The second edition of Grillfest is coming very soon, taking place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Midvale, Utah. mymetaloftheday.com is an official media partner for Grillfest, and leading up to Grillfest, I am interviewing each band who is playing.

This interview is with New York based symphonic power metal band ShadowStrike, who will be playing for the first time ever in the state of Utah. We dive into how they got started, their influences, their approach to writing their most recent album “Traveler’s Tales,” excitement to play Grillfest, and more! It was lots of fun with some cool insights and deep dives into a variety of metal related topics.

Get the full story by watching the interview at the mymetaloftheday YouTube channel!

You won’t want to miss ShadowStrike’s performance at Grillfest, so go buy a ticket right now (link below).

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