Hellripper Interview 2024: Biggest Tour Triumph & New Album Updates

Hellripper 2024: Biggest Tour Triumph, New Album Updates, and Beyond
In this interview, I dive deep into the world of blackened speed metal with James McBain, the mastermind behind Hellripper. In this exclusive interview and conversation, James shares insights into Hellripper's monumental 2024 tour, their biggest yet, touring with iconic bands like Abbath and Toxic Holocaust.
We talked about the post-tour blues after five weeks of non-stop touring, and how playing live influences James' songwriting for Hellripper. Hear how it was for him to tour with his idols, black metal legend Abbath and thrash metal kings, Toxic Holocaust, and how these experiences shape the essence of Hellripper's music.
James also sheds light on the unexpected positive impacts of COVID on Hellripper, providing a unique perspective on how it enhanced business skills and made a sustainable living from the one-man metal enterprise.
Explore the roots of Hellripper's journey, from extreme metal never being intended as a career to James' graduation in IT and his transition into the thriving world of metal. And how Hellripper can serve as a role model for young aspiring musicians seeking to make a living from their passion.
Get a sneak peek into the status of Hellripper's upcoming album, slated for a 2025 release, with James revealing plans for 15 new songs. Concluding the conversation, James shares his life's purpose-to make speed metal and continue Hellripper's legacy.
Tune in for an engaging and insightful podcast style discussion that unveils the past, present, and future of Hellripper. Don't miss out on the latest updates, stories, and aspirations from the mind behind the black/speed metal phenomenon, James McBain.