Interviews

Submitted by thanos on Mar 10, 2019
Hi Robbie – I’m glad to have you on Grande Rock. Congrats on “Angels in Blue”, I think it’s the best Find Me release so far! The album has also been chosen as the “Best of Month” on Grande Rock!   R: Thank you so much, it’s much, much appreciated!     It’s been almost 4 years since the previous… Read More
Submitted by thanos on Mar 2, 2019
Hi Michael, I’m glad we’re given the chance to talk again. Your new solo album “Orchestrate II: Rage & Restraint” has been chosen as the “Album of the month” on Grande Rock. Congrats!   M: Wow, that’s great news – I’m honored!     Well, first of all, how did you decide to come up with a sequel… Read More
Submitted by thanos on Feb 24, 2019
Hi Matt, I’m glad to have you on Grande Rock once again. Your new album “Delirium” is magnificent indeed.   M: Hello, thank you for having me! I am very happy to hear that you like the new record!     Well, it’s been almost 3 years since your debut. What happened on the band’s camp in the meantime… Read More
Submitted by thanos on Feb 24, 2019
Hi Kostas and welcome to Grande Rock. You debut album “Nadir” is truly remarkable. You did a great job on every part, kudos!   K: Thank you very much for the good words on our debut album and for hosting us in your ezine!     Hence, do tell us when and how the band was formed.   K: The band was… Read More
Submitted by ellen on Feb 23, 2019
So, you’ve dabbled in music across the metal genre, do you identify more with the power and heavy metal side? Or the thrash and black metal elements? Or the elements from melodic metal?   G: Just heavy metal, straightforward heavy metal. There’s lots of different tags, but I come from the classic… Read More
Submitted by selena on Feb 17, 2019
Hi, guys… it’s been almost 6 years since your previous album. What happened during these four years? Had you been working on the new tracks or what?   D: Yeah like when you put out an album, you usually do shows supporting that album for however long you can do that. So basically, about 2013, maybe… Read More
Submitted by thanos on Dec 29, 2018
Hi Kurdt and welcome to Grande Rock. Your new album, “Damned If You Do”, is a great follow-up to “XI” and rocks right to the point! Kudos!   K: Thanks very much! Glad you dig it!     “Damned If You Do” is the second album with Mike Howe after his comeback. Was it easier to work together now and get… Read More
Submitted by thanos on Dec 24, 2018
Hi Jonas and welcome to Grande Rock. You really hit the spot with your new sophomore release, “A Leap Through Matter”. Well-done!   J: Hi. Thank you, and thanks for having us.     Well, it’s been almost 3 years since your debut album. What happened during these 3 years? Were you working on the new… Read More
Submitted by Admin on Dec 23, 2018
Hi Uli, thank you very much for taking the extra time. I am here on the behalf of Grande Rock.   U: Where is this?   Greece.   Uli: We will probably play there next year June.     How’s the tour so far and what are the best moments that you’ve had up until today?   U: Well, I think that we have… Read More
Submitted by thanos on Dec 16, 2018
Hi Marcus, glad to talk to you again. The new album “Superhero” is fascinating as well.   M: Well thank you, that’s very kind of you.     Well, it’s been almost 4 years since your debut. What happened in the meantime and why did it take you so long to release your sophomore album?   M: We started… Read More
Submitted by rockavlon on Dec 8, 2018
Hello guys, congrats on “My Dark Symphony”. You are back after more than two decades in hiatus. How does that feel?   R: I’ll give you a simple answer to that: It feels great!   T: The songwriting process was very stimulating, and the fantastic feedback releasing it has been very rewarding.     An… Read More
Submitted by thanos on Dec 1, 2018
Hi Matt, I’m glad we’re given the chance to talk about the new Ashes Of Ares album “Well of Souls”.   M: It is my pleasure to do so. Thanks!     5 years have passed since your debut. What happened on the band’s camp in the meantime?   M: Well, life happens (haha)! We all have personal lives and… Read More