Interviews

Grand Magus Interview

There’s something magic about GRAND MAGUS’ new album ‘The Hunt’ and it goes far beyond the epic album cover. While the band’s previous album ‘Hammer Of The North’ treated us to heavy production ‘The Hunt’ revisits Heavy Metal’s roots paying homage to the classic NWOBHM style. At the same time acoustic, orchestral and even piano sections keep the album unique. But make no mistake, this is METAL! On the phone from Sweden, frontman Janne “JB” Christoffersson talks about ‘The Hunt’, magickal inspiration and more… Read More…

New Way Home Interview

Formed from the ashes of bands such as DAYONE and SOMMERSET, Auckland’s NEW WAY HOME have won fans worldwide with their mix of heavy, complex, technical and ambient metal. Read More…

The Heavy Metal Ninjas Interview

A cacophonous cosmic instrumental buzz inspired by the stars and ancient aliens, THE HEAVY METAL NINJAS are led by guitar virtuoso and KORA sound engineer Richie Allan. Read More…

I Am Giant Interview

New Zealand Alternative Rock band I AM GIANT may be based in the UK but they’re back home at the moment undertaking a comprehensive 14 date tour showcasing their debut album ‘The Horrifying Truth’! It’s the perfect time to catch up with drummer Shelton Woolright… Read More…

Meshuggah Interview

Pushing the boundaries of complex, brutal death metal with each successive release, there’s not another band on earth that sounds quite like MESHUGGAH. On 26 March 2012 the band will release ‘Koloss’ the heaviest MESHUGGAH release yet! NZRock spoke with guitarist Mårten Hagström about how the new album compares to ‘ObZen’ (2008), the possibility of NZ shows and more… Read More…

Cavalera Conspiracy BDO 2012 Interview

Farewell Big Day Out Auckland! Yes, sadly that was our last one ever, but what better way to send off the festival’s Auckland chapter than with one of death/thrash metal’s godfathers Max Cavalera (SOULFLY / SEPULTURA / NAILBOMB) and his band CAVALERA CONSPIRACY. Read More…

Lamb Of God Interview

Right now there are two important things kiwis should know about LAMB OF GOD. First of all, the Richmond, Virginia based thrash / groove metal juggernaut just released their seventh studio album ‘Resolution’, and second of all, they’re heading to New Zealand for one show in Auckland (March 7 at Studio) on their way home from Soundwave! Checking in by phone from his home town guitarist Mark Morton tells us what sets ‘Resolution’ apart from the other LAMB OF GOD albums, why it’s still a challenge to record after seven albums and more… Read More…

Incubus Interview

Legendary Californian-based alt/funk rockers INCUBUS are heading to New Zealand for two shows in early 2012. The band will perform in Auckland on January 31st and Wellington on February 1st on what will be their fourth tour of our country. Armed with a back catalogue of songs that we all know the words to, and their latest hit record ‘If Not Now, When?’ the INCUBUS set list promises to be awesome! NZRock caught up with drummer Jose Pasillas… Read More…

Beastwars Interview

Wellington Stoner rock band BEASTWARS hit number 15 on the New Zealand music charts with the release of their self titled debut in 2011 and sold out their limited edition 300 copy run of vinyl within several months. They’ve supported the likes of KYUSS and HIGH ON FIRE and they’ll also be performing at the Big Day Out 2012 along with the legendary SOUNDGARDEN. NZRock caught up with drummer Nato to find out how this band has come so far so fast, and when we can expect a follow-up album… Read More…

Cobra Khan Interview

COBRA KHAN’s debut album ‘Helgorithms’ (2008) came straight out of left field for a band who had previously released an EP in the vein of hardcore rock n roll. The album went down in history as one of NZ Metal’s most epic ambient metal recordings. Read More…