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  • Woda Woda – Interview


    Hello and welcome to this interview. Tell us about your latest release.

    Hi! On January 16, 2026, our latest work, “The Last Testament”, was released. It’s a concept album that tells a story divided into 9 tracks and an Intro. It’s a journey beyond the veil of darkness and conventional interpretations, a new… revolutionary perspective. A “Testament” that challenges everything we’ve ever believed; imagine a different kind of hell, not as a place of damnation, but as a complex reality, a realm of truth and purpose, where absolute evil doesn’t exist, only a balance that transcends the notions of good and evil.

    ⁃ How would you describe your sound?

    Our sound is Hard Rock with touches of Heavy Metal, Blues, and Stoner, mostly sung in Italian, although the album includes track no. 9 (Lady Mazekeen) in English.

    ⁃ What do your lyrics talk about?

    The lyrics on the latest album tell a story of pure imagination. They talk about a journey: Cain’s journey toward liberation from his curse, a journey into hell—or rather, into a different hell—where Lucifer no longer sits on the throne, having abandoned it to live on Earth among ordinary mortals.

    ⁃ What do you listen to at home?

    Tons of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. Some of us also enjoy listening to Psychedelic Rock, New Wave, and Blues.

    ⁃ What has been your favorite live performance so far?

    Definitely the “Release Party” at Area 51 in Vignole Borbera (AL) on January 10, 2026. We presented the album “The Last Testament” in front of a huge audience, and the evening was opened by our dear friends Ammo, a rock band from Bolzano with whom we often share the stage.

    ⁃ Tell us a funny anecdote from the studio or the stage.

    Surely that time when our Samael wrote two new songs. I think it was in 2023. He sent the acoustic demos to our WhatsApp group, and we agreed to meet in the studio to arrange them electrically. That evening he didn’t come because he was sick, and the four of us rearranged the songs completely without telling him. Next time we played them for him, and the look on his face is something we’ll never forget. One of those songs later became Lady Mazekeen.

    ⁃ What are your favorite albums?

    Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, Killer, and Powerslave by Iron Maiden, The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd, A Prayer for the Loud by D-A-D, War by U2, and Abbey Road by The Beatles.

    ⁃ Which musician would you like to have a beer with?

    We’d definitely love a beer with Lemmy Kilmister, Paul Di’Anno, and Ozzy, but for that, we’d have to meet them in hell (which is impossible… for now). But a beer with Steve Harris, David Gilmour, Bono Vox, Paul McCartney, and Jesper Binzer from D-A-D? Absolutely.

    ⁃ If you were the most important band in the world, what would you ask for backstage?

    How many pages does this interview have? You know one of our classic songs is called Sex & Wine… The rest I’ll leave up to you. Just make sure the first two things are there… everything else is complementary.

    ⁃ What are your projects for the near future?

    We’re producing a new single and brainstorming ideas for a new album… and above all, we already have plenty of live dates scheduled to share “The Last Testament”. Live is our essence… our Rock.


  • Woda Woda – Interview


    Hello and welcome to this interview. Tell us about your latest release.

    Hi! On January 16, 2026, our latest work, “The Last Testament”, was released. It’s a concept album that tells a story divided into 9 tracks and an Intro. It’s a journey beyond the veil of darkness and conventional interpretations, a new… revolutionary perspective. A “Testament” that challenges everything we’ve ever believed; imagine a different kind of hell, not as a place of damnation, but as a complex reality, a realm of truth and purpose, where absolute evil doesn’t exist, only a balance that transcends the notions of good and evil.

    ⁃ How would you describe your sound?

    Our sound is Hard Rock with touches of Heavy Metal, Blues, and Stoner, mostly sung in Italian, although the album includes track no. 9 (Lady Mazekeen) in English.

    ⁃ What do your lyrics talk about?

    The lyrics on the latest album tell a story of pure imagination. They talk about a journey: Cain’s journey toward liberation from his curse, a journey into hell—or rather, into a different hell—where Lucifer no longer sits on the throne, having abandoned it to live on Earth among ordinary mortals.

    ⁃ What do you listen to at home?

    Tons of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. Some of us also enjoy listening to Psychedelic Rock, New Wave, and Blues.

    ⁃ What has been your favorite live performance so far?

    Definitely the “Release Party” at Area 51 in Vignole Borbera (AL) on January 10, 2026. We presented the album “The Last Testament” in front of a huge audience, and the evening was opened by our dear friends Ammo, a rock band from Bolzano with whom we often share the stage.

    ⁃ Tell us a funny anecdote from the studio or the stage.

    Surely that time when our Samael wrote two new songs. I think it was in 2023. He sent the acoustic demos to our WhatsApp group, and we agreed to meet in the studio to arrange them electrically. That evening he didn’t come because he was sick, and the four of us rearranged the songs completely without telling him. Next time we played them for him, and the look on his face is something we’ll never forget. One of those songs later became Lady Mazekeen.

    ⁃ What are your favorite albums?

    Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, Killer, and Powerslave by Iron Maiden, The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd, A Prayer for the Loud by D-A-D, War by U2, and Abbey Road by The Beatles.

    ⁃ Which musician would you like to have a beer with?

    We’d definitely love a beer with Lemmy Kilmister, Paul Di’Anno, and Ozzy, but for that, we’d have to meet them in hell (which is impossible… for now). But a beer with Steve Harris, David Gilmour, Bono Vox, Paul McCartney, and Jesper Binzer from D-A-D? Absolutely.

    ⁃ If you were the most important band in the world, what would you ask for backstage?

    How many pages does this interview have? You know one of our classic songs is called Sex & Wine… The rest I’ll leave up to you. Just make sure the first two things are there… everything else is complementary.

    ⁃ What are your projects for the near future?

    We’re producing a new single and brainstorming ideas for a new album… and above all, we already have plenty of live dates scheduled to share “The Last Testament”. Live is our essence… our Rock.


  • Poppy is the Narrator for Junji Ito’s Creepy Audio Drama ‘In Old Records’

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    A pretty interesting horror project is making its way through the Kickstarter process that I think at least some of you guys will be super into. It features not only a work by famed Japanese horror manga artist Junji Ito, but also features Grammy-nominated vocalist Poppy as the project’s narrator. And it’s all about a cursed vinyl record and the horrors that emanate from it.

    Billed as a “fully produced audio drama adaptation of Ito’s iconic tale,” In Old Records was a short horror story released back in 1997 as part of a macabre collection of stories published as the House of the Marionettes. In this particular story, an unmarked vinyl record contains a melody that drives people insane. So of course, the correct course of action is to take that story and press an audio adaptation of it directly onto vinyl.

    The story itself has been adapted into an audio drama by comics and horror author Ryan Cady, while Japanese manga artist and illustrator Acky Bright handled the vinyl jacket art. As for the cover art, that has Junji Ito’s prints all over it — literally. The bloody handprint featured on the cover is Ito’s actual handprint.

    While the Japanese language version features voice actress Shoko Nakagawa, the English version is narrated by Poppy. Both Nakagawa and Poppy also play the story’s protagonist Nakayama, who gets a little too obsessed with the unmarked and definitely cursed vinyl. Knowing Ito’s work, it very likely goes from normal to absolutely batshit insane pretty quick.

    The Kickstarter attached to this project sought to raise $20,000, but it’s since blown past that mark. At the time of this post, 457 backers have pledged more than $42,000 to the cause. You can still back this if you want to ensure you get a copy, whether it’s just a plain black version or you want the different variants available. The project’s even offering rare variants signed by Poppy herself.

    You can check out the Kickstarter trailer below and decide if this sort of thing is up your alley. If it is, you can back/preorder your copy today.

    The post Poppy is the Narrator for Junji Ito’s Creepy Audio Drama ‘In Old Records’ appeared first on MetalSucks.

  • Egregore – It Echoes in the Wild (Review)

    This is the second album from Canadian death metallers Egregore. It Echoes in the Wild is brought to us by current/ex-members of Mitochondrion and Funeral Circle, and is a light-swallowing maelstrom of black/death metal horror. Egregore have a well-developed personality, and this record allows them 48 minutes to express this freely. The results are impressive. … Continue reading “Egregore – It Echoes in the Wild (Review)”

  • Exhorder & Drummer Sasha Horn Part Ways, God Forbid’s Corey Pierce To Fill-In

    The group’s April tour with Skinlab will proceed as planned.

    The post Exhorder & Drummer Sasha Horn Part Ways, God Forbid’s Corey Pierce To Fill-In appeared first on Theprp.com.

  • Cranberries Members Join Sombr For “Linger” In Dublin

    Sombr had the unique honr of performing in Dublin just one day before St. Patrick’s Day. To celebrate, the Gen Z pop star brought out Mike and Noel Hogan, members of the Gen Z -beloved Cranberries. With the Hogans on guitar and bass, Sombr — decked out in shamrock green — sang lead on their hit “Linger,” a song that came out 12 years before he was born. Sombr can legally drink in Ireland, so he also unsuccessfully tried to split the G on a pint of Guinness onstage. See clips below.

    The post Cranberries Members Join Sombr For “Linger” In Dublin appeared first on Stereogum.

  • Cognizance Launch “A Game Of Proliferation” Video, New Album “In Light, No Shape” Due In May

    Shall you play a game?

    The post Cognizance Launch “A Game Of Proliferation” Video, New Album “In Light, No Shape” Due In May appeared first on Theprp.com.

  • In Flames Are “Pretty Much Done” Recording Their New Album

    They’ll be touring throughout the majority of the year ahead of it.

    The post In Flames Are “Pretty Much Done” Recording Their New Album appeared first on Theprp.com.

  • Sandness – lead singer/bass Mark, lead singer/guitarist Robby and drummer Metyou

    Lead singer/bass Mark, lead singer/guitarist Robby and drummer Metyou Interviewed by: Anders Sandvall Thanks to Jon Asher – Music Publicist at Asher Media Relations for […]

    The post Sandness – lead singer/bass Mark, lead singer/guitarist Robby and drummer Metyou appeared first on Metal-Rules.com.

  • COLD STEEL Announce Discipline & Punish II U.S. Tour Ahead Of Dates With KREATOR & CARCASS

    The Florida crossover outfit will headline a spring run before joining Kreator and Carcass on the massive Krushers Of The USA Tour.

    The post COLD STEEL Announce Discipline & Punish II U.S. Tour Ahead Of Dates With KREATOR & CARCASS appeared first on Metal Injection.