Articles by Matt Zaniboni

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Matthew is an interviewer here at Metal Express Radio. He started his passion for music journalism back in his college radio days serving as the Heavy Metal Director at WKKL out of Hyannis Massachusetts. During Matt’s tenure in radio, he has had time working for commercial stations in Boston Massachusetts such as WAAF, WZLX AND 98.5 The Sports Hub before landing with Metal Express Radio. Anytime you want to talk heavy Metal, hockey, Guiness, and dad life, Matt is your guy m/

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PAUL ALOISIO (RESTLESS SPIRIT): “We Wanted The Music To Speak For Itself”

April 30, 2026 Matt Zaniboni Leave a comment

Long Island doom metal pioneers Restless Spirit are set to release their fourth studio album on May 8th. Restless Spirits vocalist/guitarist Paul Aloisio spoke with Metal Express Radio about their upcoming album, their upcoming North …READ MORE

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THE DARK HIVE (TABERNIS): “We Are Deeply Inspired By Medieval Traditions”

April 13, 2026 Matt Zaniboni Leave a comment

Ethereal folk duo Tabernis are set to release their debut album entitled Seasons Of The Dark Hive is set to be released on April 24th. The duo (known as The Dark Hive) that make up …READ MORE

A professional promotional group portrait of the metalcore band LEVELS. The four members are posed in an urban outdoor setting against a neutral stone wall. They are dressed in contemporary streetwear—hoodies, flannels, and black denim. From left to right: the bassist, guitarist, vocalist Kolby Carignan in the center, and the drummer. The lighting is soft and natural, emphasizing a serious and cohesive band identity.

JAGER FELICE (LEVELS): “We Continue To Always Try To Punch Above Our Weight Class”

April 6, 2026 Matt Zaniboni Leave a comment

Arkansas industrial metal band Levels are set to release their sophomore full length album entitled This Will Make You Feel Again on April 10th. Level’s guitarist Jager Felice spoke with Metal Express Radio about their upcoming album, …READ MORE

DROPKICK MURPHYS / HAYWIRE (Live)

March 16, 2026 Matt Zaniboni Leave a comment

Boston Celtic punk titans Dropkick Murphys are in the midst of celebrating thirty years as a band, and what better way to throw a party for an Irish band out of Boston? Not only are …READ MORE

A high-angle, wide-angle fish-eye lens photograph of the four members of the band Vicious Rain. They are standing outdoors on pavement in front of a brick building with several windows. The band members wear dark jackets and hats, with the central figure wearing a vibrant red t-shirt. They look directly up into the camera with serious expressions. Several members have visible tattoos and facial piercings.

MAURO GUGERLI (VICIOUS RAIN): “We Really Took Our Time To Explore New Territory”

March 9, 2026 Matt Zaniboni Leave a comment

Switzerland metalcore outfit Vicious Rain are set to release their sophomore album entitled The Anatomy of Surviving on March 13th. Vicious Rain’s guitarist Mauro Gugerli spoke with Metal Express Radio about the upcoming album, growth within the …READ MORE

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DMYTRO KOZHUHAR (SPACE OF VARIATIONS): “Music Is A Universal Connector That Unites Cultures”

March 5, 2026 Matt Zaniboni Leave a comment

Ukrainian metalcore band Space of Variations released their third album entitled Poisoned Art on February 13th. The band’s singer Dmytro Kozhuhar spoke with Metal Express Radio about their latest album, their upcoming touring schedule, the hardships of …READ MORE

A wide-angle live concert photo of the electronic artist Carpenter Brut performing in Hamburg, 2018. The stage is filled with thick haze and illuminated by bright white spotlights that cut through the darkness. On the left, a long-haired guitarist (Adrien Grousset) plays a black electric guitar. On the right, Franck Hueso stands behind a multi-tiered synthesizer rig, focused on his performance. In the background, a large digital screen displays a grainy, pixelated purple face with wide, staring eyes. The silhouettes of audience members' heads are visible in the foreground, with one person’s hair blurred mid-motion.

CARPENTER BRUT: “It’s A Short Record, Instrumental, Straight To The Point”

February 25, 2026 Matt Zaniboni Leave a comment

Critically acclaimed French dark synth, industrial act Carpenter Brut are set to release their third album entitled Leather Temple on February 27th. The master mind behind Carpenter Brut spoke with Metal Express Radio about the upcoming album, …READ MORE

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JOE TAL (TEXTURES): “Our Personal Connection Is Stronger Than Ever”

February 10, 2026 Matt Zaniboni Leave a comment

Dutch metal band Textures are back and have just released their seventh album entitled Genotype. Textures guitarist Joe Tal spoke with Metal Express Radio about their latest album, Textures reformation, their current tour with JINGER, and …READ MORE

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DANIEL ALTWEGG (TOTAL ANNIHILATION): “Good And Bad Things Happen But Ultimately You Grow Together As A Band”

January 27, 2026 Matt Zaniboni Leave a comment

Swiss thrash metal band Total Annihilation have just released their fourth album on January 16th entitled Mountains of Madness. Total Annihilation’s vocalist Daniel Altwegg spoke with Metal Express Radio about their new album, the music scene …READ MORE

A promotional photo of the five members of the band New Miserable Experience standing against a white studio backdrop. The image is stylized with atmospheric purple and blue lighting that creates ghostly motion-blur effects around the figures. The men are dressed in casual streetwear, including beanies, a flannel shirt, and graphic tees. One member on the left wears a black long-sleeved shirt featuring the band "Soft Kill" and the word "CANNIBAL". The band members look directly at the camera with serious expressions.

DAVID GROSSMAN (NEW MISERABLE EXPERIENCE, EX-ROSETTA): “I Think That Each Song Shows Different Sides Of The Band”

January 20, 2026 Matt Zaniboni Leave a comment

Alternative rock band New Miserable Experience are set to release their second album entitled Gild The Lily on January 23rd. New Miserable Experience’s vocalist/bassist David Grossman (ex-Rosetta) spoke with Metal Express Radio about the formation …READ MORE