The Finnish metallers from Wintersun recently launched a Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to fund their new record The Forest Seasons and future projects (which includes Time II). Metal-Exposure talked to bass player Jukka Koskinen about this much debated step, the new record and yes, the sauna.. Read the interview here!
Interviews
Mörk Gryning Interview
Swedish black metal formation Mörk Gryning disbanded in 2005 due to a lack of interest in extreme/black metal. Now, a little more than 10 years later, the band returned to the stage at Party San Open Air, re-released their classic record Tusen år har gått and are planning a show in March, in Stockholm. Metal-Exposure […]
Interview: Michalina Malisz – Eluveitie
Swiss folk metal institution Eluveitie experienced serious upheaval in its ranks this past May, when long-time members Anna Murphy (hurdy gurdy, vocals), Ivo Henzi (guitars), and Merlin Sutter (drums) announced their departure from the band. However, Eluveitie has found a more-than-worthy replacement on the hurdy gurdy in Michalina Malisz, a gifted young player from Poland. […]
Interview: Waldgeflüster
Munich’s Waldgeflüster unveiled a massive epos of atmospheric black metal this past October with the release of their fourth full-length album, “Ruinen.” Metal Exposure recently spoke with band mastermind Winterherz via Skype about his inspirations, his musical background, and the kind of work the band entails.. Read all about it here!
Interview with Wardruna: on new beginnings and foregone eras
The release of Wardruna’s “Runaljod – Ragnarok,” marks the conclusion of the Runaljod trilogy that first launched this epic Norwegian band. It does not signify the end of the band, however. Metal-Exposure had the opportunity to talk to mastermind Einar Selvik before the start of the European tour in November.. Read all!
Interview: Sonata Arctica
Sonata Arctica will release their ninth studio album very soon. We already had a listen, and were lucky enough to speak to singer and frontman of the band, Tony Kakko. Read the interview here
Interview: Epica ventures into different realities
This month, the new record The Holographic Principle of the Dutch symphonic metal band Epica will hit the stores. During the press day of the band in Amsterdam, we sat down with vocalist and guitarist Mark Jansen and Simone Simons to talk about recording the album, different realities and the band’s journey into science.. Read […]
The magic of Midgardsblot: interview with organiser Runa Luna
As an e-zine crew we have become professional festival attendees. Everyone has their favourite: from Party San to Wacken Open Air, but what we encountered in Horten, Norway last year during the Midgardsblot festival, was quite a different and extraordinary experience altogether. Organiser Runa Luna calls it ‘the magic of Midgardsblot’, but what is this […]
Interview: Serenity
Not too long ago, Kamelot was back in The Netherlands and they brought Serenity as their supporting act. This gave us the chance to ask a few questions to Chris Hermsdörfer of the band. After Kamelot’s performance, we sat down.. Read the interview now!
Reflecting on 25 years of Enslaved with Ivar Bjørnson!
This year marks the 25th anniversary of one of Norway’s leading extreme metal bands Enslaved. Metal-Exposure talked with founder and guitarist Ivar Bjørnson about the group’s long and successful career.. Read all!