Month:December 2017

Hi Nicka, Johan and Stephan – it’s good to talk with you again about your new album “Life”. It’s really one of the top symphonic prog rock albums of 2017.   Nicka: Thank you so much. Really appreciated!     Hence, what has changed since “Silence” and what are the new elements that you… Read More

Hi Michael, I’m glad we’re given the chance to talk about your new studio album “Radiation”. It is remarkable indeed. Kudos!   M: Thank you! We are very proud of this album, and pleased that it is so well received.     What has changed in your sound/music style and in the band since “Black… Read More

Hi Frank, it’s an honor to have you on Grande Rock. First of all, congrats on your new album, “The Vision the Sword and the Pyre”… it’s exceptional on the whole.   F: Thank you very much for your appreciation.     Well, it’s been about 8 years since the band’s previous studio album. What… Read More

Hi Matt, which are your greatest band influences?   M: Truthfully, we’re into quite a wide variety of music. As far as the influences that all members of the band share it would have to be Iron Maiden, Ghost and Dio. At its core, our band mostly uses general NWOBHM or traditional heavy metal… Read More

Hello Greg and congrats on a sophomore album, “Scarecrow”, that managed if not to top your debut at least come shoulder to shoulder with it…   G: Hi there! Yes, we are all very pleased so far. The reviews have been amazing and we feel “Scarecrow” is a big leap forward.     What’s new in the… Read More

Hello and congrats on “Smooth Seas”… we liked how smooth, the album was.   Å: G’day. And thanks a lot. Actually I don’t find the album that smooth (ha ha)… but it’s melancholic and perhaps a bit dramatic, but without my usual energetic vocals.     What exactly prompted you to go for this “… Read More

Hi Timo – it’s good to have you on Grande Rock. Congrats on your new album “Transcendence”, which is a step forward for the band in every part.   T: Thank you. I am honored to be on Grande Rock. We are getting a lot of positive feedback of “Transcendence”, so we are very pleased with the… Read More

Hi Steven, do tell me about your previous lead singer, Dianne, what happened? And how’s things so far with the current one?   S: We were touring the world almost non stop for the last four years, the band was doing really well and the demand was growing. I guess at one point it all got too… Read More