Hessian Scrum: R.G (Zetar)
https://youtu.be/-FhY3h1uQk8 New Hessian Scrum with death/black metal band Zetar. R.G and Nick discuss composition, recording, lyrical concepts and much more.
Hessian Scrum Special: Cultus Sanguine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnJh1n3hAeY&ab_channel=HessianFirm Nick is joined by Joe, vocalist of legendary Italian Dark metal band Cultus Sanguine as discussion revolves around the idea of dark metal, the influence of Italian art and…
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Hessian Scrum Special: Drawn and Quartered
https://youtu.be/BOmv6YkUHMU Nick is joined by Herb Burke of death metal stalwarts Drawn and Quartered to discuss the latest album as well as the band's progression throughout the years.
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5 Noteworthy Death Metal Solos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fbBZzUIlLU New analysis on death metal solos by Death, Cynic, Immolation, Cryptopsy, Necrophagist and the different approaches used.
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Sinoath – Portraits of Personal Darkness out now
We are proud to present to you Sinoath's latest album "Portraits of Personal Darkness", available on the 26th of this month. A loose combination of prog, heavy metal, jazz and…
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Why Transitions are Useless
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILedSkGsk0o Nick dissects the false notion that metal relies on smooth transitions between riffs and digs into how abrupt changes are essential in metal. The following songs have been used…
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Hessian Scrum Special: Larry Barragán (Helstar, Santa Oscuridad)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkR0cyH1BFY Nick interviews legendary guitarist Larry Barragán from Helstar as well as upcomers Santa Oscuridad. Conversation revolves composition, lyrical themes and the ideas that were essential to making such powerful…
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HSS: Fabrice Loez (Supuration, S.U.P)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKAUgAxs06I&ab_channel=HessianFirm Nick is joined by Fabrice Loez of legendary French death metal band Supuration and their progressive continuation S.U.P. Conversation revolves mainly on the elements and thoughts necessary for the…
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Hessian Scrum Special: Mike DiSalvo( Ex-Cryptopsy, Infestation, Arkurion, Skeletal Onslaught, Coma Cluster Void)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wckr22APq64&t=2931s&ab_channel=HessianFirm Nick is joined by legendary vocalist Mike DiSalvo as the discussion centers around the role of vocals within Death metal, Mike's philosophy to lyricism, creating interesting rhythmic patterns and…
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Hessian Scrum: Chuck Keller (Ares kingdom, Order from Chaos, Vulpecula)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piH3xZaMFD8&t=5s&ab_channel=HessianFirm Nick is joined by Chuck Keller to discuss his composition methodology, the evolution of his style, his solos and much more.