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The many faces of Hammerfall: metal, My Sharona, and Taekwon-Do

Back towards the end of January I had the fortune to chat with Anders Johansson of Hammerfall about the band's upcoming release No Sacrifice, No Victory - coming out in March this year. The last time I talked to Anders was in May 2008, when they were just heading into the studio to record the album.

Listening to No Sacrifice, No Victory, and comparing it to earlier releases, such as 1998's Legacy of Kings, you can really see how Hammerfall have evolved; their releases are les

“I’ve been playing guitar and making music since I was a sperm.” – Swedish Guitar Guru Mattias “IA” Eklundh would rather lose a limb than give up music.

He’s a bona fide metal guitar and Viking God, but you’ll find the horns that have become synonymous with his Scandinavian ancestors adorning the apple on his signature Caparison rather than a helmet on his head.

Mattias “IA” Eklundh is known the world over for his unique harmonics: he can make his guitar sound like a sexually frustrated insect, a trumpet, even your pissed-off mother.

Maik Weichert from Heaven Shall Burn: "We've no plans for any Tankard covers"...

Politics, economics, veganism...and metal...

My interview with guitarist Maik Weichert from Heaven Shall Burn begins with him apologising for ringing later than scheduled, and he thoughfully (though jokingly)

Evile's Ben Carter 'we're not doing anything that any other band isn't'

Evile's hard-hitter Ben Carter (right) talks Jeff Hanneman, Skull, touring and even JLS' break-up!

Thrash metal's latest resurgence has brought forth some of the genres finest bands such as Warbringer, Municipal Waste or England's own Evile. 

Kamelot: Exceeding Expectations

We have surpassed our initial goal and more!

Australian metal enthusiasts have been spoilt for choice during 2013 and it doesn’t look like the indulgence will be stopping anytime soon as one of the forefathers of symphonic metal will presentl

Homage to Jeff Hanneman,

Going South Of Heaven..............

There have been several moments in my metal life when I have felt the exaltation of the family of metal. Brothers and sisters joined in the unison of extreme music, the passion and the fury.

On a Higher Plane With Dave Chandler

"I just get so stoned that it’s funny. Everything is funny..."

I suspect that Dave Chandler, lead guitarist of Saint Vitus, may be slightly off his nut. He answers the phone with a positive “Hey, how you doing?

An Interview with Olof Mörck of Amaranthe – "Music that is powerful and energetic.”

Don’t let their catchy pop-infused choruses that leave you wanting to hit the nearest dance floor fool you: Swedish/Danish sextet Amaranthe are metal to the core.

Amaranthe are one of the hottest metal acts on the planet right n

This is Hell's Rick Jimenez: "I'm a Metallica nerd"

And he's a big fan of inclusivity too...

As the Soundwave Behemoth lumbers into full operation, Long Island thrashers This is Hell are in their element.

Breed 77: Letting Out The Evil Inside

“It would be perfect for us to tour the world with this album!” Breed 77 bassist Stuart Cavilla wants to give birth to The Evil Inside across the whole planet.

“I think all in all, it’s been worth it. The album is speaking for itself.”