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The Scorpions: The Best is Yet to Come

It’s been over four decades since guitarist Rudolf Schenker formed The Scorpions with vocalist Klaus Meine. The combination of relentless determination and ultimately friendship, earned the German rockers global success. Seventeen studio albums in and the “Get Your Sting and Blackout,” farewell world-tour in full effect, leaves Schenker optimistic... [Read more of this interview]

The Obsidian Conspiracy: Nevermore’s Jeff Loomis

Beyond the Dark Horizon recently spoke with guitar icon, Jeff Loomis of Seattle’s long running Metal tyrants, Nevermore. Loomis spoke about Nevermore’s latest release, “The Obsidian Conspiracy,” his solo endeavors, being a guitar icon and more. Beyond the Dark Horizon: I was really taken with “The Obsidian Conspiracy,” the album sort of... [Read more of this interview]

Sister Sin: Built to Last

Very few bands of today keep that genuine, in-your-face vitality of hard rock afloat. Rising from the gutters of Gothenburg, Sweden in 2002, the female-fronted, SISTER SIN are undeniably a fresh and powerful driving force among their peers. Sister Sin recently released their 3rd full-length album, “True Sound of the Underground,” and have... [Read more of this interview]

Vocalist James LaBrie on DREAM THEATER, touring and upcoming solo album

Interview & Live Photos By BlissfulViolet Beyond the Dark Horizon: Dream Theater has performed a few off shows with Iron Maiden throughout the years, but never a full tour-What has the experience been like so far? James LaBrie: You’re right; we’ve done several shows with them over the years in Europe. It’s been at least 10 years since we... [Read more of this interview]

Humut Tabal ~ Gods ov Darkness, Hate and Flame

By Herlaka Rose Live Photos By BlissfulViolet “Humut Tabal” is an interesting name, where does this name come from? Grimzaar: Humut Tabal is a Mesopotamian deity that ferries souls across the lake of death to the underworld, similar to the function Charon performs ferrying souls across the river Styx. Njord: He is depicted on the cover... [Read more of this interview]

Patrick Mameli on PESTILENCE First Tour in 16 Years

By BlissfulViolet “Expect lots of enthusiasm and energy. There’s nothing better than being on stage, sharing your music with an audience that is into the songs,” says Mameli confidently. Mameli agrees that resurrecting Pestilence and reentering the metal scene after sixteen long years has been sort of a spiritual rebirth, a new chapter in... [Read more of this interview]

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