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Dååth Frontman Sean Z.: ‘I Quit My Job, I Quit My Life … and Went on the Road, Man’

Posted in Interviews with tags , on 05/16/2023 by korzeck

With Dååth surprise-releasing a couple of new songs in recent weeks, and with fans sitting on pins and needles to learn is more music is on the way, here is my previously unpublished interview with frontman Sean Z. that New Noise just posted.

Moscow Metal Band Malist Voices Opposition to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Posted in Interviews with tags on 05/15/2023 by korzeck

Meet Moscow-based metal musician Ovfrost as he discusses his one-man-project, and boldly and candidly talks about being an artist in Russia. Go here to read my interview with Ovfrost for New Noise.

Maryjo Wants Her Music to Be “As Satisfying as a Delicious Cup of Coffee”

Posted in Interviews with tags on 05/05/2023 by korzeck

Check out my interview with Atlantic Records’ latest addition to its roster, 21-year-old pop singer/songwriter Maryjo, over at Music Connection‘s website:

Jesse Blake Rundle Comes Alive in Boise, City of ‘Trees’

Posted in Interviews with tags on 04/21/2023 by korzeck

Nine years is a long time to wait to put out an album.

Nine years is a long time to take a hiatus from playing music.

Nine years is a long time for a break from anything.

Jesse Blake Rundle is a folk musician as devoted to his craft as any you will find. His dedication may not be measured in terms of volume — he only just released his second album, Next Town’s Trees. But when it comes to testing his mettle, and creating the art he feels compelled to create, nothing can stand in Rundle’s way.

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Bell Witch Toll the Release of New Album with 83-Minute Song

Posted in Interviews with tags on 04/20/2023 by korzeck

Broke some news yesterday on Seattle doom duo Bell Witch and their next record on FLOOD‘s website. Check out the story here.

Amenra: ‘Let Yourself Be Engulfed By the Wave of Sound’

Posted in Interviews with tags on 04/20/2023 by korzeck

Check out my conversation with Colin H. Van Eeckhout, frontman of Belgian art-metal ensemble Amenra, as part of a series of interviews I conducted with metal’s heavyweights during the depths of COVID for New Noise:

Carcass Frontman Jeff Walker: ‘Democracy Doesn’t Work’

Posted in Interviews with tags , on 04/19/2023 by korzeck

Check out my lengthy feature with Jeff Walker, frontman of Britain extreme-metal emissaries, Carcass. The piece — in which the wry vocalist/bassist discusses everything from getting older to not owning a functioning record player — kicks off a series of interviews I conducted with metal’s heavyweights during the depths of COVID. Read the full piece on New Noise right here:

Meet Harboured, Longtime Allegaeon Guitarist’s New Band

Posted in Interviews with tags , on 04/17/2023 by korzeck

Check out one of my two feature stories on Harboured, a prog/black-metal band forged by longtime Allegaeon guitarist Michael Stancel. Read all about ’em on New Noise.

Jesus Piece Vocalist: ‘We’ve Jumped Into the Unknown’

Posted in Interviews with tags on 04/13/2023 by korzeck

Check out my feature story for FLOOD on Philadelphia phenoms Jesus Piece, including a candid conversation with frontman Aaron Heard right here.

Summoning the Lich on Coping with Mental Illness, Family Medical Scare

Posted in Interviews with tags on 04/12/2023 by korzeck

Check out my feature article for New Noise‘s website on Summoning the Lich, who wrap up their tour with Gorod on Saturday.