Interviews
Interview / With Molotov Rocktail, Bokassa smash third album syndrome out of the park
Bokassa have had a whirlwind trip. Releasing their debut album Divide And Conquer in 2017, the band were Lars Ulrich’s “favourite new band” and were invited onto Metallica’s Worldwired Tour. The third Bokassa album, Molotov Rocktail, is released tomorrow and is perfect evidence that third album syndrome is not an issue …
Yngwie Malmsteen / A forty-year career, “It still feels so fresh to me”
With a career that has spanned over 40 genre-defining years, Yngwie Malmsteen needs no introduction. Often viewed as the guitarist’s guitarist, Yngwie has inspired two generations of players with his neo-classical flair and almost superhuman speed. With the release of his stunning new solo album Parabellum, Yngwie Malmsteen spoke to …
Doogie White / “I’ve had a fascinating journey”
The Doogie White solo album As Yet Untitled first saw the light of day in 2011. With a re-issue featuring two new bonus tracks and a new whole second cd of cover versions, MetalTalk finds Doogie still fighting the fight and putting out amazing music. Mark Rotherham spoke with Doogie …
Seven Sisters / Horizon’s Eye a fantastic teaser for new sci-fi concept album
Seven Sisters have today released the new track Horizon’s Eye, taken from their next album, Shadow Of A Fallen Star Part 1, which will be released 22 October 2021. The album is a follow up to The Cauldron And The Cross, which was released in 2018. The album is a …
Marcela Bovio / Out of the darkness, motivated and excited
Mexican singer Marcela Bovio has been a well-known talent in the Metal scene for some time now through her work with Stream Of Passion, Ayreon, Mayan and many others. Following the release of solo material, there was an enforced lull in her career when the celebrated singer revealed she had …
Tour News / Blind River and King Creature ready to lead us on the road to normality
Blind River and King Creature have joined forces for a UK tour starting this May, which marks one of the first sets of gigs post Covid-19 lockdown and is a marker for everyones wish of a return to normality. The Guildford five piece Blind River released their excellent album ‘Made …
Alex Webster / Part Two: “Vince Locke defined how our band is presented visually”
Since the release of their 1990 debut album ‘Eaten Back To Life’, Cannibal Corpse have been at the forefront of Death Metal and have become the best selling Death Metal band of all time. On 16 April 16, the band will release their fifteenth studio album ‘Violence Unimagined’ via Metal …
Alex Webster / “We want the Cannibal Corpse songs to be memorable”
Since the release of their 1990 debut album ‘Eaten Back To Life’, Cannibal Corpse have been at the forefront of Death Metal and have become the best selling Death Metal band of all time. On 16 April 2021, the band will release their fifteenth studio album ‘Violence Unimagined’ via Metal …
Tagore Grey / The Treatment, Hard Work, Good Luck and Rock ‘N’ Roll
Not many people can say that they have had the experience of being backstage in an enormous American arena, watching popular U.K. motoring show ‘Top Gear’ with Gene Simmons of KISS sat next to you wearing his full stage gear. The Treatment – Waiting For Good Luck (Frontiers Music Srl) …
Interview / Tom Englund is Evergrey’s Phoenix from the Flames (Part One)
The day has been a fraught one for Tom Englund, Evergrey’s polymathic frontman. An excessive amount of snow has fallen in the region of Sweden that he resides in and this has caused huge problems with the internet connection. Not the best scenario when you have endless global interviews lined …
