Music: Interviews

Interview: The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara (Written)

Brit progressive hard hitters, The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara, will deliver their much-awaited new album, Origins, on Friday 1st November. The innovative duo will also reveal their engulfing new single and video, Waves, out everywhere on Friday 4th October. In this interview we get to know the duo (Daphne Ang and Andrea Papi) a little better.

Interview: Matt (Guitar) & Jake (Drums) of Alunah (Video/Audio)

‘Fever Dream’, the new album from Alunah will be released on September 20th via Heavy Psych Sounds. We spoke to guitarist Matt and drummer Jake about the new album, talking about their creative processes and how they got to this point. We also talk about some the challenges they faced, fun moments from the creation period, what success for the album might look like, and so much more.

Interview: Nick Hurford (Vocals) of After Smoke Clears (Video/Audio)

We spoke to vocalist Nick of South-London based metalcore unit After Smoke Clears. Getting some insight into the new album ‘Intentions’. Talking about the creative experience and the journey to this point. We look at the highs and lows, the work that goes into promoting their music and what they are planning for this record release period,. As well as discussing the album launch show, the long term future, and so much more.

Interview: Silvern (Video/Audio)

Hailing from Ukraine, Silvern are a black metal band who released their debut full-length album ‘Stardust Sermons’ via Vendetta Records on September 6th, 2024. We spoke to Silvern about the creative experience and the journey to this point. We look at the highs and lows, how the Russian invasion of their country has affected them, the challenges they faced because of this and more, what helped shape the record, black metal demands, as well as so much more.

Interview: I Hear Sirens (Video/Audio)

Instrumental post rock band I Hear Sirens returned with their latest full length album, ‘Acheron’ on August 23rd, 2024. We spoke to several members of I Hear Sirens about this new album. As well as the creative experience and the journey to this point. We look at the highs and lows, the challenges, and what helped shape the record, as well as so much more.

Interview: Jon Rhodes (Vocals/Guitars) of Swamp Coffin (Video/Audio)

Rotherham sludge trio Swamp Coffin return on 27th September with their 2nd album ‘Drowning Glory’. We spoke to vocalist/guitarist Jon Rhodes about the new album, delving into the creative process and how Swamp Coffin got to this place. We also talk about experimentation, causing carnage in the live environment, what plans they have for the future, and so much more.