The GBHBL Whiplash - Episode 394: Emlee (Drums) & Mona (Guitar/Bass) of The Gems Interview

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with vocalist Benjamin Fordham of trap/metal band Swarm6ix. New Swedish rock trio The Gems – featuring ex-Thundermother members vocalist Guernica Mancini, drummer Emlee Johansson and guitarist/bassist Mona “Demona” Lindgren – rose from the ashes with their debut album, Phoenix, released on January 26, 2024, via Napalm Records. Featuring a mammoth 16-tracks, Phoenix is a statement of an album that shows a united group at the heights of their talents. Focusing on delivering anthemic rock tunes that are filled with heart and soul, but delivering thumping drumbeats, massive riffs, and epic vocals all the way through. You can read our full review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-the-gems-phoenix-napalm-records/ We spoke to drummer Emlee and guitarist/bassist Mona about the new album, about making The Gems a force in the rock world, breaking away from the Thundermother name, the desire to play live as much as possible, and so much more. Find out more here: https://thegems.se/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio