Interviews-Steel-Mill
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Simon Phillips – “Dissident Aggressor” 2017 interview
Interview by Jari Asell and Heather Williams Steel Mill continues Judas Priest drummer series with mighty skinbeater Simon Phillips who was on heavy duty on Judas Priest’s 1977 album ” Sin After Sin”. How would you describe your drumming style? You are such an outstanding player of all genres from metal (Judas Priest), rock, jazz,…
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Eldamar – atmospheric black metal from Norway
INTERVIEW BY PETE ALANDER, 2017 Formed in 2015, Eldamar is a Norwegian ambient and atmospheric black metal solo project by mastermind Mathias Hemmingby. Eldamar seeks its inspiration from nature, heathenism and J. R. R. Tolkien literature. After releasing highly praised debut “The Force Of The Ancient Land” it was time to sit and chat with…
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Emperor – Trym Torson interview
INTERVIEW BY HEATHER WILLIAMS Trym Torson (real name Kai Johnny Mosaker) is best known of his blast beats and double-bass drumming skills from such bands as Emperor, Zyklon and Enslaved. Steel Mill got the opportunity to have a chat with the drum master: Describe the style of blast beat drumming and how it got…
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Beyond The Realms of Les Binks
Interview by Heather Williams, Jari Asell and Ville Krannila Steel Mill had the opportunity to interview drummer Les Binks, best known for his time with Judas Priest. Thank you Les and thank you for your wonderful contribution to the world of music. How long have you been playing drums? I was born in Portadown,…
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Atmospheric metal from Russia: Skyforest interview
We are always expanding our spectrum of metal at the Steel Mill. We got the honor to sit down with Russian metal musician B.M., who is involved with many projects but especially his atmospheric pagan/black metal solo project Skyforest is getting attention well deserved around the Internet. Skyforest is a one man black metal project from Russia.…
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Simon Wright – Steel Mill Interview
Drummer legend Simon Wright has a CV most would be envious of. He started at bare age of 20 with one of the biggest rock bands in the world AC/DC and has since then worked with Dio, UFO, Rhino Bucket, Geoff Tate and Queensrÿche to name just few. Currently Simon plays with Dio Disciples, the…
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Mike LePond (Symphony X) – Steel Mill Interview
Mike Lepond – a bassist of progressive metal giants Symphony X – has many things on his plate not least a solo project Silent Assassins featuring an impressive cast of musicians gearing up to release their second album in the spring. Just announced, Mike has also joined former Manowar-guitarist Ross The Boss’s new group. Mike…
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Matt Thompson (King Diamond) – Steel Mill Interview
A drummer for King Diamond since the beginning of millennium, Matt Thompson is one of the most revered players of the traditional heavy metal genre. Heather Williams talked to Matt on his job with King as well as his other projects.
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Raven – Steel Mill Interview
After well over four decades, Raven show no signs of slowing down. One of the originators of classic NWOBHM scene the band’s latest album “ExtermiNation” (2015) is as vital as anything the band released in the 1980’s. Yet they have red their own book of set backs as well. Heather Williams interviewed bassist/vocalist John Gallagher…
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Shiraz Lane – A Steel Mill Interview
There’s obviously something special about Shiraz Lane, a young band playing hard rock in the spirit of the 80s legends such as Skid Row, Guns’n’Roses and Hanoi Rocks. These five Finns in their early twenties have already taken huge steps during their short history: showcase gigs both in Toronto and Tokyo, as well as an appearance…