Stockholm rock ‘n’ roll band Dead Lord (sounds like Thin Lizzy and early ZZ Top) are gearing up to release their new album Surrender on September 4th
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Naglfar Guitarist Andreas Nilsson – “I Don’t Think Metal Is, How Long Your Hair Is”
Swedish melodic black metal band Naglfar recently released their long awaited full-length album (eight years), Cerecloth (May 8th) via Century Media Record.
Axel Söderberg of Horisont “I like meat and potatoes rock and that’s how I like my sex.”
Big of mustache and tight of trouser, Horistont drink from the bottomless wellspring of inspiration that’s been bubbling up through the layers of time since the birth of the blues – or Blue Oyster Cult at the very least.
Filippa Nässil of Thundermother and The Mighty Z
In the video below Thundermother founder and guitar goddess Filippa Nässil opens up to us about, sharing songwriting with new band members, the importance of coffee, working with Søren Andersen and more, check it out…
Them Evils Vocalist Jordan Griffin Likes His Coffee Like He Likes His Women
After 2 years of touring their previous release “Rollin’ Stoned and Livin’ Free”, Them Evils are kicking things up a notch with tales from the road with new single “Where Ya Gonna Crash Tonight?”.
10 Questions With Steev Esquivel of SKINLAB
SKINLAB has released their brand new video for single “Amerikill.” The single is from the band’s latest record VENOMOUS, that was produced by Ulrich Wild, and released on October 25th, 2019, via Art is War Records. Check out the video… Read More ›
Sven de Caluwé of Aborted Interviewed
Belgian death metal band ABORTED released a three-track EP La Grande Mascarade. The EP feature studio recordings of “Gloom and the Art of Tribulation”, “Serpent of Depravity”, and “Funereal Malediction”. Original vocalist, Sven de Caluwé in the video below, spoke to… Read More ›
11 Questions With French Psychedelic Electronic Rockers Carré
Since releasing their debut single “This is Not a Band” on March 27, the LA based French trio Carré have the media drawing comparisons to the edgy dark electronic rockers Cold Cave and Nitzer Ebb and dance floor favorites Factory Floor, Chemical… Read More ›
11 Questions With PAUL WILEY of DEVERAUX
Deveraux, which is the solo project of Paul Wiley (Marilyn Manson) dropped their first single and video “I Want To Spend The End Times With You” today, which can be seen below. The single will be featured on the upcoming EP… Read More ›
11 Questions With Jax Mendez Of San Diego’s Hey, Chels
San Diego’s Hey, Chels will release their debut full-length ‘Everything Goes’ digitally for FREE on May 1st. The LP will also be released on vinyl later this year via Brainworm Records.
REDLIGHT KING’s Mark “Kaz” Kasprzyk – “I discovered Led Zeppelin, and I was like ohhh”.
REDLIGHT KING’s Mark “Kaz” Kasprzyk wants everything to be authentic. His father taught him that nothing comes easy, and he was right. The grit and texture you hear in the band’s music is borne of time on the road and… Read More ›
CATTLE DECAPITATION Guitarist JOSH ELMORE Interviewed In Sacramento, California
In the video below ALDO GUZMAN chats with JOSH ELMORE of CATTLE DECAPITATION @ Holy Diver – Sacramento, California.
Tass Hadoulis of Warriors Within – “I was blown away by this music called Heavy Metal”
Australian thrash metallers Warrior Within are bound to release their second EP In Light Act II on 8 February 2020. The EP follows their first act EP In Darkness Act I, the band released in May 2018. The EP can… Read More ›
Graham Vinson of GENTLEMEN OF TRAGEDY – “Heavier than elephant titties”
Formed in 2017, Gentlemen of Tragedy is the brainchild of Graham Vinson, hatched over the course of a promising solo song-writer career and needing an outlet for heavier material. After years of internal debate, Graham’s vision would not be contained… Read More ›
VITRIOL Guitarist/Vocalist Kyle Rasmussen Interviewed
Death metal trio Vitriol brought their pummeling live show to Sacramento on December 19th at Holy Diver with Cattle Decapitation. The band were touring in support of their debut album To Bathe from the Throat of Cowardice (September 6th), which… Read More ›
VOICE OF RUIN Lead Vocalist Randy Schaller Interrogated
Between tragic reality and fiction, Voice Of Ruin draws its lyrical inspiration from both the darkest episodes of history and an imaginary future, ravaged by disease and human madness. On the musical side, the influences of the band, both modern… Read More ›
MIDNIGHT Launches New Single, “Rising Scum”
On January 24th, Midnight will release their new album, Rebirth by Blasphemy, via Metal Blade Records. “‘Rebirth By Blasphemy‘ is a rebirth,” states Midnight‘s sole driving force, Athenar. “It’s a change in life and it’s a rebirth of doing whatever the fuck you want and seeing what happens after… Read More ›
Interview With Matt Harvey of EXHUMED
In the video below ALDO GUZMAN chats with MATT HARVEY of EXHUMED @ Harlows – Sacramento, California
Norman Skinner of HELLSCREAM – “If a band cannot sell those tickets then honestly, they probably shouldn’t be on that bill”
HELLSCREAM, the unholy metal alliance of guitarist David Garcia & vocalist Norman Skinner are back with a vengeance with their brand-new 2nd album titled “Hate Machine”
Joe and Archie of SANTA CRUZ Interviewed at AFTERSHOCK FESTIVAL 2019
In the interview below Joe & Archie of SANTA CRUZ talk new album, how they deal with grief, the possibility of covering a SLIPKNOT classic and more with Zoran Theodorovic aka. The Mighty Zee at Aftershock
Grzesiek Czapla of Timelost – “No Doubt’s “Tragic Kingdom” was my supreme gateway to rock music”.
Born out of frustration and friendship, Timelost is a euphoric and heavy genre-bending project that was started in the summer of 2017 by Shane Handal (Set and Setting) and Grzesiek Czapla (Woe). Although initially a file-sharing effort from a thousand… Read More ›
Athenar of MIDNIGHT – “Putting out a record on the same label as Slayer and Nasty Savage it’s pretty surreal”
In the video below.The Mighty Zee aka. Zoran Theodorovic of Capital Chaos TV chats with Athenar of MIDNIGHT @ The UC Theater in Berkeley, California October 5th, 2019
Patrick Graves of SALTWOUND “I’ve been seeing a lot more comradery rather than rivalry”.
Saltwound are an abbrasive new deathcore band out of Northern California. Their new music video ‘Revenant’ delivers the full buffet of beatdowns, blasts and gutterals fresh out the kitchen.
Brett of YOUNG MEDICINE “We all miss Myspace and anxiously await it’s glorious return to the top of the social media food chain”.
A 4-piece band from Kansas City, Young Medicine combines power-pop choruses, metal instrumentation, and keytar electronics that wouldn’t be out of place in an 80’s cinema. On bass they have Peter, on drums it’s Michael, on guitar and vocals it’s… Read More ›
Ania Bogdanowicz of AMONGST THIEVES “I can thank Beavis and Butthead for getting me into metal”.
AMONGST THIEVES from Oakland, CA is known for their melodically heavy, catchy and easy to listen to sound. Boasting the current lineup of singer Ania Bogdanowicz, bassist Scott Proctor, guitarist Kris Hartzell, and drummer Josh Davidson, AMONGST THIEVES draws from… Read More ›
CARNIFEX Discuss The Artwork For World War X
San Diego, California-based metal outfit CARNIFEX will release their 7th studio album, World War X on August 2nd via Nuclear Blast. In the video below, the band discusses working with artist Blake Armstrong on the artwork for World War X.
Colin Stambusky of DAMAGED THINGS “Once I discovered KISS it was all over”.
Local rockers DAMAGED THINGS, play what they love so they have no limits. Lead singer and God of BBQ sauce Colin Stambusky opens up a little about his humble beginnings and more.
DEFYING DECAY Lead Vocalist Jay’ Poom Euarchukiati Interviewed
DEFYING DECAY is a band made up of musical misfits, an eclectic mix of cultures and classical training, a hybrid born of many influences crafted by a shared passion for music. This enigmatic act is emerging onto the international… Read More ›
Interview with Cameron Porras of Inanimate Existence
In the video below Tom Sundgren of Capital Chaos TV talks touring, mushrooms and snacks with Cameron Porras of Inanimate Existence @ The Boardwalk – Orangevale , California.
Touring, Writing And Snacks With Dean Lamb Of Archspire
In the video below, Tom Sundgren of Capital Chaos TV talks touring, writing and snacks with Dean Lamb of Archspire at the Oakland Metro, stop of their most recent North America tour.
The Northmen – “We generally don’t let reviews of music or food be the judge of what we like”.
Formed in the winter of 2015, The Northmen is a metal/hard rock quartet with a mind to conquer like those of their namesake. With a combination of heart pounding drums, dual guitar harmonies, aggressive riffs, and a healthy nod to… Read More ›
Power Tools, Cover Songs And Prosthetic Records With Ryan And Robert Of Funeral Chic
In the video below Ryan and Robert of FUNERAL CHIC talk the current tour package with Toxic Holocaust, their new record “Superstition” out now on Prosthetic Records. power tools and more with Zoran Theodorovic. North Carolina’s most dangerous band—FUNERAL CHIC… Read More ›
Jyrki 69 of The 69 Eyes – “We’re The Band That Time Forgot”
In the video below Jyrki 69 of The 69 Eyes talks about visiting graveyards, hooking up with Dez Fafara of Devildriver, the resurgence of rock n roll in Ameraica and more with The Mighty Zee aka. Zoran Theodorovic of Capital… Read More ›
Solo Metal Musician Zac Leaser Talks About His Music and Living With A Rare Vocal Disorder
When you search “Zac Leaser Bandcamp” on your browser, you will come across 6 astonishing releases from a melodic/tech death solo musician based out of Fort Worth, Texas. Leaser has been releasing solo music on his bandcamp ever since April… Read More ›
Michael Wilton of Queensrÿche – Music Streaming Is ‘Killing A Lot Of Bands Out There’
In the video below, Michael Wilton of Queensrÿche chats with The Mighty Z aka Zoran Theodorovic about the current state of the music industry, the writing process of the new album, the new Motley Crue movie on Netfix and how… Read More ›
Phil Lewis of L.A. Guns – “We’re not in it for the money”.
Hot on the heels of the success of their last record, “The Missing Peace”, L.A. Guns has attacked again with the new album, “The Devil You Know”. The album is out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
Don McMillan III of Face Of Scorn – “I’d say I was inspired mainly by Cronos of Venom”
Don McMillan III, is a bit of a legend, in the Sacramento metal as a promoter and musician playing in bands such Habeas Corpus, Mind Furnace and most recently Face Of Scorn. I fondly remember, one of his shows, in… Read More ›
Nick Willbrand of Continuum – “As long as it doesn’t have sour cream or mayo I’m super chill”
In the video below Tom Sundgren of Capital Chaos TV chats with Riley, Nick & Chase of CONTINUUM at The Boardwalk – Orangevale, California
JON ROBERT QUINN of ANARCHY LACE – “I am a great guitarist and that’s not ego speaking”!
Jon Robert Quinn started writing and producing music at the age of 14. After releasing his first album at 17, he knew music and entertainment would be the path of his life. Today, Jon Robert Quinn has released over a… Read More ›
BILLY ROWE of JETBOY – “If it doesn’t affect my life its none of my business”.
In the video below JETBOY guitarist BILLY ROWE talks about the influence of KISS on him, putting together the new album, current U.S. political climate and more with ZORAN THEODOROVIC.
Richard Carey of RUIN “I like to think of it as an extension of the American wave of Thrash Metal”.
Formed in 2005, the Portland, Maine,natives Ruin have made a name for themselves in the U.S. Northeast and beyond, developing their own original brand of distinguished, no-holds-barred thrash/groove metal, reminiscent of bands such as Strapping Young Lad and Fear Factory.
REV JONES “Metallica is the one that should be blamed”.
For more than three decades, Rev Jones has been one of the most unique and sought-after bassists/vocalists in hard rock. And for his legions of fans worldwide, Bakwash is his riff-blasting, face-melting, long-awaited solo debut album. Since first picking up… Read More ›
Chris Milan of PERFECT SCORE “My dad had this idea to make a jam band with our family”.
Perfect Score is a five-piece pop punk band from Sacramento, California. Formed in late 2016, we blend influences of rock, indie, and pop into our music. Gaining new fans rapidly and known for their high energy live show, we aim… Read More ›
WOODY WEATHERMAN of CORROSION OF CONFORMITY “We were always that kind of in between, sort of trying to defy the genres”.
In the video below CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist WOODY WEATHERMAN talks about the early days of CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, touring with IRON MAIDEN and more with ZORAN THEODOROVIC.
Vocalist MATTIA MARTIN of BAD AS – “I want to get to the soul of people”!
Coming off their recent tour supporting legendary guitarist Vinnie Moore (UFO) and recently releasing their new album “Midnight Curse” on Rockshots Records, Italian hard-rock band Bad As are sharing a new lyric video for their track “Black Star”, which can… Read More ›
WOLF RED of BAMBOO STAR ” I like songs with a solid fighting spirit”
Bamboo Star are every bit as interesting and culturally unique as their hometown of Hong Kong. Like their fast-paced city, Bamboo Star’s music, recorded with LA-based producer Bob Marlette (Black Sabbath, Airbourne, Shinedown), is high-energy. The band makes their entry… Read More ›
CULTURAL WARFARE Guitarist KEVIN DOUGHTY – “Prince was a badass on every instrument, the ultimate artist”!
Hailing out of Oakland, California, Cultural Warfare is comprised of five seasoned musicians with common goals – Vocalist Jacques Serrano, Guitarist Billy Garoutte, Guitarist Kevin Doughty, Bassist Pete Aguilar, and Drummer Bones Padilla. Together they create music that stays true… Read More ›
PORTRAYAL OF GUILT Drummer James Beveridge – “My dad surprised me with a kit when I turned 11”.
Emerging screamo Texans, portrayal of guilt announce a new tour beginning on February 7th in Houston, TX. Hot on the trail of their critically acclaimed new release, “Let Pain Be Your Guide”, the band will travel throughout the US for… Read More ›
Meg Larkin of Spitting Roses – “Found a crowd who wouldn’t judge me for being a degenerate”.
Spitting Roses is a Sacramento, California based band, spawned from The Phlegmings (90’s Riot Grrl Band) and Rosey Palms. Meg Larkin plays keyboards and does many other wonderful things.
Mickie Rat of Spitting Roses – “It’s punk rock therapy”.
Spitting Roses is a Sacramento, California based band, spawned from The Phlegmings (90’s Riot Grrl Band) and Rosey Palms. Mickie Rat plays drums and sings.
Anna Dubois of Spitting Roses – “Run-DMC was my first record, I love records”.
Spitting Roses is a Sacramento, California based band, spawned from The Phlegmings (90’s Riot Grrl Band) and Rosey Palms. Anna Dubois plays guitar and sings.
Sam Rivers of SLEEPKILLERS “Sleepkillers basically is kind of like Deftones meets Helmet meets Quicksand”.
New Hard Rock outfit, SLEEPKILLERS, is bursting onto the scene straight out of Jacksonville, FL with their self-titled debut album, due out January 25, 2019. With Sam Rivers (Limp Bizkit) delivering heavy, melodic bass lines and Damien Starkey’s (Puddle of… Read More ›
Jay Briscoe of IATT “When something is a way of life for you sacrifices are an easy choice”
Philadelphia, PA’s progressive blackened death metal unit, IATT (I Am The Trireme) have signed with Swedish extreme metal label Black Lion Records! IATT will be releasing their forthcoming label debut in Spring of 2019. The band’s most recent release, an… Read More ›
Nick of Awake For Days – “I’ve sold my PlayStation and bought my first electric guitar”
Sardinia’s Awake for Days are an alternative modern metal band of pure heart, unwavering talent and unrelenting drive on the bleeding edge of creativity and performance in the genre. Based out of the island paradise of Sardinia in the Mediterranean… Read More ›
Tuomas Rounakari of Korpiklaani – “We have a thing for vodka you know.”
In the video below watch Zoran Theodorovic of Capital Chaos TV chat with Tuomas Rounakari of Korpiklaani outside of Holy Diver in Sacramento, California On liquor and beer preferences…..With these guys it would be lager. We have a thing… Read More ›
Psychostick Drummer Alex “Shmalex” Dontre – “It’s a black hole and a distraction machine.”
They’re back!!! The kings of comedy rock PSYCHOSTICK have a new album out now called “DO” and it only took four years to follow their extremely fan loved “IV: Revenge of The Vengeance”. And it wasn’t because they were lazy…… Read More ›
Noah Bingaman of RepresA “I honestly love performing so much that i get too excited to be nervous!”
RepresA is an up and coming hard rock/metal trio that has quickly gained critical acclaim in Sacramento area for their unique style and powerful lyrics. RepresA was formed in 2011 in Newcastle, CA. After years of playing shows, lineup changes,… Read More ›
WITHERFALL – Confirmed as Special Guests on SONATA ARCTICA’s “Acoustic Adventures” European Tour!
After releasing their much-celebrated second studio album “A Prelude To Sorrow” on November 2nd via Century Media Records, US dark melodic metal masters WITHERFALL now have been confirmed as special guest on SONATA ARCTICA’s “Acoustic Adventures” tour kicking off March… Read More ›
INTERVIEW: Joseph Michael and Jake Dreyer of Witherfall “We don’t receive anything, no direction at all.”
Today US dark melodic metal masters WITHERFALL have released “A Prelude to Sorrow”, the highly anticipated follow-up to 2017’s “Nocturnes and Requiems”. On “A Prelude to Sorrow”, main songwriters Joseph Michael (vocals, Sanctuary – live) and Jake Dreyer (Iced Earth)… Read More ›
Levi Vinci of Sour Diesel “My dog Rufus, never lets anything get him down”
Sacramento’s Sour Diesel combine elements of hard rock, metal, and hip hop to create a unique 7 string groove they call Pot Metal. Lead guitarist Levi Vinci took some time between shredding and bong rips to answer some of our… Read More ›
Scott Vogel of Terror – “Victory Records was always cool to Terror. All the labels we have worked with have been.”
Scott Vogel (born April 5, 1973 in Buffalo, New York, United States) and currently living in Los Angeles, California, is the current vocalist and founding member of five-piece American hardcore band Terror, formerly of Buried Alive as well as the… Read More ›
Ozzie Darden of Children of the Reptile “Heavy Metal Is The Fucking Law”
Children of the Reptile from Wilmington, NC, are three bright youths and a grizzled veteran, who have formed an elite, team of reptilian metal maniacs in order to induce headbanging in no trifling amounts. Their lineup includes Ozzie Darden -vocals… Read More ›
WVM “I won’t give in to what society says I should be, I will fight tooth and nail.”
WVM is an American musician and visual artist located in Los Angeles, California. His early demos were released under a number of different monikers and licensed to TV shows and video games such as UFC 3, Syfy’s “Being Human,” Teen… Read More ›
Night Club To Join A Perfect Circle For Fall U.S. Tour
2018 is proving to be the break out year for LA based Electronic Duo NIGHT CLUB! Following their extremely successful US and European tour run with COMBICHRIST and WEDNESDAY 13, as well as the critical success of their sophomore album, Scary World, NIGHT CLUB will… Read More ›
Exiled From Grace – “A show of strength in belief in oneself and one’s own individuality.”
Exiled From Grace are a hot, young new metal band from Sacramento, California! Their debut EP “Tragedy” is out now on iTunes, Spotify, and other digital music platforms! The band members include John Timmons (Vocals), Gerard Aguilar III (Bass), Molly… Read More ›
Massacre of Terror Universal “Punk rock, mixed with metal, mixed with fuck you.”
In the video below Zoran Theodorovic chats with Dave Chavarri aka. Massacre of Terror Universal at Ace Of Spades on Summer Slaughter 2018 Terror Universal’s masked marauders – who are also current and former members of hard rock and metal… Read More ›
Branden Blacker of Suburban Paranoia “Respected. I’ve treated everyone I’ve jammed or worked with respect and love.”
Suburban Paranoia began in 1990 as punk/metal band and over the years has grown into fierce speed/power/thrash metal with melody unit that needs to be seen. Since the 90’s Suburban Paranoia has played many shows and tours and have evolved… Read More ›
Patrick Donovan of Toy Called God “Rock n Roll is the single greatest form of expression ever devised.”
Hailing from the Northern California Bay Area, the members of “Toy Called God” have already earned their stripes in the “land of freedom” since the bands inception in June 2010. With multiple nationwide tours, and countless shows in and around… Read More ›
CREATURES Guitarist Nick Galati “Metal is acceptance of everyone.”
Spawned in the Toronto murk in 2015, CREATURES is a group effort with a long history that intertwines the lives of numerous local bands to summon a truly devastating soundscape of unbridled chaos. Inspired by bands such as Necrophagist, Despised… Read More ›
Enuff Z’Nuff Bassist Chip Z’nuff – “Its gonna be a celebration of the Sunset Strip”
In the video below Zoran Theodorovic talks with Enuff Z’Nuff bassist Chip Z’nuff. Enuff Z’nuff will release their new album Diamond Boy on August 10th via Frontiers Music Srl. Enuff Z’nuff are the living, breathing example of what a rock ‘n… Read More ›
Mark Vollelunga of Nothing More “It feels really cool, honestly as an artist, its fun to not be pigeonholed into one genre.”
In the video below Jennifer Black talks with Daniel and Mark of Nothing More @ Cargo : Whitney Peak Hotel 255 N Virginia St, Reno, NV July 23rd, 2018 Mark Vollelunga on “Just Say When” “It feels really cool, honestly as an… Read More ›
Steve Braun of Halcyon Way “We’re really close to the Queensrÿche guys, it was kind of weird.”
In the video below Steve Braun of Halcyon Way talks taxes, management changes, touring with Geoff Tate and more with Iron Serbian of Capital Chaos TV Based in Atlanta, Georgia and founded in 2001, Halcyon Way is the ultimate example… Read More ›
Mario Quintero of Spotlights “The city of Tilberg, legalized mushrooms and weed, just for the days of the Roadburn Festival.”
In the interview below, Sarah, Mario & Chris of Spotlights talk producers, Roadburn, Depeche Mode and more Iron Serbian of Capital Chaos TV. The Brooklyn-based trio who released their Ipecac debut, Seismic, late last year, stream Hanging By Faith, a five-song EP featuring… Read More ›
Stef w/ an F of City Of The Weak ” Rock n roll is sticking it to the man no matter what the world tells you.”
From Minneapolis, MN, City Of The Weak haven’t slowed down since forming in 2012. The band has toured the United States relentlessly and are on track to play their 400th show in 2018. After being featured on EMG TV, spending… Read More ›
Nick Petty of The Happys “I love a lot of hip hop but some of the new shit is painful”
The Happys are a bay area band composed of four twenty-something-year olds-playing dysfunctional Surf Pop-Punk grunge. Recently got off tour with The Mad Caddies. The Happys new lineup began in January of 2018 when Petty and longtime bassist Brett Brazil… Read More ›
Lena Campbell of Anarchy Lace “I use music to purge the pain and angst in my heart and soul”
Sacramento, California’s Anarchy Lace is James Cundiff the Mad Axe Daddy on L/R guitar and vocals , Mistress Of Anarchy Lena Campbell on vocals. BRZRKR Haakenson on drums & Shredmaster George “The Butcher ” Bogue on L/R guitar and vocals… Read More ›
Kobra Paige of Kobra And The Lotus “I’m really a one woman workhorse.”
Kobra And The Lotus kept their word and delivered the second part of their opus magnum one year after the successful release of rock juggernaut Prevail I! Prevail II is the proverbial yang to the ying and continues right where… Read More ›
Matt Harvey of Gruesome “We are a Death tribute, homage, worship, whatever you want to call it band.”
In the video below Matt Harvey of GRUESOME talks new Solo movie, clubs versus festivals, gear and Death with Hayden Johnson of Capital Chaos TV. Less than four short years into their career, death metal defenders of the old GRUESOME — featuring… Read More ›
Eric “A.K.” Knutson and Michael Gilbert of Flotsam and Jetsam “Hookers and cocaine, no it all went to recording costs and our budgets for touring.”
In the video below, Eric “A.K.” Knutson & Michael Gilbert of Flotsam and Jetsam talk metal, favorite thrash songs, new Flotsam and Jetsam music, surviving the 80’s, what lead to Michael Gilbert joining the band and more with Zoran Theodorovic… Read More ›
Rod, Kent and Ben of Mordant Rapture “Take the bull by the horns…and fuck it.”
The Artisan Era recently announced the upcoming July 13th release of Mordant Rapture’s debut EP, The Abnegation. The Abnegation is a five-song whirlwind of symphonic and blackened technical death metal influenced by the grandiose nature of film scores and also… Read More ›
