tour Manchester Factory 251 October 14, 2018 Review by Adam McCann Set List: Borrowed Time Dead Reckoning Bones Helpless In The Heat Of The Night Set My Soul On Fire Call Me Lightning To The Nations Diamonds Shoot Out The Lights It’s Electric The Prince Am I Evil? Sucking My Love For the last few years, there has been a significant revival within the
Elvenpath – Pieces Of Fate Review
Elvenpath - Pieces Of Fate Review Independent Release - Power Metal - 2015 Elvenpath have been plodding away at the heavy metal scene delivering four albums of traditional German power metal over the last 17 years. Following on from their relatively bland self-titled third album, Elvenpath returned to the drawing board and
Manimal – Purgatorio Review
Manimal - Purgatorio Review By Adam McCann AFM Records - 2018 - Power/HeavyMetal Manimal have been pushing at the heavy metal scene for seventeen years delivering their last album ‘Trapped In The Shadows’ in 2015. It has been three years since Manimal last appeared on the heavy metal radar, but the band are
Raven – Wiped Out Review
Raven - Wiped Out Review By Adam McCann Atlantic Record - 1982 - NWOBHM Raven are not only criminally underrated, they are also hugely influential. The band helped push the boundaries already being laid down by Judas Priest, Motörhead and Venom with their self-proclaimed brand of athletic rock which would sow seeds of
Yes – Relayer Review
Yes - Relayer Review By Adam McCann Elektra Records/Atlantic Records - 1974 - Progressive Rock Although the initial reception to the bands previous album ‘Tales From the Topographic Oceans’ from 1973 had been warm, musically the band had reached saturation point with ‘Tales…’ being overblown, bloated and aimed almost entirely at a niche
Sons Of Apollo – World Tour Review
Sons Of Apollo World Tour - Manchester Academy 2 (Oct 10, 2018) By Adam McCann Set List: God Of The Sun Signs Of The Time Divine Addiction Just Let Me Breathe Labyrinth Billy Sheehan Bass Solo Lost In Oblivion The Prophet’s Song Save Me Alive The Pink Panther Theme Opus Maximus Derek Sherinian Keyboard Solo Lines In The Sand Ron Thal Guitar Solo And The Cradle Will Rock… Coming
Carach Angren – This Is No Fairy Tale Review
Carach Angren - This Is No Fairy Tale Review By Adam McCann Season Of Mist Records - 2015 - Symphonic Black Metal The Dutch symphonic black metal band Carach Angren had took the heavy metal world by surprise in 2012 with their excellent pinnacle album ‘Where The Corpses Sink Forever’. Unlike many of
Powerwolf – Sacrament Of Sin Review
Powerwolf - Sacrament Of Sin Review By Adam McCann Napalm Records/2018/Power Metal With their instantly recognisable sound, Powerwolf are one of heavy metal’s most distinctive bands. With a sound which is one-part traditional Teutonic power metal and another which is one-part pure Sabaton; Powerwolf exchange themes of tanks, war and historical themes for
Randy Cooper’s Victory Season Review and Photoshoot
Randy Cooper's Victory Season Review and Photo Shoot By Jet Pace DEAN, the Perfect “Lit" Match for “The Arsonist” Randy Cooper’s skills from Emperors and Elephants and THC to Victory Season, 2018. Since 1988, Randy Cooper has been shredding with Dean Guitars. His Deans are the “lit” match for his skills that set every show "on fire” from Emperors and
Anthrax ‘State of Euphoria’ – Review
Anthrax ‘State of Euphoria’ Megaforce/Island Records 1988 Thrash Metal Anthrax had been thrust into the spotlight following the release of the seminal thrash metal albums ‘Among the Living’ and ‘Spreading the Disease’, with the New Yorkers showing that the East Coast’s take on thrash could easily keep up with the big boys from San Francisco.
Obituary ‘Slowly We Rot’ – Review
Obituary ‘Slowly We Rot’ Roadrunner Records 1989 Death Metal There has always been a lot of focus on Bay Area thrash scene, but by the late 1980’s, the Florida Tampa Bay death metal scene was burgeoning with bands like Morbid Angel, Deicide and Obituary. These bands helped to refine and pioneer the death metal sound