SAMUEL NYMAN (MANIMAL): “Who Doesn’t Want To Put Their Fist In The Air And Scream, Die! Die! Metal Is Our Destiny?”

Half Beast, Half Man

Armageddon is the fourth album by Swedish Power Metal act Manimal. As our own Bryce Van Patten said in the review, “This is a really good album that delivers the goods from start to finish.” I have to firmly agree with that assessment. Manimal have defined their own sound on Armageddon, with shades of influence from Halford and King Diamond. I had the chance to speak with vocalist Samuel Nyman ahead of the album’s official release.

Highlights Include

• Discussion of the band’s new album Armageddon
• How each member contributed to making the album
• Why their release date had to be pushed back
• How Stan W. Decker was recruited for the album’s artwork
• Touring plans
• Samuel’s favorite Manimal live show
• Significance of their war paint
• Working with Udo Dirkschneider (U.D.O.) on their 2015 song “The Journey”
• Origins of the band’s name
• … and much, much more!

Manimal is

Henrik Stenroos – Guitars
Kenny Boufadene – Bass
Samuel Nyman – Vocals
André Holmqvist – Drums