Written correspondences with creatives.
We were honored to have a sit-down with none other than Richard Riehle. His career has spanned decades, and hundreds and hundreds of roles in every genre you can think of.
One of his most recent projects, Limbo, came out on DVD and On-Demand August 4th, 2020.
Read MoreOuijageist is an English film directed by John R. Walker (The Amityville Playhouse) and written by Darrel Buxton and Steve Hardy. Our story centers on single mother India as she moves herself and her young daughter into a new home seeking a fresh start after a bad relationship. It doesn’t take long for ill-fortune to rear its head. India finds a mysterious relic buried in her garden and an unseen, malevolent presence is unleashed on her and her loved ones. Is the tragedy around her mere coincidence or is there something dark lurking behind the walls of her new home?
Read MoreMusic has a seemingly magical ability to transport the listener to the artists’ realm of choice. With the striking of the right notes, one can travel time. And that’s exactly what happens when you listen to Dance With The Dead. With melodic riffs, smooth synth, and amazingly archaic artwork reminiscent of your favorite childhood horror films, Dance With The Dead is sure to transport you back to the days when the video store reigned supreme.
On September 29th, 2017, a modern gold standard of the spell of symphonic metal was released via Stormspell Records. Palantir’s Lost Between Dimensions takes the arcane elements previously mentioned and produces a perfect representation and, dare I say, reconstruction of the genre. With songs that will send the listener sailing to the shores of Valhalla to the dark void of deep space, Palantir’s blending of sci-fi and fantasy elements is second to none.
I had the pleasure of chatting with Palantir vocalist Marcus Olkerud on the origins of the band, their creative inspiration, and their upcoming participation in the Wacken Metal Battle.
Read MoreIn 1998, one of the stewards of the Synthwave movement was stirring in Cartagena, Spain. Alae Noctis was founded by singer and guitarist Diego “Noctis” and drummer Daniel Garcia. Their blending of retro/dark wave synth with the classic ‘80s riff is sure to send anyone marching, in pide-piper-like possession, on a trip down memory lane. In 2008, Alae Noctis would release their self-titled debut album, a mixture of techo, synth, and electro influences.
Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Diego Noctis of Alae Noctis to discuss their 2016 release Slasher released via Stormspell Records. For those with a taste for horror and the yearning for the tunes of the youth gone wild, it is a must-buy.
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