Interviews Archive - Voices From The Darkside

SLAUGHTERDAY

Frank Stöver — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:54:44 +0000

SLAUGHTERDAY deliver a double roundhouse kick and knock everything out of the ring, that isn’t up a tree by the count of three. There’s no other way to describe what’s happening here. “Dread Emperor”, is the band’s sixth album and will be out in February. First singles are already making the rounds as you read […]

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MANTAS / DEATH / MASSACRE

Frank Stöver — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:25:29 +0000

In 1984, three young teenagers by the names of Barney Kamalani Lee, Frederick Donald DeLillo and Charles Michael Schuldiner got together and formed a band that they simply named after VENOM’s guitar player, MANTAS. Little did they know that the noise they were making in a small garage in Altamonte Springs, Florida, would change the […]

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MALFORMED

Frank Stöver — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:32:55 +0000

“Confinement Of Flesh”, the debut full-length from Finnish brutal Death Metal four-piece MALFORMED, quickly became one of my personal favorites this year. This young bunch already made themselves a name in the underground with their debut demo “Uncontrollable Malformity” (2022) and its follow-up EP “The Gathering Of Souls” (2023), which both already offered very high […]

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PHANTOM CORPORATION

Frank Stöver — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:03:25 +0000

It’s the second album of the German Crust Death/Thrash force PHANTOM CORPORATION and “Time And Tide“ appears to sound even more pissed and aggressive to the teeth. So let’s get some more details from several band-members. Let’s look back to that moment when “Fallout” had just been released, surprised listeners, and suddenly became an insider-tip, […]

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DARKENED NOCTURN SLAUGHTERCULT

Frank Stöver — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 08:42:11 +0000

When it comes to German Black Metal, DARKENED NOCTURN SLAUGHTERCULT must undoubtedly be mentioned among the most important bands of the genre. Ever since their formation twenty-eight years ago, the four-piece has released six truly impressive full-length albums (along with several split releases) that have not only stood the test of time, but also reflect […]

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LURKING TERROR

Frank Stöver — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 09:02:43 +0000

Featuring three ex – members of SADISTIC INTENT: vocalist Enrique Chavez, drummer Joel Marquez, guitarist Vince Cervera, along with bassist Lorenzo Kemp and guitarist Noel Bello, LURKING TERROR are no newcomers to the underground even though their first release is from 2023. Founding member and vocalist Enrique Chavez guides us through the band’s origins, their […]

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FORBIDDEN

Frank Stöver — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:00:02 +0000

FORBIDDEN are back! Not just as a band touring around the world, heating up old songs from the first two albums and basking in the glory. No, since the band is working intensively on an upcoming album and the very first new song has become an integral part of FORBIDDEN’s live shows, you can sense […]

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GRUESOME

Frank Stöver — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:08:05 +0000

With “Silent Echoes”, GRUESOME once again delivers a solid dose of Death Metal that not only pays tribute to the legendary DEATH album “Human”, but also reflects a deep respect for Chuck Schuldiner’s musical legacy. I spoke with frontman Matt Harvey about the making of the record, maintaining the balance between homage and originality, and […]

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NEFARIOUS

Frank Stöver — Wed, 28 May 2025 09:51:39 +0000

When I heard that a bunch of established Thrashers from San Francisco had joined forces, I immediately became curious to find out what the result would sound like. NEFARIOUS may be a new name on the scene, but when I tell you that their line-up includes musicians from EXODUS, BLIND ILLUSION, HEATHEN, HIRAX, and DEATH […]

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ANIALATOR

Frank Stöver — Mon, 12 May 2025 12:53:05 +0000

Formed in the heat of Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1986, ANIALATOR quickly added their name into the underground Thrash Metal scene with a sound that was as intense as few other bands of the moment could be. With a history that spans decades and a legacy built on pure aggression, the band continues to evolve, […]

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