Author: blacksun
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Adrienne Cowan/SEVEN SPIRES: I’ve learned to find a feeling of home within myself. (2025)
Some artists seem destined for success thanks to their determination and hard work. When they also possess talent, charisma, and a striking appearance, the path forward feels almost inevitable. The young American singer and songwriter Adrienne Cowan overflows with all these qualities and was clearly born for the stage. In recent years, her numerous collaborations…
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Melissa Bonny/AD INFINITUM: We have a responsibility to deliver something and to prove ourselves. (2025)
Celý článok v slovenčine nájdeš tu. Every artist experiences certain milestones in their career. For the talented and charismatic Swiss singer Melissa Bonny, several of them are happening right now. With her band Ad Infinitum, she has just entered a new era by releasing their fourth studio album and embarking on their first headlining tour.…
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Sasha Boole/ME AND THAT MAN: I think I sold my soul to the devil. (2022)
Slovenskú verziu článku čítaj tu. When Ukraine comes up in the rock and metal community, most fans probably immediately think of the band Jinjer. But the country has much more to offer in terms of talented young artists. One such artist is Sasha Boole, a gifted, entertaining, sincere, and open folk singer and musician. He…
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Tony Kakko/SONATA ARCTICA: I’ve made plenty of lemonade and I’m ready to sing again. (2022)
Slovenskú verziu článku čítaj tu. The favorite Finnish pioneers of melodic metal are back with a new album. They decided to give their songs a gentler look, and their acoustic adventure is being brought to fans not only through live performances but also through a new recording. About this and other adventures he has experienced…
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SONATA ARCTICA: We won’t make the same albums repeatedly. There’s always something new. (2019)
By the end of November, Slovakia was visited by Finnish masters of melodic metal, SONATA ARCTICA. We had the opportunity to speak with them right before their show in Zvolen. Henrik and Pasi shared insights about their newest album, as well as thoughts on the current tour and the band’s overall direction. This is your…
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JP Ahonen/BELZEBUBS: Metal has been a part of my life since I was 13. (2019)
It’s one thing for comic strips to become a book, or a book to inspire a comic series. But it’s quite another to transform such a creation into a real, fully-fledged metal band, releasing its album under the supervision of Century Media. To explore how Belzebubs came to life, we spoke with the Finnish comic…
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BELZEBUBS: People kept misreading the logo I made as Belzebubs, so we officially switched to that. (2019)
They come from Finland, play black metal, have recently released a new album, and, besides everything, they are depicted as drawings. Two major heroes of the Belzebubs comics series, as well as members of the eponymous band, Sløth and Hubbath, provided an exclusive interview for us. If you would like to learn more about the…
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Adrienne Cowan/SEVEN SPIRES: I’ve listened to Avantasia since I was sixteen. (2019)
Before Avantasia’s spectacular concert in Bratislava, one of the band’s newest members gave us an interview. Young Adrienne Cowan already has an impressive track record in the music industry. How did she first find her way to music, and what is it like to join a band she has listened to since her teenage years?…
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Tobias Sammet/AVANTASIA: I would vanish into my own basement and work on material just for myself. (2019)
Avantasia could be briefly described as the most famous and acclaimed metal opera of all time. Its grandeur has, for several years, gone beyond the grooves of records, and fans watch its three-hour performances with awe and bated breath. This time will be no different. Avantasia is returning with a new album, Moonglow, and the…
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Meriliis/SIGNS OF EXECUTION – When I’m on stage, I feel like: “Worship me.” (2017)
After the explosive show of the Estonian band Signs of Execution in Dolný Kubín, the band members were kind enough to answer a few questions for me. I spoke with rhythm guitarist Maksim Osheka and lead vocalist Meriliis Ojamäe about the tour, their plans, and more. Let’s start with your show today. Did you enjoy…
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- Adrienne Cowan/SEVEN SPIRES: I’ve learned to find a feeling of home within myself. (2025)
- Melissa Bonny/AD INFINITUM: We have a responsibility to deliver something and to prove ourselves. (2025)
- Sasha Boole/ME AND THAT MAN: I think I sold my soul to the devil. (2022)
- Tony Kakko/SONATA ARCTICA: I’ve made plenty of lemonade and I’m ready to sing again. (2022)