Interviews
Deceiver
Hailing from two states and featuring ex-members of various familiar local acts including The War and Strength Through Purity, newly formed mosh merchants Deceiver are already attracting their fair share of hype across the country. With the band's debut self-titled album dropping on October 14 through Dogfight Records, we caught up with front man Mitch Love to see what's going on in the world of Deceiver.
Dream On Dreamer
Melbourne’s Dream On Dreamer are gearing up for a massive second half of the year, with their debut full-length Heartbound due out August 5, available worldwide on UNFD (Aus), Rise Records (US, UK, Europe) and Triple Vision (Japan). The band are about head off on a national tour with US metalcore giants Avenged Sevenfold, before doing another lap around the nation on their first headlining tour in support the Heartbound release in August. After that, the band are due to tour Europe for the first time with Rise label-mates Memphis May Fire and The Color Morale, including several dates in frontman Marcel Gadacz’s native Germany. Marcel had a talk with Killyourstereo.com to discuss the exciting times ahead.
Decapitated
Decapitated are widely acknowledged as one of the most important bands in contemporary metal. Having returned from hiatus in 2009, the reformed band is about to release Decapitated's fifth studio album, "Carnival Is Forever". We caught up guitarist and all-round musical extraordinaire Waclaw "Vogg" Kieltyka to talk about the new album, the state of music in their home country Poland and plans to return to Australia.
Dead Kennedys
The legendary Dead Kennedys are at the forefront of the incredible legacy of hardcore punk. Since the early 1980s, Dead Kennedys have been pioneers of heavy, political, satirical punk rock, and their cross-generational legend lives on today. Widely considered one of the most important bands in American punk rock, the Dead Kennedys recently graced our shores with their presence. I had the incredible opportunity to ask bassist Klaus Flouride a few questions before their Australian tour, and to find out if punk really is dead.
Defeater
Boston's Defeater are one of the most outstanding and meangingful bands that still exist in melodic hardcore today. The band have just released their second full length, the follow up to 2008's 'Travels" titled "Empty Days And Sleepless Nights". This month will see Defeater finally hit Australian shores with Perth hardcore long timers Miles Away and Brisbane newcomers Fires Of Waco. I caught up with drummer Andy, who was kind enough to give up the time to discuss the new album, the history of Defeater and touring.
Dennis Lyxzen
For fans of punk and hardcore music, Dennis Lyxzen is a name that is easy recognised. Most notably for being the front man of punk pioneers Refused, but also as the voice of The (International) Noise Conspiracy and many other various projects. The latest one being AC4, which sees Lyxzen teaming up with Refused drummer David Sandstrom for some straight forward hardcore punk fury which will soon be visiting our shores. Kill You Stereo had a chat with Dennis to hear all about AC4 and his current mind state in general.
Dropkick Murphys
Infusing traditional Irish folk influences with the chaotic energy of punk rock, Dropkick Murphys have gained a loyal following over the past 14 years for writing music in their own unique way. Armed with an arsenal of instruments including bagpipes, whistles and accordions along with a spot on the upcoming No Sleep Til festival, drummer Matt Kelly took time out to talk writing, touring and what they have in store for Australian audiences.
Despised Icon
Despised Icon have become one of the biggest names in heavy music in their eight years in existence, a reflection of their tireless work ethic and instrumental role in the development of the deathcore genre. Having destroyed stereos and stages the world over, sadly their time as a brutal six-piece has come to an end. On the eve of their first and final Australian tour, we caught up with DI’s guitarist Eric Jarrin to talk all things music from Kataklysm to French pop.
Dead End Path
To most of us, the city of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is but a dot on the map. But Wilkes-Barre is currently home to one of the most flourishing hardcore scenes in the world, and Dead End Path is the future. With a 7" out on Triple B Records and appearances at several US hardcore festivals, the future is looking bright. Vocalist Uriah was kind enough to answer a couple of questions for us.
Danko Jones
Canadian trio Danko Jones have enjoyed the best part of fifteen years together as a musical act thanks to their honest take on hard rock. With the band’s fifth studio album, ‘Below the Belt’ hitting Australian record stores this month, the group’s front man and namesake, Danko Jones caught up with Killyourstereo to discuss the current music scene, touring with rock royalty, and some notable guests appearances on the band’s new video clip.