Thirteen years after his last solo album, Ayreon creator Arjen Anthony Lucassen is back with a new solo release, ‘Songs No One Will Hear’, which is out on 12th September via InsideOutMusic. Arjen joined us for a chat about the album, as well as how final preparations were coming along …
Read More »Interview: Blackbriar – René Boxem and Zora Cock
Few bands are capable of conjuring up such vivid cinematic vision as Blackbriar. The band’s lavish history of evocative dark fairytale storytelling and compelling gothic soundscapes continues to expand as we move further into 2025 and their upcoming third full-length album, ‘A Thousand Little Deaths’. Co-founding members René Boxem (drums) …
Read More »Interview: Joe Hottinger of Halestorm
These are busy, busy times for GRAMMY-winning quartet Halestorm. Thankfully, guitarist Joe Hottinger was on hand to talk about everything going on with the band, including the stunning new album ‘Everest’, as well as chatting about collecting vinyl, and German cuisine… There is so much to talk about, but there …
Read More »Interview: Mission Jupiter
Based in Minsk, Belarus, two previous albums by alternative metal act Mission Jupiter have hinted at their potential to be one of the few bands from that territory to achieve lift-off worldwide. Having recruited powerhouse singer Kate Varsak prior to writing and recording their upcoming third album, ‘Aftermath’, the result …
Read More »Interview: Charlie Moffat – CM13 Project/Swamp Born Assassins
CM13 is the new project from The Swamp Born Assassins frontman Charlie Moffat, and it will see Charlie collaborating with various artists. This project starts with a track written to honor Charlie’s late wife, Elaine, whom he sadly lost to cancer. That first track, “Fine Line,” delves into the little …
Read More »Interview: Hush Money
USA 4-piece Hush Money recently released their new single ‘No Questions’ (taken from the latest album ‘Go Back Home’), and we caught up with the guys – brothers Seth Weaver (vocals/guitar) and Greg Weaver (vocals/drums), Caleb Logan (vocals/guitar) and Nathaniel Newberry (bass) – to get the lowdown on everything Hush …
Read More »Interview: Giada Chelli of Violet Blend
As May drew to a close, Italian indie-metallers Violet Blend returned to London for a day of national interviews and a showcase gig in Islington. During their visit, vocalist Giada Chelli sat down for an exclusive chat with Devil’s Gate Music. Right, we’re in London. Spring is in full bloom. …
Read More »Interview: Siân Greenaway – Bobbie Dazzle
Bobbie Dazzle is hell-bent on bringing the fun, the colour, and the freedom back to rock ‘n’ roll. The brainchild of singer/songwriter and flautist Siân Greenaway – aka Bobbie Dazzle – who has reinvented herself to take the listeners back in time to quintessential 1970s Glam and Progressive Rock. With Bobbie …
Read More »Interview: Chris Taylor – Kickin Valentina
USA hard sleaze rockers Kickin Valentina return to UK shores in May for a run of 7 shows, taking in some of the finest club venues across the land. Bassist Chris Taylor spills the beans on what to expect from this full-pelt romp through the UK. The UK tour is …
Read More »Interview: Riz Story – ANYONE
Creative visionary and musical maverick Riz Story recently released the new studio album from progressive rock artist ANYONE via TogethermenT Records. Titled ‘Echoes Of Man’, the immersive double concept album continues the intricate and progressive direction set forth on previous critically acclaimed albums ‘In Humanity’ (2021) and ‘Miracles In The …
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