Interviews
It’s so encouraging to come across albums that are being released independently and have such a great music quality that few major releases have in our time. This time it was The Windmill from Norway that released their second album and proved that great prog rock music, like the one made in the 70s & 80s, can also be delivered nowadays. Erik Borgen (guitars/... Read More
A Hero for the World should be considered as a European band, although its members are based in Philippines nowadays. After all, their music style it is definitely on the so called Euro sympho-power metal. Their debut was quite gratifying so we caught up with the vocalist/songwriter, Jacob, to learn how this band came to being and what they want for the future to... Read More
A debut is a very important release for every band. Especially when a band proclaims that’s here to stay and offer us great music moments with their songs. Karnya is a newcomer from Italy that’s wonderfully blending the prog rock music of the 70s with hard rock, metal and progressive elements of our time. Lyricism, rockin’ attitude and splendid song arrangements, all... Read More
Lord shook our ground with their newest album. That’s how a heavy metal album should be like. Powerful, catchy, groovy, progy & melodic. They guys did their way for once more and hit right on the spot. Andy Dowling, the bassist of the band, spoke to Grande Rock about the new album “Digital Lies”, their past and their future plans… Read More
Finally, Damnation Angels, managed to release their debut album in Europe as well. The CD was firstly released in Japan, and now after almost a year, it’s been released worldwide. I’ve separated this band from the hundreds of other sympho-power metal bands of our time, from the very first listen, for they are gifted and love what they’re doing. The mastermind/... Read More
With their fifth album, these Italian progsters, managed to produce the best work to date. That blending of melodies, rock/metal themes along with the smart orchestrations, will satisfy the fans of the genre. The songwriter, guitarist & producer, Diego Cafolla as well as the vocalist, Diego Marchesi, spoke to Grande Rock, about the new album, the band and so on…... Read More
It’s great to “discover” newcomers that have the talent and the will to go all the way. This time Neuronspoiler are based in the UK but the band consists of members that are coming from 4 different countries! Their appealing hard rock meets heavy metal meets 90s heavy-trash music grabbed our attention here on Grande Rock, so it’s with joy that I happened upon them.... Read More
After a decade or so, My Soliloquy managed to release their debut album, offering us some pure melodic prog metal music. The mastermind/multi-instrumentalist of the band, Pete Morten spoke to Grande Rock thoroughly and frankly about everything from the first days of the band till the release of the debut. Do read this very intriguing interview below… Read More
Aeon Zen had been working on this album for almost two years and the result is truly captivating. “Enigma” was favorably named the Best Album of January on Grande Rock! The creative force and mastermind of the band, Rich Hinks, told Grande Rock about the future of the band, their expectations and progressive music in general. Hence take a look below… Read More
There are some bands like Seduce the Heaven that have made their first steps and have also given gratitude to the Greek scene through hard work. It’s been a while since a Greek band surprised us nicely here on Grande Rock. Albums like “Field of Dreams” should be supported by all those who like good melodic, extreme, female fronted metal music. Alex Flouros the... Read More
