Concert Review - Steve Hackett - Auckland - 17th June 2022
By: Mark Derricutt
Artist: Steve Hackett
Date: Friday 17th June 2022
Venue: Great Town Hall, Auckland, NZL
Interview - Mark Jansen of Epica speaks with Mark Derricutt - January 2021
Like many, my love for symphonic metal can be traced back to the debut of Nightwish. Before that, however, Angra, Blind Guardian and After Forever had captivated my ears with their blending of orchestras, heavy melodies, and starting a dangerous hobby of peak soundstage in headphones.
By: Mark Derricutt
Interview - Hoody Time, Bosho, and Max Duncan speak The Truth with Mark Derricutt - December 2020
Just over four years ago I ‘met’ Joey Talmage (Hoody Time) - the American rapper/hip-hop artist via reddit's r/newzealand sub ahead of his tour, and subsequent emigration to New Zealand. I managed to catch up with Hoody, and new found collaborators Bo Ade-Simpson (Bosho) and Max Duncan prior to the literal New Year release of MUSIC.
Interview - Dave White of Heathen speaks with Mark Derricutt - August 2020
Back in August, ahead of the release of Empire of the Blind - Mark Derricutt sat down with David White to discuss all things Heathen.
Interview - Tom Nauman of Primal Fear speaks with Mark Derricutt - July 2020
Misplaced somewhere among the madness of 2020; just prior to it's release - I found myself on a cold rainy night, waiting for TOM NAUMAN - guitarist for long standing German Power Metal masters PRIMAL FEAR to talk about the release of METAL COMMANDO - the bands thirteenth release.
By: Mark Derricutt
Interview - Brett Campbell of Pallbearer speaks with Mark Derricutt - October 2020
Doom metal is not always about sorrow and gloom, but can often be an emotional journey of reflection and healing - Brett Campbell of Arkansas doom metallers Pallbearer talks to Mark Derricutt about their latest album Forgotten Days.
By: Mark Derricutt
Interview - Tim Lucier of The Kingsmen speaks with Mark Derricutt - May 2020
It now seems like a lifetime ago that I sat down to talk with Tim Lucier, guitarist for Rhode Island newcomers Kingsmen to discuss their debut album “Revenge. Forgiveness. Recovery”, an album that's still getting regular rotation around the house.
By: Mark Derricutt
Live Photos - Gramsci - Auckland - 16th October 2020
Photos By: Mark Derricutt
Artist/Band: Gramsci
Venue/City: ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland, NZ
Date of Event: Friday 16th October 2020
Interview - Paul McLaney of Gramsci speaks with Mark Derricutt
Released during the height of a global pandemic, Paul McLaney and Gramsci return after a fifteen year hiatus with the release of their critically acclaimed album, Inheritance, and with the recent return to Alert Level One a confirmed and rescheduled live performance of the album at Auckland's ASB Waterfront Theatre on Friday 16th October.
By: Mark Derricutt
Interview - Mark Heylmun of Suicide Silence speaks with Mark Derricutt - October 2020
Long before the days of lockdowns, bubbles, and social distancing - California based Suicide Silence released their 5th album Become The Hunter on Valentine's Day. Since then the whole world has been turned upside down, and somewhere among them this interview with guitarist Mark Heylmun somehow got lost in the shuffle.
By: Mark Derricutt
Live Photos - Cattle Decapitation - Auckland - 26th February 2020
Photos By: Mark Derricutt
Artist/Band: Cattle Decapitation (Death Atlas Tour 2020)
Venue/City: Whammy Bar, Auckland, NZ
Date of Event: 26th February 2020
Interview: Derrick Green of Sepultura speaks with Mark Derricutt
By Mark Derricutt
Ever since forming way back in 1984, Sepultura have been at the forefront of heavy metal, bringing to the world their tribal/Brazilian influenced blend of groove/thrash/death metal, and whilst the band has had its share of line up changes over the years - with the recently released 'Quadra'
Live Photos - Elton John - Auckland - 16th February 2020
Photos By: Mark Derricutt
Artist/Band: Elton John
Venue/City: Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, NZ
Date of Event: Saturday 16th February 2020
Live Photos - Obituary - Auckland - 22 January 2020
Photos By: Mark Derricutt
Artist/Band: Obituary
Venue/City: Studio the Venue, Auckland
Date of Event: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Live Photos - Chop Suey - Auckland - 21st January 2020
Photos By: Mark Derricutt
Artist/Band: Chop Suey (UK System of the Down Tribute Band)
Venue/City: Whammy Bar, Auckland, NZ
Date of Event: Tuesday 21st January 2020
Live Photos - Wolves In the Throne Room - Auckland - 5th December 2019
Photos By: Mark Derricutt
Artist/Band: Wolves in The Throne Room
Venue/City: Whammy Bar, Auckland, NZ
Date of Event: Thurs 5th December 2019
Live Photos Eye Hate God - Auckland - 17th November 2019
Photos By: Mark Derricutt
Artist/Band: Eye Hate God
Venue/City: Whammy Bar, Auckland NZ
Date of Event: Sunday 17th November 2019
Live Photos Ross the Boss - Auckland - 15th November 2019
Photos By: Mark Derricutt
Artist/Band: Ross the Boss
Venue/City: Whammy Bar, Auckland, NZ
Date of Event: Friday 15th November 2019
Live Photos Cradle of Filth - Auckland - 12th September 2019
Photos By: Marke Derricutt
Artist/Band: Cradle of Filth
Venue/City: Studio the Venue; Auckland, NZ
Date of Event: Thursday 12th September
Live Photos - Dark Funeral - Auckland - 10th September 2019
Photos By: Mark Derricutt
Artist/Band: Dark Funeral
Venue/City: Whammy Bar, Auckland, New Zealand
Date of Event: Tuesday 10th September 2019