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Going Down The ‘Rabbit Hole’ with Anvil

ROTR Army Contributor Justin Smulison caught up with  frontman and founder of the iconic Canadian metal band, Anvil. They talk about the trio’s 19th album, Impact Is Imminent, which is available from AFM Records and the June-July 2022 U.S. tour. Visit Anvil online and on social for dates. 

Redshark Jumps Into The ‘Digital Race’

   ROTR Army Contributor Justin Smulison caught up with co-founder and guitarist of Redshark, Philip Graves to discuss the excitement of the band’s first LP and upcoming tour dates. Visit Redshark at Listenable Records and on Bandcamp. 

Gus G. Calls in During Firewind’s US Tour

As Firewind enters the second half of its U.S. tour in April 2022, iconic metal guitarist Gus G. provided ROTRArmy contributor Justin Smulison with an update from the road.. Experience Firewind live in April and follow on social. 

Ignite Explodes with New Album and Tour

  Ignite co-founder and bassist Brett Rasmussen chats with ROTR Army contributor Justin Smulison about the band’s new self-titled LP, available from Century Media. They also discuss the excitement around Ignite’s U.S. tour dates, which begin May 5 in Denver. Check out Ignite here and on social.

BillyBio Exposes The ‘Leaders and Liars’

 Hardcore metal trailblazer Billy Graziadei, the namesake of BillyBio is back with the powerful new album, ‘Leaders And Liars.’ ROTR Contributor Justin Smulison jumped at the opportunity to speak with one of his favorite musicians.  Visit BillyBio.com and social. 

Dymytry Stages A Psy-Core ‘Revolt’

  Dymytry is from the Czech Republic. . ROTR Army Contributor Justin Smulison caught up with their second vocalist, Ljubic to discuss this metal rarity and the themes on Revolt, which was released by AFM Records. Visit Dymytry and follow on social. 

Metal Cross Bares Their ‘Soul Ripper’

 Metal Cross steps out of the Danish underground with their first official full-length album, Soul Ripper.  Founding guitarist Jon Lybæk spoke with ROTRArmy Contributor Justin Smulison all about the album and the buzz generated following the Soul Ripper release show. Check out Metal Cross.  

Into ‘The Void’ with Black Soul Horde

  Black Soul Horde Founder and Guitarist John Tsiakopoulos returns to speak with ROTR Contributor Justin Smulison about the Greek band’s new epic metal album, Horrors From The Void released by VinylStore.gr . Visit Black Soul Horde, follow on social, and hear them on Rock On The Rise. 

Dieversity: Metalcore in the ‘Age of Ignorance’

  ROTRArmy contributor Justin Smulison speaks with German metalcore champs Dieversity about their crushing third album, Age of Ignorance, which is available now from El Puerto Records. Visit Dieversity online and on social. 

Justin Smulison Presents: Ashes of Ares

  Ashes of Ares guitarist & bassist Freddie Vidales speaks with ROTRArmy Contributor Justin Smulison about the band’s powerful third album, Emperors and Fools, which drops Jan. 21, 2022 from Rock of Angels Records. Visit Ashes of Ares and follow on social. 

Doing The Homework with Wade Black

  Metal wailer Wade Black is back with Chalice Of Sin, a quartet who released their self-titled debut in 2021. ROTR Army Contributor Justin Smulison talked with Wade about this spectacular album and his time fronting Crimson Glory. Visit Wade on social. 

Iron Fate ‘Rules The Night’

  Members of Iron Fate speak with ROTRArmy contributor Justin Smulison about their new metal masterpiece, Crimson Messiah, available from Massacre Records. Check out Iron Fateand on social.

Justin Smulison Presents: The Joey Vera Interview, Part 2

  The conclusion of the interview with Joey Vera of Armored Saint, Fates Warning and Motor Sister. ROTRArmy Contributor Justin Smulison discusses some deep cuts, songwriting approaches and what might be next for his various groups. Visit Armored Saint and Fates Warning and follow Joey on social. 

All Talk’ with Scattered Hamlet

 From the hills of Appalachia, Scattered Hamlet founder Adam Joad speaks with ROTR Army contributor Justin Smulison about the hard rock stylings of the band’s third LP, Stereo Overthrow. Visit ScatteredHamlet.com and  follow twitter.com/scatteredhamlet . 

Wicked Sensation Releases An ‘Outbreak’ Of Hard Rock

Wicked Sensation guitarist Michael Klein speaks with ROTR Army Contributor Justin Smulison to discuss Outbreak, the melodic metal group’s first album in seven years and second with singer David Reece. ‘Outbreak’ will be released by ROAR! Rock Of Angels on Dec. 17, 2021 and Visit Wic

Samuel Nyman of Manimal Ushers In ‘Armageddon’

 Armageddon has arrived! Manimal singer Samuel Nyman joins ROTR Contributor Justin Smulison to discuss his band’s fourth album, which blends power, thrash and classic metal and is available from AFM Records. For more, visit Manimal official and social. 

Justin Smulison Presents Bernd Kost of Bonded

  

ROTR Contributor Justin Smulison speaks with renowned metal guitarist Bernd Kost! They discuss his new band, Bonded, ahead of the release of their thrash album “Into Blackness.” As well as a bit about his 20 years in Sodom and also his time in Crows. Visit Bonded and follow on Social. 

Krista Shipperbottom Victor Bucur of Lutharo

  Lutharo is a dynamic melodic death metal band from Canada. Singer Krista Shipperbottom and guitarist Victor Bucur join ROTR contributor Justin Smulison to discuss their new LP, Hiraeth, and what’s coming up.  Check them out on Lutharo.com and on social.  

Justin Smulison Presents Ven Scott of Runescarred

  

Runescarred is a dynamic band from Texas that successfully blends thrash, prog and power metal. Justin Smulison spoke with singer Ven Scott about the deluxe edition of Runescarred’s recent album, The Distant Infinite and more. Visit Runescarred.com and follow on social

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