SonicFrontiers: Features

Column: Dethroned Emperor #10

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:24:55 EDT

Every would-be music journalist has their own personal list of "dream interviews". Between my time spent toiling away at my college newspaper to my current post as columnist here at SF, I've...

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Column: Dethroned Emperor #9

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 11:17:53 EDT

An interview with Canada's black-metal/noise duo WOLD reveals details about the band's latest album Stratification, the harsh Canadian winter and vestigial appendages. Plus: A review of The Rotted's new album Get Dead or Die Trying, updates on Toxic Holocaust's upcoming album and thoughts on Opeth's Watershed.

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Interview: Red Sparowes

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:20:47 EDT

Dave Clifford of Red Sparowes talks with us about the band's latest EP Aphorisms, as well as the band's past, future, and the recent departure of guitarist Josh Graham.

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Column: Dethroned Emperor #8

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:55:03 EDT

Metal enthusiast Josh Haun discusses the importance of production value, or lack thereof, in recording extreme metal albums.� Genre classics such as Emperor, Bathory, Burzum and Venom are just a few of the many artists mentioned.� Also: A new video by Grave, the new name of Gorerotted, and a North American tour by Watain.

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Interview: Sound Devastation Records

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:34:24 EDT

In our newest interview we venture behind the scenes of Sound Devastation Records, a young independent label based in Nottingham, United Kingdom.� Founder Chris Keith-Wright gives us the scoop on the UK underground, the importance of DIY culture, and what it's like to run a small indie label in the 21st century.

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Column: Dethroned Emperor #7

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:58:11 EDT

Josh Haun reviews some fresh new albums by Hatchet, Nefestus Dies, Copremesis, and Dagon. Also: Aanal Beehemoth, Cannibal Corpse's new DVD, and Lair of the Minotaur on tour.

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Interview: Made Out of Babies

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:40:36 EDT

When it comes to breaking all the rules, there�s certainly none better than Brooklyn�s MADE OUT OF BABIES. Over the past few years the experimental hardcore group has acquired a cult following throughout the extreme music underground, gaining notoriety for their ferociously wild techniques...

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Column: Dethroned Emperor #6

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:45:28 EDT

Grave, Dismember and Unleashed: three old-school Swedish death metal icons are honored for their recent comeback albums in 2008.� Plus: an exclusive interview with Grave's own Ronnie Bergerst�hl, and the scoop on Prostitute Disfigurement's latest release, Descendants of Depravity.

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Column: Dethroned Emperor #5

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:15:31 EDT

A look at ten of the greatest metal albums released in the first half of 2008. Features artists such as Soilent Green, Testament, Origin, Lair of the Minotaur, Ihsahn, and more!

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Special Feature: Spring 2008 Reader's Survey Results

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:54:24 EDT

A couple months ago I decided that after a year and a half of running this site, it would be a great idea to get some real data on who our readers are and how they really feel about Sonic Frontiers. ...

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