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A 1998 indoor photograph featuring two members of the Finnish power metal band Stratovarius with Metal Express Radio’s Stig Nordahl. Stig stands in the center, flanked by keyboardist Jens Johansson on his right (viewer's left) and vocalist Timo Kotipelto on his left (viewer's right). They are posed casually, smiling for the camera in a warmly lit room.

Flashback Interview: TIMO TOLKKI (STRATOVARIUS) (1998): Road Report From Wacken Open Air

April 14, 2026 Stig G. Nordahl Leave a comment

Timo Tolkki talks about life in Stratovarius at full speed: fresh off the Visions of Europe live album, juggling a packed festival summer and secretly finishing the new album Destiny. He explains how he still manages …READ MORE

Two tall characters wearing masks and white robes in front of a forest

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 candid 1989 photograph of Scorpions members Klaus Meine and Rudolf Schenker seated at a press conference table with a blue tablecloth. To the left, vocalist Klaus Meine wears dark oversized sunglasses and a studded black leather jacket. To the right, guitarist Rudolf Schenker sports his signature mustache and a leather jacket with a patterned blue scarf. Microphones and a silver pitcher sit on the table in front of them against a backdrop of heavy red curtains.

Flashback Interview: SCORPIONS (1989): “We Don’t Want To Shock People, We Want Strong Artwork That Fits Our Music”

April 8, 2026 Stig G. Nordahl Leave a comment

For this flashback interview, step back to Oslo, January 1989. Scorpions are in the middle of the Savage Amusement world tour, fresh from making history as one of the first hard rock bands to storm …READ MORE

Audio Interviews

Flashback Interview: KURDT VANDERHOOF (METAL CHURCH) (1999): “We’re Honest About Who We Are And Where We’re At Now”

April 7, 2026 Stig G. Nordahl Leave a comment

In this 1999 Wacken Open Air backstage interview, Kurdt Vanderhoof and the band explain how guitarist Craig Wells sparked the reunion while they were assembling the 1986 live recordings, and how the members’ close geography …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

TYKETTO (Live at The Glasshouse, Gateshead, U.K., February 22, 2025)

DANNY VAUGHN (TYKETTO): “We Wanted To Capture The Essence Of Don’t Come Easy And Distil It Down”

March 27, 2026 Mick Burgess Leave a comment

It’s been over 10 years since their last studio album but Tyketto have finally released their latest album Closer To The Sun. Mick Burgess called up Danny Vaughn to talk about the making of the …READ MORE

A promotional portrait of the American progressive metal band Crimson Glory in 2024. Five band members stand against a corrugated metal wall. They are dressed in black leather and heavy metal attire, each wearing a signature silver chrome "half-mask" that covers only their nose and mouth. The group includes original members alongside new vocalist Travis Wills, all posing with a dark, cinematic intensity.

BEN JACKSON (CRIMSON GLORY): “Once We Got Back In The Studio It Honestly Felt Exactly Like The Old Days Again – Real Drums, Real Tube Amps, No Profilers Or Plugins”

March 25, 2026 Stig G. Nordahl Leave a comment

Legendary prog metal pioneers Crimson Glory are finally back with their first new album in 26 years, Chasing the Hydra, out April 17 via BraveWords Records. In this in‑depth conversation, guitarist Ben Jackson talks about …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

Four people in a hallway posing for a photo

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