“Рўhere’s no place like Bulgaria when it comes to thrash metal!” German thrash metal icon Schmier talks about Destruction‘s new retrospective CD, “Thrash Anthems”, and his memories of “the craziest fans in Eastern Europe”. Vassil Varbanov: Hello Schmier, how are you doing? Schmier: Hey, I’m doing great, man, thanks a lot! V. V.: Well, since […]

“I try to get the songs shorter, more intense and exciting – from the very beginning until the very end.” Morten Veland – former vocalist, guitarist and main songwriter of Tristania – talks about the third full-length studio album of his current band Sirenia, “Nine Destinies and a Downfall”, and introduces the Norwegian gothic metal […]

“This is our first time in Bulgaria and we want all of you metal fans to show up.” A conversation with Tomas Englund, Henrik Danhage and Rikard Zander – respectively vocalist, guitarist and keyboard player in Sweden’s progressive metal band Evergrey – just a week before their concerts in Sofia and Plovdiv… Rikard Zander – […]

The alternative address to the nation of the anti-hero of our time. The original manuscript: Learn Bulgarian, we’re in the EU now!

“It’s crazy to think that our music has reached that far away from home…” A conversation with drummer Justin Foley a month after the release of “As Daylight Dies” – the fourth studio album by the Massachusetts metalcore quintet Killswitch Engage. Vassil Varbanov: Hey, Justin, how are you doing, mate? Justin Foley: I’m doing great. […]

A few days before his concert in Kavarna on New Year’s Eve, Ronnie James Dio gave an interview for Tangra Mega Rock. V. V: Hello, Ronnie, how are you doing? R. J. D.: I’m doing great, man, really good. V. V: Where are you at the moment? R. J. D.: I’m at home. V. V: […]

“Max Midsun is a good friend of ours. We really like his name, se we just stole it!” Vocalist Kim Tungvag presents the young Norwegian quintet Max Midsun and its debut album, “Max the 1st”, that appeared in October 2006 via Morningstar Records/Plastichead Distribution. Let’s find out more about this “bastard child of Queens of […]

Chocho Vladovski’s last interview. It was given for Tangra Mega Rock in May 2006. M. P.: This is a name, well known to the fans of the Bulgarian music – this is Chocho Vladovski. Good afternoon! C. V.: Good afternoon to everyone. M. P.: I am a bit embarrassed to present a name like yours […]

“We can play until the cops come to kick us out” V. V.: Hello, Mr. Kiossovski, how are you there in Seattle? V. K.: Hello, Mr. Varbanov, glad to talk to you again. In Seattle it seriously pours it down. V. V.: Finally Kultur Shock come to Bulgaria. How do you fell about it personally? […]

Sel Balamir – frontman and guitarist of the wonderful Amplifier, answers metaphorical questions. V.V.: Hello Sel, what are you up to? S. B.: Hello, Vassil, good to speak to you again. I’m just hanging out in my apartment just doing interviews with loads of people about our new album. V.V.: Please, give us more details […]