It's been an exciting few weeks for Marco Pastorino. The guitarist and vocalist for Italy's premier melodic metal maestros, Temperance, has just seen the release of the band's stunning third album, The Earth Embraces Us All. And when we caught up with him he was about to take the stage in support of one of … Continue reading Interview: Marco Pastorino of Temperance
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Interview: Hidden Memories
Upon the release of their new single, 'Over The Edge', we caught up with Italian melodic metal maniacs Hidden Memories. What are you guys up to just now? We're practising because we've got a lot of dates we're going to play. And we're working on some new tracks because we have a lot of new … Continue reading Interview: Hidden Memories
Review: Epica – The Holographic Principle
"Epic" is such an overused word in modern day parlance. Like "awesome" before it, it's been used so frequently and in so many inappropriate contexts as to totally drain it of its original meaning. So pity anyone charged with trying to describe the operatic grandeur, the tremendous scale, and the sheer magnificence of Epica's thunderous … Continue reading Review: Epica – The Holographic Principle
Review: Temperance – The Earth Embraces Us All
Italy's melodic metal maestros Temperance return with their stunning third LP, The Earth Embraces Us All. Temperance have been making waves across Europe in the last few years. Their headline tours, as well as support slots for the likes of Nightwish, Within Temptation, and Luca Turilli's Rhapsody, have brought their unique sound to a rapidly growing … Continue reading Review: Temperance – The Earth Embraces Us All
Queensrÿche, Archer Nation, Methodica – O2 Academy Islington, London, 28th August 2016
As far as bad ideas go, having gig venues inside shopping centres is up there with the worst. There's nothing like sterile lighting, elevator-style music, and Pret A Manger to kill any kind of pre-gig buzz. Fortunately, from the moment their top hat and kilt sporting keyboardist bounces on stage, Methodica do everything they can to … Continue reading Queensrÿche, Archer Nation, Methodica – O2 Academy Islington, London, 28th August 2016
Interview: Mark Jansen of Epica
Ahead of the release of Epica's new single, 'Universal Death Squad', we caught up with the symphonic metal heroes' guitarist and vocalist, Mark Jansen. It's 10am and our phone rings. Mark Jansen's on the other end. Wait a minute. Mark Jansen? The rock star? At 10am? "Yes, I'm starting to doubt if I am a rock star, … Continue reading Interview: Mark Jansen of Epica