Ville Krannila
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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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Metallica – Hardwired…To Self-Destruct
Who would guess Metallica would ever release anything with great substance again? Metal giants have been for 30 years now under pressure and immense scrutiny and have often given critics a field day with albums like “LULU” and “St. Anger” crashing under the gates. 8 years in the making (albeit recorded within a space of…
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UFO – Helsinki 29.5.2014
One of the most long awaited concert performances yet to be experienced had to be British cornerstones of hard rock, UFO. They have soldiered on now for amazing 45 years. Few years ago, the band was scheduled to play a show here at Nosturi but due to vocalist Phil Mogg’s voice problems that particular gig…
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Matt Thompson (King Diamond) – A 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. Matt Thompson (King Diamond) – Steel Mill Interview
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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 – A 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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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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Happy Birthday K.K.!
All Fans and Millworkers wish K.K. Downing a Heavy Metal 65th Birthday!!! (article pic by Jari Asell)
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The Crown – Death Is Not Dead (Century Media 2015)
After more than four years of waiting, Sweden’s death metal pioneers The Crown returned in early 2015 with a fittingly called new record ”Death Is Not Dead.”
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Venom Inc.- A Steel Mill Interview
The original members and originators of black metal, guitarist Mantas (Jeff Dunn) and drummer Abbadon (Tony Bray) continue to strive on with their Venom Inc. also including another veteran Venom-member Demolition Man (Tony Dolan). While Venom is still out there led by Cronos, Venom Inc. says there is no dispute and there is room for…