Interviews

For more than three decades, Lacrimosa has stood as one of the defining names in gothic music — a project that seamlessly fuses classical grandeur with dark romanticism and emotional depth. Formed in Germany in the early 1990s by Tilo Wolff and later joined by Anne Nurmi, the band...

It’s Death Metal O’Clock, everyone! We had the honor of performing a live autopsy on Autopsy!  Took our scalpels in hand and started the procedure, with a first incision that threw us out in a full-on vivisection under the mastermind supervision of the legendary Chris Reifert. We are disgustingly...

ReduX, the sci–fi thrash metal band from Romania, first caught my attention with their conceptual depth and their unapologetic love for both Vektor–style riffs and cosmic lore. I’ve always had a soft spot for bands that think beyond sound – that build worlds as they play – and ReduX...

Since their formation in 2007, Italy’s Hideous Divinity have established themselves as one of the most uncompromising forces in technical death metal. Known for their intricate musicianship, dense arrangements, and thematically ambitious records, the band has carved out a reputation that bridges sheer brutality with intellectual depth. With influences...

We all know Octav Necrosis – and we know that speaking his name means speaking of black metal without compromise. Active in three projects at once , his passion burns steady while spontaneity feels right at home – something that proved true when he answered a...

Founded in 2018 by musicians once part of Negură Bunget, Sur Austru extend that legacy while forging a path of their own – one marked by a more introspective vision and soundscapes that summon both the beauty and the raw force of nature. A name often spoken among listeners...

Hangover in Minsk, the side project of the members of Dymna Lotva, fascinated me from the very first listen. I won’t lie – I’ve always been drawn to depressive and post–black metal, and when I heard that the project featured guests such as Déhà [Imber Luminis, Acathexis, ex-Ter Ziele,...

Time bends when the music is loud enough – and this year again, Metal Gates Festival proved it. One of the most anticipated metal events, organised by Final Step Productions, summoned its audience to Quantic Club, Bucharest, Romania, between 25 and 27 September. Three nights when sound became a...

For Krzysztof Drabikowski, Батюшка is a deeply personal project. Initially conceived as a black metal endeavour just for himself, without concern for an audience or fame, Батюшка became a fusion of Orthodox music and metal – a combination that fully expressed his artistic vision. After the release of the...