by Zach Shaw | Aug 7, 2013 | Interviews
Even before 2013 was halfway done, Dez Fafara was all over the place. While he was touring with a reunited Coal Chamber, he was also putting the finishing touches on Winter Kills, DevilDriver’s sixth album and first with Napalm Records. And the remainder of the year...
by Zach Shaw | Aug 6, 2013 | Interviews
When Mayhem Fest announced its lineup for 2013, Amon Amarth was the name that had us most intrigued. For one thing, it’s always nice to have a little Viking metal at any festival (especially from the Swedish gods themselves). But on the other hand, Amon Amarth isn’t...
by Metal Insider | Aug 2, 2013 | Interviews
Outspoken Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine recently conducted an interview with Denver Westwood, in which he talks about his drug related past, religious beliefs, and the unfortunate passing of Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman. One the subject of God and religion,...
by Zach Shaw | Aug 2, 2013 | Interviews
It’s been a little over a year since we last spoke to John 5. Yet somehow he hasn’t slowed down at all. He’s busy enough keeping up with Rob Zombie, releasing the album Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor and co-headlining Mayhem Fest. Yet somehow he finds the time to...
by Bram Teitelman | Jul 31, 2013 | Interviews
It’s taken 12 albums for Dream Theater to release a self-titled album, but their forthcoming album lives up to all the connotations that come with naming an album after your band. It’s truly a new beginning, as it’s their first album with new drummer...
by Zach Shaw | Jul 30, 2013 | Interviews
Five Finger Death Punch is under a lot of pressure. First, there’s the pressure of following the success of their past albums with not one, but essentially TWO new albums (the first part out now and volume 2 slated for November). Then there’s the weight that comes...