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Redemption Takes It Back Into The Prog-Metal ‘Storm’

  Progressive metal all stars Redemption are back with their eighth album, I Am The Storm via AFM Records on March 17. Founder and guitarist Nick van Dyk speaks with ROTR Contributor (and huge fan) Justin Smulison about the new music Check them out RedemptionWeb.com. 

Zeke Sky Reigns as Metal’s ‘Intergalactic Demon King’

  Multi-instrumentalist Zeke Sky joins ROTR Army contributor Justin Smulison to discuss the musical theories and lyrical concepts behind the metal and rock songs on his powerful debut, Intergalactic Demon King, which is available from Atomic Fire Records. Visit ZekeSky.com and Atomic Fire. 

Ronny Munroe Brings The Thunder with ‘The Black Watch’

   Renowned metal singer Ronny Munroe returns with  The Black Watch via RFL Records on Nov. 11. Ronny speaks with ROTR Contributor Justin Smulison about The Black Watch and what to expect when he fronts Vicious Rumors in 2023. Check out Munroe’s Thunder and Ronny Munroe. 

KK Fossor of THEM Takes a Stroll Through ‘Fear City’

 On ‘Fear City,’ power-thrash-shock metallers THEM. Singer Troy Norr, who sings for THEM as KK Fossor, spoke with ROTR Army Contributor and friend Justin Smulison about the making of ‘Fear City,’ available now from SPV/Steamhammer Records. Visit THEM  

Taz Taylor On How ‘Nocturnal’ Will Keep Fans Up All Night

  Guitarist Taz Taylor discusses the different styles and influences he channeled to produce Nocturnal, a killer new hard rock album with vocals from David Reece, Graham Bonnet, Doogie White and Mark Boals. Visit TazTaylor.com and Global Rock Records. 

Justin Smulison Presents: Borealis Singer Matt Marinelli

  Canadian melodic metallers Borealis have returned with Illusions, ROTR Army Contributor Justin Smulison caught up with Matt Marinelli to discuss this captivating album, Visit Borealis online and via AFM Records. 

Justin Smulison Presents: Gonzo Sandoval

  Armored Saint Drummer Gonzo Sandoval speaks with ROTR Army contributor (and huge fan) Justin Smulison, Mr. Drums of Thunder also provides an update on Phil Sandoval’s upcoming solo debut, as well as his musical philosophies. Visit ArmoredSaint.comand GonzoSandoval.com.  

Justin Smulison Dives Deep with Undertow

  Undertow guitarist Markus “Brandy” Brand speaks with ROTR Contributor Justin Smulison about the German quartet’s new album, Bipolar, The album delves into the highs and lows of certain mental diagnoses through a vast array of genres. Check out Undertow for more information.

Thundermother Singer Guernica Mancini Calls In From The Road

 Thundermother vocalist Guernica Mancini spoke with ROTR Army Contributor Justin Smulison during the Rock Believer Tour. They talked about performing in arenas with songs off the new album, “Black and Gold,”  Visit Thundermother.com for music and tour dates.

Warbringer Embraces The Noise, On“U.S. Unraveling” Tour

 Warbringer drummer and songwriter Carlos Cruz joins ROTR Army Contributor Justin Smulison ahead of the “U.S. Unraveling 2022” Tour with Heathen and Misfire on Sept 13. in Fresno, CA. They also talk about Warbringer’s crushing 2020 album, Weapons of Tomorrow. Check out Warbringer on tour here  

In The ‘Shadows’: An Interview with Cody Souza of Hatriot

  ROTR Army Contributor Justin Smulison is joined by Hatriot bassist/singer Cody Souza to talk all about the West Coast quartet’s relentlessly heavy, new death-thrash-core album, The Vale Of Shadows, now available from Massacre Records. Check out Hatriot on social. 

Justin Smulison Presents: The David Reece Interview ‘22

 Iconic rock and metal vocalist David Reece discusses speaks with ROTR contributor Justin Smulison about the new rock supergroup Highway Sentinels and previews of many upcoming releases – from solo work to the highly anticipated Iron Allies debut. Visit John Steel and David Reece. 

Toxik Returns with Speed-Thrash Masterpiece, ‘Dis Morta’

ROTR Army contributor Justin Smulison catches up with Toxik guitarist and co-founder Josh Christian. They talk all about the first new LP from the band in decades, available Aug 5. from Massacre Records. Visit Toxik and follow on social  

Eruption Delivers Power-Thrash Dominance

ROTR Army Contributor Justin Smulison sat down with  Slovenian metal quintet Eruption to discuss Tellurian Rupture’s apocalyptic concept and the evolution of the band’s sound. Check out Eruption online at Bandcamp.

Ironflame Plays With ‘Madness’

  Ironflame leader Andrew D'Cagna talks with ROTR Army Contributor Justin Smulison ahead of the Ohio-based band’s new album, Where Madness Dwells, available from High Roller Records on July 1.  They talk about the band’s new thematic and upcoming international shows. Visit Ironflame for more.

Justin Smulison Presents: ‘The Arrival’ of Dampf

  ROTR Army Contributor Justin Smulison speaks with Martin “E-Type” Erikson, an established musician and songwriter from Germany. As the character A-Tron, Erickson leads the gothic metal band, Dampf. They discuss the debut LP, The Arrivaland upcoming festival shows. Visit Dampfand on social. 

Locust Grove Swarms Further Into The U.S. Metal Scene

  

Oklahoma-based metal quartet Locust Grove has arrived with their first LP, Battle of Locust. Drummer Joey Mandigo joins ROTR Army contributor Justin Smulison to discuss the independently-released album.  Check out Locust Grove and on social. 

Midnite Hellion Calls In During USA Tour

  The band is burning up the road in the U.S. with Anvil and White Wizzard through July 2022, and called in to ROTR Army Contributor Justin Smulison with an update and message for fans. Visit MidniteHellion.com and on social. 

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. 

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