Archive for the Interviews Category

Oranssi Pazuzu: The Black Mirror Of Black Metal

Posted in Interviews with tags on 01/02/2025 by Kurt Orzeck

The team behind Knotfest published a feature that revolves around a deep, existential, and yet free-flowing exchange of ideas that most metalheads not hear on a regular basis. Take a gander at what my editor said about the piece:

“In the wake of Oranssi Pazuzu’s latest black-metal masterwork, its frontman gives perhaps his most profound interview yet.”

Read the whole shebang (warning: It’s a long one) right here. And thanks to the Knotfest crew for publishing one of what I hope to be many, many more articles!

Thy Catafalque Mastermind Talks About Meaning of Life, Living Under Dictator Viktor Orbán

Posted in Interviews with tags , on 12/10/2024 by Kurt Orzeck

As 2024 comes to a close, read one of my more more epic and enlightening interviews of the year, with deep and profound Tamás Kátai of Thy Catafalque. Also, get a peek at what life might be like for artists in the U.S. in the coming years, and perhaps beyond, as Kátai discusses living under the regime of authoritarian dictator Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

Among These Ashes Frontman Would Rather Be Among His Dogs

Posted in Interviews with tags , on 12/09/2024 by Kurt Orzeck

The frontman of Detroit-based melodic thrash/power-metal band Among These Ashes graciously lets his gruff guard down a big while propping up his guard dog in this insightful edition of Pet Sounds on New Noise‘s website.

OCS’ John Dwyer Does It All—Including Saving His Dog’s Life

Posted in Interviews with tags , , , on 12/06/2024 by Kurt Orzeck

Without question, making music is the vocation of the feisty, frenetic garage–rock god who goes by the name John Dwyer. But he has plenty of space in his heart for his dog and two feral cats. Read my profile on the OCS frontman and his pets on New Noise‘s website.

Lemon Twigs Profile, Reviews of High Vis and Trauma Kit LPs in New ‘Big Takeover’ Issue

Posted in Interviews with tags , , , on 12/05/2024 by Kurt Orzeck

Pick up the latest copy of the last great punk-rock magazine, The Big Takeover, which features my profile of sweet-and-not-sour indie-pop brothers The Lemon Twigs, and my reviews of the latest albums by the red-hot High Vis and Boise’s own Trauma Kit.

Sandveiss Are Pals With Tom Brady and C-3PO—The Cats, That Is

Posted in Interviews with tags on 12/05/2024 by Kurt Orzeck

Sandveiss, a prog/stoner/melodic rock outfit hailing from Quebec City, said more about their four pets—three cats and one dog—than any other participating band in New Noise‘s Pet Sounds series so far. And so much of what they shared delighted us to no end. Read the full interview here.

Braid’s Chris Broach Tells the Truth About Cats and Dogs

Posted in Interviews with tags , , on 12/04/2024 by Kurt Orzeck

Indie-rock Renaissance Man Chris Broach (Braid, SNST) explains to New Noise in an extended edition of our Pet Sounds series how he keeps all his plates spinning while also raising a dog and a cat.

Fun. Co-Founder Andrew Dost Reveals How He Keeps His Pooch Entertained

Posted in Interviews with tags , , on 12/02/2024 by Kurt Orzeck

Fun. co-founder Andrew Dost is about six weeks away from unveiling the first album by his new band, Metal Bubble Trio. But the good-natured multi-instrumentalist stepped away from his music obligations for a sec to wax lovingly about his dog, Carly–who, from the looks of it, may have had a hand in the production and creation of his new band’s first record. Read the full, heartwarming conversation on New Noise‘s website.

Post-Punk Band Unlettered Spell Joy for Foster Dogs

Posted in Interviews with tags on 11/29/2024 by Kurt Orzeck

In the latest edition of Pet Sounds on New Noise‘s website, we chat with with Mike and Kelly Knowlton of post-punk band Unlettered not only about their own dogs but their admirable volunteer efforts at dog rescue and foster services.

Luna Honey’s Zoo Has 3 Cats, 3 Dogs—and a Gecko!

Posted in Interviews with tags on 11/26/2024 by Kurt Orzeck

Don’t miss the 18th edition (in a mere six weeks) of my ongoing Pet Sounds series on New Noise‘s website—especially if you’re curious abut Leopard geckos and/or Luna Honey’s distinct take on dark rock experimentalism.