DJ Marshbag caught up with Battlecross axeman Hiran Deraniyagala for a transatlantic chat about their brand new album "War of Will", their heavy summer touring schedule, inspirations and much more.

Battlecross are an American melodic death thrash metal band based out of Detroit, Michigan currently signed to Metal Blade Records.

Web: www.battlecrossmetal.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/battlecrossmetal
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Battlecross

The new Battlecross album "War of Will" is available in the UK now via Metal Blade Records Records.
Get your copy: www.amazon.co.uk/War-Will-Battlecross/dp/B00CV1P9J8/

Featured Track
"Force Fed Lies" by Battlecross

*Recorded 20/07/2013 and originally aired on DJ Marshbag's "Metal Mayhem" on Midlands Metalheads Radio 22/07/2013

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Interview with Hiran Deraniyagala of Battlecross

DJ Marshbag caught up with legendary frontman Dez Fafara of DevilDriver for a chat about their upcoming sixth studio album "Winter Kills", their first appearance at Bloodstock Festival, Dez's vocal style, inspirations, and renewed love for vinyl... among many other things.

DevilDriver are an American groove metal band based out of Santa Barbara, California currently signed to Napalm Records.

Web: www.devildriver.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DevilDriverOfficial1
Twitter: www.twitter.com/evilriver

"Winter Kills" will be released in the UK on August 26th via Napalm Records.
Pre-order your copy now: www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_18?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=devildriver%20winter%20kills&sprefix=DevilDriver+Winter%2Caps%2C221

Featured Track
"Ruthless" by DevilDriver

*Recorded 30/07/2013 and originally aired on DJ Marshbag's "Metal Mayhem" on Midlands Metalheads Radio 12/08/2013

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Interview with Dez Fafara of DevilDriver

In the build up to the release of "The Mystery of Time", the 6th studio album by Avantasia, creator Tobias Sammet took time out to have a chat about creating the new album, the musicians involved and taking the show on the road!

Avantasia is a "Super Group" project created by German songwriter Tobias Sammet; often referred to as a "Rock Opera", with songs composed by Sammet and performed by renowned vocalists and musicians. Tobias is also lead vocalist of German Power Metal band Edguy.

Web: www.tobiassammet.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/avantasia | www.facebook.com/edguy
Twitter: www.twitter.com/tobiassammet

Avantasia's upcoming album "The Mystery of Time" will be released in the UK April 1st via Nuclear Blast Records. Pre-order in the UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_7?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=avantasia+the+mystery+of+time

Featured tracks
Intro: "Invoke the Machine" by Avantasia
Outro: "Sleepwalking" by Avantasia

*Originally aired on DJ Ozzy Maidenfield's "Sunday Hangover Show" on Midlands Metalheads Radio - 24/03/2013

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Interview with Tobias Sammet of Avantasia & Edguy

In the build up to the release of "Disarm the Descent", the 6th studio album by Killswitch Engage, and the first to feature Jesse Leach since 2002's "Alive or Just Breathing", Jesse and Adam D took time out for a chat about the new album, reuniting with Jesse and taking the new songs on the road!

Killswitch Engage is an American metalcore band currently signed to Roadrunner Records. 

Web: www.killswitchengage.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/killswitchengage
Twitter: www.twitter.com/kseofficial

Killswitch Engage's new album "Disarm the Descent" was released in the UK April 1st via Roadrunner Records. Buy in the UK:www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=killswitch+engage+disarm+the+descent

*Originally aired on DJ Marshbag's "Metal Mayhem" on Midlands Metalheads Radio - 01/04/2013

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Interview with Jesse Leach & Adam Dutkiewicz of Killswitch Engage

During their 2013 UK Headline Tour DJ Marshbag caught up with Cristian Machado, lead vocalist of Ill Niño, before their Birmingham show at the O2 Academy on April 8th for a chat!

Ill Niño are an American Latin Metal band currently signed to Victory/AFM Records.

Web: www.illnino.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/officialillnino
Twitter: www.twitter.com/officialillnino

Ill Niño's new album "Epidemia" is available in the UK now via AFM Records.
Buy in the UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Epidemia-European-deluxe-digipack-Nino/dp/B0099NUV8K/

Featured tracks
Intro: "Only the Unloved" by Ill Niño
Outro: "La Epidemia" by Ill Niño

*Originally aired on DJ Marshbag's "Metal Mayhem" on Midlands Metalheads Radio - 08/04/2013

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Interview with Cristian Machado of Ill Niño

Sylosis lead vocalist/guitarist Josh Middleton took time out for a chat with DJ Marshbag before their show at the Institute, Birmingham on May 4th, during their 2013 tour in support of Killswitch Engage!

Sylosis are a British progressive thrash metal band currently signed to Nuclear Blast Records.

Web: www.sylosis.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sylosis
Twitter: www.twitter.com/sylosis

Sylosis' latest album "Monolith" is available in the UK now via Nuclear Blast Records.
Buy in the UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_7?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=sylosis+monolith&sprefix=Sylosis%2Cpopular%2C194&rh=n%3A229816%2Ck%3Asylosis+monolith

Featured tracks
Intro: "All is Not Well" by Sylosis
Outro: "Fear the World" by Sylosis

*Originally aired on DJ Marshbag's "Metal Mayhem" on Midlands Metalheads Radio - 06/05/2013

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Interview with Josh Middleton of Sylosis

Following the release of their 4th studio album "Skull", Evile drummer Ben Carter took time out to chat with DJ Marshbag about the new album, taking the new material out live to the fans and various other things.

Evile are a British thrash metal band from Huddersfield currently signed to Earache Records.

Web: www.evile.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/evileuk | www.facebook.com/Evileben
Twitter: www.twitter.com/evileuk | www.twitter.com/EvileBenni

Evile's new album "Skull" is available in the UK now via Earache Records.
Get it now: www.omerch.eu/shop/evile/

Featured tracks
Intro: "Head of the Demon" by Evile
Outro: "Words of the Dead" by Evile

*Originally aired on DJ Marshbag's "Metal Mayhem" on Midlands Metalheads Radio - 03/06/2013

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Interview with Ben Carter of Evile

Lamb of God will join Slayer and King Diamond as headliners at this years Bloodstock Festival and DJ Marshbag caught up with their bassist, John Campbell, to have a chat about it!

Lamb of God are an American groove metal band from Richmond, Virginia currently signed to Roadrunner Records.

Web: www.lamb-of-god.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lambofgod
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lambofgodband | www.twitter.com/JClogbass

Lamb of God's latest album "Resolution" is available in the UK now via Roadrunner Records.
Buy in the UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=sr_nr_n_0?rh=n%3A229816%2Cn%3A690892%2Ck%3Alamb+of+god+resolution&keywords=lamb+of+god+resolution&ie=UTF8&qid=1370471101&rnid=520920

Featured track
"Ghost Walking" by Lamb of God

*Originally aired on DJ Marshbag's "Metal Mayhem" on Midlands Metalheads Radio - 03/06/2013

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Interview with John Campbell of Lamb of God

In the lead up to the release of the sixth studio album by The Black Dahlia Murder, "Everblack", DJ Marshbag caught up with their bassist Max Lavelle for chat about the new album, taking the new material out live to the fans, the Vans Warped Tour, playing the UK and various other things.

The Black Dahlia Murder are an American Melodic Death Metal band from Detroit, Michigan currently signed to Metal Blade Records.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/theblackdahliamurderofficial
Twitter: www.twitter.com/bdmmetal

The Black Dahlia Murder's new album "Everblack" is available in the UK now via Metal Blade Records.
Order your copy here: www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_16?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=the+black+dahlia+murder+everblack&sprefix=the+black+dahlia%2Cpopular%2C197

Featured track
"Goat of Departure" by The Black Dahlia Murder

*Originally aired on DJ Marshbag's "Metal Mayhem" on Midlands Metalheads Radio - 10/06/2013

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** Apologies for the poor phone connection.

Interview with Max Lavelle of The Black Dahlia Murder

Following the release of their 3rd studio album "Raging Death", Entrails vocalist Jocke Svensson took time out to chat with DJ Marshbag about the new album, upcoming festivals and the possibility of future shows in the UK, among other things.

Entrails are a Swedish Death Metal band currently signed to Metal Blade Records.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Entrails66
Twitter: www.twitter.com/entrails666

Entrails' new album "Raging Death" is available in the UK now via Metal Blade Records.
Get your copy: www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=entrails+raging+death

Featured track
"In Pieces" by Entrails

*Recorded 04/06/2013 and originally aired on DJ Marshbag's "Metal Mayhem" on Midlands Metalheads Radio 10/06/2013

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Interview with Jocke Svensson of Entrails

Following the release of Dew-Scented's new compilation album "Insurgent" DJ Marshbag caught up with lead vocalist Leif Jensen for a chat about the material on the album, live appearances, the origins of his passion for metal and the future of Dew-Scented... among other things!

Dew-Scented are a German death infused thrash metal band currently signed to Metal Blade Records.

Web: www.dew-scented.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dewscented
Twitter: www.twitter.com/dewscented

"Insurgent" is available now in the UK via Metal Blade Records.
Get your copy: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=dew-scented%20insurgent

Featured Track
"Thrown to the Lions" by Dew-Scented

*Recorded 05/06/2013 and originally aired on DJ Marshbag's "Metal Mayhem" on Midlands Metalheads Radio 17/06/2013

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Interview with Leif Jensen of Dew-Scented

In the build up to the release of Extol's fifth, self-titled, studio album on June 24th (in the UK) DJ Marshbag caught up with lead vocalist Peter Espevoll for a chat about the upcoming on the album, when Extol would be back playing shows, delving into the past and looking into the future for Extol... among other things!

Extol are a Norwegian progressive metal band currently signed to Indie Recordings.

Web: www.extolofficial.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ExtolOfficial
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ExtolOfficial

"Extol" is available now in the UK via Indie Recordings.
Get your copy: www.amazon.co.uk/Extol/dp/B00CDG6S4Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1372292163&sr=1-1&keywords=extol

Featured Track
"Open the Gates" by Extol

*Recorded 11/06/2013 and originally aired on DJ Marshbag's "Metal Mayhem" on Midlands Metalheads Radio 17/06/2013

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Interview With Peter Espevoll of Extol

DJ Marshbag caught up with Savage Messiah front man Dave Silver for a chat about all things metal, including the Golden Gods, their upcoming shows, new material, hitting the studio and... the Serpent Pope! Plus much more.

Savage Messiah are a British thrash metal band based in London and currently signed to Earache Records.

Web: www.savagemessiah.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SavageMessiahMetal
Twitter: www.twitter.com/SavageMessiaH | www.twitter.com/davesilvermetal

Savage Messiah's current album "Plague of Conscience" is available in the UK now via Earache Records.
Get your copy: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=Savage+Messiah+Plague+of+Conscience&rh=n%3A229816%2Ck%3ASavage+Messiah+Plague+of+Conscience

Featured Track
"Insurrection Rising" by Savage Messiah

*Recorded 18/06/2013 and originally aired on DJ Marshbag's "Metal Mayhem" on Midlands Metalheads Radio 24/06/2013

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