OBNUBIL MAGAZINE

Interviews with metal bands and musicians from around the world, plus reviews of metal concerts, fairs and festivals.

Video Interview

Drummer and multi-instrumentalist Kerim "Krimh" Lechner from Septicflesh

Guitarist and Vocalist Dave Meester from After Taste, ex. God Dethroned

Dutch guitarist and vocalist Dave Meester has carved his path through both the legacy of God Dethroned and the fresh creative vision of his own band, After Taste. Known for...

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Drummer Joakim Sterner from Necrophobic

In a world where extremes collide—the raw, the ritualistic, the restless—Joakim Sterner stands resolute behind the drum kit as Necrophobic’s drummer, founder, and original member. Since 1989, he has forged...

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Bassist Tobias Cristiansson from Necrophobic, In Aphelion, Darkened & Cahuac; ex. Grave, Dismember, Entombed A.D., The Dagger (among others)

In this compelling conversation with Tobias Cristiansson, the driving bass force behind Necrophobic—and a respected presence across the Swedish extreme metal scene—we explore the intersection of passion, precision, and evolution...

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Honara from Asturias

From the Mountains of Asturias to the Outer Reaches of Sound. Emerging from the lush, mist-covered landscapes of Asturias, Honara is a collective that defies easy categorization. Blending elements of...

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Vocalist Aaron Stainthorpe from My Dying Bride & High Parasite

Few voices in metal carry the same weight of sorrow and poetic depth as Aaron Stainthorpe. As the frontman of the legendary My Dying Bride, Aaron has spent over three...

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Live Review: Merrimack, Kawir & Malphas · April 23, 2025, Sala Silikona, Madrid

The “Sulphur Over Europe” Tour On the night of April 23rd, 2025, Sala Silikona in Madrid was consumed by an atmosphere of arcane intensity as three black metal entities —...

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Drummer Eugene Ryabchenko from Fleshgod Apocalypse & Banisher (among others)

If drumming were an Olympic sport, Eugene Ryabchenko would already have several gold medals—and probably break a snare or two on the podium. Born in Ukraine, carrying Russian and Hungarian...

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Live Review: Inferno Festival 2025 · Day 4: The Final Descent into Darkness · April 20, 2025, Oslo, Norway

Inferno Festival 2025 Day 4: The Final Descent into Darkness. Into the Abyss, my Immersion in Norway’s Dark Soundscape. The final day of Inferno Festival 2025 arrived with a bittersweet...

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Live Review: Inferno Festival 2025 · Day 3: From the Clinics to the Crowd · April 19, 2025, Oslo, Norway

Inferno Festival 2025 Day 3: From the Clinics to the Crowd. Crossing the Threshold of Norway’s Occult Metal Kingdom. By the time Saturday, April 19 arrived, I was fully settled...

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Live Review: Inferno Festival 2025 · Day 2: From Dark History to Sonic Devastation · April 18, 2025, Oslo, Norway

Inferno Festival 2025 Day 2: From Dark History to Sonic Devastation. Entering the Sacred Halls of Norway’s Black Metal Realm. After an intense first night at Inferno Festival, I woke...

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Live Review: Inferno Festival 2025 · Day 1: Straight into the Fire · April 17, 2025, Oslo, Norway

Inferno Festival 2025 Day 1: Straight into the Fire. A First-Time Experience in Norway’s Black Metal Stronghold. Inferno Festival has long been one of the most significant gatherings for extreme metal...

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Guitarist & Vocalist Johannes Climacus (A.K.) from Decline of the I, Merrimack & Vorkreist

In the often chaotic and visceral world of black metal, few artists manage to weave together intellectual rigor and raw emotional power as seamlessly as Johannes Climacus (A.K.). Known for...

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Live Review: Heilung & Eivør, A Night of Nordic Enchantment and Ritual · March 16, 2025, Forum Black Box in Copenhagen, Denmark

On Sunday, March 16, 2025, the Forum Black Box in Copenhagen became the gateway to another world—a world of ancient traditions, haunting melodies, and primal energy. The evening brought together...

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Drummer Fab Regmann from Décembre Noir, Antimatter & Sacrifire (among others)

When it comes to Fab Regmann, calling him just a drummer would be like calling Beethoven "a guy who liked pianos." Whether blasting away with Décembre Noir, crafting melancholic atmospheres...

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INTERVIEWS & REVIEWS

Lists and direct links to interviewed artists

  • Live Review: Merrimack, Kawir & Malphas · April, 2025
  • Live Review: Inferno Festival 2025 · Day 4 · Oslo, Norway · April, 2025
  • Live Review: Inferno Festival 2025 · Day 3 · Oslo, Norway · April, 2025
  • Live Review: Inferno Festival 2025 · Day 2 · Oslo, Norway · April, 2025
  • Live Review: Inferno Festival 2025 · Day 1 · Oslo, Norway · April, 2025
  • Live Review: Heilung & Eivør · Forum Black Box in Copenhagen, Denmark · March, 2025
  • Live Review: An Exclusive Evening with Leprous · January, 2025
  • Live Review: Dark Funeral, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Ex Deo & Kami No Ikari · January, 2025
  • Live Review: 18th Edition of the Extreme Metal Record Fair · December, 2024
  • Live Review: Apocalyptica · November, 2024
  • Interview: Multidisciplinary Artist Dehn Sora from Treha Sektori & Throane
  • Video Interview: E-L-R & Live Review · March, 2023
  • Live Review: Distortion Tour. Igorrr, Amenra, Der Weg Einer Freiheit & Hangman's Chair · March, 2023
  • Live Review: Between the Buried and Me · March, 2023