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Category: Band Interviews
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Published: June 11 2012
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By Robin Stryker
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Sledge Leather interview
Performed via Skype May 2012
After an absence of more than two decades, fans of straight-up heavy metal can rejoice in the knowledge that the duo of vocalist Leather Leone (Chastain, Rude Girl, Malibu Barbi) and drummer Sandy Sledge (Rude Girl, Malibu Barbi, Warbride, WeaponsVan) have reunited in a new project, Sledge Leather. Oh yeah!!! Sledge Leather’s debut album, Imagine Me Alive, is a concept album that explores the life (or perhaps, lives) and afterlife of the protagonist, who has shuffled off this mortal coil. Each song stands on its own, but also has a different vibe when viewed in the context of the album’s over-arching theme.
Sonic Cathedral’s Robin Stryker sat down for a long chat with Leather and Sledge for a first in-depth look at Imagine Me Alive. Dive in to find out what they had to say about the album, their mentor Ronnie James Dio, pitbulls, video games, and much more!
Read more: Sledge Leather Interview
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Category: Band Interviews
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Published: May 14 2012
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By Sara Letourneau
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Hits: 10251
Sara Letourneau & bassist / singer Ida Haukland
Performed in April 2012 via phone
It’s been two years since Triosphere released their second album, The Road Less Travelled. Judging from the record’s universal critical acclaim as well as the touring slots with Kamelot, Sonata Arctica, and Crimson Glory, those two years have been unforgettable for the Norwegian quartet. Fans may not be surprised, though. The Road Less Travelled is (in my opinion, as well as many others) one of the most stellar female-fronted albums of recent times. It’s an example of excellent songwriting, musicianship, and overall sound quality made even more awesome by Triosphere’s signature sound: classic, melodic heavy metal with progressive twists and the towering voice of bassist Ida Haukland. I’d give more reasons for why it’s so good, but my review of The Road Less Travelled takes care of that.
Now in 2012, Triosphere is wrapping up promotions for The Road Less Travelled with a new music video. The band is also looking toward the future: They’re currently writing songs for their third album. In an exclusive phone interview for Sonic Cathedral, Ida Haukland gave us the inside scoop on both events, as well as a glimpse into the band’s creative process and hopes for the future. We admit there aren’t many spoilers, but just enough to satisfy your curiosity. So, be one of the first to learn what to expect for Triosphere’s next album!
Read more: Triosphere Interview
