Metal Talks Podcast

On this episode of Metal Talks, Wolf Hoffmann of Accept reflects on the band’s 50th anniversary, their intense touring schedule, and the legacy of the Mark Tornillo era. He shares insights into his creative process, the rise of AI in music, and Accept’s role in shaping speed and thrash metal. Plus, Wolf discusses his new classical-meets-metal project, Wolf & Ava, and the secrets behind his suc...

On this episode of Metal Talks, Michael Stanne, Peter Iwers and Niclas Engelin from The Halo Effect discuss their new album, “March of the Unheard.” Discover the lyrical themes and musical direction of the album and how it connects to their highly successful debut record. The band members share insights into their songwriting process, from initial ideas to deciding which songs make the cut. They a...

On this episode of Metal Talks, Janne "JB" Christoffersson from legendary Swedish Heavy Metal band Grand Magus joins us to discuss their latest record, Sunraven. We delve into the inspiration behind their epic concept album based on the Beowulf poem, their return to a heavier sound, and the challenges of balancing music with everyday life. Discover the secrets behind their organic recording proces...

NOW WITH VIDEO 🤘🏼 On this episode of Metal Talks, Myles Kennedy takes us behind the scenes of his new album "The Art of Letting Go." Discover the story behind the album’s title and cover, how Myles approaches songwriting, and what it's like to collaborate with longtime friends Zia Uddin and Tim Tournier. Myles also reflects on his unforgettable jam session with Led Zeppelin and shares what fans...

On this episode of Metal Talks, Joacim Cans and Oscar Dronjak from HammerFall reveal the story behind their new album “Avenge The Fallen”. Tune in to find out which old German metal band united them, what is the most memorable moment from their last tour and what you can expect from the upcoming tour. Tracks played: Freedom Avenge The Fallen Hope Springs Eternal The End Justifies Hail To The King...

On this episode of Metal Talks, Tom S. Englund and Henrik Danhage from Evergrey speak about their new and 14th studio album “Theories Of Emptiness” and answer YOUR questions. Why did they change the producer? What’s their favorite track on the album? Which songs do they love to play live most? How did they meet Jonas from Katatonia? Will they come to Belgium and the USA for live shows? Listen and...

On this episode of Metal Talks, Swedish multi-instrumentalist and producer Peter Tägtgren speaks about the new PAIN album "I Am", the meaning behind the title and he dives deep into the stories behind the tracks. He also tells us why he can't be bought and what he did when someone tried. Tracks played: I Am Not For Sale Push The Pusher Don't Wake The Dead Go With The Flow Fair Ga...

On this episode of Metal Talks, the mysterious London duo Zetra sheds some light on the early days, the band's formation, and the inspiration behind their music. Find out what you can expect from the new album, and why they are the greatest band ever!  Tracks played: Sacrifice Into My Flesh Satellite Call Of The Void Hopeless Odyssey The Raven’s Game Starfall DISCLAIMER: All original content u...

On this episode of Metal Talks, Eddie and Harald from Sweden-based metalcore band Imminence take us on a sonic journey talking about their new album “The Black”, their most personal release to date. They speak about the concept behind the artwork, the writing process, and the challenge of delivering on expectations. They also share memories from how they started the band, their first tours, and th...

On this episode, Dan Searle from Brighton based metalcore band Architects dives deep into the history of the band, the evolution of their sound over the years, Architects 3.0 and their new single "Curse". He speaks about creativity, tour life and how going through difficult times has changed him and his writing process. Follow us to never miss a new episode! Spotify: https://open.spotify...