YHWH: “Our songs remain unchanged since they were composed years ago”

Originally conceived as a studio-only project, YHWH has quickly evolved into a focused and uncompromising entity within the extreme underground. In just over a year, the project has released multiple recordings, driven by a refusal to conform to expectations, trends or conventional ideas of success. By Sandra Pinto In this interview, YHWH speaks with complete frankness about its path so far, its songwriting approach, its relationship with the underground, and its deeply ...

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Iron Bones: “I do the music, and then i write the lyrics, almost all the time i have a pre-ideas in my head”

With Poison Riot, Iron Bones push their own extremity further than ever before. The new release stands as the band’s most intense work to date: dirty, raw and relentlessly aggressive, driven by speed, confrontation and an uncompromising rock’n’roll spirit. Refusing easy genre labels, Iron Bones channel instinct, volume and attitude into music that feels as dangerous as it is direct. By Sandra Pinto In this interview, we dive into the evolution of ...

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Faulklord: “Parte do desafio, para nós, está em tentar combinar de forma coerente estilos que à partida não se ligam entre si”

Formada em 2020, num período marcado pela pandemia, a banda portuguesa Faulklord está a ganhar destaque na cena metal com uma mistura eclética de death metal melódico, thrash, black e até elementos folk. O seu primeiro single, To Give A, aborda as contradições da sociedade e a responsabilidade pessoal, combinando riffs agressivos com passagens melódicas que refletem as diversas influências de cada membro. Por Sandra Pinto Nesta entrevista, os músicos falam ...

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Babylon A.D.: “It’s mind blowing that we can still do this and have a great time and still have so many fans”

After nearly four decades of making music, Babylon A.D. returns with When The World Stops, marking another defining chapter in the band’s career. Staying true to the signature sound that has earned them fans worldwide, this new album sits comfortably alongside both their debut and 2024’s Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day. Featuring high-energy tracks and emotionally charged ballads, the band celebrates the transformative power of music while paying tribute ...

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God Villain: “As três partes do álbum representam segmentos da minha vida”

Com Trauma Drama Karma, God Villain propõe uma experiência musical única e profundamente pessoal: um álbum triplo lançado em três partes, onde cada capítulo representa uma fase da sua vida — do trauma à superação, culminando no karma. Entre introspeção, experimentação sonora e narrativa autobiográfica, este projeto revela um artista em constante metamorfose, que desafia as convenções da indústria musical e convida os ouvintes a embarcar numa viagem sonora intensa ...

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d’Amélia: “Este EP é o resultado de um desejo muito forte de fazer música e de criar música que signifique algo importante”

Com uma identidade forte e marcada pelo Norte de Portugal, d’Amélia traz ao rock em português uma sonoridade crua, emocional e visceral. A sua música explora conflitos internos, emoções intensas e a dualidade da natureza humana — da capacidade de amar incondicionalmente à propensão para destruir. Com ferocidade, urgência pós-punk e sensibilidade, a banda equilibra introspeção e energia, criando canções que falam diretamente ao público sem rodeios. Por Sandra Pinto Nesta entrevista, ...

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Voidmonger: “Be humble! Don’t be an asshole. Don’t use faith as a shield from ‘Eternal Damnation'”

Merging industrial metal with cinematic storytelling and theatrical spectacle, Voidmonger unleash their first chapter of a three-part saga with Lies of Aquarius. Drawing inspiration from video games like Elden Ring, dark science fiction, and philosophical reflections on faith and human hubris, the band creates a universe where crushing riffs, harsh vocals, and immersive stagecraft converge into a fully realized narrative experience. By Sandra Pinto In this interview, the mastermind behind Voidmonger explains ...

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Dragsholm: “The transformation from pure black metal to more of a black/death metal hybrid was a style we already were looking to do”

Emerging from the depths of extreme metal, Dragsholm return with their latest album, The Bloodlines of Bram, a dark and brutal exploration inspired by gothic horror and classic vampire lore. With razor-sharp riffs, relentless blast beats, and ritualistic vocals, the band has evolved from pure black metal into a sophisticated black/death hybrid, capturing both intensity and melody. By Sandra Pinto In this interview, Vlad Rituals discusses the album’s literary and cinematic inspirations ...

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Altared States: “Each track is its own song, there is no rock opera here”

After decades in the thrash metal scene, Altared States return with Borrowed Time, a record that captures the band’s relentless energy, riff-driven intensity, and commitment to the classic thrash ethos. Originally formed in 1990 and revitalized in 2019, the band has spent the past few years refining their sound, balancing aggression with precision, and embracing a raw, unfiltered production that mirrors their live performances. By Sandra Pinto In this interview, the band ...

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Hermit Dreams: “Each track on Desperate Anomies is a self-sufficient piece, both musically and lyrically”

Emerging from the Norwegian metal scene with a singular and experimental approach, Hermit Dreams presents their debut album, Desperate Anomies. Speaking on behalf of the band, Eyvind W. Axelsen — multi-instrumentalist handling cello, upright bass, bass guitar, theremin, and shruti — explores unconventional territories within death/doom metal, incorporating instruments rarely associated with the genre, such as banjo and cello, while blending them with visceral intensity and extreme emotions. By Sandra Pinto In ...

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