French death metal is like Swiss chocolate. Once you’ve tasted it you can’t give it up. So give AFFLICTION GATE a taste and I’ll promise you that you will be happy for a long time. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

BRUTE FORCZ might be new to most people but the people behind the name sure aren’t new to the game. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

Ireland might be known for a lot of things but metal isn’t exactly the first thing you come to think of. Is it because they get lumped in with the British? Or is it because there are no bands. Read thjis interview with CHOSEN’s Paul Shields to find out the answer. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

Dutch CONTROL HUMAN DELETE might seem like a strange entity on paper but once you get to experience it in real life you start to understand its inner mechanics. Anders Ekdahl © 2013

DOLL is in all its simplicity a rather catchy word. You will for sure remember it once you’ve seen it in the context of hardrock/metal/alt. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

With all the bands in the world there is bound to be one or two with the same name. This FEN are from Canada. Interview responses by vocalist/guitarist Doug Harrison. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

This is a pretty new Swedish band. But hey, we here at Battle Helm don’t discriminate anybody no matter how old they are. NORRSKÖLD interview with Henrik Bodin-Sköld. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

If you like your metal Swedish you should check out OCTOBER TIDE if you haven’t already. Interview answered by Emil. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

I don’t get to listen to too much instrumental music but every once in a while along comes a band like SHAKHTYOR that have no vocals and shake about my world. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

When you live on an island in the Mediterranean you might fell cut off but that doesn’t stop VICTIMS OF CREATION from being heavy as hell. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

This could had been a blast from the past if I had cared about ATTACKER when they first got onto the scene. But as they say, better late than never. Answers by Mike Sabatini (drums). Anders Ekdahl ©2013

I’ve lived next door to Denmark all my life. If I wanted to see metal bands in the 80s Copenhagen was pretty much the only place to go. So I have a special relation to Danish hardrock/metal but never did I think I would hear a band like DOUBLESTONE. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

Liechtenstein might not be the biggest of places to come from but no matter how small a country it is DARK SALVATION want to burst out with their melodeath. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

Do not confuse this HERETIC with any other by the same name. I did to begin with and I only realized my mistake by chance. Not that I regret checking this one out. Read on to find out why. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

You might guess that with a name like KALEVALA this is a Finnish war metal band. But you could not be further from the truth. Look to the south of Europe and you’ll find the origin of this band. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

OK, you can make all kind of funny jokes based on this bands name but the truth be told KING BONG, despite their name is one hell of a cool band. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

PAGANIZER really don’t need an introduction if you’ve followed the death metal scene the last 10 – 15 years. But don’t let that stop you from reading this interview with Rogga. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

There are classic Danish metal bands but they mostly date back to the 80s. If there ever was a 90s classical metal band it should be SATURNUS. Interview answered by Henrik and Thomas A.G. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

THOUSAND YEAR WAR is a band that deserves to be noticed. Start with reading this interview and then go and check out their music if you haven’t done so already. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

I am not much of a sludge aficionado but once I come upon it I find myself liking it. Which is waht I did with Italian THRONE. Anders Ekdahl

Brazilian metal rules. Period. If you got any arguments against please read this interview and give AXECUTER a listen. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

I’m surprised that we haven’t heard of more bands from South Africa. But you gotta start somewhere and CRIMSON CHRYSALIS is as good a start as any. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

DEVIL could have been another Norwegian black metal band but they aren’t, unless you consider bands like Witchfynde and the likes black metal. Anders Ekdahl © 2013

I found DIMLIGHT searching the net one day. I liked what I heard and had to interview them. So here it is. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

ICONS OF BRUTALITY is another Dutch death metal band. That should be enough to wet your appetite. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

INTRACTABLE impressed me enough to want to interview them. Check out this band if you like your metal on the harder side. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

ONE INCH GIANT was a surprise to me. Another Swedish band that I had no idea existed. But that is a changed now. Read this interview to find out more about them. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

TEARS OF MARTYR is a Spanish goth/symphonic metal band that pretty much blew my socks off when I hear their album “Tales”. Anders Ekdahl c2013

TRAIL OF TEARS is a classic Norwegian metal band, if there ever was any of that kind, that has been around a while now. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

I am not going to mention Pungent Stench because that name is going to be tossed about enough in connection with ZOMBIE INC. Interview answers by Gerald. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

If you like classic US metal you really should check out DEADLANDS. I guarantee that they’ll be to your liking. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

The Mexican metal scene might not get the attention it needs and deserves but lend it an ear or two and you’ll find a whole host of great bands, EVERLIGHT included. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

There are so many sub-genres of metal that it is hard to keep up with them. German MOLLUST claim to play something that they like to call opera metal. Check it out for yourself by reading this interview to begin with. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

To be honest I thought I had stumbled upon a reunited Belgian REQUIEM when I first saw this lots new album but it turned out to be a completely different band. Read the interview to find out more. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

I’m old school when it comes to my metalcore. So when SIX REASONS TO KILL was described as just that I feared the worst and got the best. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

SEDUCE THE HEAVEN is another Greek metal band that fights for your attention. Give them a bit of it by reading this interview answered by Sinnik Al. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

German black metal might still be underground compared to the Norwegian or Swedish but there are and have been some really great German BM acts, like THORNGOTH. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

Still to this day bands like Saxon, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden rules the earth I walk on. Which is why I like THRILL WARRIORS . Anders Ekdahl ©2013

TOTENGEFLÜSTER have that symphonic black metal sound that when done right is simply irresistible. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

When I first heard of VARGSHEIM I didn’t think that their combo of 70s hardrock and black metal would work but I was wrong. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

I came upon this band by chance but found them to be intriguing enough for me to wanting to interview them. AVANT-GARDENER interviews by Anders Ekdahl ©2013.

I like music/sounds that are out of the box. I’m not as one dimensional as some might think. Which is why I enjoyed EN NIHIL’s latest venture. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

Danes HULDRE made me think of Garmarna and its likes playing metal. So much so that I just had to interview them to get to know them a bit better. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

I know absolutely nothing about Danish MALRUN which is why an interview is a perfect way to find out more about the band. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

SHININ’ SHADE might not light up many lights but after you’ve read this interview you’ll be a bit wiser to the band. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

Swiss metal has more holes in it than Swiss cheese but there are bands fighting against it trying to make it heard. STEELD being one of these bands.The one answering the interview is Andy (Vocalist). Anders Ekdahl ©2013

TALISMAN STONE is one hell of a cool band. If you haven’t checked them out yet do so and you will not regret it. Interview with Erica. Anders Ekdahl ©2012

I was so impressed by Greek TALES OF THE OLD that I just had to interview them. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

I love Viking/pagan/heathen/folk metal. ULVEDHARR were interesting enough to interview. Ark nattlig Ulv, vocals and Rhytm guitar from Ulvedharr answerered my questions. Anders Ekdahl ©2013

Itailan’s VALLORCH will surely give Finns Ensiferum, Turisa, Finntroll etc. a run for their money. Check them out by reading this interview to begin with. Anders Ekdahl ©2013