Sweden rock festival interview with alexander beyrodt of primal fear. Oh and someone in greece, you need to book alex soon. Unfortunately, i had not had the pleasure to see primal fear in the united states, so seeing them, as well as the other great bands was a treat. System of a downs john dolmayan to publish his own comic book. Magnus karlsson and alex beyrodt are worldwide respected guitarists. He gets inspiration from other sources, writers and books, for example. German power metal band primal fear have announced that they will issue their th fulllength studio album metal commando on july 17th, 2020 through nuclear blast records bassist and producer mat sinner commented. Exclusive interview with alex beyrodt guitars voodoo. The greatness with primal fear is the fact that they do an excellent job in combining forceful metal riff, high pitch screams and. Primal fear is a power metal band which has its origins at half of the 90s ralf scheepers sung in different bands before landing the lead vocalist role in gamma ray, with whom which he recorded three albums before a series of events led him to leaving it.
Jorn life on death road cd jewelcase frontiers music. I dont want to throw around superlatives, but each of us went to our utmost limits and we are all very happy with the sound and song material. But when the latest cd from metal powerhouse primal fear came my way, i continue reading primal fear rulebreaker. Primal fears lyrical themes are often a very controversial issue. Interview with alex beyrodt guitars voodoo circle, primal fear, silent force. Primal fear are a german heavy metal band hailing from esslingen, badenwurttemberg. Primal fear primary artist ralf scheepers vocals stefan leibing guitar tom naumann guitar mat sinner bass,vocals magnus karlsson guitar alex beyrodt guitar francesco jovino drums henny wolter guitar randy black drums technical credits jack conrad composer bob garrett composer ronald prent engineer brian steckler composer ralf scheepers composer. The two are blessed with the guest musicians of guitarists roland grapow helloween, masterplan and alex beyrodt primal fear, voodoo circle, drummer randy black annihilator, primal fear and keyboardist alessandro del vecchio edens curse, hardline, and its a cracking little effort. Apocalypse is primal fears 12th studio album and another milestone release in. Primal fear split with nuclear blast in 2006 after mat sinner left his job as a label rep with the company in january. Primal fear joined by halfords metal mike, queensryches. The effort was made available in cd, deluxe cddvd and in collaboration with soulfood music in germany on vinyl and a special superlimited vinyl edition featuring an eagle sculpture on the vinyl.
Running away from love, a brand new song from voodoo circle, the band featuring primal fear members alex beyrodt guitar, mat sinner bass and francesco jovino drums, can be streamed below. Henny wolter rejoined primal fear in 2007, replacing tom naumann for the second time. The aim was to do the best record possible and it took almost two years of writing, arranging, and producing before wrapping this all up. Naumanns departure wasnt then clarified, and he returned as a live.
The greatness with primal fear is the fact that they do an excellent job in combining forceful metal riff, high pitch screams and melodic vocal parts to an attractive mix. For the upcoming delivering the black world tour guitarist magnus karlsson announced that he would be unable to participate as he does not want to be away from his young children for an extended period such as that. Voodoo circle, the band featuring primal fear members alex beyrodt guitar, mat sinner bass and francesco jovino drums, will release its fifth album, raised on rock, on february 9. Lyrically, primal fear conjure up visions of fantasy, religion, and political ideals, leaving much to the imagination. Become a rock star photographer with matthias hombauer. They recorded their first primal fear songs for the japan based record company jvc records and signed a deal with jvc for their. Although the main lyrical motives in primal fears works are metal, science fiction, and fantasy, it is often thought to be metaphorical. Voodoo circle were formed a decade ago by guitarist alex beyrodt primal fear, silent force, jorn and also includes primal fear bassist mat sinner and drummer francisco jovino. Primal fear joined by halfords metal mike, queensryche. Guitarplayer in primal fear, voodoo circle, sinner, silent force and rock meets classic. Rulebreaker is the 11th studio album of german metalmavens primal fear and was released on january 22, 2016, through frontiers music.
Like all primal fear albums, the killer vocals from ralf scheepers are at the forefront of these melodic and heavy compositions. The band is made up of scheepers and sinner, magnus karlsson and alex beyrodt on guitars and drummer randy black. Primal fear to release angels of mercy live in germany on june 2 2017 on frontiers music s. Award winners book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books top books of the month. Tony clarkin, guitarist of british hard rock band magnum, and guitarist alex beyrodt mat sinner band, primal fear perform at rock meets classic 2017, concert show with rock legends as soloists, accompanied by mat sinner band and bohemian symphony orchestra prague. In the tradition of the first two primal fear albums, 16. I was right up in front of henny at the milwaukee metalfest 2001, great show, same set as the wacken set one week earlier on their first dvd. After leaving gamma ray in the late nineties, vocalist ralf scheepers formed this.
Sweden rock festival interview with alexander beyrodt of. Ralf scheepers and mat sinner keep the power metal faith flying with primal fears eleventh studio album rulebreaker. Its a typical primal fear song, living by scheepers excellent vocals, racing guitars and an uptempo beat. Primal fear rulebreaker frontiers music the european heavy metal powerhouse known as primal fear are back, with what is considered to be one of their strongest releases ever. The album encompasses eleven hard rock and metal songs along the lines of metal acts such as accept, helloween, or judas priest. Running away from love, a brand new song from voodoo circle, the band featuring primal fear members alex beyrodt guitar, mat.
Primal fear and nuclear blast have teamed up once again. After the debut album called alex beyrodts voodoo circle, the project became a. Francesco iovino primal fear is on drums and alex beyrodt primal fear, voodoo circle handles guitar. Primal fear live in germany album to be released june 2.
For rulebreaker primal fear have welcomed tom naumann back into the fold who along with alex beyrodt and magnus karlsson completes the triumvirate of guitarists present. Former gamma ray vocalist ralf scheepers and bassistvocalist mat sinner, two of the most respected german metal musicians founded the band in late 1997. Best of fear by primal fear 8024391082621 cd barnes. According to a press release, the title of the album speaks for itself. Primal fear is a german power metal band formed in 1997 by ralf scheepers vocals. I got to ask him about all things primal fear and all things festival. The track is taken from voodoo circles fifth album, raised on rock, which will be released on february 9 as cd, digipak and limited colored vinyl via afm records. Primal fear delivers the black decibel geek hard rock. They should be in good shape with alex beyrodt and magnus karlsson though.
A more homey less glitzy venue for metal hearts, it has hosted german luminaries twice in less than two weeks. On the road, following the release of primal fear, primal fear toured with swedish metal outfit hammerfall and later with notable acts like halford, u. Editions of primal fear by william diehl goodreads. Come 1999, primal fear, already on track to send more. Although the main lyrical motives in primal fear s works are metal, science fiction, and fantasy, it is often thought to be metaphorical. Sometimes you just laugh a bit with an artist, hard not to with someone as relaxed and personable as alexander beyrodt of primal fear and voodoo circle primal fear performed friday at sweden rock festival and i had a chance to chat with alex about last years massive world tour we caught them in seattle. Formed by ralf scheepers and members of sinner after he left gamma ray to unsuccesfully audition for judas priest. German power metallers primal fear will release their th studio album, metal commando, on july 17 via nuclear blast. If youre talking about todays european top metal acts the discussion is heading straight towards primal fear. Jan 28, 2015 immigrant song led zeppelin performed by hansi kursch from blind guardian the official 70000tons of metal 2015 all star jam hosted by jeff waters of annihilator with. Primal fear tour 20202021 find dates and tickets stereoboard. Voodoo circle is a german hard rockheavy metal band founded in 2008, as a project of silent force guitarist alex beyrodt currently also playing with heavy metal band primal fear who had the idea to rethink his personal vision of music, making songs more based on his early influences, such as whitesnake, yngwie malmsteen, deep purple and rainbow.
Alex beyrodt of primal fear interview august 16, 2018. In metal we trust in metal we trust for metal we live in metal we trust give all you can give watch me now im made. New rise is this first tune and it is a sonic wrecking ball. Its been 21 years since a blonde hard rock dude joined forces with a gigantic curly haired sadly, now bald vocal powerhouse to form one of the most iconic bands in the 90s power metal scene. May 22, 2018 apocalypse is primal fears 12th studio album and another milestone release in. Contrary to popular belief, he never auditioned for judas priest thus his next step in music would be the formation of primal fear. His soaring vocal melodies are complimented by mean riffs and a rocksolid rhythm section, as well as plenty of breathtaking guitar solos from magnus karlsson and alex beyrodt. Dec 27, 2017 voodoo circle, the band featuring primal fear members alex beyrodt guitar, mat sinner bass and francesco jovino drums, will release its fifth album, raised on rock, on february 9 as cd. Pink cream 69 and bassist mat sinner beyrodts bandmate on bands primal fear. Jun 27, 2016 primal fears new album, rulebreaker, was released on january 29 via frontiers music srl. Raised on rock is the bands fifth record, but jovinos first album with voodoo circle, who also have a new vocalist, herbie langhans avantasia. January 2016 brings some fierce competition to the power metal world with alist releases from rhapsody of fire and avantasia just to name a couple but yet another highly anticipated release for the genre comes from german speedpower metal legends primal fear. Tom naumann, alex beyrodt, mat sinner, ralf scheepers, francesco jovino and magnus karlsson.
Alex beyrodt interview, primal fear alex beyrodt, voodoo circle interview. So if you dont know this book was also a movie and it is the movie that made edward norton a star. Then its full speed ahead with riding the eagle, a definite throwback to the nuclear fire era. Primal fears new album, rulebreaker, was released on january 29 via frontiers music srl.
Anyway, if you like your primal fear metal heavy and done right, check out 16. At the peak of their career, primal fear ended up the long time partnership. Primal fear is ready to attack the world in 2014 supporting delivering the black with a tightly packed world touring schedule throughout europe and north america. The 2018 sabaton open air festival marked the bands first time playing the festival.
Formed in 1997, the band consists of frontman ralf scheepers and bassist mat sinner, primal fears founding members, alongside guitarists magnus karlsson and alex beyrodt and drummer randy black. Primal fear s lyrical themes are often a very controversial issue. While i hear these words an awful lot from advertisers, i can honestly say that its for the most part true. Voodoo circle is a german hard rockheavy metal band founded in 2008, as a project of silent.
The gramercy theater has usurped the mantle of big apple metal shows away from the polished wood and leather cocktail tables of bb kings. Aug 06, 2018 lyrically, primal fear conjure up visions of fantasy, religion, and political ideals, leaving much to the imagination. Apocalypse is primal fear s 12th studio album and another milestone release in. Mat sinner bass, sinner ralf scheepers vocals, exgamma ray, extyrans pace delivered the goods right from the start with. I jumped at the opportunity to interview guitarist alex beyrodt. Primal fear concert images by sweden music photographer. Exclusive interview with alex beyrodt guitars voodoo circle, primal fear, silent force, myglobalmind magazine exclusive interview with alex beyrodt guitars voodoo circle, primal fear, silent force, interview with alex beyrodt, alex beyrodt interview, primal fear alex beyrodt, voodoo circle interview. Golf, effect pedals, vintage guitars what i dont like. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from alexander beyrodt at the discogs marketplace. Tom naumann, alex beyrodt, mat sinner, ralf scheepers, francesco jovino and magnus karlsson german power metal outfit primal fear developed a fresh strategy with respect to january 2016 fulllength rulebreaker, past albums having been somewhat different in terms of the recording process. Bassist mat sinner, the other founding member of primal fear, is still present delivering his trademark thunderous bass, guitarist tom naumann, who was a founding member, and was in and out of the band as a hired gun since 2003, has now rejoined the band fulltime, onetime live only guitarist alex beyrodt maintains his fulltime status. Formed in 1997 by ralf scheepers vocals and mat sinner bassvocalsproducer delivering the black is the tenth studio album from germanswedishcanadian primal fear, released on frontiers records. May 21, 2010 primal fear joined by halfords metal mike, queensryches pamela moore at new york show.
Primal fear were founded way back in 1997 when bassist matt sinner joined forces with exgamma ray vocalist ralf scheepers and guitarist tom naumann. Primal fear to release new studio album metal commando. Past members, klaus sperling stefan leibing henny wolter randy black aquiles priester francesco jovino. Francesco jovino joins the fold on drums for this outing, while the band is fortified with the triple guitar attack of magnus karlsson, alex beyrodt and inoutin member tom naumann. Exclusive interview with alex beyrodt guitars voodoo circle. The bands lyrical themes usually project images of science fiction, but also possibly refer to themes of religion, government among other. The debut album, simply called primal fear was released in march 1998 and entered the german media control album charts straight ahead on position 48, soon followed by chart success in japan. Explore releases from alexander beyrodt at discogs. After touring together with running wild and hammerfall. I still am electrified by that last scene in the film. Rulebreaker is the 11th studio album of german metalmavens primal fear and was released on january 22, 2016, through frontiers music the album encompasses eleven hard rock and metal songs along the lines of metal acts such as accept, helloween, or judas priest. Mat sinners book biography the book of seven seals was released in the middle of the tour and the great packaging was sold out in a short time. We were thrown into the fire sotospeak that evening, joining a small group of canadian metal elite annihilators jeff waters and exciters dan beehler, along with alex beyrodt from primal fear, at the prestigious and massive hard rock cafe and casino in seminole.
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