REVIEW: ALTER BRIDGE – “Pawns And Kings”
Many recall a halcyon age of rock and metal like something long since finished. The term “glory days” is being thrown about with reckless abandon. Blinding them to hungry acts…
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Carl Rourke
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Carl Rourke is a musician, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, music journalist and also Assistant Editor and UK/Ireland Region Head at Metal Wani. He studied journalism in Dublin and covers shows, DVD's, albums and interviews. Carl has toured extensively and was twice the recipient of an Irish Young Musicians Award. Carl divides his time between London, UK and Dublin, Ireland.
GIG REVIEW: BEHEMOTH, ARCH ENEMY, CARCASS & UNTO OTHERS Live at The Olympia Theatre, Dublin
September 27th saw the European Siege kick off with a sold-out show at the 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland. Unto Others, Carcass, Arch Enemy, and Behemoth, the four acts unleashing pure…
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INTERVIEW: JOHN PETRUCCI on Debut Solo Tour, Meanstreak & DREAM THEATER Plans In 2023/2024
Ahead of his upcoming debut solo tour, guitar virtuoso John Petrucci sat down with Metal Wani’s Carl Rourke for an in-depth conversation about what lies ahead. The pair spoke…
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INTERVIEW: SLIPKNOT’s V-Man on ‘The End So Far’, Evolving As A Songwriter, and Life Beyond The Mask
Slipknot‘s V-Man recently sat down with Metal Wani’s Carl Rourke to talk about the band’s upcoming new album, ‘The End So Far’, due for release on September 30th. The…
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GIG REVIEW: Machine Head, Amon Amarth and The Halo Effect Live at 3Arena, Dublin
Vikings, Lionhearts, and the Irish. Not just a rowdy cast of the latest Netflix series, but the ingredients that made for a wild night in Dublin’s 3arena on September 13th.…
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REVIEW: SLIPKNOT – “The End, So Far”
The mythology surrounding Slipknot is part of the secret to their success. At least at the beginning. Since their self-titled, ground-breaking debut in 1999, much of that veil has been…
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INTERVIEW: ALTER BRIDGE’s Myles Kennedy on ‘Pawns & Kings’, and Conquering The Final Frontier
Looming just over the horizon is ‘Pawns and Kings.’ The upcoming new album from Alter Bridge is set to drop on October 14th. Vocalist and guitarist Myles Kennedy sat…
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REVIEW: MACHINE HEAD – “Of Kingdom And Crown”
Love ‘em or loathe ‘em, Machine Head have decorated the heavy metal oeuvre with some undeniably influential albums. 1994’s ‘Burn My Eyes’ offered a groundbreaking debut, while 2007’s `The Blackening’…
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REVIEW: OCEANS OF SLUMBER – “Starlight And Ash”
Oceans of Slumber could scare you. Or their honesty could. Over the course of their career, the Texas-based sextet have produced one EP and four studio albums, each documenting self-loathing,…
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INTERVIEW: PROJECTED’s John Connolly on ‘Hypoxia’, Musical Direction & Pulling Double Duty With SEVENDUST
While John Connolly may best be known for his blistering guitar playing in Sevendust, the musician also fronts the periodic supergroup, Projected. With the lineup comprised of John and…
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