Following the release of their skull crushing new EP “Moment Of Clarity“, we spoke to vocalist Ellen Hill, drummer Steve Rouse, guitarist Jonny Sloan and bassist Joe Bambrick (the latter of whom both share backing vocal duties) from Newcastle Thrash tinged Extreme Metal merchants Kilonova. Having been together since circa 2017 they have already achieved
Two singles deep into the campaign behind their new album “Negative Energy” and Megan Targett from Progressive Deathcore collective Vexed has spoken to the almighty Heavy New York. Naturally the topics of conversation the interview are all about the new album, touching on the tragic influences behind it but there is a lot more to
Having recently released a slab of mighty fine Nu-Metalcore tinged Deathcore in “District Violet“, we got talking to Majin vocalist Sam Walley about the evolution of their World. They’ve come a long way since 2020’s debut EP “Warpath” with line up changes, waterfall single releases and covers slowly terraforming the planet to their blueprint. More
They may have cancelled their European tour trek due to the delay in their new album “Strangeworld” materialising but Minneapolis Minnesota Alternative Metal four piece Throw The Fight will be back. They threw guitarist Ryan Baustert to the wolves *ahem* Heavy New York to talk about not only the new album but th evolution of
Guitarist and co-producer Mike Sarkisyan joins KnotFest for a trip down the yellow brick road of memory lane for a chat about the Industrial Nu-Metal classic “The Height of Callousness” by his band Spineshank. Ozzfest, GoldenEye on the N64, Atari Teenage Riot and stolen gear are all on the table as the classic from 2000
When there is no hope, there is no fear. So when there is nothing left to lose, there is noting to risk in taking an opportunity. Our second conversation with guitarist, vocalist and studio wizard Cesare Fioriti about his bands new EP “Awareness” is one that finds us discussing the labour of love which it
A record which we described as a gory good time with Old School Death Metal riffs galore and cheesy Horror B movie lyrics, the self titled debut from Necronomicon Ex Mortis puts not only the band but Chicago on the map. Seven days and seven deadly sins after our first interview with them we re-open
One of the shows of the year so far? Alpha Wolf, King 810, Ten56 and Xile at the London Dome last month. For sheer energy if nothing else. The headliners that night are guests on this week’s episode of The Downbeat Podcast with Stray From The Path drummer extraordinare Craig Reynolds hosting. The conversation may not
Joining a long line of high quality albums to be released via Nuclear Blast imprint label Blood Blast Distribution, “Cosmic Warfare” from Canadians Atavistia is a mighty fine piece of work. Combining a wide range of influences from Scandinavian Folk to Melodic Death and Black Metal while having a guest appearance from Aether Realm vocalist
As lyrics muse on suicide, revenge, failure, depression, and perdition, recurring realities of human existence where awareness could be rediscovered, the concept of the new EP from Italian Death Metal machine Crownshard becomes apparent, the search for awareness, necessary to have a clearer and more balanced vision of our existence in the world and life
