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

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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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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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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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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Vocalist Niko Aromaa from Progeny of Sun

Finland has long been a breeding ground for some of the most intense and emotionally charged metal acts, and Progeny of Sun is no exception. Combining the relentless aggression of...

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Guitarist & Composer Jonathan Hohl from Hubris

Switzerland has long been a hub for innovative and boundary-pushing music, and Hubris. stands as a testament to that tradition. This instrumental post-rock band has carved out a distinctive sonic...

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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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Music Composer/Producer & Guitarist Piotr Turek from Telepathy

Piotr Turek, music composer, producer, and guitarist of the cinematic sludge metal band Telepathy, stands at the intersection of crushing heaviness and atmospheric beauty, crafting soundscapes that blur the lines...

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Vocalist & Voice Actor James McClellan Dorton from Ne Obliviscaris & Replacire (among others)

James McClellan Dorton, the vocalist and voice actor known for his vocal range and dynamic delivery, spanning from guttural growls to very clean passages. In Ne Obliviscaris, his vocal prowess adds...

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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