In Moshpit's most ambitious interview to date, Stefan caught up with Tunisian alternative metal band Persona. Skyping all the way from Tunis, singer/composer/lyricist Jelena and bassist Nesrine discussed the formation and sound of the band; their personal musical beginnings and preferences; the Tunisian metal scene and its lack of resources for metal musicians; women in the metal scene; Australian bands; languages; and the debut album Elusive Reflections.

The interview includes three full songs used with written permission: Monsters, Stefan's personal favourite song from the album; Blinded, the single that's featured in the band's music video; and ending with Forgotten. Apologies for some audio issues as can often occur with Skype calls.

The shorter radio version can be heard here: https://youtu.be/gtQyCr4cnHc

The radio edit aired on the 10th of March 2016 on the Moshpit on SYN.

PERSONA is a female-fronted alternative metal band from Tunisia. Their style fuses modern metal sound with elements of rock, thrash and heavy riffs with synth effects and classical orchestration.

The debut album 'Elusive Reflections' is out now.

Jelena Dobric : Lead & backing Vocals
Melik Melek Khelifa : Lead Guitar
Yosri Ouada : Rhythm Guitar
Youssef Aouadi : Drums
Walid Bessadok : Keyboard
Nesrine Mahbouli : Bass

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/personaband
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Z784WK81vVKsm6alqgP7A
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/persona_band

In Moshpit's most ambitious interview to date, Stefan caught up with Tunisian alternative metal band Persona. Skyping all the way from Tunis, singer/composer/lyricist Jelena and bassist Nesrine discussed the formation and sound of the band, the Tunisian metal scene and the debut album Elusive Reflections. The interview ends with 'Monsters', Stefan's personal favourite song from the album, used online with written permission. Apologies for some audio issues as can often occur with Skype calls.

The full interview, over an hour long, can be heard here: https://youtu.be/HqBQFYaSRXU

Originally aired on the 10th of March 2016 on the Pit Masters hour on the Moshpit on SYN, hosted by Stefan, Dean, Kris and Matt.

PERSONA is a female-fronted alternative metal band from Tunisia. Their style fuses modern metal sound with elements of rock, thrash and heavy riffs with synth effects and classical orchestration.

The debut album 'Elusive Reflections' is out now.

Jelena Dobric : Lead & backing Vocals
Melik Melek Khelifa : Lead Guitar
Yosri Ouada : Rhythm Guitar
Youssef Aouadi : Drums
Walid Bessadok : Keyboard
Nesrine Mahbouli : Bass

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/personaband
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PERSONAOfficial
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/persona_band

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Melbourne, Australia’s INVERLOCH, featuring 2/4 of the legendary diSEMBOWELMENT, return with one of the most anticipated full-length debuts the metal underground has seen in years.

Ben spoke to Matt about about their debut album, touring internationally and the legacy of Disembowelment.

Originally aired 10th of March 2016.

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"Nuclear Assault’s history is filled with dizzying highs and equally levelling lows. Peaking in 1990 after their defining album Handle With Care which sat on the Billboard chart for six months and saw them playing packed venues across the world. They disbanded in 1994 after several member departures and the arrival of the grunge movement impacted hard.

Reforming eight years later in 2002, they quickly regained lost ground and released Third World Genocide in 2005, a back to basics pure thrash record that was highly praised in the metal press."

Ben talked to Danny Lilker about Nuclear Assault's final tour and his other projects.

Aired 1/11/16.

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Evolution Of Self are a 5 piece Metalcore band from Melbourne.

Having released their debut EP in mid-2015, Evolution Of Self are excited to record new music and play more shows.

Jeremy and Paul spoke to Maddy about new music, touring and John Farnham covers.

Aired 26th Feb 2016.

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Morgan-Leigh Brown from Acolyte caught up with Stefan for a full feature length interview in a cafe, rather than a studio, creating a different vibe. She spoke about everything, including touring with 7 guys, the bands future, the upcoming album, women's inclusion and strength in the current rock/metal/prog local scene and STACKS more.

Interview includes new single 'The Message', used with written permission.

Acolyte are coming and will provide a whole new avenue to the current rock scene to eagerly awaiting punters. They are set to make a name for themselves, undoubtedly a band on the rise.

'The Message' Single and Video - OUT NOW
'Perceptions' Single & Video - OUT NOW

DEBUT ALBUM 'Shades of Black' COMING 2016

Acolyte are comprised of Morgan-Leigh Brown - Vox, Jason Grondman - Bass, Frank Perna - Guitar, Chris Cameron - Drums.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acolyte.Band
Twitter: www.twitter.com/acolyteau
Youtube: goo.gl/0oKyRC
Instagram: http://instagram.com/acolyteofficial/
SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/acolyte
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/acolyte7

Original air date: 3rd of March 2016 pn Moshpit's "Women Who Mosh" special!

Apologies for the audio issues in the interview.

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Morgan-Leigh Brown from Acolyte caught up with Stefan for a full feature length interview in a cafe, rather than a studio, creating a different vibe. She spoke about everything, including touring with 7 guys, the bands future, the upcoming album, women's inclusion and strength in the current rock/metal/prog local scene and STACKS more.

Interview includes new singles 'Perceptions' and 'The Message', used with written permission.

Acolyte are coming and will provide a whole new avenue to the current rock scene to eagerly awaiting punters. They are set to make a name for themselves, undoubtedly a band on the rise.

'The Message' Single and Video - OUT NOW
'Perceptions' Single & Video - OUT NOW

DEBUT ALBUM 'Shades of Black' COMING 2016

Acolyte are comprised of Morgan-Leigh Brown - Vox, Jason Grondman - Bass, Frank Perna - Guitar, Chris Cameron - Drums.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acolyte.Band
Twitter: www.twitter.com/acolyteau
Youtube: goo.gl/0oKyRC
Instagram: http://instagram.com/acolyteofficial/
SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/acolyte
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/acolyte7

Original air date: 3rd of March 2016 for Moshpit's "Women Who Mosh" special!

Apologies for the audio issues in the interview.

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Infernal Outcry is a technical and progressive extreme metal band based in Hobart, Tasmania. Punishing drums, maliciously methodical guitars, and deathly screams all play their part in luring the listener into a diverse musical landscape of weighty, multi-textured, and brooding compositions. Drawing such on influences as Dream Theater, Death, Cynic, Atheist, and Meshuggah, Infernal Outcry’s unique twist of contemporary progressive death metal is a fusion of complex rhythms and sinister melodies teeming with intensity.

Vocalist Liana Eriksen spoke to Ben about their debut EP, Mass Extinction Requiem, women in Heavy Metal and some her favourite bands and albums.

Aired 3rd of March 2016.

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Jim Grey from progressive metal band Caligula's Horse, from Brisbane, in Queensland Australia, spoke to Ellen about the band's involvement in Progfest.

Members: Jim Grey - lead vocals, Sam Vallen - lead guitar, Zac Greensill - guitar, vocals, Dave Couper - bass, vocals, Josh Griffin - drums.

Originally aired on the Moshpit on SYN on Thursday the 24th of November 2016.

http://caligulashorse.com/

https://www.facebook.com/caligulashorseband/

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Elize Ryd from Swedish power metal band, talks to Ellen about Amaranthe's new album 'Maximalism'.

Members: Elize Ryd - clean vocals, Jake E. Lundberg - clean vocals, Olof Morck - guitars, keyboards, programming, Johan Andreassen - bass, Morten Lowe Sorensen - drums, Henrik Englund Wilhemsson - unclean vocals.

Originally aired on the Moshpit on SYN on Thursday the 3rd of November 2016.

http://amaranthe.se/

https://www.facebook.com/AmarantheBand/

https://twitter.com/amaranthemetal

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Mike D'Antonio from the metalcore band Killswitch Engage from Massachusetts, in the USA talks to Ellen about the band's album Incarnate, and Australian tour.

Members: Joel Stroetzel - rhythm/lead guitar, Mike D'Antonio - bass, Adam Dutkiewicz - lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals, Jesse Leach - lead vocals, Justin Foley - drums.

http://www.killswitchengage.com/

https://twitter.com/kseofficial

https://www.facebook.com/killswitchengage/

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