Photos from a massive CHURCHES OF STEEL 5

I had an excellent chat with Joakim Brodén from SABATON about where the band got the ideas for the songs on the new album, 'The War To End All Wars', then recording the album and making the film clips for it. We also spoke about those European festivals, and why you should never declare your tank stage prop as a 'tank', rather as a 'stage prop in the shape of a tank' on any customs forms. Check it out.

I spoke with Oscar Dronjak from HAMMERFALL about many things, including touring the US with Sabaton, finishing a European headline tour just in time, using the first part of lockdown as family time, writing songs on the road / Spinal Tap, and the recording and release of the new album, 'Hammer Of Dawn', which is a ripper. Check it out here. __________

excerptI spoke with Beelzebub from MYSTIC CIRCLE about reuniting with Blackwar and reforming the band, signing with Atomic Fire Records and recording the new album. He told me they are already well advanced on the second album. __________

I spoke with Tomi Koivusaari of AMORPHIS about suffering the long Finnish winters at home (his words) while not touring, cancelling close to 200 shows, and recording the latest album, 'Halo'. Check it out here. __________

I spoke with Noora Louhimo from BATTLE BEAST about finding her vocal 'sweet spot', Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, IRON MAIDEN's 'The Trooper' and of course the new album, 'Circus Of Doom'. Check it out.

excerptI spoke with Henrik Klingenberg from SONATA ARCTICA about the latest album, 'Acoustic Adventures Volume 1', including the decision to do it in the first place, the process leading up to it and the song choices. __________

excerptMy top albums for 2021. I may add to it, but that's the wrap-up for now. __________

web stuffI had an excellent chat with Pip from Melbourne's DEVIL ELECTRIC, about the latest album, 'Godless', and how it was affected by lockdown after lockdown after lockdown. Also hear about the dangers of Canberra wildlife and much more. __________

web stuffI spoke with Steve 'Zetro' Souza from EXODUS about his Doc Martens melting in the heat of the Adelaide Soundwave gig, getting Gary back from SLAYER, the likelihood of upcoming setlist arguments, and the excellent new album, 'Persona Non Grata', which is due out on the 19th of November, 2021. __________