Fænix: An Exclusive Interview With APOCÆLYPSE Frontman IRA BLACK

“We came to a mutual decision that my time was over in VIO-LENCE…all my [APOCÆLYPSE] stuff was getting released simultaneously with all this stuff that’s going on with VIO-LENCE.”

George Dionne interviews APOCÆLYPSE frontman IRA BLACK about their debut album ‘Fænix’ for KNAC.COM.  The album is available now on all streaming platforms.  Black is known for guitar work with VIO-LENCE, METAL CHURCH, VICIOUS RUMORS, I AM MORBID, DIO DISCIPLES, and more.

Highlights include:  

-When the idea for the band came about
-Crafting the band’s sound
-Fronting a band for the first time
-Drawing lyrics from today’s headlines & personal life
-Stories behind the singles
-Working with his son Ira Black IV
-Releasing the album on his own
-Live show plans
-Touring with VIO-LENCE
-Departing the band afterward
-Is he being replaced with Phil Demmel?
-His work with DIO DISCIPLES
-The story behind his cat spine beard emblem 
-And much, much more!

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