Exclusive Interview: Mary Magdalan

Last week, we got a Top 10 Serial Killer list from Mary Magdalan that was incredibly popular with you readers. However, some of you wanted to know more about Mary. Who she is, where she comes from, the usual. Well, we’ve got just that for you after the jump. Find out about her musical journey, what influence horror has on her and what the future holds for Mary Magdalan.

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If you want to stay up-to-date on Mary Magdalan, you can check out her Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace.

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Exclusive Interview Part Two: Kevin Riepl Talks Composing Video Games

If you haven’t already checked it out in the Music section of BD, the wonderous and magical Jonathan Barkan got a chance to interview one damn talented man Kevin Riepl. About what you ask? Well, the only 2 things that matter to most of you people, horror movies, and video games.

 Exclusive Interview Part Two: Kevin Riepl Talks Composing Video Games

If you head past the break you can read the video games half of Jonathan’s interview. And if you head HERE you can read the 1st half. All about composing horror movies. It’s a worth while read, so READ IT! READ MORE

Exclusive Interview: Jason Graves Talks The Music Of Dead Space 2 Part 2

Yesterday you got 3/6ths of Jonathan Barkan’s Exclusive interview with Dead Space 2 composer Jason Graves. Well, now you get the other half. I was lucky enough to interview Jason about Dead Space Extraction, and he spills his guts to us once more about the wonderful world of Dead Space.

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Check out the 1st part of the interview HEREand check out the rest past the break! READ MORE

Exclusive Interview: Jason Graves Talks The Music Of Dead Space 2 Part 1

Update: You can check out Part 2 right HERE!

Earlier this year, we ran an exclusive interview with Andrew Boyd, audio director for EA’s upcoming survival sci-fi/horror game Dead Space 2. He told us about all the amazing sounds we would be hearing as well as touched upon the music of Dead Space 2. Now, we have an exclusive interview with Jason Graves, composer of Dead Space 2, where we get all of the music answers we want straight from the source. Check out Part 1 of the interview after the jump and keep an eye out for Part 2 tomorrow in BD’s Dead Pixels section!

 Exclusive Interview: Jason Graves Talks The Music Of Dead Space 2 Part 1

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Exclusive Interview: Henrik Ohlsson of Scar Symmetry

Bloody-Disgusting caught up with Henrik Ohlsson, drummer of Scar Symmetry, during their US tour with headliner Epica. We started off talking about the previous night’s party and transitioned into how soon we can expect a new album to finally chatting about horror movies. You can check out the interview after the jump.

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 Exclusive Interview: Henrik Ohlsson of Scar Symmetry
I also want to give some thanks to my friend Whitson Gordon from Lifehacker for helping me out with the video and live photos. Check out his articles if you need some help with making your computer run a bit more awesome. 

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Exclusive Interview: Devin Townsend

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Bloody Disgusting doesn’t stop when it comes to bringing you the goods and here’s another example! BD caught up with the legendary Devin Townsend, who has been a part of/produced Steve Vai, Strapping Young Lad, Fear Factory, GWAR, Devin Townsend Project, Ziltoid The Omniscient, etc… Honestly, he’s done too much to write out here, but it’s all been badass! Well, after the jump, you can feast your eyes on an exclusive video interview conducted during his N. American headlining tour with fellow Century Media act TesseracT (interview here). Devin and I chatted about TWO upcoming albums, great gory horror films and Devin’s love of…Antiques Roadshow? 

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Exclusive Interview: James, Amos, Acle of ‘TesseracT’

Bloody Disgusting presents another awesome video interview, this time with progressive metal/djent masters TesseracT. I got the chance to sit down with guitarists James Monteith and Acle Kahney as well as bassist Amos Williams during their tour with Devin Townsend. We spoke about the Concealing Fate EP (review here), the upcoming album, horror and their hatred of the ‘post’ and ‘core’ genres. Check it out after the jump!

tesseractconcealingateepcover Exclusive Interview: James, Amos, Acle of TesseracT
You can check out more about TesseracT at their Official Website, MySpace and Facebook.

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Exclusive Audio Interview: Trent Hafdahl ‘After The Burial’

Bloody Disgusting has just scored an exclusive audio interview with Trent Hafdahl, guitarist of After The Burial. The interview goes over the new album ‘In Dreams’, Thanksgiving plans, the upcoming December Decimation tour and some of Trent’s favorite horror movies. Check after the jump for this exclusive audio interview.

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Exclusive Audio Interview: Peter Charell ‘Trapt’

Bloody-Disgusting brings yet another audio interview for all of you readers to sit back and enjoy. Today’s subject is Peter Charell, bassist of the platinum-selling rock band Trapt. We talked about the current tour with Papa Roach, Skillet and My Darkest Days as well as the new album, ‘No Apologies’. Check out after the jump for the full interview.

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Exclusive Interview: CJ Pierce ‘Drowning Pool’

Bloody Disgusting caught up with CJ Pierce of Drowning Pool during their tour with Godsmack and Five Finger Death Punch to discuss how things are going on tour, what the reception has been like for the new, self-titled album and lastly, what the hell are they doing with that blow-up doll??? Want to know more about that last one? Check out the interview after the jump!

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Exclusive Audio Interview: Tom Gabriel Warrior ‘Triptykon’

I recently got a chance to sit down and have a long chat with Tom Gabriel Warrior (ex-Hellhammer, ex-Celtic Frost) from Triptykon in topics ranging from the full length album, Eparistera Daimones (review HERE) to the new EP, ‘Shatter’, as well as the art of H.R. Giger and Vincent Castiglia and of course, horror and its impact on Tom. Check after the jump for this exclusive audio interview. 

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Exclusive Audio Interview: Arjen Lucassen ‘Star One’

Recently, I got the opportunity to chat with Arjen Lucassen about his upcoming Star One release, ‘Victims Of The Modern Age’. Lucassen is also known for his other projects, Stream Of Passion, Guilt Machine, and probably most recognized for Ayreon. During this interview, we spoke about his feelings towards the release of the upcoming release, what the inspiration for the songs were and, of course, his feelings towards horror and some of his favorite movies. Check it out after the jump!

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‘Victims Of The Modern Age’ will be coming out in N. America on Oct. 25th. You can check out some of the music HERE.

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Exclusive Audio Interview: Zakk Sandler ‘Black Tide’

Bloody Disgusting has an exclusive audio interview with Black Tide bassist Zakk Sandler. We spoke about how the tour with Bullet For My Valentine and Escape The Fate was going, horror movie remakes, and the new album. Black Tide just finished recording their follow-up album to 2008′s ‘Light From Above’. Zakk tells me in the interview what the name of the new album might be, so if you want to know, check after the jump for the exclusive interview!

You can check out more about Black Tide at their Official Website or MySpace!

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Exclusive Interview: Anders And Per ‘Katatonia’

And so we finally come to the headliner of the Night Over North America tour: Katatonia! Earlier, we posted an interview with Mikko and Kai of Swallow The Sun as well as one with Yossi of Orphaned Land. Today, we’ve got an exclusive interview with Anders Nyström and Per “Sodomizer” Eriksson of Katatonia! We discuss how the Night Over North America tour was going, the status on a new Katatonia album and, of course, their love of horror (which is very high up there!). Check after the jump for the exclusive video interview!

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Exclusive Interview: Yossi Sa’aron ‘Orphaned Land’

Yesterday, I posted an exclusive interview with Mikko and Kai of Swallow The Sun that was taken during the Night Over North America Tour, with tour partners Orphaned Land and Katatonia. That day, I also had the opportunity to chat with guitarist Yossi Sa’aron of Orphaned Land, who I had the privilege of interviewing almost a year ago while visiting in Israel. We tackled such topics as their opening for Metallica earlier this year, how the tour is going and, most importantly, how the past several months of Middle East news has affected Orphaned Land during their touring, including an incident in France where their tour bus had a swastika drawn onto it. Check after the jump for the exclusive video interview!

You can find out more about Orphaned Land at their Official Website, MySpace and Facebook! You can also check out our review of their latest album, ‘The Never Ending Way of ORwarriOR’ HERE

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Exclusive Interview: Mikko and Kai ‘Swallow The Sun’

It only seemed fitting that as I drove to a doom/death metal show, headlined by Katatonia, Orphaned Land and Swallow The Sun, that I should drive through some of the more run down areas of Detroit. Crumbling buildings, burnt shells of houses, stores with thick metal fences covering the windows, and people walking the streets with hopeless looks in their eyes. It was a precursor to the emotional undercurrent of the music that I was to hear that night. 

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After the jump, you can watch an exclusive interview with Mikko Kotamäki and Kai Hahto from Finnish melodic doom metal band Swallow The Sun, where we discuss upcoming plans for Swallow The Sun, Mikko’s other band Barren Earth as well as Kai’s other band Wintersun, their love of horror, especially Twin Peaks, and other assorted topics. 

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Exclusive Interview: Chuck Billy And Eric Peterson ‘Testament’

During the American Carnage tour, I got to meet up with Chuck Billy and Eric Peterson of Testament to chat about all sorts of fun topics (yes, yes, horror is among them)! After the jump, you can see the exclusive video interview! Also, don’t forget to check out the exclusive interview with David Ellefson of Megadeth conducted the same night!

You can stay up-to-date on Testament at their official website or MySpace!

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Exclusive Interview: Rod Usher ‘The Other’

On the day of release of The Other‘s newest album, ‘New Blood’ (review HERE), I got the chance to talk at length with singer Rod Usher, whose love of horror knows no bounds! After the jump is your chance to learn a bit about the beginnings of The Other, influences and inspirations, and, of course, the horror that drives The Other. There’s also a special message from Rod to you, the readers of Bloody-Disgusting at the end, so make sure to check it out!

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Rod’s Top 10 Horror Rock Songs
Rod’s Top 10 Movie Poster Taglines
Rod’s Top 10 Horror Literature

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Exclusive Interview: Serj Tankian

Bloody Disgusting has scored an exclusive interview with Serj Tankian and is happy to bring to all you readers! After the jump, you can read about the new album, why the release tour was postponed, and lastly, how Serj suddenly comes to realize that horror may in fact be the foundation of a lot of what he does! All this and more, after the jump!

Serj’s new album, ‘Imperfect Harmonies‘, comes out tomorrow! Make sure to pick up your copy at your local retailer or order it on-line. 

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Exclusive Interview: Dez Fafara ‘Devildriver’

Bloody Disgusting got a chance to talk with Dez Fafara during the Devildriver/Kittie/Kataklysm tour about all things Devildriver! I spoke to Dez about the upcoming album, how the tour is going and how Devildriver and horror get along. Check out after the jump for all of his answers.

Make sure to check out the interview with Kittie, the direct support to Devildriver.

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Exclusive Interview: Morgan and Mercedes Lander ‘Kittie’

Recently, I got the chance to catch up with sisters Morgan and Mercedes Lander of Kittie. Touring with Devildriver and Kataklysm, we spoke about touring, a new album and, of course, horror. Both Morgan and Mercedes are big horror fans, so make sure to check out the interview to see just how deep their passion lies!

Also, while at the show, I noticed an official Kittie shirt designed by horror artist Aaron Crawford (interview HERE). Heads up: He’ll be part of an art show called Night Of The Neon Creeps starting Friday, October 1st at Sky City in Augusta, Georgia. The art show will be running all of October. To stay on top of the details, follow Aaron on his Twitter.
Check out this sweet preview of one of his paintings featuring a horror icon we’ve all come to know and love (hint: One, two….)

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BD Exclusive Interview: Chris Adler of Lamb Of God

Today we bring you an exclusive interview with Chris Adler, drummer of the American Heavy Metal band Lamb of God! Fresh off their tour with the 2010 Rockstar Mayhem Festival, the guys are gearing up for South American dates as well as dates with Metallica overseas. They also just released a compilation called Hourglass, which you can order HERE! Check after the jump to read about new album news, how the Mayhem festival went, and how Chris thinks horror and metal are connected!

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Mayhem Festival Report #6: Exclusive Interview with Jeremy Spencer of Five Finger Death Punch

Well here it is folks! Today brings in the last of the Mayhem Festival Reports from Bloody-Disgusting.com! The last interview we bring you is with Jeremy Spencer, drummer of Five Finger Death Punch. Earlier, Jeremy gave us his Top 10 Worst Horror movies, which you can check out HERE! Now, you can check out his thoughts on touring, a new album, and other cool topics by watching the video after the jump!

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BD Exclusive: The Sound And Music Of Dead Space 2!

I don’t know about all of you readers, but I love a good video game. Laying back with an engaging game for an hour or two is a great way for me to relax. Add to that my love of horror, and basically any survival horror game that comes out is bound to end up on my shelf at some point. For all of you survival horror fans out there, you know how important sound and music is in creating the proper atmosphere and the original Dead Space was no exception. To those of you who have played it, you know that it has very engaging and ominous music as well as some masterfully crafted sound effects. So how will the sequel compare? Well, after the jump, you can read Audio Director Andrew Boyd’s take on the music and sound of Dead Space 2!

For more information on Dead Space 2, check out the official website!

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