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

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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Guitarrist & 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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Vocalist & Guitarist Linus Öhrn from Siniestro

Commander Linus Öhrn, the Swedish vocalist and guitarist of the boundary-pushing metal band Siniestro from Stockholm, is a commanding presence in the extreme music scene, known for his raw energy,...

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Guitarist Gjero Krsteski from Greh

Gjero Krsteski, the German guitarist of the rising extreme metal band GREH, stands at the forefront of the band’s uncompromising and darkly evocative sound. Known for his intricate riffs and...

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Drummer Michael Kadnar from Downfall of Gaia & So Hideous (among others)

Michael Kadnar, the American drummer known for his work with the atmospheric crust band Downfall of Gaia and the post-black metal outfit So Hideous, is a multifaceted artist whose talents...

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Guitarist Erik Andersson from Mephorash

Erik Andersson, also known as Mishbar Bovmeph, is a Swedish composer, guitarist and founding member of the black metal band Mephorash. He has played a pivotal role in shaping the band’s...

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Guitarist Gamle Erik from Svarttjern & Carpathian Forest

Gamle Erik, Norwegian guitarist whose dark and evocative playing has been a driving force in the black metal bands Svarttjern and Carpathian Forest. Known for his raw, sinister riffing and...

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

In this interview, we sit down with Kerim "Krimh" Lechner, the talented drummer of the iconic Greek symphonic death metal band Septicflesh and a renowned multi-instrumentalist with an impressive career....

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Drummer Ukri Suvilehto from Abbath

Ukri Suvilehto, Finnish-born drummer and member of the well-known Norwegian Black Metal band Abbath, formed in Bergen, in 2015, by former Immortal guitarist and vocalist Abbath Doom Occulta. So far, the...

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Vocalist Régis Nornagest Lant from Enthroned

Régis Lant, better known under the name Nornagest, is a vocalist and composer, best known for his vocal works with the Black Metal band Enthroned. The band, who crawled out of the...

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Drummer Carlos Vivas from Saor

Hailing from the enchanting landscapes of Scotland, Saor emerged onto the metal scene in 2013, leaving an indelible mark with their unique and captivating blend of melodic atmospheric black metal...

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INTERVIEWS & REVIEWS

Lists and direct links to interviewed artists

  • 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