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INTERVIEWS (2016 - Present)

Gene Hoglan (Dark Angel / Death To All) (Metal Master Kingdom Interview)

10/1/2025

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Interview by Alex Stojanovic and Derek Solomos

Dark Angel, stormed through Toronto for the first time since 1989 on their first full North American tour in 30 years, and Alex and Derek had the opportunity to sit down with the Atomic Clock himself, Gene Hoglan before the show for a fantastic interview. They had the opportunity to chat about the band's first album in 34 years Extinction Level Event, helping Dave Lombardo out in the studio with Slayer, his weight loss journey, his insane touring schedule and more.

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Check out our review and pics of the Toronto concert here

Eric Peterson (Testament) (Metal Master Kingdom Interview)

9/25/2025

Interview by Alex Stojanovic

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In our latest episode of Virtual Chats, we welcome Eric Peterson of Testament, one of metal's most underrated riff writers of all time. In our interview, we talk about Testament's upcoming thirteenth studio album Para Bellum (out Oct 10), as well as what he does to stay fit, keeping a positive mindset, plans to re-release Souls Of Black and more.

Read our review of Para Bellum right here.

Chris Adler (ex-Lamb Of God / Firstborne) (Metal Master Kingdom Interview)

7/31/2025

Interview and editing by Alex Stojanovic

One of the most respected and legendary drummers of the 21st century, Chris Adler, joins us on the latest episode of Virtual Chats. Obviously best known for his time in Lamb Of God, Chris has also recorded and toured with Megadeth, recorded with Protest The Hero, and also has his current project Firstborne.

In the interview, we chat about Firstborne's debut album, his experiences with Megadeth and Protest The Hero, what helped him after his split with Lamb Of God, how he came up with the famous "Ruin" fill, plans for playing live, and much more.

Tom Angelripper (Sodom) (Metal Master Kingdom Interview)

5/29/2025

Interview by Alex Stojanovic

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In our latest episode of Virtual Chats, we welcome the legendary Tom Angelripper of Sodom to the show, where we discuss Sodom's KILLER upcoming album The Arsonist (out June 27), recording using analogue tape, the band's upcoming hiatus, hunting, re-release plans, and more.

John Kevill (Warbringer) (Metal Master Kingdom Interview)

4/10/2025

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Interview conducted and edited by Alex Stojanovic
Filming by Marta Chilina

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Warbringer recently steamrolled through Toronto as part of the Vortex Of Violence Tour, and the first leg in support of their brand spanking new album Wrath & Ruin, out now on Napalm Records. Alex had the chance to sit down with Warbringer's throat-ripping frontman John Kevill for an awesome chat about the album, history, touring and more.

Read our show review of the Toronto show HERE

Phil X (The Drills / Bon Jovi) (Metal Master Kingdom Interview)

4/10/2025

Interview by Alex Stojanovic

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In our latest episode of Virtual Chats, we talk with prolific session musician and Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X, a fellow Torontonian. We talk about the latest Drills album POW! Right In The Kisser, the devastating situation of the wildfires in Los Angeles, his history as a session musician, and more.

Herman Rarebell (ex-Scorpions) (Metal Master Kingdom Interview)

3/25/2025

Interview and editing by Alex Stojanovic

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In our latest episode of Virtual Chats, we welcome Herman "Ze German" Rarebell, the classic drummer of the Scorpions, and who also had a huge hand in penning some of the band's most iconic songs, including "Rock You Like A Hurricane", "Blackout", "Bad Boys Running Wild", among others.

We discuss his upcoming covers album What About Love, where he pays tribute to many of the biggest rock anthems of the 80s, his time in the Scorpions, what he does to maintain a positive mindset, and more.

Jeff Becerra (Possessed) (Metal Master Kingdom Interview)

10/18/2024

Interview and editing by Alex Stojanovic
Filming and additional editing by Jack Neila

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Alex joins the legendary Jeff Becerra of Possessed, the originators of death metal, for a great chat on the band's bus before their show at History in Toronto for the Klash Of The Titans Tour with Testament and Kreator. They discuss Jeff's recent eye surgery, his experience learning to walk again, the chances of celebrating the 40th anniversary of Seven Churches, his current relationship with former members, the next album and more!

Erik Martensson (Eclipse) (Metal Master Kingdom Interview)

9/5/2024

Interview and editing by Alex Stojanovic

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In our new episode of Virtual Chats, we welcome back to the show the one and only Erik Martensson of Eclipse, and we talk about the band's upcoming studio album Megalomanium II, the latest going on with his other projects like W.E.T. and Nordic Union, the craft of songwriting and more.

Megalomanium II is out September 20 via Frontiers Music srl

Review coming soon

Hansi Kursch (Blind Guardian) (Metal Master Kingdom Interview)

5/31/2024

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Interview by Alex Stojanovic and Marta Chilina
Filming by Jack Neila
Editing by Alex Stojanovic and Jack Neila

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Alex and Marta had the privilege of sitting down with the one and only Hansi Kursch of Blind Guardian backstage before their recent show in Toronto at Rebel during their recent North American tour! Topics discussed in the interview include Hansi's inspiration from books, the band's latest album The God Machine, Lord Of The Rings, Somewhere Far Beyond, plans for the next album and much more!

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