Finding the blackest and darkest depths in the most beautiful places seems to be happening a lot recently; the most recent discovery is in the midst of sunny Portugal in the city of Porto, satanic offspring João Freire and Nuno Craveiro concocted a malevolent force known as NEVOA. They are unleashing a lethal weapon that … Continue reading Album Review: Nevoa – The Absence Of Void
“Music is music and metal is metal, regardless the sex of the singer.”
DIABLUS IN MUSICA are one of Spain's most promising Metal bands; through their engaging live shows and enticing music they are starting to gain the exposure and recognition worldwide. I managed to speak with lead vocalist Zuberoa Aznárez about their first ever UK tour, their musical influences and views on the term "female fronted metal". … Continue reading “Music is music and metal is metal, regardless the sex of the singer.”
“Should the category be decided based on just the gender of singer? The more I think about it now the more I’m convinced that it’s perhaps not the best way to describe music.”
AMBERIAN DAWN are one of Finland's rising bands with strong vocals, brilliant musical arrangements and all this can be heard on their latest album "Innuendo". Lotty had a talk with mastermind Tuomas Seppälä about the new album, their tour with DELAIN and the interesting themes behind the video "Fame And Gloria". You started your tour … Continue reading “Should the category be decided based on just the gender of singer? The more I think about it now the more I’m convinced that it’s perhaps not the best way to describe music.”
IN TWLIGHT’S EMBRACE – The Grim Muse
Poland seems to be gradually becoming the one of the newest breeding grounds for reproducing some of the best new sounds in Metal; following on from iconic peers BEHEMOTH, VADER and DECAPITATED, newest spawn IN TWILIGHT’S EMBRACE and their latest album “The Grim Muse” may follow in their giant footprints of this grand pathway. They … Continue reading IN TWLIGHT’S EMBRACE – The Grim Muse
Tribute to those affected by terrorist attacks
As well as my The World According To Lotty videos I will also be writing up blog posts too regarding my views on current issues in the world (particularly music and mental health). Especially this week where I've picked up a water infection making it uncomfortable to film or do anything really. I wanted to … Continue reading Tribute to those affected by terrorist attacks
“All the promoters get on well; we talk and work together where we can for the greater good of the scene rather than trying to compete. “
Mammothfest is becoming a great impact on the underground metal scene; with this one selling out in advance could this be the thing that helps bands from the underground scene get more into the public eye? Lotty speaks to one of the Mammothfest organisers Steve Dickson about the success of this year's Mammothfest, the vital … Continue reading “All the promoters get on well; we talk and work together where we can for the greater good of the scene rather than trying to compete. “
Lotty Interviews: Mikko (Von Hertzen Brothers)
Before I conducted this interview, I didn't think in a million years that I would be going to an Ambassador's residence. Recently I went to the humble abode belonging to the Finnish Ambassador to interview VON HERTZEN BROTHERS; one of Finland's biggest bands. I spoke to Mikko Von Hertzen about their chosen location for the interviews, their new … Continue reading Lotty Interviews: Mikko (Von Hertzen Brothers)
Symphony X – Nevermore (Single Review)
It’s been quite a long time since I have concocted a single review; in fact I can’t even remember the last one I wrote up so I thought I’d start them up again on my new blog as we don’t appear to do so on Metal Temple. This single I am going to write about … Continue reading Symphony X – Nevermore (Single Review)
Kult Of Taurus – Adversarial Paths: The Sinister Essence (Album Review)
It doesn’t matter what you appear to be doing, the darkness and sorrow of Black Metal can bring out the absolute misery in us but that is what they set out to do. The most recent to come into my presence are Greek born KULT OF TAURUS and their latest token of misery to be … Continue reading Kult Of Taurus – Adversarial Paths: The Sinister Essence (Album Review)
Thank you to the Metal Community
Over the past five years of writing for different music magazines I have found that writing not only is a great communication tool but a much needed outlet to express my thoughts and opinions in the way I want them to come across. Growing up with autism wasn’t exactly a walk in the park; everything … Continue reading Thank you to the Metal Community