Seb Di Gatto dives into their new album "The Great Awakening," the inspiration behind their album artwork, and much more. Marios Christakis, the band's founder, shares insights into their creative process and the evolution of their sound.

If you're a fan of epic power metal with symphonic elements, this interview is a must-watch.

ABOUT BRAVERIDE
Founded in 2004 by Marios Christakis, Braveride was created with the vision of blending epic power metal with symphonic elements and a cinematic approach to storytelling. Over the years, the band has evolved refining their sound from the raw energy of their debut "Heroic Deeds" (2006) to the grandeur, more complex compositions featured in "The Great Awakening" (2025).

Inspired by fantasy literature, sword-and-sorcery tales, and epic battles, Braveride’s music transports listeners into mythical worlds. With soaring vocals, galloping rhythms, intricate orchestrations and classical guitar passages, their sound stands out as a powerful force within the epic power metal landscape. Their ability to balance complexity and melody, creating both immersive full-album experiences and standalone anthems, has earned them a dedicated following among fans of Rhapsody of Fire, Blind Guardian and Manowar.

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Drunken Crocodiles. Making a splash with their upcoming album "Aegony," set to be released on March 21, 2025, via Octopus Rising. The album explores the dark consequences of the ego, delving into real-life stories where self-interest clashes with humanity. Each track reflects a unique struggle, forming a cohesive narrative of human folly and self-destruction1.

The band embraced a raw and organic recording process, avoiding reamping, triggers, and pitch correction to preserve the natural dynamics of their execution. The result is a warm, immersive soundscape that oscillates between dreamlike melodies, aggressive tight riffs, and evocative bursts of rage1.


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Interview with Norman Skinner for The Metal Gods Meltdown.
The details of NIVIANE's new album "Queen of Phantoms," their artwork influences, and much more. 
He also shares his thoughts on his favorite albums, top vocalists, preferred tour destinations, and other personal insights. Fans of NIVIANE and metal enthusiasts will definitely enjoy hearing his perspectives.

Niviane is an American metal band formed in 2015 hailing from Sacramento California. The band melds together their collective influences of classic heavy metal, thrash, and power metal.

The line-up consists of guitarists Mark Miner & Gary Tarplee, bassist Tyler Satterlee (Blessed Curse), Drummer Isaiah AR, Keyboardist Aaron Robitsch (Grave Shadow, Crepuscle) & vocalist Norman Skinner (Forbidden, ex-Imagika).

Niviane has toured and performed with such bands as Amon Amarth, Testament, Warrant, Hammerfall, Primal Fear, Angra, Delain, Soulfly, Rhapsody, Amorphis, Butcher Babies & more.

The band has released 2 studio albums “The Druid King” in 2017 & “The Ruthless Divine” in 2020 including 3 spectacular music videos for their songs “The Berserker”, “Fires In The Sky” & “Psychomanteum”. A 3rd album “Queen of Phantoms” released on the 7th March 2025.The Metal Gods Meltdown ..Subscribe!! IT RAWKS!
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Hellripper Interview with James for The Metal Gods Meltdown by Seb Di Gatto..IT RAWKS!

In this interview, James McBain from Hellripper shares his plans for the year, including tours, albums, singles, and much more. Seb Di Gatto from The Metal Gods Meltdown dives deep into James' musical influences, favorite albums, vocalists, and even fun topics like choosing between a Mars bar or haggis.

If you're a fan of blackened speed metal and want to get to know James McBain better, you can check out the full interview!

Hellripper is a one-man black/speed metal band formed by Scottish musician James McBain in 2014. Cited musical influences include black metal bands such as Venom and Darkthrone, thrash metal bands Megadeth, Metallica and Sabbat, and punk-oriented bands like Motörhead and Anti-Cimex.[2] Lyrically, Hellripper focuses on witchcraft, Occult, and Satanic themes, sometimes drawing from historical events, eg. the possession of Anneliese Michel, as in the song "Anneliese", or the Affair of the Poisons in the song of the same name.    The Metal Gods Meltdown for some of the best and most engaging interviews with Metal and Rock bands and musicians from around the world. IT RAWKS!
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Rik Cayton from Heavens Reign discusses their recently released album "Northern Lights," the inspiration behind their artwork, tour details, and much more. Seb Di Gatto from The Metal Gods Meltdown dives deep into Rik's musical influences, favorite albums, and even fun topics like choosing between fish and chips or lager.

If you're a fan of modern rock with classic rock power, this interview is a must-watch.

Heaven’s Reign are a powerhouse of classic rock energy, hailing from the UK and deeply inspired by the golden era of rock and roll.

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Rebel Rose Interview with  Sara Runco
A modern homage to classic heavy metal. Uncompromising & full of untamed energy.

Rebel Rose is a rock/metal band fronted by the dynamic Sara Runco. Their music is a modern homage to classic heavy metal, characterized by its uncompromising and untamed energy. You can find more about them on their official website.

If you're interested in their music, you might want to check out their latest single, "Where the Forgotten Wait," which is the first single from their upcoming debut album. You can also watch their music video on YouTube

Vocals: Sara Runco 
Guitar: Dario Michielini
Guitar: Jéremy Gras
Bass: Barend Courbois
Drums: Stefan Häberli
Backing Vocals: Fabio Chiodi

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Dragonskull interview for The Metal Gods Meltdown by Seb Di Gatto as he takes a deep dive into their album "Chaos Fire Vengeance." We discuss the album's artwork and quiz Aris about his favorite albums and vocalists on SEBS666!


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Captain Blackbeard interview for The Metal Gods Meltdown by Seb Di Gatto is an electrifying conversation! We chat about their new album "Chasing Danger," release day, tour news, and even dive into fun questions like Robert's favorite albums, musicians, and his ideal 24-hour road trip companion.

CAPTAIN BLACK BEARD is back with their new AOR masterpiece “Chasing Danger”! The new album features a ten-song energetic joyride of melodic rock with that special Swedish touch. This is the perfect blend of sounds like their contemporaries/friends The Night Flight Orchestra and H.E.A.T. 

In late 2023 the band found themselves at a crossroad. Their lead singer Martin Holsner decided to quit the band to spend more time with his family. The Captain had been through a number of personnel changes over the years and the thought of just quitting certainly existed. However, it seemed fate would intervene. Singer Fredrik Vahlgren caught the attention of bass player/founding member Robert Majd. When hearing his voice, Robert knew that if Fredrik were to join the band, then they had to continue and they had a chance to top their earlier albums. Fredrik joined the guys who were 100% focused on making the best Captain Black Beard album to date. 

Like their Swedish countrymen The Night Flight Orchestra, Captain Black Beard grew up with the classic sound of bands such as Journey and Foreigner but found a way to take a renewed approach to it and own the AOR sound in such a bossy way that it draws the attention of a whole new generation of fans. 

The development of the band sound over the last years and several albums and singles made the tag “disco AOR” stick to them, as a way to describe the incredible catchy and all-round composition and sound they achieved. 

The ultimate expression of this “disco AOR” sound was, until now, the last Captain Black Beard album, “Neon Sunrise”, released in the Fall of 2022 via Mighty Music. Groovy drums, melodic guitars, lots of keyboards and melodic vocals to top it off and make your love for AOR – old or new – boil once again in your blood. 

But now, with a revamped lineup, with includes new vocalist Fredrik Vahldren, the four-piece are ready to go even further… Are you ready for a joyride of melodic rock with a special Swedish touch?

Lineup:
Robert Majd - bass
Fredrik Vahlgren - vocals
Daniel Krakowski - guitar
Vinnie Strömberg - drums

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Shrike, a three-piece metal band from Preston, England, recently released their debut album "The Divine and the Serpent." In an interview with Seb Di Gatto for The Metal Gods Meltdown, the band discussed various topics including their inspirations, mental health, tour news, album artwork, and their cover of "No One Knows." The interview also featured SEBS666, where the band members were quizzed on their favorite albums, the concept of stopping time, and more!





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