Interviews

Pioneers of funeral doom metal, Funeral continue to carry their message with the same passion that has driven them since their earliest days. With a vast discography and a reputation for unforgettable stage performances, the Norwegians returned to Quantic Club in Bucharest for Metal Gates Festival 2025, once again...

And so, ladies and gents, in case it wasn’t obvious, some of us are still ruminating over Old Grave Fest 12. Since our friends from the Romanian Thrash Metal Club didn’t exactly help us recover, or even attempt a shred of sanity, they only made things worse by throwing...

Steffen Kummerer carved his path through the German underground in the early 2000s with his progressive/technical death metal band Obscura. Yet not one to remain in a single lane, he also gave life to Thulcandra, exploring melodic black metal while maintaining a distinct identity. Two bands, different approaches, and a...

The year 2013 brought several intriguing albums in the avant-garde/progressive metal sphere, one of them being “The Tower” by Vulture Industries. The Norwegian band enjoyed considerable success at the time, which encouraged them to appear live more frequently and to release their following albums, “Stranger Times”, and “Ghosts from...

Syn Ze Șase Tri, one of Romania’s most beloved symphonic black metal bands, celebrated 18 years of activity with a special concert on 11 September 2025. The performance at Quantic Club, Bucharest, Romania featured a specially designed stage set and appearances by former members as special guests. This milestone...

Australian thrash metal band Hidden Intent have released their fourth album, “Terrorform”, earlier this year, and with their first Romanian show at Posada Rock Festival 2025 behind them, it seemed like the perfect time to get their thoughts on the new record, the live performance, but also on their...

Romanian band The Thirteenth Sun formed in Brașov in 2011, shaping an ambient/progressive metal sound through jam sessions, a mutual fascination with space, and a refusal to follow trends – musical or otherwise. After performing at Quantic Pub in Bucharest, Romania on 24 June 2025, Radu Barna ...

Formed in 2020, Graufar has steadily built their presence in Austria’s black metal scene through focused songwriting and intense performances. Their efforts earned them the honour of representing Austria at Wacken Metal Battle 2024. On 28 June 2025, they played their first show in Romania at Quantic Pub in...

On the evening of 24 June 2025, the courtyard of Quantic Pub in Bucharest, Romania, simmered with quiet expectancy. Sólstafir were back in Romania – not for the first time, nor, judging by the atmosphere, the last. In a land that has long welcomed them with open arms, the...