Introduction: Legend Club is an important landmark in the Italian metal scene, one of Lombardy's last strongholds of original live music, especially after the pandemic. What I didn’t expect was that a medium size venue could efficiently host such a popular event, with...
Ozzy Osbourne's entire tour, including the scheduled May 12th date at Bologna's Unipol Arena, is cancelled. Ozzy's statement: I am honestly humbled by the way you’ve all patiently held onto your tickets for all this time, but in all good conscience, I have now come to...
There's always a local band close to you that needs support and can benefit if you spread the word about them: and this is definitely Kryuhm's case. I chatted with the whole band about music, songs to sing in the shower and, of course, feminism....
A new and upcoming band from the USA called Telling Secrets is the host of my interview for my column Beniy Talks Metal. In particular, I chatted with their lead vocalist and the creative man behind this band. Here’s what we talked about!
When it comes to music, every one of us has had our influences and artists that shaped our taste in this fabulous art. While talking to our photographer Silvio Colombo he mentioned that he used to listen to the glam rock bands that made the history of “Sunset Boulevard” in California, including Pretty Boy Floyd. So when they arrived here in Italy for their European tour, we hightailed over to Bergamo and saw them live. This is what happened!
Talent is found everywhere on this planet Earth, and this outstanding band from Austria and Mexico is the definitive proof. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting the lead guitarist and drummer and have a chat with them at the Legend Club during the RockersDen Rock Fest.
FemMetal was present at this year’s Festa Bikers that takes place in Cologno Al Serio (BG). Our photographer Silvio captured some amazing moments of three Italian bands, Dragonhammer, Strana Officina and Labyrinth. Here are his shots!
After seeing Drabik live at Isola Rock, I knew I couldn't pass up the opportunity to interview this group from Verona that is about to release their debut record. I had the pleasure of chatting with guitarist Francesco and drummer Alessandro about music, hobbies and...
My first time ever in Finland was supposed to end with three days of metal music at the Tuska Festival 2022, the first edition after the Coronavirus pandemic.
After getting my badge and wristband at the REDI Shopping Centre in Suhvilati on Thursday, I patiently waited for the following day when the festival began.
I had only one interview on Day 3 of Tuska, and of course it was with a Finnish band. Edge of Haze, who performed at the KVLT stage, were ready to chat with me about music, future projects and ninjas....
If I were to say Finnish melodic death metal, what is the first band that comes into your mind? That's right, Insomnium! And at Tuska I had the pleasure of interviewing their lead vocalist, Niilo Sevänen....
The bands that performed at the KVLT stage have been absolutely incredible, and Amoth was no exception. I have had the pleasure of talking with this fantastic Finnish band and you can read what we discussed at the festival!...
Day 2 at Tuska started very great for me, but unfortunately not so good for.the band that I interviewed that day. I had a brief chat with Nicolai Mogensen, and here's what happened to progressive rock group from Denmark VOLA....
What happens when you combine the best male singers that Finland has to offer? Well, what happens is Northern Kings! And I was so lucky to chat with a king of vocals and a king of guitars at Tuska this year. We talked about music, ice cream and a lot more!...
Even though here at FemMetal, we want to bring awareness and spread the word about female artists in rock and metal, unfortunately, the last event I attended didn't have any female artists. Nonetheless, I was excited to take part and report what I saw....
Today is Valentine's Day, and to celebrate love in all its forms, why not post an interview with a singer and composer whom I deeply admire? He's the one and only, the master of Finnish melodic metal, Tony Kakko!...
The Italian metal scene is full of talented people, and that makes me particularly proud. One of them is definitely the guest of this interview, Paolo Campitelli. He is involved in several projects, and after meeting him in person, I've had the pleasure of chatting...
If you ask anyone who is Benedetta's favourite band, they'll reply "MoonSun". And since today is the release of their brand-new single "Slain By Silence", I have interviewed their composer, guitarist, bass player and drummer Thomas Kolbin....
There's no two without three. And the third interview for Beniy Talks Metal is the wonderful bass player and composer Martin Mendez, who just released a new record. https://open.spotify.com/album/7DTiAs8CkkqDCBPuTa1HXR?si=kWMFNhbbRlW1pHgpu3oizg Interview Hello Martin,...
For the second interview of Beniy Talks Metal, we aimed very high. I had the honor to chat with Helloween's guitarist, Sascha Gerstner, who has shared his personal experience with us. https://open.spotify.com/album/1qHRm0MRGDZczHeggdvWDe?si=eLaVhyPkQ5Ghmfz2yhEWmw...
Read in Italian They take comedy seriously. This is the first (of many) things you have to remember about the band I'm interviewing, Nanowar of Steel. In their unique and sparkling style, they've shared with us how it is like to be in a parody metal band....
Read in English Loro prendono seriamente la comicità. Questa è una delle tante cose che c'è da sapere sulla band che sto per intervistare, i Nanowar of Steel. Nel loro stile unico e spumeggiante hanno condiviso con noi cosa significa essere in una band di metal...
