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Terrence Hobbs of Suffocation (Metal Master Kingdom Interview)

1/23/2024

Photo credit: Marta Chilina

Interview by Marta Chilina
Filming & editing by Marta Chilina

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Back in November 2023, Suffocation toured North America with Incantation, Skeletal Remains, and Stabbing on their Ancient Unholy Uprising Tour. Marta, who was conducting her first interview as part of the MMK team, had the privilege of chatting with Terrance Hobbs of Suffocation just before the show in Toronto, Ontario at Lee's Palace. We talked about their new album, Hymns From The Apocrypha, which is the band's first album to officially feature vocalist Ricky Myers, and more!

Check out our pics from the band's Toronto show here

Dave Lombardo (Metal Master Kingdom Interview)

9/20/2023

Photo credit: Stephanie Cabral Photography

Interview by Alex Stojanovic

(All rights to pics in the video go to their respectful owners)

In our new episode of Virtual Chats, we had the huge honour of chatting one of thrash's founding fathers on the drums: the one and only DAVE LOMBARDO! The concious decision was made to not bring in any Slayer-centered questions, but a couple of Slayer references were made. Instead, we focused more on his current and other past projects like Mr. Bungle, his solo album, Testament, Fantomas and Grip Inc. to name a few.

Ol Drake (EVILE) (Metal Master Kingdom Interview)

6/29/2023

Photo credit: Tim Finch

Interview by Alex Stojanovic and Derek Solomos
Editing by Alex Stojanovic

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In our first joint interview on Virtual Chats, Alex and Derek get the opportunity to chat to the one and only Ol Drake of British thrash titans Evile about the band's upcoming album The Unknown (see our review here), what led to the stylistic change on the album, what techniques did he learn to improve his vocals, the early days of the band, the logistics of touring in today's economy and so much more.

The Unknown will be out on July 14 through Napalm Records.

David Ellefson (DIETH / ex-MEGADETH) (Metal Master Kingdom Interview)

6/21/2023

Interview by Alex Stojanovic

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In the newest episode of Virtual Chats, we had the great pleasure of being joined by the great David Ellefson. In the chat, we touched on several of his current projects, such as the debut album from his new band Dieth, titled To Hell & Back (out now on Napalm Records), future plans for Kings Of Thrash, the upcoming return of Metal Allegiance, and we also touched on some Megadeth related topics, where nothing negative was brought up or mentioned, because we're all about positivity here at Metal Master Kingdom.

Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of Overkill (Metal Master Kingdom Interview)

4/4/2023

Photo credit: Navneet Johal / (C) 2014 MetalMasterKingdom.com

Interview by Alex Stojanovic

In our new episode of VIRTUAL CHATS, we speak to the one and only Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of New Jersey thrash legends Overkill about their 20th studio album Scorched (out April 14th), festivals, the New Jersey Devils, Ozzy and more. Another epic chat with one of the all-time greats.

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Kristian Havard of Xentrix (Metal Master Kingdom Interview)

1/25/2023

Interview and editing by Alex Stojanovic

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In our new episode of Virtual Chats, we chat with Kristian Havard of British thrash legends Xentrix about their new album Seven Words, touring with former frontman Chris Astley, how current frontman Jay Walsh came into the band, snowboarding and more.

Eric Peterson of Testament (Metal Master Kingdom Interview)

10/3/2022

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Interview and editing: Alex Stojanovic
Filming and additional editing: Rob Singh

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ERIC PETERSON of TESTAMENT
@ London Music Hall
London, ON, Canada
October 1, 2022

Bay Strikes Back Tour (London, ON) Show Coverage

At long last, in-person interviews are back! In our first in-person series interview since October 2019, we had the great privilege of chatting with Eric Peterson of TESTAMENT before the band's sold out show in London, Ontario at the London Music Hall as part of the Bay Strikes Back tour, along with EXODUS and DEATH ANGEL! We chatted about all things TESTAMENT, the possibility of new DRAGONLORD music, his favourite movies of this year, what we can expect from the next TESTAMENT album, and more!

Kiko Loureiro of Megadeth (Metal Master Kingdom Interview)

8/25/2022

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Interview by Alex Stojanovic

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In our latest episode of Virtual Chats, we welcome Megadeth's mad scientist Kiko Loureiro. We discuss the long-awaited new album The Sick, The Dying....& The Dead, who are some other musicians he would like to work with, the possibility of a third leg of the Metal Tour Of The Year, and more!

Michael Amott and Alissa White-Gluz of Arch Enemy (Metal Master Kingdom Interview)

8/25/2022

Interview by Alex Stojanovic

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We speak to Michael Amott and Alissa White-Gluz of Arch Enemy in our latest episode of Virtual Chats!

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Cale Gontier of Saint Asonia (Metal Master Kingdom Interview)

7/8/2022

Interview by Alex Stojanovic

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In our newest episode of Virtual Chats, we chat with Cale Gontier of Saint Asonia and Art Of Dying about the new Saint Asonia EP titled Introvert, the return of touring, what the future holds for Art Of Dying and more.

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