Interviews with new, promising bands as well as established names of the music scene.
Tomáš Hajíček is one of the figures of the Czech heavy music scene who need little introduction. Frontman of the band Krucipüsk, a distinctive voice, uncompromising energy, and a man who, over the years both on stage and off it, has gone through his own story full of decisions, experiences, falls, comebacks, and perspective.
Ota Hereš is one of the distinctive figures of the Czech rock and metal scene. A musician, guitarist, composer, technical enthusiast, and a man whose name is firmly connected not only with the dark history of Törr, but also with the relaxed energy of Alkehol. Over decades on stage, he has gone through several essential chapters of heavy...
The Czech metal scene is witnessing the emergence of more and more young bands proving that heavy music has a bright future ahead. One of them is Destroy!, an energetic group of musicians who have focused on original material, relentless live performances, and an unwavering desire to keep pushing themselves forward ever since their formation....
Music "made in CZ" with a global touch - that's Metal Factory, a band fronted by two female vocalists and backed by an instrumental section made up of experienced musicians. On stage, they perform like a well-oiled machine, relentlessly crushing the crowd. Behind the scenes, however, they're friendly people you instantly find common ground with....
There are bands on the Czech metal scene that have earned their place not through hype or sensationalism, but through hard work, powerful live performances, and a genuine connection with their fans. Hejtman is undoubtedly one of them. Their music combines crushing riffs, infectious energy, a healthy dose of perspective, and the kind of humour that...
On the Czech extreme metal scene, Pikodeath is one of those bands that has built a solid reputation through constant evolution and a willingness to push its own boundaries. Formed in 1998, the band has undergone numerous line-up and musical changes since its thrash-metal beginnings. Today, it is known for its uncompromising blend of death metal,...
There are bands on the Czech rock and metal scene that follow their own path regardless of trends and market expectations. Ingott undoubtedly belongs among them. The group led by Jiří "Jura" Šperl has long built its identity on authenticity, strong melodies, and an honest approach to music. Thanks to this, they have earned respect not only among...
The Czech metal scene is constantly evolving. Alongside established names, new bands continue to emerge, bringing fresh energy, their own perspective on music, and above all, the determination to prove that heavy music still holds a firm place among the younger generation. One such band is Kostolom.
Some bands come and go. Others survive changing trends, shifting musical tastes and eras when their genre is no longer in fashion. And then there is V.A.R., a band that has been proving since 1989 that true thrash metal does not need trends – it needs character.
The Czech formation Free Fall is entering a brand-new chapter. The role of frontman has now been taken over by George Emmans, who returns to his roots after years spent on the American music scene. For both the band and the singer himself, this is a strategic connection that arrived at exactly the right moment — both...
Thirty years on the scene, hundreds of events, countless bands across multiple genres, and one new festival rapidly making a name for itself. Michal Zeman, founder of Březfest, speaks completely without filters about what organizing concerts looked like in the '90s, why he has no interest in building another generic "agrofest," and what stands...
Thirty years on the scene, hundreds of events, hundreds of bands across countless genres - and one new festival that is quickly making a name for itself. Michal Zeman, founder of Březfest, speaks openly and without filters about how concerts were organized in the 1990s, why he refuses to build another "agrofest," and what lies behind the...