Maia Sinaiko and Susanna Thomson are Sour Widows and the Bay Area band has just released their second album, titled Sigil.

The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Maia and Susanna just ahead of release day as they were about to head out on the road to promote their new long player. Watch, listen and learn what a Sigil is and why there is “blood all over the album”.

Italian noise/sludge/industrial/punk band OvO are in New Zealand, ready to play their first shows in front of Kiwi audiences with an 8-date tour.

The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Stefania Pedretti and Bruno Dorella, who were holed up in Tauranga, taking in the sights, the sounds and the smells of New Zealand while looking for music lovers who have open minds and open ears to join them on their 8-date tour. Watch and listen as they explain how and why they have developed into a act that they call a "doom/dance band".

Metalcore pioneers Killswitch Engage are playing not one, but two shows at Auckland's Powerstation this month, with Oct 31st sold out and Oct 30th almost there.

The 13th Floor's Marty Duda spoke to Killswitch Engage front man Jesse Leach about the overwhelming fan reaction to these shows and how they are "finding faith in these dark times" with lyrics that promote positivity, unity and hope. Watch and listen to the entire interview to learn about Jesse's punk roots.