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Thurnin: An Interview Into The Solo Artist’s World Of Dark Neo Folk

1st September 20251st September 2025 Lee Beamish Auerbach Tonträger, Jurre Timmer, Neo Folk, Thurnin

Having released one of the most poignantly beautiful albums of 2025, it seemed only fitting that if given the opportunity,

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Zig Zags
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Zig Zags: Interview With Guitarist & Vocalist Jed Maheu From The Thrash Punk Trio

3rd June 20253rd June 2025 Martin Williams Punk, RidingEasy Records, Thrash Metal, Zig Zags

As I mentioned in my recent review, I’ve made no secret of my love of thrash/garage/punk ragers Zig Zags. The

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Year Of The Cobra
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Year Of The Cobra: An Interview With Bassist & Vocalist Amy Tung Barrysmith

7th May 20257th May 2025 Martin Williams Doom, Prophecy Productions, Year Of The Cobra

Perhaps it’s no coincidence that Seattle’s crushing, yet ethereal, doom metal, power duo Year Of The Cobra returned in 2025

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The Gates Of Slumber - Photo by Marshall Kreeb
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The Gates Of Slumber: An Interview With Guitarist/Vocalist Karl Simon

17th December 202417th December 2024 Matthew Williams Doom, Svart Records, The Gates of Slumber

Fans of The Gates Of Slumber would have been salivating at the prospect of a new album, and after thirteen

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Sergeant Thunderhoof: An Interview With Vocalist Dan Filtcroft

13th November 202413th November 2024 Mark Hunt-Bryden Heavy Rock, Pale Wizard Records, Sergeant Thunderhoof

It may be two years since the release of Sergeant Thunderhoof‘s last album, the critically acclaimed This Sceptred Viel, which

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Minstrel Alessio Ferrari aka Upupayāma
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In Den Gärten Pharaos: A Conversation With Acid Folk Minstrel Alessio Ferrari aka Upupayāma

27th September 202427th September 2024 Domenico 'Mimmo' Caccamo Acid Rock, Folk, Psych, Upupayāma

It has been almost four years since the fascinating opportunity first arose to converse with Alessio Ferrari, known by his

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Radian - Photo by Ed Battes
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In Search Of Tone: Mike Burns Of Radian

18th December 202319th December 2023 Josh Schneider Doom, Elburno Records, In Search Of Tone, Radian, Sludge

It’s time to shed some light on one of the hardest-working bands I know. Radian from Akron, Ohio create some

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Temptations Wings
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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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Mike Sullivan / Russian Circles
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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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Smoke
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In Search Of Tone: Dalton And Ben Of Smoke

19th October 20228th January 2023 Josh Schneider Doom, In Search Of Tone, Smoke

Smoke is a band I discovered through the Doom Charts and instantly the music clicked with me. I’d listen to

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Premiere: Bliss Mountain Vol.2 2026 – Conny Ochs, Might, Jacke Schwarz & Fire Artist Johanna Marie
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Premiere: Bliss Mountain Vol.2 2026 – Conny Ochs, Might, Jacke Schwarz & Fire Artist Johanna Marie

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There is something inherently pure about music stripped of towering stage setups, corporate sponsors, and barriers. Back in August, our

Premiere: Ensemble Tikoro ‘Tortoise’ – New Album Lands 23rd October via Jangjang Records
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