https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/metalbreak--4481282enMusicCopyright Paky & Johannes Eckerströmhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/afd50e4e9d64317a4354dc0b88a08350.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/metalbreak--4481282Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmPaky & Johannes Eckerströmfeeds@spreaker.comMusic journalist Paky Orrasi (Metal Maniac, Metal Hammer) and Avatar frontman Johannes Eckerström do deep dives into the world of heavy metal music. MetalBreak features interviews, discussions and commentary, all based on the culture of the sub-culture.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-84-back-to-form-or-a-new-form-altogether--71276586tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2301299312Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:04:28 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIt's been a while, we know! We'll talk about it in this episode and also share our plan moving forward! Once that is out of the way, we talk metal and anything else that pops into our heads! Enjoy!4595falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-83-summer-summary-pt-1-tuska--67797460tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2172118998Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:38:49 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode we start a long debrief session of what this summer was like, starting with the traditional Tuska visit. Enjoy!5053falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-82-listening-circle-gorguts-obscura--66868716tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2125065384Sat, 05 Jul 2025 14:46:43 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmMetalBreak makes a triumphant return to form with this hot edition of the beloved Listening Circle. This time we talk about Obscura by Gorguts. Enjoy!3521falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-81-paky-asks-johannes-follow-up-questions--63877943tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2017301609Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmSometimes in interviews, answers warrant follow-up questions. Many times they don't happen. Paky has found a few quotes by Johannes that were left unscrutinized. We're here to fix that. Enjoy!2732falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-80-listening-circle-testament-dark-roots-of-earth--63161667tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1974097107Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmWe invite our patreons into our retrospective review of Testament's Dark Roots of Earth. Enjoy!5027falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-79-tuska-2024--61118660tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1902246390Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:57:30 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmAs is tradition, we review this years rendition of the Tuska festival. Along some puppy asmr and opeth single review, everybody wins! Enjoy!4925falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-78-listening-circle-korn-korn--60764363tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1877865408Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:57:03 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmMixing our own thoughts with our beloved supporter on Patreon, we discuss maybe one of the most important metal albums that we're not really that in to. Enjoy!4948falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-77-listening-circle-opeth-orchid--60052608tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1822839117Wed, 15 May 2024 22:26:43 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmThe listening circle returns, as we share our and our Patreon supporters' opinion on Opeth's legendary debut, Orchid. Enjoy!4134falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-76-listening-circle-at-the-gates-slaughter-of-the-soul--58925468tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1765120752Mon, 04 Mar 2024 20:48:31 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmJoin the listening circle, and add your voice to the conversation! patreon.com/metalbreak In this very first listening circle, we dig in to what many would call the quintessential album of the Gothenburg sound. Slaughter of the Soul by At the Gates...4019falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-75-jussi-helenius-of-turku-saatanalle--58828577tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1758456270Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:53:36 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmMetallihelvetti is a revered institution in the Finnish metal underground, and in its heart you find Jussi Helenius. Together with his partners in crime he has made Finland in general and Turku in particular a much more extreme place for decades....3205falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-74-let-s-get-deep--58267761tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1714863726Thu, 11 Jan 2024 19:02:40 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode, we play a round of Let's Get Deep, and it get's... deep. Got time had by all! Enjoy!4829falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-73-the-crow-is-being-rebooted-and-we-have-thoughts--58065132tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1694568696Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:43:19 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode, Paky has found out about about next year's reboot of her beloved the Crow. We talk, and try to unpack how this is doom to failed, or if there is any hope at all. Bill Skarsgård will be in it... we like him. And how do we get Avatar...4589falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-72-matt-mcgachy-of-cryptopsy-halloween--57460372tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1653613743Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:28:54 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode we talk with Cryptopsy's Matt McGachy as well as doing some damage control for what would have been our Halloween special! Good times! Enjoy!3450falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-71-nakkeknaekker--56502051tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1595341407Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:07:48 +0000Paky & Johannes Eckerström[Interview starts at 3:50!] In this episode, Paky interviews Danish death metal band Nakkeknækker. We are head over heals with them and blown away by what they are doing already now. Enjoy!2380falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-70-jean-paul-gaster-from-clutch--56384813tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1584938411Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:08:27 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmINTERVIEW STARTS AT 11:34! Paky talked to Clutch drummer Jean-Paul Gaster, and that led us to talk about stuff. Good times are being had by all. Enjoy!2759falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-69-dr-owen-coggins--56183707tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1571865202Sat, 22 Jul 2023 09:38:08 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmDr Owen Coggins of the International Society for Metal Music Studies joins us to talk metal in academia and academia in metal. Enjoy!4373falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-68-summer-metal--54831758tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1547443765Thu, 22 Jun 2023 21:55:59 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode, we talk about the metal we gravitate towards in the summer, while trying to unpack what makes certain metal sound more like summer than others. Enjoy! PLAYLIST WITH MUSIC WE TALKED ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:...3625falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-67-our-guilty-pleasures--53621381tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1498689841Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:21:34 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmPLAYLIST WITH ALL THE SONGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2tzn9dPdojlr6gwJlEZPDC?si=cee7d2d7333a4c93 In this episode, we play each other some of our favorite guilty pleasures in music. A lot of pop, and of course a dash...5395falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-66-our-patreon-members-asks-johannes-about-the-new-album--52571943tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1434692206Sat, 28 Jan 2023 19:43:41 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmWith Avatar's Dance Devil Dance coming out February 17, Paky collected the questions of our fantastic supporters over at Patreon. This giant blue whale of an episode is the results. Enjoy!6508falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-65-2023-predictions-and-predicaments--52432847tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1423178527Fri, 13 Jan 2023 14:56:02 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmWe pull out our crystal ball and tell you EXACTLY what's going to happen in the next 365 days. No side tracks or second guesses here. You can thank us later. Enjoy!3473falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-64-singles-vs-albums--52141291tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1399460929Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:03:06 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmPaky and Johannes discuss the album format being challenged by single releases in today's fast paced society. They agree to disagree but also agree. Enjoy!3794falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-63-paky-s-bday-and-what-we-did-this-summer-pt-2--51590824
Thanks to you, a donation of 430 USD has been made to the AKC Canine Health Foundation in our Jacob's memory. A engraved brick paver is being put in his name and the money goes towards research in the fight against the disease that took him from us.

If you consider donating yourself, you can visit https://www.akcchf.org/donate2015/chf-donate.html

Thank you, and enjoy the episode.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1364135935Sun, 16 Oct 2022 17:57:58 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode Paky answers questions from you for her birthday and we get caught up on what the hell happened this summer. Thanks to you, a donation of 430 USD has been made to the AKC Canine Health Foundation in our Jacob's memory. A engraved...
Thanks to you, a donation of 430 USD has been made to the AKC Canine Health Foundation in our Jacob's memory. A engraved brick paver is being put in his name and the money goes towards research in the fight against the disease that took him from us.

If you consider donating yourself, you can visit https://www.akcchf.org/donate2015/chf-donate.html

Thank you, and enjoy the episode.]]>5885falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-62-what-we-did-this-summer-pt-1--51316272
patreon.com/metalbreak
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patreon.com/metalbreak
teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>4041falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tell-me-a-story-s02e02--51316271
Read more Rob goodness here:

reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/570ceu/is_ed_real_or_am_i_crazy_part_1

and

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Read more Rob goodness here:

reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/570ceu/is_ed_real_or_am_i_crazy_part_1

and

nightmaresoup.com/products/the-nightmare-society-volume-2]]>3364falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tell-me-story-s02e01--49906994tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1273644874Mon, 23 May 2022 13:55:05 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmTMAS is back with a vengeance! Lakes and oceans ended up being the theme in a slightly more free flowing formate. Also, our first Patreon guest Chris joins us! If you want to guest a future TMAS and share a tale of your own, consider becoming a...3139falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-61-tour-talk-pt-2-paky-hits-the-road-with-avatar--49332943
patreon.com/metalbreak

Please consider getting a Jacob memorial shirt. All the money we get from the Jacob designs go to charity:

https://metalbreak.creator-spring.com/listing/jacobbadass]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1244881984Tue, 05 Apr 2022 20:53:20 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmPaky joined Avatar for their brief US run earlier this year, which means that it was MetalBreak on Tour! We talk about the experience and find out wether she will finally go mad and run away to join a circus. Enjoy! patreon.com/metalbreak Please...
patreon.com/metalbreak

Please consider getting a Jacob memorial shirt. All the money we get from the Jacob designs go to charity:

https://metalbreak.creator-spring.com/listing/jacobbadass]]>3689falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-60-tour-talk-pt-1-in-loving-memory-of-jacob--49332939
This is a two parter, where we try to keep most of the sadness in part one.

Jacob was the third host of the podcast, and in many ways its biggest star. As he ended up having so many fans among you, we want to make this very public tribute to him. Thank you again, all of you who reached out and showed love.

Please consider getting a memorial shirt. All the money we get from the Jacob designs go to charity:

https://metalbreak.creator-spring.com/listing/jacobbadass

https://www.akcchf.org/

https://www.akcchf.org/how-to-help/purchase-a-purina-brick/]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1244877856Tue, 05 Apr 2022 20:43:48 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmTRIGGER WARNING! LOSS OF PET, DEATH, ILLNESS! This is a two parter, where we try to keep most of the sadness in part one. Jacob was the third host of the podcast, and in many ways its biggest star. As he ended up having so many fans among you, we...
This is a two parter, where we try to keep most of the sadness in part one.

Jacob was the third host of the podcast, and in many ways its biggest star. As he ended up having so many fans among you, we want to make this very public tribute to him. Thank you again, all of you who reached out and showed love.

Please consider getting a memorial shirt. All the money we get from the Jacob designs go to charity:

https://metalbreak.creator-spring.com/listing/jacobbadass

https://www.akcchf.org/

https://www.akcchf.org/how-to-help/purchase-a-purina-brick/]]>1205falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-59-samuel-honkavaara-of-rebellix--48879542tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1222867813Sat, 26 Feb 2022 13:30:38 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode, we sit down with Sam from Rebellix, talking moving country for music, self discovery, their latest EP, Serpent's Kiss (out now!) and more. Enjoy!2797falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-58-nikan-and-arash-of-confess--48286848tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1196070955Thu, 13 Jan 2022 21:53:11 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmConfess returns! We pick it up right where we left off last time (listen to episode 25 with Nikan if you haven't already), and talk the present and future of one of the most driven and resilient bands you'll ever hear! Enjoy!4350falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-57-touring-during-covid-and-getting-covid-on-tour--47538919tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1162463689Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:48:44 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmJohannes has been on tour. He also got sick. Paky and Johannes unpack the experience together, sharing thoughts and some road stories. Enjoy!3629falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-56-the-halloween-pumpkin-carving-special-2021--47203308
Enjoy!]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1149750064Thu, 28 Oct 2021 18:09:35 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmWe carve pumpkins and talk metal and other scary music. What more can you ask for? Also, something paranormal may or may not have happened... Enjoy!
Enjoy!]]>5711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-55-am-i-the-asshole-metal-edition-pt-2--46794017tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1135060237Sat, 02 Oct 2021 21:39:53 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmWe return to be judge, jury and executioners. Once again Paky has searched through Reddit for some moral dilemmas in the name of metal. Enjoy!3622falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-54-trying-to-understand-swedish-metal-with-henke-brannerydh--46376728
Enjoy!

Henke's podcast (in Swedish): https://open.spotify.com/show/5RFZ1vzfbLamNOIn9n3ie7?si=xHtnud4YRqO-tik6dadEmw&dl_branch=1
Rockpodden]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1118855917Sat, 04 Sep 2021 18:57:04 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmJohannes has a long talk with fellow Swede and podcaster Henke Brannerydh of Rockpodden, trying to solve the mystery behind the phenomena of Swedish metal. Did we get any wiser? You'll be the judge! Enjoy! Henke's podcast (in Swedish):...
Enjoy!

Henke's podcast (in Swedish): https://open.spotify.com/show/5RFZ1vzfbLamNOIn9n3ie7?si=xHtnud4YRqO-tik6dadEmw&dl_branch=1
Rockpodden]]>4885falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-53-am-i-the-asshole-metal-edition-pt-1--46101730
patreon.com/metalbreak

teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1106333560Sun, 15 Aug 2021 09:51:16 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmFor this episode, Paky went lurking the "Am I the asshole"-subreddit for some heavy metal content and in the TRVE elitist spirit, we will be the sole judges! Enjoy! patreon.com/metalbreak teespring.com/stores/metalbreak
patreon.com/metalbreak

teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>2579falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-52-side-stage-with-dino-cazares-of-fear-factory--45484059
In this episode, Johannes has a long talk with Fear Factory master mind Dino Cazares about latest album Aggression Continuum and the past, present and future of the band and humanity at large. Enjoy!

Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak

We’ve got merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1077638587Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:33:48 +0000Paky & Johannes Eckerström[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 17:57] In this episode, Johannes has a long talk with Fear Factory master mind Dino Cazares about latest album Aggression Continuum and the past, present and future of the band and humanity at large. Enjoy! Our Patreon:...
In this episode, Johannes has a long talk with Fear Factory master mind Dino Cazares about latest album Aggression Continuum and the past, present and future of the band and humanity at large. Enjoy!

Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak

We’ve got merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>6457falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-51-side-stage-with-bodom-after-midnight-rip-alexi-laiho--44777114
In this episode Paky and Johannes have a heartfelt talk with the remaining members of Bodom After Midnight. We talk about the legacy of their colleague and friend Alexi Laiho and the debut EP that came to be their swansong.

Our Patreon: patreon.com/metalbreak

Merch: teespring.com/stores/metalbreak

Photo by Terhi Ylimäinen]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1047665983Wed, 12 May 2021 17:58:49 +0000Paky & Johannes Eckerström[Interview starts at 7:41] In this episode Paky and Johannes have a heartfelt talk with the remaining members of Bodom After Midnight. We talk about the legacy of their colleague and friend Alexi Laiho and the debut EP that came to be their swansong....
In this episode Paky and Johannes have a heartfelt talk with the remaining members of Bodom After Midnight. We talk about the legacy of their colleague and friend Alexi Laiho and the debut EP that came to be their swansong.

Our Patreon: patreon.com/metalbreak

Merch: teespring.com/stores/metalbreak

Photo by Terhi Ylimäinen]]>2991falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-50-anneke-van-giersbergen--44292643
In this episode Paky and Johannes get to talk to the always inspiring, always delightful Anneke van Giersbergen. They talk her latest album, The Darkest Skies Are The Brightest and all that goes into making such personal work. Enjoy!

Listen to The Darkest Skies Are The Brightest on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6MEBn5n2uktdaned7Zc91o?si=lmRP5V-VSVG2CaDvFE_WGw

We’ve got merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak

Our patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1027143751Sun, 11 Apr 2021 15:28:45 +0000Paky & Johannes Eckerström[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 9.23] In this episode Paky and Johannes get to talk to the always inspiring, always delightful Anneke van Giersbergen. They talk her latest album, The Darkest Skies Are The Brightest and all that goes into making such personal...
In this episode Paky and Johannes get to talk to the always inspiring, always delightful Anneke van Giersbergen. They talk her latest album, The Darkest Skies Are The Brightest and all that goes into making such personal work. Enjoy!

Listen to The Darkest Skies Are The Brightest on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6MEBn5n2uktdaned7Zc91o?si=lmRP5V-VSVG2CaDvFE_WGw

We’ve got merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak

Our patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak]]>3187falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-49-side-stage-with-joel-ekelof-of-soen--43741466
In this episode Paky and Johannes talks to Joel Ekelöf of Soen about their latest album Imperial. They about the music, the method and the message as well as touching on the spiritual side of things. Enjoy!

Listen to Imperial by Soen: https://open.spotify.com/album/49iLyqy5332uQV3q5qDmA2?si=E3eFouUySVG0jYZ7_AOo1w

Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak
We have merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/998747317Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:48:44 +0000Paky & Johannes Eckerström[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 09:54] In this episode Paky and Johannes talks to Joel Ekelöf of Soen about their latest album Imperial. They about the music, the method and the message as well as touching on the spiritual side of things. Enjoy! Listen to...
In this episode Paky and Johannes talks to Joel Ekelöf of Soen about their latest album Imperial. They about the music, the method and the message as well as touching on the spiritual side of things. Enjoy!

Listen to Imperial by Soen: https://open.spotify.com/album/49iLyqy5332uQV3q5qDmA2?si=E3eFouUySVG0jYZ7_AOo1w

Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak
We have merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>2599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-48-side-stage-with-korpiklaani--43479374
In this episode Johannes talks to Korpiklaani about their latest album Jylhä, the energy new members can bring and more or less unconventional ways to write a song. Enjoy!

Listen to Jylhä: https://open.spotify.com/album/2gsQLMCZXvrq3Rlb4S424v?si=tH6UNpuVQVGDDwV_LJVZWQ

Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak

We have merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/986222047Mon, 15 Feb 2021 19:18:04 +0000Paky & Johannes Eckerström[Interview starts at 14:04] In this episode Johannes talks to Korpiklaani about their latest album Jylhä, the energy new members can bring and more or less unconventional ways to write a song. Enjoy! Listen to Jylhä:...
In this episode Johannes talks to Korpiklaani about their latest album Jylhä, the energy new members can bring and more or less unconventional ways to write a song. Enjoy!

Listen to Jylhä: https://open.spotify.com/album/2gsQLMCZXvrq3Rlb4S424v?si=tH6UNpuVQVGDDwV_LJVZWQ

Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak

We have merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>2631falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tell-me-a-story-s01e05-featuring-david-andersson-of-soilwork--43337742
Our patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak
Merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/981040117Sun, 07 Feb 2021 21:01:10 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode, Paky and Johannes go to space and listen to various disturbing sounds from way out there. David from Soilwork brings us to the morgue and our Patreon-contributor debates wether or not one should pick up hitchhikers from the afterlife....
Our patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak
Merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>4023falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-47-2020-the-2000-s-and-the-future--43202073
Let us know what you think about this long-form episode style! Support us on www.patreon.com/metalbreak!]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/975840277Sat, 30 Jan 2021 17:41:04 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmPaky and Johannes discuss current trends in metal, trying to guess where we're going, based on where we've been. Let us know what you think about this long-form episode style! Support us on www.patreon.com/metalbreak!
Let us know what you think about this long-form episode style! Support us on www.patreon.com/metalbreak!]]>7429falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-46-erlend-hjelvik--43112631
Paky has a chat with Erlend Hjelvik about his solo debut 'Welcome to Hel', and vikings and metal at large! Enjoy!

Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak
We have merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/965024506Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:40:58 +0000Paky & Johannes Eckerström[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 11:20] Paky has a chat with Erlend Hjelvik about his solo debut 'Welcome to Hel', and vikings and metal at large! Enjoy! Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak We have merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak
Paky has a chat with Erlend Hjelvik about his solo debut 'Welcome to Hel', and vikings and metal at large! Enjoy!

Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak
We have merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>2918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-memory-of-alexi-laiho--42787832tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/959287165Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:51:03 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmWe take a moment to remember and pay our respects to a man gone too soon.969falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tell-me-a-story-s01e04-featuring-ryan-van-poederooyen-of-imonolith--42759036
Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak

We've got merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/958088920Sat, 02 Jan 2021 12:35:32 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmAncient spirits and haunting battle cries. Paky and Johannes dig through the annals of history for their stories, while Ryan Van Poederooyen unveils some light childhood trauma. Enjoy! Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak We've got merch:...
Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak

We've got merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>4154falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-45-david-andersson-of-soilwork--42519994
Listen to A Whisp Of The Atlantic: https://open.spotify.com/album/39FoTXhyioMJWeNi11dZ4p?si=BcnnDYgNSBm9ThFKliHQ8Q

Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak

We've got merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/948653395Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:43:16 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode Paky has a chat with David Andersson of Soilwork. They discuss brand new EP A Whisp Of The Atlantic, religion, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and much more! Enjoy! Listen to A Whisp Of The Atlantic:...
Listen to A Whisp Of The Atlantic: https://open.spotify.com/album/39FoTXhyioMJWeNi11dZ4p?si=BcnnDYgNSBm9ThFKliHQ8Q

Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak

We've got merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>3896falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tell-me-a-story-s01e03-featuring-sangwan-of-monsters-dive--42453624
In this episode Paky and Johannes dive deep into the world of witches, while our patron teaches us of the Buck-riders. Our special guests, South Korean Post Hardcore band Monsters Dive, take us to school. Enjoy!

CHECK OUT MONSTERS DIVE:
https://www.facebook.com/MonstersDive/
https://monstersdive.bandcamp.com/album/dive-or-die

FURTHER READING ON TODAY*S STORIES:

https://www.therussianstore.com/
'Baba Yaga: The Ambiguous Mother and Witch of the Russian Folktale' by Andreas Johns
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malin_Matsdotter

MERCH: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak

OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/metalbreak]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/946320502Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:42:32 +0000Paky & Johannes Eckerström[Apologies for the sound quality! This was a bit of a guerilla-recording!] In this episode Paky and Johannes dive deep into the world of witches, while our patron teaches us of the Buck-riders. Our special guests, South Korean Post Hardcore band...
In this episode Paky and Johannes dive deep into the world of witches, while our patron teaches us of the Buck-riders. Our special guests, South Korean Post Hardcore band Monsters Dive, take us to school. Enjoy!

CHECK OUT MONSTERS DIVE:
https://www.facebook.com/MonstersDive/
https://monstersdive.bandcamp.com/album/dive-or-die

FURTHER READING ON TODAY*S STORIES:

https://www.therussianstore.com/
'Baba Yaga: The Ambiguous Mother and Witch of the Russian Folktale' by Andreas Johns
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malin_Matsdotter

MERCH: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak

OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/metalbreak]]>3892falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tell-me-a-story-s01e02-featuring-matt-heafy-of-trivium--42147729
Check our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak

We've got merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/935409112Tue, 24 Nov 2020 20:09:45 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmThis week both Paky and Matt Heafy of Trivium take us to ancient Japan, while Johannes drags us along on a trip to Ukraine and a more recent past. Our Patreon contribution brings us inside a haunted childhood home. All of this and some general banter...
Check our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak

We've got merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>2818falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tell-me-a-story-s01e01-featuring-chiara-of-moonlight-haze--41924237
Check out Moonlight Haze on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1J9Jg6CEtjR3C4SFXz1elX?si=vD-e4Bt0RcCY9pHhJag_gQ

https://www.moonlighthaze.com
http://facebook.com/Moonlighthazeband/]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/927401092Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:16:09 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmThis is the first episode of our new series, Tell Me A Story! Paky and Johannes compete in spookiness alongside contributions from our dear friends from patreon.com/metalbreak. On occasion we'll also have artist friends dropping by with a story of...
Check out Moonlight Haze on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1J9Jg6CEtjR3C4SFXz1elX?si=vD-e4Bt0RcCY9pHhJag_gQ

https://www.moonlighthaze.com
http://facebook.com/Moonlighthazeband/]]>1968falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-44-halloween-special-tell-me-a-story-with-theology-master-karolina-kouvola--41708476
Karolina is a theology master, writing a PhD about Finlands-Swedish belief narratives about the cunning folk. She has written several non-fiction books about historical warrior groups and co-authored a book about Helsinki ghost stories.

Enjoy!

Photo by Suvi Kairulahti

Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak

NEW MERCH! www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/920055958Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:36:29 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode Paky and Johannes sit down for they're annual pumpkin carving listening to the academic musings and ghost stories of Karolina Kouvola. Karolina is a theology master, writing a PhD about Finlands-Swedish belief narratives about the...
Karolina is a theology master, writing a PhD about Finlands-Swedish belief narratives about the cunning folk. She has written several non-fiction books about historical warrior groups and co-authored a book about Helsinki ghost stories.

Enjoy!

Photo by Suvi Kairulahti

Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak

NEW MERCH! www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>4012falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-43-mathias-vreth-lillmans-of-finntroll--41067116
Vredesvävd OUT NOW! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7IGCwxXb9x7n2ILyOaE7hZ?si=9SNkm9_fQpuK9ZMc5evapQ

Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41067116Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:56:27 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode Johannes talks with Finntroll frontman Vreth. On top of talking their latest masterpiece Vredesvävd, they also discuss language, Estonian axemen, wether you want to be a Mick Jagger or a Paul McCartney and much more! Enjoy!...
Vredesvävd OUT NOW! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7IGCwxXb9x7n2ILyOaE7hZ?si=9SNkm9_fQpuK9ZMc5evapQ

Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak]]>3951black,death,finland,finntroll,folk,metal,symphonic,vrethfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-42-we-watched-this-is-spinal-tap--40758834
We've got merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak

Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/889389913Mon, 07 Sep 2020 20:38:59 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode Paky and Johannes follow up their latest Patreon watch-along with a talk about the greatness, impact and personal significance of mockumentary masterpiece, This Is Spinal Tap! Enjoy! We've got merch:...
We've got merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak

Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak]]>4503falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-41-niclas-engelin--40356591
Listen to Black Sleep by We Sell The Dead: https://open.spotify.com/album/4SP0pmh8XzJxzM8RnFx6CR?si=LHxlFOG9SxGR7hGvDpvLyQ

WE'VE GOT MERCH! www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/876902200Sat, 15 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode Paky and Johannes has chat with good friend Niclas Engelin. They talk about the past with his formative years and early efforts as well as the here and now, playing with We Sell the Dead and dealing with the current state of the world....
Listen to Black Sleep by We Sell The Dead: https://open.spotify.com/album/4SP0pmh8XzJxzM8RnFx6CR?si=LHxlFOG9SxGR7hGvDpvLyQ

WE'VE GOT MERCH! www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak]]>3925falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-40-we-watched-the-crow-a-retrospective-pt-2--39990290
They review, reminisce and rejoice in a classic while Paky is laying down the facts. Enjoy!

Check out Soi Dog Foundation!

www.soidog.org/
www.facebook.com/SoiDogPageInEnglish/
https://www.instagram.com/SoiDogFoundation
https://twitter.com/@SoiDogPhuket
https://www.youtube.com/user/SoiDogFoundation

Follow us!

Patreon.com/metalbreak
Johannes' Twitter: @johannes_avatar
Paky's Instagram: @paky_metalbreak]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39990290Sun, 26 Jul 2020 19:19:50 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmThis is the second part of Johannes and Paky discussion the Crow, which they recently watched with their patreons. They review, reminisce and rejoice in a classic while Paky is laying down the facts. Enjoy! Check out Soi Dog Foundation!...
They review, reminisce and rejoice in a classic while Paky is laying down the facts. Enjoy!

Check out Soi Dog Foundation!

www.soidog.org/
www.facebook.com/SoiDogPageInEnglish/
https://www.instagram.com/SoiDogFoundation
https://twitter.com/@SoiDogPhuket
https://www.youtube.com/user/SoiDogFoundation

Follow us!

Patreon.com/metalbreak
Johannes' Twitter: @johannes_avatar
Paky's Instagram: @paky_metalbreak]]>277690's,alternative,brandon,cinema,crow,cure,goth,inch,lee,metal,movie,nails,nine,pilots,retrospective,review,stone,temple,thefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-39-we-watched-the-crow-a-retrospective-pt-1--40356592
They review, reminisce and rejoice in a classic while Paky is laying down the facts. Enjoy!

Check out Soi Dog Foundation!

www.soidog.org/
www.facebook.com/SoiDogPageInEnglish/
https://www.instagram.com/SoiDogFoundation
https://twitter.com/@SoiDogPhuket
https://www.youtube.com/user/SoiDogFoundation

Follow us!

Patreon.com/metalbreak
Johannes' Twitter: @johannes_avatar
Paky's Instagram: @paky_metalbreak]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/876895879Sun, 26 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmThis is the first part of Johannes and Paky discussion the Crow, which they recently watched with their patreons. They review, reminisce and rejoice in a classic while Paky is laying down the facts. Enjoy! Check out Soi Dog Foundation!...
They review, reminisce and rejoice in a classic while Paky is laying down the facts. Enjoy!

Check out Soi Dog Foundation!

www.soidog.org/
www.facebook.com/SoiDogPageInEnglish/
https://www.instagram.com/SoiDogFoundation
https://twitter.com/@SoiDogPhuket
https://www.youtube.com/user/SoiDogFoundation

Follow us!

Patreon.com/metalbreak
Johannes' Twitter: @johannes_avatar
Paky's Instagram: @paky_metalbreak]]>2960falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-38-arjen-lucassen--39833453In this episode Paky and Johannes enjoy a conversation with Arjen Lucassen of Ayreon fame. They discuss the upcoming album Transitus (out September 25), the challenges of getting signed doing rock operas in the 90's, working with heroes and geniuses, and much more!

This episode is dedicated to the Soi Dog Foundation. Visit their homepage www.soidog,org to learn more about their work for stray cats and dogs in South East Asia.

You can also follow them on their socials:

www.facebook.com/SoiDogPageInEnglish
www.instagram.com/SoiDogFoundation
https://twitter.com/@SoiDogPhuket
www.youtube.com/user/SoiDogFoundation]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39833453Sat, 18 Jul 2020 14:43:28 +0000Paky & Johannes Eckerström[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 09:08] In this episode Paky and Johannes enjoy a conversation with Arjen Lucassen of Ayreon fame. They discuss the upcoming album Transitus (out September 25), the challenges of getting signed doing rock operas in the 90's,...In this episode Paky and Johannes enjoy a conversation with Arjen Lucassen of Ayreon fame. They discuss the upcoming album Transitus (out September 25), the challenges of getting signed doing rock operas in the 90's, working with heroes and geniuses, and much more!

This episode is dedicated to the Soi Dog Foundation. Visit their homepage www.soidog,org to learn more about their work for stray cats and dogs in South East Asia.

You can also follow them on their socials:

www.facebook.com/SoiDogPageInEnglish
www.instagram.com/SoiDogFoundation
https://twitter.com/@SoiDogPhuket
www.youtube.com/user/SoiDogFoundation]]>3359arjen,ayreon,holland,lucassen,metal,opera,prog,rockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-037-chiara-tricarico-of-moonlight-haze--34613686
In the episode Paky and Johannes have a chat with vocalist Chiara Tricarico of Italian symphonic power metal band Moonlight Haze, talking lockdown, the voice as an instrument, ancient legends of the moon and more! Enjoy!

Lunaris is out now! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/610ZRqFz5vnwySLj1c0LuU?si=VFQAVdZkT4-woVYcZOZK-A

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/metalbreak]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/848855215Mon, 29 Jun 2020 09:54:12 +0000Paky & Johannes Eckerström[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 10:31] In the episode Paky and Johannes have a chat with vocalist Chiara Tricarico of Italian symphonic power metal band Moonlight Haze, talking lockdown, the voice as an instrument, ancient legends of the moon and more! Enjoy!...
In the episode Paky and Johannes have a chat with vocalist Chiara Tricarico of Italian symphonic power metal band Moonlight Haze, talking lockdown, the voice as an instrument, ancient legends of the moon and more! Enjoy!

Lunaris is out now! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/610ZRqFz5vnwySLj1c0LuU?si=VFQAVdZkT4-woVYcZOZK-A

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/metalbreak]]>3005falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-36-netta-laurenne-of-smackbound--34613688
In this episode, Paky and Johannes have a great conversation with Smackbound front woman Netta Laurenne. They talk about debuting during a pandemic, their upcoming album 20/20, tricking your bandmates to get naked and much more! Enjoy!]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/835271863Sat, 06 Jun 2020 15:44:03 +0000Paky & Johannes Eckerström[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 20:12] In this episode, Paky and Johannes have a great conversation with Smackbound front woman Netta Laurenne. They talk about debuting during a pandemic, their upcoming album 20/20, tricking your bandmates to get naked and much...
In this episode, Paky and Johannes have a great conversation with Smackbound front woman Netta Laurenne. They talk about debuting during a pandemic, their upcoming album 20/20, tricking your bandmates to get naked and much more! Enjoy!]]>3871falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-035-hansi-kursch--34613687tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/783980089Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:52:17 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode Johannes gets starstruck as he gets to talk to one of his greatest influences, the legendary Hansi Kürsch! They talk about the latest Demons & Wizards release 'III' and go deep on Hansi's amazing chemistry with collaborator Jon...2331rschfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-034-andrea-brosio-and-michael-monroe--34613690
White Cloud Fire - Liberta: https://youtu.be/SYmBgGLFhXM

Michael Monroe - Last Train To Tokyo: https://youtu.be/NZegMf2p1J4]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/777785593Tue, 17 Mar 2020 18:57:23 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode Paky sits down with living legend Michael Monroe and up and comer Andrea Brosio of White Cloud Fire to talk talent shows, pure intentions, the ugly side of the music business and much more! Enjoy! White Cloud Fire - Liberta:...
White Cloud Fire - Liberta: https://youtu.be/SYmBgGLFhXM

Michael Monroe - Last Train To Tokyo: https://youtu.be/NZegMf2p1J4]]>3656falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-033-lordi-interview-plus-the-worst-metal-songs--34613699tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/772804855Sun, 08 Mar 2020 19:12:21 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode Johannes meets mr Lordi himself, talking shock, horror, schlager, muppets and much more! Paky digs deep into Johannes' experience recording an album, and together they go on a quest for really shitty metal songs! Enjoy!6216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-032-crimson-sun--34596896tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/754804669Tue, 04 Feb 2020 09:16:17 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode Paky met up with the whole line-up of the Finnish band Crimson Sun. Talking motives, motivation, taking matters in your own hands and what it means to make that second hard album. Enjoy!2700falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-031-stix-of-steel-panther-plus-paky-answers-your-questions--34596929tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/748963399Fri, 24 Jan 2020 22:28:24 +0000Paky & Johannes Eckerström[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 9:00] In this episode Paky and Johannes meet up with Stix of Steel Panther to talk honesty, longevity, common friends and more. After the interview Paky answers your questions. It’s a great mix of her sharing experiences, values...4854falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-030-the-process-of-making-an-album-pt-2--34613698tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/725518894Tue, 10 Dec 2019 01:09:34 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmPaky and Johannes make their triumphant return as Paky continues to have Johannes try to make sense out of what goes in to the process of writing and recording music. They also do their best to make the holiday season feel more METAL! Enjoy!4325falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-029-halloween-pumpkin-carving-and-black-metal-crimes--34596956tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/708406915Tue, 05 Nov 2019 21:26:10 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode we carve some pumpkins and entertaining each other with increasingly darker and heavier subject matters all based in horrific acts from the wild world of black metal. Enjoy!2977falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-028-paky-and-johannes-on-the-process-of-writing-an-album--34613696tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/702444022Sun, 27 Oct 2019 15:19:19 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode Paky is picking Johannes' brain about anything and everything regarding writing and recording an album. Enjoy!3461falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-027-visions-of-atlantis--34613697
Enjoy!]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/691199797Fri, 04 Oct 2019 23:30:04 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode Paky and Johannes meet Clémentine Delauney and Thomas Caser of Visions of Atlantis. We talk about their new album Wanderers, the motivations and musings of epic lyricism, what it means to find home and the long way back for a band that...
Enjoy!]]>2079falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-026-eeka-makynen-tuska-festival-ceo--34613695tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/666759140Fri, 16 Aug 2019 16:43:27 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode Paky meets the CEO of the Tuska festival. They talk about the process of running a festival in general and a great independent one in particular. Enjoy!2223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-025-nikan-siyanor-khosravi-of-confess--34613702
The potential and purpose of metal is defined as Nikan shares stories about his time in solitary confinement in the Iranian prison Evin, his refusal to give in, back down or sell out and their tireless journey to express themselves freely and live their lives as they see fit.

Confess' new single EVIN is out now on every respectable streaming platform! Follow, support and spread the word about Confess via their social pages:

www.instagram.com/confessband.official
www.instagram.com/nikansiyanorkhosravi
www.facebook.com/confessband1
www.twitter.com/ConfessBandIR

ENJOY!]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/655933361Wed, 24 Jul 2019 22:33:47 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmPaky and Johannes finally have their long anticipated talk with Nikan Khosravi of Confess! This may very well be one of the most interesting and important voices in metal today due to the band's unique story and their members' courage and creativity....
The potential and purpose of metal is defined as Nikan shares stories about his time in solitary confinement in the Iranian prison Evin, his refusal to give in, back down or sell out and their tireless journey to express themselves freely and live their lives as they see fit.

Confess' new single EVIN is out now on every respectable streaming platform! Follow, support and spread the word about Confess via their social pages:

www.instagram.com/confessband.official
www.instagram.com/nikansiyanorkhosravi
www.facebook.com/confessband1
www.twitter.com/ConfessBandIR

ENJOY!]]>4409falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-024-the-tuska-2019-special-feat-the-smoke-on-the-water-game-with-halestorm--34596951
They also found time to meet up with Arejay and Josh of Halestorm for a quick round of the 'Smoke on the water'-game.

Enjoy!]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/651564113Mon, 15 Jul 2019 19:12:06 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode Paky and Johannes do their yearly breakdown of the Tuska Festival in Helsinki, Finland. While going through the bands they saw they discuss break ups and reunions, metal for children, bad ass front women and much more. They also...
They also found time to meet up with Arejay and Josh of Halestorm for a quick round of the 'Smoke on the water'-game.

Enjoy!]]>5345falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-023-sabaton-and-news--34613709
Paky meets her friend, your friend, everybody's friend Joakim Brodén from SABATON! They talk their coming album 'the Great War', their love for History, the evolution of the band and the random road of chance that in hindsight looks like a formula!

We also talk some news of the metal world and play Johannes' favorite game! Enjoy!

Instagram: @paky_metalbreak

Twitter: @metalbreak_pod

Johannes' twitter: @johannes_avatar

Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/642569022Wed, 26 Jun 2019 22:16:08 +0000Paky & Johannes Eckerström[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 15:00] Paky meets her friend, your friend, everybody's friend Joakim Brodén from SABATON! They talk their coming album 'the Great War', their love for History, the evolution of the band and the random road of chance that in...
Paky meets her friend, your friend, everybody's friend Joakim Brodén from SABATON! They talk their coming album 'the Great War', their love for History, the evolution of the band and the random road of chance that in hindsight looks like a formula!

We also talk some news of the metal world and play Johannes' favorite game! Enjoy!

Instagram: @paky_metalbreak

Twitter: @metalbreak_pod

Johannes' twitter: @johannes_avatar

Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak]]>4008falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-022-devin-townsend-from-empath-to-empath--34613708
In this episode Paky sits down with one of our absolute favorite people ever in music, Devin Townsend and do a deep dive into the motivations behind his latest release 'Empath'. Empathy, fear and forgiveness is discussed as they dig towards the core of what drives a great artist to keep going and find something important to say in his third decade of writing and recording.

Empath is out now and we love it! Check it out on any streaming platform, or get your physical copy today!

Our Instagram: @paky_metalbreak
Our Twitter: @metalbreak_pod
Johannes' twitter: @johannes_avatar

patron.com/metalbreak]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/604865655Fri, 12 Apr 2019 09:50:43 +0000Paky & Johannes Eckerström[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 7:07] In this episode Paky sits down with one of our absolute favorite people ever in music, Devin Townsend and do a deep dive into the motivations behind his latest release 'Empath'. Empathy, fear and forgiveness is discussed as...
In this episode Paky sits down with one of our absolute favorite people ever in music, Devin Townsend and do a deep dive into the motivations behind his latest release 'Empath'. Empathy, fear and forgiveness is discussed as they dig towards the core of what drives a great artist to keep going and find something important to say in his third decade of writing and recording.

Empath is out now and we love it! Check it out on any streaming platform, or get your physical copy today!

Our Instagram: @paky_metalbreak
Our Twitter: @metalbreak_pod
Johannes' twitter: @johannes_avatar

patron.com/metalbreak]]>3549falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-021-metal-misconceptions--34596930
Enjoy!]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/597528909Thu, 28 Mar 2019 21:33:44 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode we asked YOU to share your thoughts on common misconceptions about metal, its fans and musicians. Hear our discussion from the trivial to the very deep. Plus we finally find out what band Paky is! Enjoy!
Enjoy!]]>3349falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-020-beast-in-black--34613703
Paky and Johannes sit down with Beast in Black to talk subjects spanning a universe between Anime and David Hasselhoff, as well as their new album 'From Hell With Love'! Enjoy!]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/592420482Tue, 19 Mar 2019 10:36:33 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmINTERVIEW STARTS AT 2:41[] Paky and Johannes sit down with Beast in Black to talk subjects spanning a universe between Anime and David Hasselhoff, as well as their new album 'From Hell With Love'! Enjoy!
Paky and Johannes sit down with Beast in Black to talk subjects spanning a universe between Anime and David Hasselhoff, as well as their new album 'From Hell With Love'! Enjoy!]]>1887falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-019-diamond-dallas-page--34597054
Johannes had to pinch his arm once or twice as childhood hero and fitness guru Diamond Dallas Page reached out to him to be a guest on Metal Break. Talks are going all over the place but most of all it's about DDP's insane drive. Enjoy!]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/578997903Thu, 21 Feb 2019 15:18:14 +0000Paky & Johannes Eckerström[INTERVIEW STARTS 06:15 INTO THE EPISODE!] Johannes had to pinch his arm once or twice as childhood hero and fitness guru Diamond Dallas Page reached out to him to be a guest on Metal Break. Talks are going all over the place but most of all it's...
Johannes had to pinch his arm once or twice as childhood hero and fitness guru Diamond Dallas Page reached out to him to be a guest on Metal Break. Talks are going all over the place but most of all it's about DDP's insane drive. Enjoy!]]>4155falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-018-matt-heafy-pt-2--34613705
In part 2 of Johannes’ conversation with Matt they talk about touring, privacy, social media and what it was like starting out young.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/569513025Sun, 03 Feb 2019 17:36:05 +0000Paky & Johannes Eckerström[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 09:02] In part 2 of Johannes’ conversation with Matt they talk about touring, privacy, social media and what it was like starting out young.
In part 2 of Johannes’ conversation with Matt they talk about touring, privacy, social media and what it was like starting out young.]]>3108falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-017-johannes-talks-to-matt-heafy-pt-1--34613706
At the end of last year Johannes sat down with Matt Heafy of touring buddies Trivium to have a chat about fatherhood, social media, shared experiences and everything metal. Enjoy!]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/560525481Thu, 17 Jan 2019 19:03:41 +0000Paky & Johannes Eckerström[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 5:55] At the end of last year Johannes sat down with Matt Heafy of touring buddies Trivium to have a chat about fatherhood, social media, shared experiences and everything metal. Enjoy!
At the end of last year Johannes sat down with Matt Heafy of touring buddies Trivium to have a chat about fatherhood, social media, shared experiences and everything metal. Enjoy!]]>2655falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-016-anneke-van-giersbergen--34613711
In this episode Paky talks to the fantastic Anneke van Giersbergen. They chat about her latest album Symphonized, her sunshine personality and much more!

Paky and Johannes also go out on quite the tangent talking individual interview styles and bad interview questions. Enjoy!]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/535758426Mon, 26 Nov 2018 16:46:31 +0000Paky & Johannes Eckerström[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 07:04] In this episode Paky talks to the fantastic Anneke van Giersbergen. They chat about her latest album Symphonized, her sunshine personality and much more! Paky and Johannes also go out on quite the tangent talking...
In this episode Paky talks to the fantastic Anneke van Giersbergen. They chat about her latest album Symphonized, her sunshine personality and much more!

Paky and Johannes also go out on quite the tangent talking individual interview styles and bad interview questions. Enjoy!]]>2236falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-015-bombus-interview--34613712
In this episode Johannes has a sit-down with fellow swedes Feffe and Ola from the amazing band Bombus. Lots of subjects are covered and a good time is had by all.

On top of that Paky keeps evolving her ASMR skills and throughout the episode we explore wether or not Gothenburg matters at all.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/505048743Tue, 25 Sep 2018 17:18:48 +0000Paky & Johannes Eckerström[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 11:36] In this episode Johannes has a sit-down with fellow swedes Feffe and Ola from the amazing band Bombus. Lots of subjects are covered and a good time is had by all. On top of that Paky keeps evolving her ASMR skills and...
In this episode Johannes has a sit-down with fellow swedes Feffe and Ola from the amazing band Bombus. Lots of subjects are covered and a good time is had by all.

On top of that Paky keeps evolving her ASMR skills and throughout the episode we explore wether or not Gothenburg matters at all.]]>2613falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-014-this-week-in-metal-emperor-dee-snider-stratovarius-voivod-more--34613710
We also ponder that even if sobriety might make you a better singer, it doesn’t guarantee you become a better person. We also talk about the best and worst reunions in metal according to us and look forward to new albums in September.

Enjoy!]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/500673792Sun, 16 Sep 2018 14:00:20 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode we comment and discuss the fact that Emperor stays true to being true and Dee Snider is from America and wants us all to know it. Stratovarius and Voivod are teasing releases and we dig in, reminisce and discover all at once. We also...
We also ponder that even if sobriety might make you a better singer, it doesn’t guarantee you become a better person. We also talk about the best and worst reunions in metal according to us and look forward to new albums in September.

Enjoy!]]>3225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-013-interview-with-leprous-and-johannes-most-embarrassing-moments-on-stage--34613713tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/499506987Thu, 13 Sep 2018 20:09:30 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode you get to hear Johannes chat with Tor Oddmund Suhrke from Leprous at Tuska 2018. On top of that Paky is doing further explorations in to the world of ASMR and digs deep in Johannes' painful past.2323falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-012-tuska-2018--34613718tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/492760719Thu, 30 Aug 2018 12:29:18 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmOnce again we return from the land of the dead and take you on a journey to the land of metal! We went to Tuska 2018 in Helsinki, Finland and do our best to tell you all about it!6285falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-011-this-week-in-metal-metallica-slayer-ffdp-napalm-death--34613714tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/444910971Wed, 16 May 2018 16:42:18 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmWe talk about the news of the past week and give our thoughts on the generosity of Metallica, the finality of Slayer's set list, the comedic sensibilities of Five Finger Death Punch and the eloquence of Napalm Death's lyrics. Enjoy!2383falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-010-this-week-in-metal-watain-testament-anthrax-kamelot-caleb-scofield--34613715
Speaking of politics, we also take a look at the nominees for this year's Golden Gods awards.

Enjoy and please consider donating to the Caleb Scofield Memorial Fund: https://www.youcaring.com/jenscofield-1149130]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/424674939Wed, 04 Apr 2018 13:45:04 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode we have the pleasure of digging in to a bunch of controversies as metal gets political with Anthrax criticizing Apple, Testament visiting Tel Aviv and Watain doing nazi salutes. Kamelot pick a smoother route and make a dystopian music...
Speaking of politics, we also take a look at the nominees for this year's Golden Gods awards.

Enjoy and please consider donating to the Caleb Scofield Memorial Fund: https://www.youcaring.com/jenscofield-1149130]]>4707falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-009-this-week-in-metal-amorphis-dio-gene-simmons-glenn-tipton--34613719tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/422022759Thu, 29 Mar 2018 21:07:30 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmAfter battling crashing WiFis and getting heard through the noise that is the sound of the road, we're finally back with comments on Amorphis' latest single, Dio's hologram, Gene Simmons' change of heart and Glenn Tipton's health. Enjoy!3279falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-008-this-week-in-metal-tool-kiss-slayer-alice-cooper-skid-row-imonolith--34596999tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/416546007Tue, 20 Mar 2018 15:14:31 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmA new episode after just one week?! You better believe it baby! In this episode of This Week In Metal, Paky and Johannes takes the pulse on a selection of news of the past weeks rubbing them either the right or wrong way. Lots of KISS this time, as...2597falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-007-this-week-in-metal-myles-kennedy-judas-priest-new-video-tommy-lee-and-more--34613722tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/412032873Sun, 11 Mar 2018 15:14:37 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this new format, we take the pulse on what's been going on in the metal world in the last week. We comment, argue, agree and digress. Listen and share your thoughts with us!2855falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metalbreak-episode-006-ryan-van-poederooyen-on-the-past-present-and-future--34613717tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/411573090Sat, 10 Mar 2018 14:08:21 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode we conduct our very first interview for this podcast. Ryan van Poederooyen talks about the end of the Devin Townsend Project, how he got into music, how he stays the most upbeat man in metal today and what the future holds for a man...3657falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-005-metal-and-wrestling--34613728tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/362683538Wed, 29 Nov 2017 21:53:54 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmPaky and Johannes talk about their two favorite forms of brutal onslaught; metal and professional wrestling and how they are connected! No coffee, no mercy!5579falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-004-johannes-listens-to-hair-metal--34613716tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/349400719Tue, 31 Oct 2017 05:10:29 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this episode Johannes attempts to understand and appreciate 10 albums, sloppily sorted under the umbrella term Hair Metal. Enjoy!2029falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-everyone-is-patreon-special-johannes-talks-about-thoughts-of-no-tomorrow-pt-2--34613720tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/341753430Sun, 10 Sep 2017 16:32:24 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmHere's part two of Johannes trying to remember doing Thoughts of no Tomorrow!2175falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-everyone-is-patreon-special-johannes-talks-about-thoughts-of-no-tomorrow-pt-1--34613723tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/341461249Fri, 08 Sep 2017 12:33:20 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmSorry for the delay! To patch things up and get back on track, we're going to crank a whole bunch of these out in a row. We'll start with Johannes sharing some memories from the release of Avatar's Thoughts of no Tomorrow.2168falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-002-beyond-the-controversy-metallica-vs-napster-pt-2--34613727
In this episode of Metal Break, Paky and Johannes take a closer look at the fight between Metallica and Napster in 2000. Are Metallica really the devils everyone made them out to be? And how is it possible that the year 2000 is 17 freaking years ago?!]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/335963661Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:51:12 +0000Paky & Johannes Eckerström(Part 2 of 2) In this episode of Metal Break, Paky and Johannes take a closer look at the fight between Metallica and Napster in 2000. Are Metallica really the devils everyone made them out to be? And how is it possible that the year 2000 is 17...
In this episode of Metal Break, Paky and Johannes take a closer look at the fight between Metallica and Napster in 2000. Are Metallica really the devils everyone made them out to be? And how is it possible that the year 2000 is 17 freaking years ago?!]]>3076falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-002-beyond-the-controversy-metallica-vs-napster-pt-1--34613721
In this episode of Metal Break, Paky and Johannes take a closer look at the fight between Metallica and Napster in 2000. Are Metallica really the devils everyone made them out to be? And how is it possible that the year 2000 is 17 freaking years ago?!]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/335963418Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:49:38 +0000Paky & Johannes Eckerström(Part 1 of 2) In this episode of Metal Break, Paky and Johannes take a closer look at the fight between Metallica and Napster in 2000. Are Metallica really the devils everyone made them out to be? And how is it possible that the year 2000 is 17...
In this episode of Metal Break, Paky and Johannes take a closer look at the fight between Metallica and Napster in 2000. Are Metallica really the devils everyone made them out to be? And how is it possible that the year 2000 is 17 freaking years ago?!]]>2757falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metal-break-episode-001-beyond-the-controversy-the-1990-judas-priest-suicide-trial--34596978
Struggling with depression, anxiety, self-worth issues? Chat now with a trained HopeCoach. All chats are free, confidential, 24/7 www.thehopeline.com

Suicide crisis lines can be found in many countries worldwide.
Here the list:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest (1992)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104140/]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/332524936Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:27:38 +0000Paky & Johannes EckerströmIn this very first episode of the Metal Break podcast we take a fresh look at the Judas Priest trial of 1990 where the band stood accused of having caused the suicide and ditto attempt by Raymond Belknap and James Vance. Struggling with depression,...
Struggling with depression, anxiety, self-worth issues? Chat now with a trained HopeCoach. All chats are free, confidential, 24/7 www.thehopeline.com

Suicide crisis lines can be found in many countries worldwide.
Here the list:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest (1992)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104140/]]>3915falsefull