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• WES BORLAND Explains The Moment You Realize You’re Going to Fall and Why Big Labels Are Fading

  By capitalchaostv on October 20, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  While in Sacramento, we caught up with the one and only Wes Borland of Black Light Burns to talk about their latest album, music industry trends, and the deeper meaning behind some of their most intriguing tracks. Read on for… Read More ›

• Interview: Miland Petrozza of KREATOR on Phantom Antichrist, Bonus Tracks, and 30 Years of Thrash

  By capitalchaostv on September 26, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  With the release of Phantom Antichrist, Kreator marks another milestone in its long and influential career. We sat down with Mille Petrozza to talk about the band’s 13th album, the confusing math behind their “30 years,” bonus-track culture, and the… Read More ›

• Interview: Hanging Out with Chuck Billy of TESTAMENT

  By capitalchaostv on September 10, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  On a hot day in Sacramento, Capital Chaos TV had the chance to hang out in the parking lot of the Ace of Spades with none other than Chuck Billy, frontman of the legendary thrash metal band Testament. We talked… Read More ›

• From Demo Days to Victory Records with DESIGN THE SKYLINE

  By capitalchaostv on June 3, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  We recently caught up with Design the Skyline to talk about their journey, the controversy behind their viral single “Surrounded by Silence,” life on the road, and what fans can expect in the future. Here’s how it went down.

• Interview: Beer, Borders, and Bagpipes: THE REAL MCKENZIES Uncensored

  By capitalchaostv on May 24, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  We caught up with Paul McKenzie, frontman of Celtic punk legends The Real McKenzies, before their show at Ace of Spades in Sacramento. The conversation — as expected — turned into a hilarious, chaotic, and candid dive into touring, beer,… Read More ›

• Interview: WHITECHAPEL’s Zach Householder Talks New Album, Serial Killer Themes, Politics, and Life on the Road

  By capitalchaostv on March 24, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  Whitechapel guitarist Zach Householder sat down with Amb Pirate before the band’s Sacramento performance to talk about touring, creative freedom, the inspiration behind their name, and the band’s upcoming album. Relaxed and friendly, Zach shared an honest look into the… Read More ›

• CHELSEA GRIN’s Alex Koehler Talks New EP, First Headlining Tour, and Batman Obsession

  By capitalchaostv on March 14, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  Amb Pirate recently had the chance to chat with Alex Koehler, the energetic frontman of metalcore band Chelsea Grin, just before their packed Sacramento show. From lineup changes to upcoming tours, Alex shared insight into the band’s evolution and what… Read More ›

• WARBRINGER Interview: Thrash, Touring, and Chasing Promoters – A Conversation with John Kevill

  By capitalchaostv on January 28, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  We caught up with John Kevill, frontman of the relentless thrash metal band Warbringer, for a raw and candid conversation before their show in Orangevale. From wild tour stories and label deals to barbecues and Starcraft, this is one of… Read More ›

• Rob Cavestany of DEATH ANGEL: Back in Sacramento and Going Strong

  By capitalchaostv on January 25, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  We caught up with Rob Cavestany, founding guitarist of the legendary Bay Area thrash band Death Angel, just before their performance at The Boardwalk in Sacramento. From reminiscing about early band days to discussing international tours and solo projects, Rob… Read More ›

• Sonik Garcia of AS BLOOD RUNS BLACK Talks Touring, Discipline, and New Music

  By capitalchaostv on January 19, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  We caught up with Sonik Garcia, vocalist of metalcore giants As Blood Runs Black, to talk about life in Los Angeles, recording the band’s latest album Instinct, their wild European tour, and what the future holds. Raw, honest, and passionate—Sonic… Read More ›