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Band Interviews

Band Interviews

Embassy of Silence Interview

  • Category: Band Interviews
  • Published: April 11 2011
  • By Robin Stryker
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Embassy of Silence Interview
Performed in March 2011 via Skype
Embassy of Silence

It’s a lovely thing when an album actually lives up to its hype -- able to both catch and hold one’s attention, despite a steady onslaught of new releases. Euphorialight, the debut album by Finnish rock/metal sextet Embassy of Silence, accomplishes that in spades. From the sly, cheeky "I Ride Alone" to the dark, swelling chorus of "Passion and Savagery" to the reggae-inflected "Baron Samedi," there is not an ounce of filler on the album. Two tracks, "I Ride Alone" and "The Mercury Lamp," are available as free downloads from Embassy of Silence’s ReverbNation page.

Sonic Cathedral’s Robin Stryker caught up via Skype with kaleidoscope-haired chanteuse, Ines Lukkanen. Dive in to find out what happens when two geeks get together without proper adult supervision. Little known fact: Ines does a quite convincing Chewbacca imitation.

 

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Imperia Interview

  • Category: Band Interviews
  • Published: April 14 2011
  • By Robin Stryker
  • Hits: 14507

Imperia Interview
Performed in April 2011 via Skype
Imperia

It has been four years, nearly to the day, since the multi-national band, Imperia, released their sophomore album Queen of Light. With the third time being the charm, Secret Passion is sure to bewitch listeners with its gothic epic metal soundscapes. Sonic Cathedral’s Robin Stryker chatted with vocalist Helena Iren Michaelsen about Imperia’s new album, life in the depths of a Norwegian forest, the healing power of music, and much more. Dive in for a closer look!

 

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Xandria Interview 2011

  • Category: Band Interviews
  • Published: March 29 2011
  • By Robin Stryker
  • Hits: 26382

Xandria Interview
Performed by phone in March 2011
Xandria 

After an intense year-long search, German symphonic/gothic metal band, Xandria, finally revealed the identity of their new siren, Manuela "Manu" Kraller. One listen to her warm, velvety voice on "Bleeding Rose," (a track she recorded for her other band, Nagor Mar), and Xandria’s choice of seemed like destiny. Sonic Cathedral’s Robin Stryker was honored to have the first phone interview with Manu about her new musical direction. Dive in to learn more about Manu, Xandria’s plans for 2011, and some tantalizing hints about their upcoming album!

 

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