Grave Noise Interviews

Katerina Nicole is the voice of a storm—a haunting presence where fragile whispers rise above crashing waves of sound and the thunderous weight of darkness. Her music exists in contrasts: delicate yet unrelenting, a dance of light and shadow, where beauty and brutality intertwine. Each song feels like a ritual, unravelling themes of transformation, resilience, and the quiet strength found in chaos.

With her debut EP, ‘Serene in Violent Oceans’, Katerina invites listeners into a world as turbulent as it is breathtaking, offering a glimpse of the beauty hidden within the storm.

Persuasively powerful and monumentally epic, while the focus of this EP is on Katerina Nicole’s immense vocals, its alternative metal and rock instrumental side shouldn’t be ignored. The entire EP is very listenable for just about everyone, and that is where success is found. The more ears on this EP, the more focus there is on the talents of Katerina Nicole.

You can read our full review of the EP here: https://www.gbhbl.com/ep-review-katerina-nicole-serene-in-violent-oceans-self-released/

We spoke to Katerina about the new EP, finding more out about its creation and the work that went into the songs on it. We also learned a bit more about Katerina herself, finding out about the work she has put into changing her music, finding the right people to work with, goals for the future, and so much more.

Find out more here: https://katerinanicolemusic.com/

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Obscure. Cutting. Beautiful. Like wind in the branches of a bitterly cold winter forest.

In the quest for the perfect soundtrack for wistful, melancholic moments, get lost in the hypnotic undertow of broad walls of guitars, symphonic arrangements and experimental sounds, coated in an eerily-beautiful melodic monotony. Hjort is the solo-work of V/Haze Miasma‘s ‘Atmosphere‘ who utilises the studio project‘s freedom to create a unique sound experience using elaborate arrangements. Partly drawing from the realms of post-black metal, doom, progressive and symphonic music, while simultaneously denying to be categorized at all.

The aesthetics of autumn and winter, forests and mountains are the visual keynote ofAtmosphere‘s work and thus distinctly perceptible in the music. ‘Evolve IV-VIII’ is the logical progression of what was started by Hjort with ‘Trilogy I-III’ in 2022. Sink in, relax, breathe.

Delivering an album of immense quality from the first note to the last. It is beautiful, at times dark, at others, light, but always beautiful.

You can read our full review of the album here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-hjort-evolve-iv-viii-inertial-music/

We spoke to the man behind Hjort – Johannes Lenk aka Atmosphere of V/Haze Miasma. Discussing the new album, the process behind its creation, the journey to its release, getting more attention on Hjort, what the future might look like, and so much more.

Find out more here: https://hjortnoise.bandcamp.com/

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Freedomination is a metal band formed in Vantaa, Finland in 2008. Over the years, the band has released four self-published works and has become renowned for its energetic performances in the Finnish metal scene. After a period of inactivity since 2017, they returned to the stage in 2022 with a new lineup and have now released their debut album, 'Until the Lights Go Out'.

Freedomination’s music blends elements of thrash metal, progressive metal, traditional heavy metal, and punk rock. The band's musical influences are firmly rooted in old-school North American and British metal, though they deliberately avoid a “retro” sound. Instead, the focus is on timeless expression, and the band’s sound is undeniably contemporary.

Musically and lyrically, the album visits many territories while maintaining a clear course on the ‘Sin Road’. Fans of old school heavy metal and thrash metal (Annihilator, Megadeth, Iron Maiden etc.) are in for a treat.

We spoke to vocalist/guitarist Timo Ahlström and drummer Jukka Ahlström about the new album. Learning more about the process behind its creation, the journey to its release, their roles in making it a reality, and so much more.

Find out more here: https://freedomination.bandcamp.com/

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After years of hard work, the fuzzy stoner rock/metal band, Ditch are back, having released their brand-new album ‘The Traveler’ on February 14th, 2025. It is their first full-length album since the release of their critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Boca Do Inferno’ in 2014.

A dynamic and diverse collection of songs, ‘The Traveler’ is a modern and unique twist on stoner rock and metal. Featuring pounding drums, massive fuzz-heavy guitars, and roaring bass. Completing the wall-of-sound many listeners crave. Yet there’s also room for dreamy, space-y segments, plus a variety of tempos. 40+ minutes of what stoner rock/stoner metal is all about.

We spoke to guitarist and vocalist (backing) Eric Hazebroek about the new album, learning more about the process behind its creation, the journey to its release, and so much more.

Find out more here: https://ditchband.nl/

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Inhuman Nature are back with a vengeance and set to unleash hell with their sophomore album ‘Greater Than Death’. Slated for release on April 25th via Church Road Records.

‘Greater Than Death’ once again harnesses the classic crossover sound of their debut LP, whilst incorporating a melange of extremity, with influences from hardcore to crust, death and doom metal. Live victims will be possessed to headbang - or die!

We spoke to vocalist Chris Barling about the new album, discussing the creative process, and the journey to this point. We also delve into the past, present, and future of Inhuman Nature, playing live, and so much more.

May headline tour dates:

02/05 – London, Downstairs at the Dome

03/05 – Manchester, Star & Garter

04/05 – Birmingham, The Flapper

15/05 – Norwich, Waterfront

17/05 – Bristol, Rough Trade

18/05 – Brighton, Dust

22/05 – Leeds, Boom

23/05 – Glasgow, Garage Attic

24/05 – Newcastle, Lubber Fiend

Find out more here: https://inhumannature.bandcamp.com/

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After an extensive hiatus, Swedish goth rock mob The Dead and Living have returned with a new EP; ‘Damage’, which is set for release on February 28th, 2025, through Rexius Records.

An EP that features four tracks that showcase a staggering level of dynamism and vibrancy as The Dead and Living evolve. Their goth rock roots are still showing, but they’re not quite as prevalent as they have been.

Read our full review of the EP here: https://www.gbhbl.com/ep-review-the-dead-and-living-damage-rexius-records/

It’s a new dawn for the iconic band, and we spoke to vocalist and songwriter Coroner about the direction the band is going in. We also discuss the finer details about the EP, the journey to its release, what the future might hold, and so much more.

Find out more here: https://www.thedeadandliving.com/

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Swedish rock band, Greybeards made their triumphant return on February 14th, 2025, with their brand-new EP, ‘Out of the Red’.

Rock music in its most memorable form, there’s nothing game changing here, but that doesn’t mean everyone can’t have a mighty fine time with a bunch of tracks that guarantee the body will groove and move.

That’s the short summation of this EP and what Greybeards offer. It’s good time rock music that is inherently infectious with big anthemic choruses.

Read our full review of the EP here: https://www.gbhbl.com/ep-review-greybeards-out-of-the-red-rexius-records/

We spoke to vocalist Olle and guitarist Ingemar about the new EP and the journey to its release. We also spoke about the band in general, how they have gotten to this point, their satisfaction and enjoyment in what they are doing, the future, and so much more.

Find out more here: https://www.greybeardsband.com/

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The sound of heavy.

APF Records is an independent record label based in Salford, Greater Manchester specialising in heavy metal and hard rock and their subgenres: stoner, sludge, doom, thrash, post-metal, black metal, hardcore.

Founded and run by Andrew Field, since its inception in 2017, the lavel has released records from a wide array of heavy bands such as A Horse Called War, Ba’al, Barbarian Hermit, Battalions, Berenice, Blind Haze, BongCauldron, Corrupt Moral Altar, Desert Storm, Diesel King, Gandalf The Green, Goblinsmoker, Indica Blues, Lair of the White Worm, Made of Teeth, Mastiff, Nomad, Pist, Possessor, RedEye Revival, Sound of Origin, Swamp Coffin, The Brothers Keg, The Grand Mal, The Hyena Kill, The Wizards Of Delight, Tides of Sulfur, Toom, TORSO, Trevor’s Head, Trippy Wicked & the Cosmic Children of the Knight, Tronald, Under, Urzah, Utopia, Video Nasties, Voidlurker, Wall, War After War, Wasted Death and Widows.

We’re big fans of the label and sat down with founder/owner Andrew Field to find out a bit more about the label, its origins, its aim, and its future. We also find out more about the man himself, his time in the industry, his love for Rush, and so much more.

Find out more here: https://apfrecords.co.uk/

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Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate are an eclectic band, combining progressive/alt-rock, classical, experimental, electronic, and metal influences. Their performances have been described as passionate and charismatic.

Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate are Malcolm Galloway (vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer) and Mark Gatland (bass, Chapman stick, backing vocals, additional guitar, keyboards and co-producer), on their own, or with Kathryn Thomas (flute, backing vocals).

They have regularly broadcast on a wide range of radio shows internationally, ranging from shows focused on metal to ambient stations. They are the co-organisers with London Prog Gigs of the charity festival Prog the Forest.

The 8th album by Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate explores the history of uncertainty. The album is a mixture of vocal and instrumental tracks, combining elements of progressive/alt/art-rock, electronic, and contemporary classical music. The album will be released on Bandcamp on March 4th, 2025, with a general release on May 30th, 2025, via Glass Castle Recordings.

There will be a launch event at the Camden Club, 72 Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8AN at 1pm on Sunday 6 April 2025. The event, promoted by London Prog Gigs, will be jointly headlined by Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate and Ghost of the Machine, who will also be celebrating their new album.

Pick up tickets here: https://www.facebook.com/events/616154530800955

We spoke to Malcolm and Mark about the new album, learning about their vision, the concept around ‘uncertainty’, the processes, and how it came together. We also delve into the exciting eclectic nature of Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate, the band’s future, the album launch event, and so much more.

Find out more here: https://hatsoffgentlemen.com/the-uncertainty-principle

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Released in 2023, Real Cool Time was a 25-minute horror short written and directed by Matthew Packman and starring Lanae Hyneman, Alice Shen, and Kara Gray. An excellent short that combined the spirit of punk, rock, and metal with horror. The kind of horror that builds and builds, oozing tension and atmosphere, and leaving you feeling despondent, but satisfied.

Now, the team behind it are back with The Ghost That Wouldn’t Die, the next short film in the ongoing Devin Crane series.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0790mNYYL0

Written and directed by Matthew Packman, the short sees Lanae Hyneman reprising her role as Devin Crane. Alongside Kevin Roach, Landon Jones, Christopher McCarty, Joe Gilpatrick, Lacy Overton, and Kara Gray.

The Ghost That Wouldn’t Die is a fantastic extension of the story and character, created in artistic style with a cast and crew at the top of their game.

We spoke with writer/director Matthew Packman and actor/producer Lanae Hyneman, who portrays Devin Crane, about the short. Learning about their individual experiences creating it, the work that has gone into making it a reality, what it and the character of Devin means to them, and so much more.

Find out more here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32394649/ and https://www.instagram.com/ghostthatwouldntdiemovie/

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