Metal Junkbox

Ahead of the release of Kill The King, we sat down with Murray Emery from Canadian metal band Prisoner to talk about the creative process behind the album, building a band on the road, and the story of their mascot Davey.

We caught up with Billy from Blood Dealer to talk about their bold new EP Designer Antichrist, the creative chaos behind it, and what fans can expect from their headline tour this summer. From accidental band names to rogue church video shoots in Texas, Billy gave us a deep look into the band’s evolving sound, genre-blending roots, and growing cult following. Whether it’s R&B hooks wrapped in metal or doves screaming through darkness, Blood Dealer isn’t playing it safe, and that’s exactly the point.

"For us, music is a form of ritual, a way to connect with something greater, to enter an altered state of consciousness, to cross invisible thresholds." With a sound as momentous as it is patient, the Swiss shamanic doom metal band stopped by the Black Heart for a conversation about their music and history.

The LA punk rockers are no strangers to hard conversations about the technocratic world we navigate. Since their 2021 album Monsters Eating People Eating Monsters..., they've often broached the fears and excitement surrounding new technology. In this interview, we discuss their latest album, how they managed to film the music video for Economy in the belly of the beast and how the latest developments in GenAI are trickling down into their world. Huge thanks to the band for their generosity with this conversation!

Trigger Warning: Animal Cruelty and AbuseMetaljunkbox sat down to chat with Peter from Galgeberg to discuss their debut album "Cerberus". We delved into the meaning behind each song and discussed difficult subjects of political corruption, religion and negative aspects of overconsumption.

Check out our conversation with Liam from the band Tumble, discussing the band's new EP, touring plans and the lore of Tumble!

On their debut album The Aches and the End, Flint Moore channel raw vulnerability—from the acoustic despair of “Undermask” through the urgent bass pulse of “Me Alive” to the cathartic release of “Long Way, Same Ground”—into a single, cohesive narrative. Forged via their playful “compromise soup,” college‑friend chemistry, and the guiding hand of producer Tom Peters, they move from crisis to healing with unflinching honesty and hard‑won hope.

Post-rock is alive and thriving, as Din of Celestial Birds amply proves. The Leeds-based outfit were on their third and last day of touring, together with Solars and FORT, getting ready for a matinee show at Rough Trade Bristol. We had a chat in a sunny park about writing music remotely, post-rock as an emotional outlet, how their day jobs feed into how they approach setup and their upcoming performance at CAN festival in Zhoushan, China.

Join us for a down-to-earth chat with Millie—a dedicated musician who’s spent over a decade turning challenges into creative triumphs. In this episode, she shares her journey from a tough record deal to forming a band that values honest music and eco-friendly practices. Millie talks about writing “Wake Up, Shut Up Work,” creating sustainable merch, and handling online criticism, all with a refreshing dose of humor and real talk. Tune in for a genuine conversation about the ups and downs of making music your way.

In this episode of Metal Junk Box, Ruxandra sits down with Jacksonville rock band Fortune Child before their sold-out show in France. The guys talk about how they became a trio, their musical backgrounds, and what it’s like building a fanbase overseas. They also share stories from the road and hint at exciting new music on the way. Don’t miss this chat with one of rock’s up-and-coming bands! Listen to Fortune Child on Spotify Check the band socials: Website Instagram Facebook