Music is an interesting thing, at times relatable at times totally opposite from what you might deem the norm. Able to inspire countless debates the world over simply by talking about music itself. Returning this year, Stuck Mojo released their brand new album Here Come The Infidels. Performing at this year's Bloodstock among other festivals the band were able to treat their British fans to some of that Georgian Rap Metal. Speaking with drummer Frank Fontsere we were able to deduce what life in both Fozzy and Stuck Mojo is like and getting back to the plain and simple days of music for enjoyment.

A Bloodstock Interview With - Frank Fontsere (Stuck Mojo)

A lot can happen in ten years. Celebrating their decennium this year, Whitechapel commemorate the moment with their brand new ripper Mark Of The Blade. With subject matter ranging from personal issues to the more inclusive fierce fan base the band have developed. Regardless of whatever genre you might be in, to be carrying on for ten years deserves a pat on the back. However Whitechapel are special kind of entity, one that has since grown with each release. Pushing their sound forward, whilst remaining the same. Getting flack for the incorporation of (shock horror) clean vocals on their latest album, it seems that these are just minor issues that fans will of course get their heads around. Catching the band on their Never Say Die headline run of shows we were able to speak to guitarist Ben Savage about just what Mark of The Blade means to the band and of course their fans.

An Interview With - Ben Savage (Whitechapel)

The king of gothic metal returns to speak to us again under the vise of a brand new Sirenia album. It seems like a quick turnover between the last one, but there is a significant difference to the new 'Dim Days of Dolor', a difference that long time fans of the band would be all to familiar with - a new vocalist. We speak to Morten Veland about the new album, and the changes in the band.

An Interview With: Morten Veland (Sirenia)

An Interview With - Adam D (Killswtich Engage)

An Interview With - Jason Mendoca and David Gray (Akercocke)

The archers have been unleashed. And it's about damn time. The heavy metal Canadian quintet have had to wait some time to bring their presence to European shores despite their very fitting sound to the continent. It's now almost mutually agreed they belong in this part of the world, and we catch up with the band to see just how they are going to expand their influence.

An Interview With: Unleash The Archers

As if 2016 didn't spawn enough completely erratic political and social events, it also spawned Oni an chaotically organised progressive metal outfit that churned out a hell of an addictive debut album. We spoke to the band to learn just how this crazy, razor-sharp sound came about.

An Interview With: Jake Oni (ONI)

You've probably heard of Dragonforce. They are that really fast band with that song that was near impossible to conquer on Guitar Hero. While that was arguably the point that shot the band on to the mainstream, the band in the current day are seemingly wanting to do more to leave their mark in metal as the band that wrote those great songs, not just the video game band. We spoke to guitarist Herman Li and vocalist Marc Hudson about how Dragonforce have evolved on their upcoming album, 'Reaching Into Infinity'.

An Interview With: Herman Li & Marc Hudson (Dragonforce)

In February last year, the ever popular Polish prog outfit were shocked with the sudden death of long-time guitarist Piotr Grudzinski. The tragedy ground band activities to a halt, with no future in sight. A year later, the band is finding it's feet again by returning to the live stage. Before their London performance, we spoke to mainman Mariusz Duda on the difficulties of bringing Riverside back to life.

An Interview With: Mariusz Duda (Riverside)

A new Iced Earth album is just around the corner. This indicates that a high octane heavy metal attack will be hoarding through your speakers shortly, and it will be relentless. Having a loyal fan base and such quality releases over their long career, we ask mainman Jon Schaffer about how the band have managed to stay so consistent, and whether the upcoming opus 'Incorruptible' maintains that same philosophy.

An Interview With: Jon Schaffer (Iced Earth)

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