The Blog of Shredding

07/03/2017

Iron Maiden and Ghost performing at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on the Book of Souls World Tour.

All photos taken on mobile.

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09/01/2016

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I was fortunate enough to interview legendary drummer Richard Christy for our partner website, Vita In Musica. Christy is currently prepping for the release of the new CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED a…

06/10/2016

https://theblogofshredding.com/2016/06/10/nervosas-fernanda-lira-discusses-agony-being-a-woman-in-metal-beyonce-and-more/

I had the opportunity to interview Fernanda Lira from Nervosa for our partner website Vita In Musica. We talk about the band’s new album “Agony,” how the band has matured, and bei…

06/09/2016

Alec Damiano talked to Denner/Shermann's legendary axeman Hank Shermann about the band's upcoming album "Masters of Evil," songwriting, influences... and playing with Volbeat on Gigantour in 2012.

King Diamond was supposed to perform "Come to the Sabbath" with the band on the Dallas date, but Dave Mustaine did not allow it:

“King Diamond was coming to the show in order to sing ['Come to the Sabbath']. But apparently, Dave Mustaine didn’t want King to be onstage and do whatever Satanic lyrics, or whatever that was all about… So, King came to the concert and he was given the–he was told that, ‘Hey King, you’re not allowed’ from Mustaine for some reason..."

Shermann also revealed that a Mercyful Fate reunion is possible, though nothing has been set in stone. You can listen to the entire interview below.

‘Masters of Evil‘ is due for release on June 24th via Metal Blade Records.

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Alec took some time out to speak to Hank Shermann about his upcoming album 'Masters of Evil', a potential Mercyful Fate reunion and more.

06/08/2016

Alec Damiano interviewed Revocation's David Davidson, and they talk about the band's new album, Summer Slaughter, songwriting, and more. Check it out on our partner site Vita in Musica, and be sure to like their page for more news and interviews! http://vitainmusica.com/2016/06/08/exclusive-interview-david-revocation/

Our writer Alec Damiano took some time out to speak to David Davidson of Revocation, regarding their upcoming album 'Great is Our Sin'.

06/03/2016

To friends and fans of Nick Menza, show some love if you can. Nick Menza was a man in transformation. He had a new band, he had a new energy for his drumming, he had recently finished his biography. Nick was living life right, working out, mountain biking, going to bed early and getting up early....

06/02/2016

Contributor Paul Sokol got the chance to talk to Paul Johnson from GORGATRON, who will be playing Club Red Mesa next Friday, June 10. Read the interview here! https://theblogofshredding.com/2016/06/02/gorgatron-chats-with-tbos/

Phoenix loves death metal! That’s why we get so many awesome touring bands. One band that is coming to town in June is Gorgatron and I got a chance to interview Paul from the band. He here is…

05/24/2016

Doom metal legends Candlemass have returned with EP 'Death Thy Lover'. Click the link to read our review of the EP. - Vita in Musica

05/22/2016

Rust in Peace, Nick Menza. Thank you for tour contributions to one of my favorite bands and for taking the time to converse with your fans.

04/12/2016

Our contributor Paul had the chance to interview Pile of Priests, a death metal band from Colorado. They will be hitting Mesa, Ariz. next Tuesday, April 19.

http://theblogofshredding.com/2016/04/12/pile-of-priests-talks-to-tbos

Phoenix has a bustling metal scene which attracts touring acts and one band that is currently touring their way to our neck of the woods is Pile of Priests. We got a chance to interview bassist Pat…

03/05/2016

Nervosa Thrash performing at Joe's Grotto Sunday, February 28.

Photos by Alec "Alecto" Damiano

Na**lm Records Final Hour Booking

03/03/2016

I had the opportunity to interview Nervosa Thrash singer and bassist Fernanda Lira after their show on Sunday in Phoenix. We talk about the band's current tour, their upcoming album, and women in metal... among other things.

http://theblogofshredding.com/2016/03/03/nervosas-fernanda-lira-talks-to-tbos/

I had the opportunity to interview the amazingly humble and down-to-earth Fernanda Lira, lead singer and bassist of Brazilian all-female thrash metal band, Nervosa. The band had just finished a dyn…