Interview by Metal Hammer: “Royal Hunt – The Mission Never Ends”
Interview with André Andersen by Fabio Magliano of Metal Hammer Italy https://www.metalhammer.it/interviste/2026/01/21/royal-hunt-the-mission-never-ends Interviewed: January, 2026 Enjoy the original version of the interview with André Andersen by Fabio Magliano of Metal Hammer - in english. Q: ‘The Mission’ has followed Royal Hunt through several eras. What does performing it live today say about who you are as a band in 2025? It´s one of these songs that´s still fun to play and fans seems to enjoy quite a bit - especially at festivals... guess its the easily recognizable riff and the chorus which is rather immediate. It also worth mentioning that this line-up really delivers the goods here, giving this track a very personified touch. Q: Watching the Posada Rock Festival performance, the connection with the crowd feels almost tangible. How has your relationship with live audiences evolved over the decades? The longer the band exists the easier it becomes [...]
The Pure Music Factory in conversation with Royal Hunt
Thanks to John Giles of The Pure Music Factory for the late night chat. Cute cat on 11.13. Cheers \m/
Vinyltimes Podcast
Doc Olivier of VINYLESTIMES CLASSIC ROCK RADIO interviews André. Listen to the podcast.
It’s easy to write music for an exciting story!
An exclusive interview André Andersen by Vsevolod Baronin Taken on 12/10/2020, Moscow, Russia. Originally published in Russian. André Andersen: “It's easy to write music for an exciting story!" READ THE FULL INTERVIEW
Metal Rules Magazine
In-depth interview with André Andersen has been made by Anders Sandvall of Metal Rules Magazine (Sweden). Digest: 🔴 Paper Blood is being prepared for reissue on a double LP and an extended CD; 🔴 Live activities 2021 are undecided; 2022 looks promising; 🔴 Dystopia. Part II. is in production; 🔴 2022 is the 30th Anniversary year for Royal Hunt. Read the full interview on metal-rules.com. Connect with Royal Hunt: Spotify: https://bit.ly/royalhunt-spotify iTunes: https://bit.ly/royalhunt-itunes YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTube-Channel-RoyalHunt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royalhunt_official/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/royalhunt
Grande Rock eZine
André Andersen interviewed by Thanos Aggelakis of Grande Rock eZine. Royal Hunt are back with their new studio work “Dystopia” two years after their previous release. Grande Rock had a stimulating chat with the band’s songwriter, keyboardist and mastermind André Andersen about the album concept, the title and the second part of the concept that’s about to be released in a year or so, among other things. READ FULL
Highwire Daze Magazine
A DYSTOPIAN WORLD WITH ANDRÉ ANDERSEN OF ROYAL HUNT. Royal Hunt has returned with their 15th studio masterwork entitled Dystopia, and it’s guaranteed to intrigue progressive power metal fans all over the planet. From the imagination of founding member André Andersen and featuring the mesmerizing lead vocals of long time collaborator D.C. Cooper, Dystopia’s rock opera style presentation also contains guest performances from the likes of Mark Boals (Yngwie Malmsteem, Ring Of Fire) and Mats Leven (Candlemass, Therion). READ FULL
Aftershocks TV
In this episode, we sit down with Royal Hunt mainman and multi-instrumentalist Andre Andersen. Andersen called in to talk about the band’s latest release DYSTOPIA, writing such a wide reaching concept album, incorporating multiple singers, what the live performance will look like, and what’s next for the band. WATCH. Aftershocks TV | Royal Hunt Multi-Instrumentalist Andre Andersen
Interview w. André by TMGM
Enjoy the interview with Andre Andersen by Sebastian Di Gatto of The Metal Gods Meltdown. Andre talks about the concept of the upcoming album and his favourite song. LISTEN The Metal Gods Meltdown · Royal Hunt Interview with Andre Andersen
A TV/Radio interview in Russian
A TV/Radio interview with Andre and DC at Heroes of World Rock Festival in Kemerovo, Russia. WATCH