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Unverkalt - Photo by Athina Paraschoudi
Featured G-Q Interviews 

Unverkalt: Lee Beamish Interviews Vocalist Dimitra Kalavrezou From The Alt Post-Rockers

6th December 20236th December 2023 Lee Beamish Alternative, Argonauta Records, Post-Metal, Post-Rock, Unverkalt

As 2023 is drawing to a close, as much as it is a time to reflect over the past twelve

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Temptations Wings
Featured Interviews R-Z 

In Search Of Tone: Micah Nix & Chad Barnwell Of Temptations Wings

14th November 202314th November 2023 Josh Schneider Doom, Electric Talon Records, In Search Of Tone, Metal, Temptations Wings

Temptations Wings are a band that I first heard of through The Sleeping Shaman from a fan Aaron Ossont. I

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Tar Pond
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Tar Pond: Interview With Vocalist Thomas Ott & Guitarist Daniele Merico

27th October 202327th October 2023 Lee Beamish Doom, Prophecy Productions, Tar Pond

Hot off the back of reviewing the latest release, Petrol, I was given the opportunity to throw some questions at

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Jason Stoll
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Jason Stoll: Reza Interviews The Bass Player Extraordinaire & Founder Of God Unknown Recs

24th August 202329th September 2023 Reza Mills Drone, God Unknown Records, JAAW, Jason Stoll, KLÄMP, Kraut, Mugstar, Noise-Rock, Psych, Sex Swing, Twin Sister

Jason Stoll is a prolific musician and has featured in many bands including Mugstar, KLÄMP, Sex Swing, Twin Sister and

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Zach Amster / Abrams - Photo by Bearded Gonzo
A-F Featured Interviews 

In Search Of Tone: Zach Amster Of Abrams

28th July 202328th July 2023 Josh Schneider Abrams, Grunge, Heavy Rock, In Search Of Tone, Small Stone Records

Abrams have been on my radar since discovering the massive lineup Small Stone Records has to offer. The band fits

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Oceanlord - Photo by Jenny Jones
Featured G-Q Interviews 

Oceanlord: Interview With Guitarist And Vocalist Peter Willmott

18th July 202318th July 2023 David J McLaren Doom, Magnetic Eye Records, Oceanlord

Oceanlord’s debut album, Kingdom Cold, has made quite the splash since its release on Magnetic Eye Records this May. Their brand

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Desert Storm
A-F Featured Interviews 

Desert Storm: Interview With Elliot Cole, Drummer From Oxford’s Purveyors Of Heavy Rock & Metal

18th May 202318th May 2023 Mark Hunt-Bryden APF Records, Desert Storm, Heavy Rock, Metal

2023 has started with a bang it seems and in the camp of Oxford heavy hitters Desert Storm there has

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Night Goat - Photo by Molly Crowe
G-Q Interviews 

Night Goat: Reza Interviews Guitarist & Vocalist Chris Bentley

7th March 202317th January 2026 Reza Mills Black Donut Records, Death Rock, Night Goat

Night Goat are a Canton, Ohio based death rock/noise-rock/doom/sludge (all or some of the aforementioned genres depending on your interpretation)

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Dallas Seger of Manic Abraxas & Seger Guitars
A-F Interviews 

In Search Of Tone: Dallas Seger Of Manic Abraxas & Seger Guitars

17th February 202324th March 2023 Josh Schneider Dallas Seger, Doom, In Search Of Tone, Manic Abraxas, Punk, Seger Guitars

Talent is everywhere. There are so few well-known musicians and an infinite amount of underground music. But with anything worth

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JS, Euterpe & Czar / Estrangement
A-F Interviews 

Estrangement: Dave Bowes Interviews JS & Ligamincer From The Funeral Doomers

2nd December 20226th January 2023 Dave Bowes Aesthetic Death, Estrangement, Funeral Doom

It’s guaranteed that every year there will be plenty of releases that catch the ear, hit that riff-centric sweet spot

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Mike Sullivan / Russian Circles
Interviews R-Z 

In Search Of Tone: Mike Sullivan Of Russian Circles

17th November 202225th December 2022 Josh Schneider In Search Of Tone, Post-Rock, Russian Circles, Sargent House

This interview series started as something small I thought I could get advice from a few guitarists on how to

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Premiere: –(16)– ‘Forgeries Vol 1, 1972–1984’ – New Album Drops Tomorrow, 1st May
Featured Streams 

Premiere: –(16)– ‘Forgeries Vol 1, 1972–1984’ – New Album Drops Tomorrow, 1st May

30th April 202630th April 2026 Lee Edwards

Few bands have carved out a path quite like –(16)–. For more than three decades, the Southern California veterans have

Video Premiere: Alunah ‘La Pucelle’ – From New Split With Samavayo, Out 5th June
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Video Premiere: Alunah ‘La Pucelle’ – From New Split With Samavayo, Out 5th June

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Video Premiere: TESA – Second Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Marks Today’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’
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Video Premiere: TESA – Second Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Marks Today’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’

3rd April 20263rd April 2026 Lee Edwards
Video Premiere: TESA – Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Ahead Of This Friday’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’
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Video Premiere: TESA – Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Ahead Of This Friday’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’

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