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 ›
Interviews
Interview: Hanging Out with Chuck Billy of TESTAMENT
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
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
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
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
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 ›