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MARCUS JIDELL (AVATARIUM): “I Work And I Spend Time With My Family; That’s What I Do Most”

February 12, 2025 Lana Teramae Leave a comment

Since forming in 2013, Swedish doom metal band Avatarium have continued to push their musical boundaries with every consecutive album, choosing never to repeat the same approach twice. Led by vocalist Jennie-Ann Smith and guitarist …READ MORE

TORYIN SCHADLICH (HAZZERD): “With This Album, We Wanted To Make The Songs Shorter And To The Point”

December 29, 2024 Lana Teramae Leave a comment

Hazzerd are a Canadian thrash metal band formed by drummer and lead vocalist Dylan Westendorp, and former guitarist Brendan Malycky in Calgary, Alberta. Inspired by ’80s thrash metal legends such as Overkill, Metallica, and Megadeth, …READ MORE

JAMES CHRISTIAN (HOUSE OF LORDS): “It’s Been A Shot Of Adrenaline Having [MARK MANGOLD] On Board”

September 20, 2024 Lana Teramae Leave a comment

Hard rock band House of Lords were formed in 1987 by keyboardist Gregg Giuffria. Before grunge took over the world by storm, the band put out three studio albums: their 1988 self-titled debut, Sahara (1990), …READ MORE

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KEN MARY (FLOTSAM AND JETSAM): “For Metal, There’s Really Not A Lot Of Radio Stations For What We Do”

September 14, 2024 Lana Teramae Leave a comment

Ken Mary has made quite a name for himself over the years. Though he started out as a Jazz and Fusion drummer, it was an experience with Kiss in the late ’70s that made him …READ MORE

CHUCK BILLY (TESTAMENT): “When We Play These Songs, It Takes Us Back To Having Some Fun!”

September 7, 2024 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

Testament has long been one of the top Thrash Metal bands to come out of the 1980s, and they are still going strong on their new tour with Kreator. Metal Express Radio’s Bryce Van Patten …READ MORE

ANDY SCOTT (SWEET): “Why Would Anyone Book A Band Called SWEET That Has Nothing That Ties Them To The Original Band?”

August 27, 2024 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

One of the most iconic bands of the 70s that paved the way with their sound, looks, and stage setup for bands like Judas Priest, UFO and Iron Maiden is still a force to be …READ MORE

"Lips" Kudlow of Anvil on stage. Image by Mick Burgess.

STEVE “LIPS” KUDLOW (ANVIL): [On The ANVIL Movie] “It Gave Us A Career”

June 28, 2024 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

One of the bands that set the stage for 80s metal, and keeps going strong is the one and only Anvil. 45+ years, and the band continues to evolve. With the release of their new …READ MORE

JASON BITTNER (CATEGORY 7): “Think Music You Want To Listen To At A Barbecue, At A Tailgate Party”

June 28, 2024 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

There’s a new band in town, and they just might be the Heavy Metal supergroup you’ve been waiting for. Featuring the all-star lineup of John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, …READ MORE

LEE PAYNE (CLOVEN HOOF) “It’s The Proof Of How Good The Music Is; It Survives Time”

June 10, 2024 Séverine Peraldino Leave a comment

Séverine Peraldino of Metal Express Radio talked with founding member of Cloven Hoof Lee Payne, about the new album Heathen Cross, the stories behind the songs, their new singer Harry Conklin, the band’s longevity and …READ MORE

TONY RITCHIE (BALANCE OF POWER): “We Decided To Take A Little Break […] Then Life Got In The Way”

June 4, 2024 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

Balance Of Power are back with new band members and a brand new album! Founding members Tony Ritchie (bass) and Lionel Hicks (drums) are joined by the band’s new lead vocalist Hazel Jade, as well …READ MORE