Interviews

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...

The name Dan Friml has been appearing more and more frequently in recent years in connection with the modern Czech metal scene – whether through his production work at The Barn studio or via his own project Mean Messiah, his signature is impossible to miss. A musician, producer, and visionary who constantly pushes boundaries – both in his own...

Lenka Čechová is one of the distinctive, although still somewhat understated, figures of the current Czech metal scene. Fans may know her from her earlier years in the band Imortela, where she went through an interesting evolution from bassist to lead vocalist. Fate eventually brought her back to the four strings – today she is a solid part of Mean...

Vojtaano, whose real name is Vojtěch Záveský and whom fans know under his pseudonym Vojtaano, is one of the distinctive figures on the Czech scene. He works as a singer-songwriter, actor, and stand-up comedian, and in his work he combines music with exaggeration, a unique sense of humor, and authentic lyrics.