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The Age of No Light: Bob Vigna of Immolation discusses themes of Acts of God LP

7/4/2022

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Interview by Parisa Eshrati
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In their 2022 album Acts of God, New York death metal pioneers Immolation grapple with feelings of deep despair and hopelessness through lyrical symbolism, crushing technical riffs and ominous artistic visuals. Following their recent co-headlining tour with Carcass, we spoke with guitarist and songwriter Bob Vigna on evoking an apocalyptic atmosphere in the music, conceptualizing their music videos, and a detailed behind-the-scenes of the recording process.

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Mongolian Metal Band The HU on Hunuu Rock, Tengri Traditions and debut album 'The Gereg'

5/1/2022

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Interview by Parisa Eshrati
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In their debut album The Gereg, Mongolian band The Hu have created their own unique style of rock by combining ancient Tengri musical traditions with heavy metal riffs. By incorporating the musical styles of their ancestors with Mongolian throat singing and instruments like the tovshuur, The Hu call in the atmosphere of their homeland and connect it to an international audience. We caught up with the band on their headlining U.S. Black Thunder Tour to discuss the art of throat singing, the cultural significance of Mongolian instruments, and awakening our inner warrior through sound.

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Seeking Inspiration in Suffering: An Interview with Mike IX Williams of Eyehategod

1/13/2022

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Interview by Parisa Eshrati
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Following three years of constant touring and lineup changes, New Orleans sludge metal pioneers Eyehategod are showcasing their evolution as a band. Their newest album, A History of Nomadic Behavior, re-introduces the group as a four-piece with a distinct variation in their sound: cleaner vocals and production, but still true to EHG's aggressive and misanthropic core. We spoke with frontman Mike IX Williams during their US tour with GWAR and Napalm Death to discuss the maturation of their sound, creative nihilism, and channeling pain into motivation.

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Foraging a Lost Sound: HULDER on the 'Godslastering: Hymns of a Forlorn Peasantry' LP

9/5/2021

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Interview by Parisa Eshrati
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Upon relocating from her hometown in Belgium to the woods of Oregon, multi-instrumentalist HULDER was able to harness her self-power and execute a fully realized vision for a one-woman black metal band. Through the ritualistic processes of connecting with nature and medieval Flemish traditions, HULDER's music offers a means to process the harsh realities of life through folklore and fantasy, all while staying rooted in a true, unfiltered black metal sound. In our interview, we discuss the workings behind the latest album,  Godslastering: Hymns of a Forlorn Peasantry, and what fans can look forward to in the future.

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The Cycle of Death, Growth and Rebirth: Karl Sanders on the new Nile lineup and 'Vile Nilotic Rites'

1/13/2020

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Interview by Parisa Eshrati
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Upon the release of Nile's ninth studio album, Vile Nilotic Rites, we spoke via email with founding member Karl Sanders on the rebirth of the band. We discuss the parallels of the band's journey to ancient Egyptian literature, drawing from The Book of the Dead to understand how the tumultuous path ultimately led to the new lineup, new album and re-invigoration of his musical passion.

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