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Interview – Mike Martin of All That Remains

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During the late 1990’s metalcore rose to popularity with it’s raw power and killer breakdowns becoming a leader in all forms of metal. Around 1998 a metalcore scene emerged in Massachusetts including powerhouses such as Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall, and Unearth. Amongst the New England ... Read More
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Interview – Ihsahn

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During the 1990s the underground metal scene was swelling with an abundance of bands which would soon reshape the genre forever. At the forefront of this wave of black metal bands was Norway’s Emperor. With such groundbreaking albums such as 1994’s In the Nightside Eclipse, Emperor demonstrated ... Read More