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Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 33: Rock You To Hell

September 30, 2022 Stig G. Nordahl Leave a comment

August 15, 2022, I received the sad news that Steve Grimmett had passed away in his sleep. He was only 62 years old, which of course is way too early. I had already planned to write a chapter on Grim Reaper, but his passing made me write this chapter earlier than planned.

Tales from a Metalhead

Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 12: “Damn the Machines”

June 22, 2020 Stig G. Nordahl Leave a comment

Some of you might find this chapter a bit nerdy, but I think it’s important to talk a bit about technology. Recording devices have played a highly important role when doing interviews throughout the years. In the 80s everything was edited on 1/4″ reel-to-reel tapes.

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Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 1: “Are You Looking For the Band?”

April 6, 2020 Stig G. Nordahl Leave a comment

This story took place in 2003 when I was attending Sweden Rock Festival. Whitesnake were ready for a comeback on a major stage, 13 years after I saw them at Monsters of Rock in Stockholm

SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL 2017

June 11, 2017 Odd Inge Rand Leave a comment

Thursday, June 8th Iced Earth In his second stint with the band, the 2011-edition of Sweden Rock Festival was one of Matt Barlows last performances as Iced Earths singer. Six years later, the Iced Earth …READ MORE

Interview With Vocalist Minoru Niihara from Japan’s #1 metal band LOUDNESS!

July 3, 2016 Stig G. Nordahl Leave a comment

Metal Express Radio had a brief chat with vocalist Minoru Niihara from Loudness after their gig at Sweden Rock Festival 2016. Learn about the band’s influences from when they started out in Japan, how Minory was …READ MORE