Riff Magazine got to spend some time with British guitar extraordinaire Guthrie Govan in a revealing interview where he discusses “Culture Clash”, and shares his views on composition, band chemistry and what the future holds.

Derrick Green – 2014-02-06 – Interview @ O2 Academy Islington, London, UK   Sailing on the success of their critically acclaimed album “The mediator between head and hand must be the heart”, Sepultura furiously roams the globe, showcasing its new extraordinary drummer Eloy Casagrande. Riff Magazine sat down with Derrick Green, to discuss the band’s new found power.   Derrick Green is the first to admit that Sepultura’s latest album is an earthquake in a bottle. A new found power, in part motivated by the addition of Eloy Casagrande to the ranks, which with his youth and monstrous drumming skills, reinvigorated the band and pushed it to create its most powerful statement in more than a decade. The attack on the environment, religious fundamentalism, cyber-culture are just a few of the topics discussed in a candid interview that reveals the lead singer’s inner self and what drives him and the band in this very successful chapter.     1 2 ... 46 ►   Interview: Gonçalo Lemos Matias Live Photos: Irina...

Aviv Geffen – 2014-02-05 – Interview @ Koko, London, UK   As Blackfield embark on a mini European tour to support his latest album “IV”, Riff Magazine sit down with the band’s lead composer Aviv Geffen to discuss the new album and tour.   It’s a cold windy Wednesday; I am at the door of the glamorous Koko club in Camden, London. In a couple of hours, Blackfield will enter the stage, starting their mini Europe tour, to support “IV” the latest effort from Aviv Geffen, the creative engine that drives the band. A special show, as this small tour has Steven Wilson joining on stage, possibly for the last time as the barefoot performer already announced he was leaving Blackfield to concentrate on his own band and projects. This nostalgic mood could be felt in the air, the sad conversations fans were having at the door of the venue were bittersweet: glad to witness one of the last performances with Steven Wilson, but very sad for knowing that would not happen anymore. Inside, within the labyrinths of Koko, we found a relaxed Aviv Geffen, very determined and confident on the band’s future. In spite of being just on time for the show, he was gracious enough to answer a few questions....

Interview with the Swiss band Monkey3, on the occasion of their concert in Nantes, Le Ferrailleur. Even though Boris, the guitar player, was a bit seek, he and DB, the keyboardist had the generosity of giving us an exclusive interview before the gig.   The concert in itself was of tremendous quality and began with the first track of their brand new album “the Fifth Sun”. Icarus, as it is called, is a 16 minutes epic tune perfectly fitted to give the tone of the concert from the very first moments. A dark atmosphere, the room overcrowded and a set of musicians who delivered us 16 minutes of great music. The concert was ready to go on for another hour and a half. Great show, great band, great spirit! Thank you guys!...

A few weeks after the release of “drive”, the new guitar filled album from Anneke Van Giersbergen, riff magazine sits down with the red haired singer and discusses guitars, songwriting, fan covers, and what the future holds.

“Mark Hunter, Chimaira’s singer and co-founder, willingly answered our questions regarding the band’s new record Crown of Phantoms. He explained how different that record is. We also covered a short history of the band and its evolution throughout the years. Enjoy!!”   Interview:...

Interview with Anders Nyström, one of Katatonia’s first original member.