CRY OF THE WOLF MAGAZINE

Direct from Halifax, Nova Scotia comes the premier death metal power act, ENEMY DESIGNED. Their energy is unstoppable. Their devotion to their music is strong, proud, and loud. This band is on the fast track and they took some time to answer some questions. 1.Who came up with the name? Matt did. It's from a lyric in a Fear Factory song. 2.Who writes most of the music and/or lyrics? Matt starts by coming up with riffs, to which the bass and drums are added during jams. Mel writes all lyrics. 3.How is the metal scene in Halifax? It's a good scene with many great bands. Great group of fans too - they come out to shows often and support the local bands. 4.Any thoughts of playing in the states? Or overseas? We would LOVE to, it's just talking to the right people and making the right connections to have it happen - that's the difficult part. Someday! 5.Melanie as lead vocalist, who are your main influences? and the bands? My main voc

C.J.Snare vocalist for Rubicon Cross/Firehouse I had the chance to speak with C.J. Snare vocalist of Firehouse. He has a side project called Rubicon Cross along with guitarist Chris Green(Furyon). Taking a heavier more modern approach to the songs in this project, I chatted with C.J. about the project, Firehouse, and a life on and off the road. Tell me how this project came together?    I met Chris when we were doing shows together and we became fast friends. we became really important players in each others lives. Brothers from a different mother you know. We were best men at each others weddings. His son is my godson so we just became family. When he finally moved to the states we put this together. It had to be written. We have a really good creative chemistry. These are songs that people should hear. True and raw emotions. What are the touring plans?    Anyone who reads this should know that Firehouse is still alive and well. It is not meant to conflict with that band. Rub

Michael Sweet - I’m Not Your Suicide Big3 Records   Wow. The production and guitar tones on this album are some of the best I have heard. Full on in your face metal on some songs, rock and roll juggernauts on others. The ballads are simply angelic perfection. Such a great collection, of strong songs. And with special guest musician powerhouses like, Tony Harnell, Chris Jericho, Doug Aldritch, Elektra Mustaine, and others, this album plows through the speakers like a freight chain of melodic monster hits. “This Time” and “The Cause” are incredible pieces of music. The vocals are truly inspired. “Taking On The world Tonight” is by far my personal favorite. Just a juggernaut of intensity. The production is so strong on this track. Tony Harnell adds a tremendous element to the structure. “I’m Not Your Suicide” hits you hard. the message, always a strong component of Michael’s music, really comes into play with this song. Very emotional, and freshly modern sounding. He captures the

NORDIC UNION Nordic Union Frontiers Music srl Release: 29 January 2016 NORDIC UNION Ronnie Atkins: Lead & Background Vocals Erik Martensson: Lead Guitar, Bass, Keyboards and Background Vocals Magnus Ulfstedt: Drums Guest Guitar Solos: Thomas Larsson, guitar solo on "Every Heartbest" & "Wide Awake" Fredrik Folkare, guitar solo on "Point Of No Return" & "Hypocrisy" Magnus Henriksson, guitar solo on "The War Has Begun" Produced by Erik Martensson   Frontiers Records has certainly solidified itself as the label for power metal and hard rock power bands. Nordic Union features the incredible powerhouse vocals of Ronnie Atkins (PRETTY MAIDS,AVANTASIA), and the searing, sonically perfect guitar and songwriting of Erik Martensson(ECLIPSE, W.E.T)   This project is one of the best albums of 2016. Hands down in the top ten already and the year is barely a month old. From the Haunting intro to "The

Cage Interview          I talked with Sean Peck, vocalist and visionary for the metal band, CAGE, as they were about to visit ground zero in New York City. Sean Peck Is an author, vocalist, heavy metal spokesman. His imagination knows no limits. He is the Stephen King of heavy metal.   I found this metal vocalist to be full of ideas and driven to bring his band to the forefront of legendary metal bands.     So what's new in the CAGE world today? We are on the tour and today we will be doing a little sightseeing at ground zero. In Light of recent events overseas. How do you feel about security? I am actually going over to Israel Dec 17th, on the Metal Titans Show.   So that is going to be a different perspective. They deal with it 24-7. It's a fine line between balancing personal liberty and protection. I'm not all for massive phone tapping. Everyone should just be strapping a pistol to their side. Let the chips fall where they may. If som

  An Interview with Michael Hellström - ELVENSTORM Website: www.elvenstorm.com Contact & Booking: elvenstorm-metal@hotmail.fr Store: http://elvenstormofficialwebshop.bigcartel.com/ Elvenstorm is a superior power metal band with incredible vocal harmony and that full on guitar assault that sounds so good cranked up! I had the chance to Interview Michael Hellstrom, guitarist for the band. His insight into the next phase of the metal evolution of Elvenstorm proved to be full of information. This is not a band to be missed as 2016 approaches. all the elements of a classic power metal band are here.   Members: Laura Ferreux - Vocals Felix Börner - Drums Michael Hellström - Guitar Florent Brunet-Manquat - Bass Guitar         Tell me about the writing for the album soulreaper. How long does it take to pull songs together?   Shortly after the release of our second album “Blood Leads to Glory”,   we worked immediately on new songs and decided to record a 4 t

I  have been spending some time in my archives and I came across this gem. Eddie Trunk is one of metal stalwart torch bearers. His That Metal Show is a staple around the globe for metal fans.I had a chance to interview Eddie early in my pursuit of this passion. This was originally published on The Ripple Effect. Enjoy...             Eddie Trunk   essential Hard Rock and Heavy Metal volume 2 Abrams image publishing 9/24/2013       Eddie Trunk is a stalwart proponent of the metal genre. He is well respected within the metal community as a man of knowledge and passion for this musical style. His loyalty and dedication to the music, artists, and fans was born out of a simple love of the music. For 30 Years he has been leading the metal battle cry for all who do not believe. His latest book is a testament to that passion and drive. A forward by none other than Slash himself kicks off this literary tour de force of bands, that helped shape and define the heavy me

Interview With Ross The Boss   When you get a chance to speak with a musician who was directly responsible for writing some of metals greatest anthems and flag bearing songs, you get nervous. I rarely find myself like this.   A chance to talk with Ross The Boss formerly of the Dictators and Manowar. I jumped at the opportunity. Ross has been extremely busy with the metal all stars and such. And of course his power metal tour de force, Death Dealer. This band is about to drop a new album, Hallowed Ground on October 2nd. Hands down, destined to be one of the top ten of 2015 and beyond. You may have caught the video for "Break The Silence". Just the band doing what they do and lots of fire. This is heavy metal always played on ten.     How is it going? It is going very well I would say. The new album has just an incredible metal sound. Do you guys jam together in a room or is this all done via file sharing? Well whenever we are together. Whatever tim