Antony Hämäläinen (Nightrage) Recaps 2008 !

Well 2008 is coming to an end (Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year) , and this year we had a ton of releases and stories going on in the metal scene and the music scene in general, for example after 17 years, Axl Rose finally decided to release the eagerly anticipated "Chinese Democracy", Gorgoroth are still arguing over who gets the band name in the separation (which is starting to sound like a couple fighting over custody for their child) Divine Heresy has a new vocalist, you get the picture.


Nightrage frontman Antony Hämäläinen (who is always beyond awesome) recaps 2008.
Antony tells his craziest encounter this year, favorite albums, and talks about the band's upcoming release "Wearing A Martyr's Crown".

Here's how it went:

TMR: Whats the craziest encounter you had this year ?

Antony: Meeting Glenn Danzig on his tour bus. A friend was working merch for him and she asked for me to come along after the show.

He was a very very cool guy. I have been a huge fan of his from a very young age. It was a strange feeling for me to be that close to him. This was the only time in my life I have been so star struck.

But then out of nowhere a dominatrix and a stripper walk out from his back lounge. I looked at Silenoz (Dimmu Borgir) and asked him in Norwegion "what the hell is going on here?" and he replied "It's been like this all the time on this tour".

This I think is kind of strange for Scandinavian bands like ours. We are not into this "Hollywood" life style. It's all about the music then the drinks. Not having strippers on your bus (laughs).



TMR: Any favorite albums for 08 ?

Antony:

Disfear - Live the Storm
Firewind - The Premonition
Landmine Marathon - Rusted Eyes Awake
Krisiun - Southern Storm
Amon Amarth - Twilight Of The Thunder Gods
Stam1na - Raja
Septicflesh - Communion



TMR: Any plans for the holidays ?

Antony: Time with family. It is a hard time for my family in the cold dark.



TMR: Whats your new years resolution ?

Antony: I do not believe in these. You are who you are and you will never change anything most likely.



TMR: What are you guys planning for 09 ?

Antony: Touring non stop.



TMR: When do you guys plan on releasing a taste of "Wearing A Martyr's Crown" ?

Antony: It maybe around April of 09. The recording will be finished in March so we should have a single out by then.



TMR: Would you like to add anything ?

Antony: Thanks to everyone again for your support and dedication. hail The Metal Reporter!



I'd like to thank the always awesome Antony Hämäläinen, for taking the time to answer my questions, make sure to check out the band's Myspace for the latest updates on "Wearing A Martyr's Crown".


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