Revocation: Art & Music are Deathless Since they formed back in 2000 in Boston, Massachusetts, Revocation have released five impressing records including the last one “Deathless”. Revocation’s music is not in any way predictable or common, it is in fact very diverse, intense and fascinating. It is death metal at the core but it is…
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Pro-Show chat with Aeon’s guitarist Zeb Nillson Aeon has formed in Sweden and been together since 1999. They are becoming progressively bigger and a respected name in death metal. Alex Webster from Cannibal Corpse said about the band: “Aeon musicianship is among the best in death metal, but their songwriting is what truly sets them…
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Reigning supremacy Dying Fetus formed in Maryland in 1991 and since then they have released seven great studio albums including the last one in 2012 “Reign Supreme”. There have been many line-up changes in the band but this didn’t influence or ruined the dynamic of the music. The band formation right now is pretty solid…
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Triumph and Power, the Scandinavian way Since their debut self-titled album in 2001, Grand Magus have continued to deliver new records every couple of years and making their name known more and more in the metal community. Inspired by Icelandic folklore and legends and influenced by bands such as Manowar this trio of musicians have…
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Roots bloody Satanic roots Goatwhore name is becoming bigger every day and getting more influential in the metal world as one of America’s most prominent metal bands. They are without a doubt one of the best bands to come out from the great NOLA scene. Goatwhore has created their own sound and it is visceral,…
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Cannibal Corpse and the power of violence It is difficult to think about a better way to celebrate Halloween than a Cannibal Corpse gig, especially in a gloomy and dark night in London town. I met up with Cannibal Corpse guitarist Rob Barrett to discuss their new creations, the brand new brutal album out ‘A…
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Ground up in the machines Tim King from Soil talks Paranormal Activity, Haunted Studios, Ebola, and Michael Jackson. You see the theme: Halloween special. Oh, and a little about the latest album and tour… HMA: Talk us through the title of your latest album, ‘Whole’, as it seems like a play on words. Tim: Yeah…
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I’ll set up my own club! We can wear funny pants, or look like Buddha! Devin Townsend graciously agreed to talk to us about his new project – Casualties of Cool. What followed was an evening of septic scalps, dead radios, enlightenment, and painting with vomit… After Devin commented on this intrepid journalist’s hair… HMA:…
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Desert heat over London Instrumental Desert-Rock band, Karma to Burn is still going strong after twenty years. With the sixth studio album – Arch Stanton – cutting a trail through Europe, founding member William Mecum sat down for a cold beer with HMA to discuss stolen music, missed opportunities, and being a hobo… HMA: How’s…
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Metal industrial machine Formed in Duesseldorf, Germany in 1980 by Juergen Engler and Ralf Dörper. Over the years they have produced krautrock-tinged metal-bashing industrial, old-school EBM, industrial electro and, most recently, industrial metal/Neue Deutsche härte. The band’s name comes from the Krupp dynasty – one of pre-war Germany´s main industrial families. This name was apparently…
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Spreading the evil powers of rock and roll “If you don’t like the Supersuckers you don’t like rock and roll” Lemmy Kilmister. Can anyone argue with that? Self-declared –and rightly so- the best rock and roll band in the world The Supersuckers are back with their 9th studio album “Get the Hell” which is, without…
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The Creative Force of The Church of Ra Sludge post-metal Amenra formed in 1999 in Kortrijk, West-Flanders, Belgium. Currently signed to Neurot Recordings and often associated with Neurosis. “Apocalyptic sludge comes closer to capturing the simultaneous grandiosity and spectral despair of their work. Amenra is the musical manifestation of a Belgian artistic collective who often…
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A Storm of Light/Josh Graham: Creative Mastermind From August 2010, Josh has served as Creative Director for Soundgarden, overseeing print and web campaigns, designing merchandise, creating concert visuals, directing music videos, and more. Beyond Soundgarden, Josh’s work can be seen in a variety of different arenas: galleries, concert venues, album covers, apparel, film and television.…
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The Osiris Club Sets the World on fire With their debut fresh on the shelves, this London outfit aims to blaze prog back into the spotlight. Multiple years after the original conception, The Osiris Club have finally arrived on the scene with their debut album Blazing World. Fusing elements from progressive rock and post punk…
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All rise, As I Lay Dying join forces with Sleeper to form Wovenwar When Grammy-nominated rockers As I Lay Dying released their 6th album, Awakened, late in September of 2012 everything looked to be on the up and up. With almost 13 years under their belts, multiple awards in their trophy case, and legions…
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In Flames on Siren Charms! Sex, Raw Meat, and Blood Anders Fridén and Björn Gelotte from In Flames were in London Town to discuss beer, trolls, cameras, and share insights into their latest offering: 11th studio album, Siren Charms. HMA: Hi Anders and Björn. Björn – Happy Birthday for a couple of days ago. Did…
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DAVE LOMBARDO: CAUGHT ON PHILM He’s one of the most prolific and well-recognised faces in the metal world – and all the more unique because he is a drummer. You can tell when Dave Lombardo’s playing whether it’s the breakneck double bass and avalanche-style fills of Slayer, crazy experimentalism with Fantomas or quirky bombast with…
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Savages and the human condition Heavy Music Artwork catches up with Soulfly frontman Max Cavalera in Brighton to tell us more about the band, music, his biography book and football. The band has been busy touring in Europe and US promoting the latest album “Savages” released in late 2013. HMA: Hi Max and welcome to…
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Revolution through Art You might remember them as PEEPSHOW, a band that stepped into the spotlight during the peak of the new wave of glam and sleaze rock. Unlike a lot of their peers however, the boys from PEEPSHOW stood out as worthy songwriters, not just pretty boys with overcharged libidos. A fact no one…
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