Recently I had a chance to interview The Ocean’s guitarist and founder Robin Staps, mainly on the topic of their new record Pelagial, touching on the album’s dense concepts and its personal meaning. I’m quite pleased with this one, you can check out the feature now on CVLT Nation by clicking HERE. Advertisements Continue reading →

Following on from yesterday’s Altar of Plagues interview, today we have an interview with Liverpool’s mysterious blackened doom outfit Dragged Into Sunlight discussing last year’s stellar album, Widowmaker, their forthcoming collaboration with Gnaw Their Tongues as well as a new album. Check it out HERE on CVLT Nation. Continue reading →

There has been a series of delays in getting this interview online however my chat with Altar of Plagues’ James Kelly is finally here on the Molten Magazine website. He chats about the swerve they have taken with their new album Teethed Glory and Injury and its implications. Click HERE to read.Also, a full review … Continue reading →

A couple of weeks ago, I had the chance to interview Phil Anselmo, which was quite the honour. There aren’t any introductions needed, let’s be honest but the topic of conversation was the Housecore Horror Film Festival, which he has co-founded but Phil also touches on the state of modern horror films and of course … Continue reading →

Last Thursday, I interviewed Mastodon’s Brann Dailor. While a short chat, he revealed some interesting things about their touring plans for 2013, the song they are contributing to Disney’s Monsters University and most importantly, the new album. The interview is live now on Metal Ireland so check it out HERE.  Continue reading →

About two weeks ago I interviewed Shai Hulud’s Matt Fox about their new record, Reach Beyond The Sun. The chat touched on a number of issues, from Chad Gilbert returning to the fold to the death of a close friend. The interview went on for a little longer than I expected but Matt has a … Continue reading →

The fourth issue of Ghost Cult, and the first of the new year, is online now. This issue includes my interview with Relapse Records product manager Drew Juergens about the label’s on-going Death re-issue campaign, as well as some reviews of records including Alternative 4, Orchid and Witchcraft. There’s also the Ghost Cult team’s top … Continue reading →

Hexis have been lauded plenty of times on these pages. The Danish black metal/hardcore hybrid are definitely one of the most exciting hardcore acts to grace these ears over the last year or two and finally, the band made their live debut in Ireland just over a week ago. Click HERE to read an interview … Continue reading →