War Curse guitarist Justin Roth spoke with ROTR Contributor Justin Smulison about the band’s newest LP, Confession. They also discuss the lineup change and the excitement ahead of U.S. shows supporting Artillery in June 2024. Visit WarCurse.com
Gus G. of Firewind returns to ROTR to speak with contributor Justin Smulison about the Greek metal band’s epic new album, Stand United, and an upcoming tour with Immortal Guardian and Edge of Paradise in the U.S. starting on April 11. Visit Firewind.GR
Ray Alder recently released "Really Good Terrible Things", the debut album from North Sea Echoes, a new collaboration with FW founder Jim Matheos. Alder spoke about this musical left turn and some career highlights with Fates, A-Z, Redemption and his solo work. Visit NorthSeaEchoes.com
Swedish melodic metal band Metalite returns with Expedition One. Singer Erica Ohlsson, bassist Robert Majd and guitarist, composer and founder Edwin Premberg discuss the album’s sci-fi themes and Spring ‘24 EU tour with Leaves’ Eyes and NorthTale. Visit Metalite.se
Dust Bolt singer/guitarist Lenny Bruce joins ROTR Army Contributor Justin Smulison to discuss the band’s fifth LP, Sound & Fury, They talk about playing new songs live at festivals and EU / UK tour dates in 2024. Visit DustBolt.com
Dymytry is back with 5 Angry Men. Singer Alen “A.L.” Ljubić rejoined ROTR Contributor Justin Smulison to talk excitement of the Czech band’s first headlining tour in Germany in March and the many festival dates booked for the remainder of 2024. Visit Dymytry.
Powerhouse singer David Reece calls in from the Midwest ahead of his U.S. shows , in support of his new solo LP, Baptized By Fire. Reece and ROTR Contributor Justin Smulison talk about the new ground broken on Baptized, his ongoing work with Iron Allies, and touring in 2024. Visit David Reece.
Exhorder frontman Kyle Thomas joins ROTR contributor Justin Smulison to discuss upcoming tours of the U.S. and the EU and themes and select songs from the Louisiana-based thrashers’ crushing fourth LP, Defectum Omnium, available from Nuclear Blast on March 8. Visit Exhorder.com
We’re kicking off 2024 with an interview featuring Aaron Cravens, a stellar guitarist whose debut, Regenerate, released to wide acclaim. ROTR Contributor Justin Smulison spoke with Aaron about the themes and philosophies explored on this stellar instrumental album. Visit AaronCravens.com
Artillery celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024 with various live offerings. The Danish thrash icons will release Raw Live (in Copenhell) via Mighty Music on Feb. 2. Bandleader Michael Stützer spoke with ROTR Contributor Justin Smulison about all-things Artillery. Visit Artillery online.
A Life Divided is an alternative-metal band from Germany who have been featured on ROTR. Their latest LP, is Down the Spiral of a Soul. ROTR Contributor Justin Smulison spoke with singer Jürgen Plangger about the songs and standout moments. Visit A Life Divided.
The Great Tribulation is the third full-length album by Elm Street. Bassist Nick Ivkovic spoke with ROTR Contributor Justin Smulison about this epic album and upcoming shows. Visit Elm Street.
I’ll Be Damned is one of the best metal bands to emerge from Denmark in recent years. Singer Mark Damgaard and drummer Anders Gyldenøhr spoke with ROTR contributor Justin Smulison about joining the band ahead of their most recent studio LP, Cultureand Visit I’ll Be Damned.
The Sons Of Sounds are a German quartet who have produced a succession of outstanding hard rock and metal albums. The tradition continues with Seven. Guitarist Wayne Beselt spoke with ROTR contributor Justin Smulison about Seven, and the Fall 2023 tour with Nazareth. Visit SonsOfSounds.com
Michael Abdow is best known as a touring guitarist for Fates Warning and a frequent collaborator with Ray Alder. Abdow spoke with ROTR Army Contributor Justin Smulison about his new instrumental album, Séance In Black, available from Couch Cat Records. Visit Michael Abdow.
Noveria is one of the best heavy prog-metal bands today. Guitarist and bandleader Francesco Mattei spoke with ROTR Contributor Justin Smulison about this epic LP. Visit NoveriaOfficial.com
Italian thrashers Game Over return to the international metal scene with their newest album, Hellframes, available from Scarlet Records on Oct. 20. Guitarist Luca “Ziro” Zironi joins ROTR Contributor Justin Smulison to talk about the new album and preparing to tour. Visit Game Over.
Teutonic German thrashers Vendetta has returned with Black As Coal, now available worldwide from Massacre Records. Singer Mario Vogel spoke with ROTR contributor Justin Smulison about the aggressive new LP and its lyrical themes.
Pyramaze keyboardist Jonah Weingarten joins ROTR Army contributor Justin Smulison to discuss the new power-prog album, Bloodlines, which is available worldwide from AFM Records. Visit Pyramaze.com
dEMOTIONAL is a metalcore band from Sweden tearing up the international scene. One of the band’s two singers, Killian Power, joins ROTR Contributor Justin Smulison to discuss Scandinavian Aftermath, which received a worldwide release by AFM Records. Visit dEMOTIONAL.net
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