Interview: Marc Görtz (Guitar) & Iain Duncan (Bass/Vocals) of Caliban (Video/Audio)

Carl Fisher 1 min read

For over two decades, Caliban has stood as one of the defining forces in metalcore. With their upcoming album ‘Back from Hell’ that is scheduled for a release 25th April 2025, the German band continues to evolve their sound while staying true to the intensity and emotion that have defined their career.

Photo Credit: Moritz Hartmann

Led by founding members Andreas Dörner (vocals) and Marc Görtz (guitar), the band’s current lineup includes new vocalist and bassist Iain Duncan, whose clean vocals, songwriting skills and diverse perspective and experience bring a fresh dimension to their already powerful dynamic. Complemented by longtime drummer Patrick Grün and guitarist Denis Schmidt, Caliban’s formidable lineup is poised to deliver a relentless and emotionally charged experience that reaffirms their status as metalcore pioneers.

Back From Hell explores themes of inner struggle, resilience, and catharsis, blending their signature crushing riffs and guttural vocals with atmospheric melodies and modern production.

We spoke to Marc and Iain about the new album, digging into the detail around it and how it came to be. We spoke about the time, the effort, the energy, and everything else that went into it and to move forward, how they had to embrace aspects of their past. Caliban’s future has never looked brighter.

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