After warming up the crowd before Hypocrisy’s headlining show at the Worcester Palladium on May 28, 2010, we were able to get in a chat with the supreme pirate himself, Admiral NoBeard, bassist and vocalist for Swashbuckle. Mere text cannot adequately convey the Admiral’s sarcasm and humor, but we’ll try our damnedest in the midst of our laughter, mateys. Grab a bottle o’ rum and join us for a hilarious, curse-laden discussion on musical influences, life on the road, the rivalry with Blackguard, and perhaps some tidbits on the forthcoming album. Yarrr!

Following their set opening for Hypocrisy at the Worcester Palladium on May 28, 2010, we spoke with Blackguard vocalist Paul Ablaze about the rigors of constant touring, their numerous gigs at the Palladium, the band’s name changes, the rivalry with Swashbuckle, and the upcoming album. Plus…a cameo appearance by a surprise guest!

As Hypocrisy’s guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, founder, and record producer, Peter Tägtgren has done it all. Before playing to a packed crowd at the Worcester Palladium on May 28, 2010, we were lucky enough to have the legendary frontman field a few questions for us. (Would you believe that Peter even owns a village?)