CORONER interview on Dissonance Theory, Kreator, Prog Metal, new book & more | TOMMY VETTERLI
My today’s interview guest Tommy Vetterli of Coroner talks about the new Coroner album Dissonance Theory and the different approach Coroner took working on it. Tommy also talks about the break Coroner had and the reason for Dissonance Theory coming out in 2025.
We discuss Tommy’s work as a producer with Eluveitie and other bands, and how it has influenced him as a guitarist, and the fear of disappointing fans that he had when making the new album. Tommy Vetterli also opens up about his influences and the riff lords he still (doesn’t) look up to.
We talk about the new book on Coroner, his time at Kreator and working with Mille Petrozza and much more. Hope you enjoy it!
00:00 – Intro
01:37 – On Dissonance Theory
05:04 – On fear & doubts
06:15 – On balance & authenticity
10:28 – On lyrical themes
13:01 – On cohesion & the title
16:54 – On a new book
17:43 – On Prog Metal
21:35 – On riff lords
23:18 – On Kreator
25:38 – On Heavy Metal revival
28:27 – To all the Metal Pilgrims
#ThrashMetal #ProgMetal #MetalInterview
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@MetalPilgrim
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
Dissonance Theory is out! What do you think about the first new Coroner music in 30 years?
@rogercoroner3176
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
CORONER is back…. yeeesss…🤘💥💯🔥
I hope they not let us wait another 32 years for the next album…😉
metal greetings from a 57 year old metalhead from 🇨🇭
@cecilieogier8873
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
Il serait bon que vous laissiez parler la personne que vous interviewez, vous commentez, vous faites les questions et les réponses, vous coupez la parole…
Heureusement que Tommy est flegmatique, j'étais gêné pour lui.
Vous avez la chance de parler à un monument, restez un peu en retrait, svp
@namet8414
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
Good music is ruined by absolutely monotonous samples. It feels like the keyboard player only knows one sample. remix the album and remove those monotonous samples.
@Scott-iw5ji
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
Coroner are the Rush of Progressive Thrash. The new album is their "Moving Pictures" masterpiece. I hope Ron and Tommy know that us long-time fans love it and appreciate it!
@lenoralichtenwalner3846
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
No disappointments love the references to Jesus Christ in a positive sense
@shoishred
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
And it was worth the wait an absolute stunner from start to finish
@cortarelva
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
My favorite album of 2025. Toped Dream Theater for me and I never tought anything would top it this year.
@hat-l7c
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
🇨🇻🤘🏾🌍
@MichalBacaBastrzyk
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
Yeah, exactly ! It's like they never had a break and just recorcded a new release like every other band. But this is Coroner, this is Dissonance theory, this is another level. This is not a comeback of the century – it's a greatest comeback of all time ! Such quality, inteligence and creativity. I just fell in love in that album. Freaking legends !!!
@SuperStrik9
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
Saw Coroner last March when they played Toronto. Awesome show and they played Sacrificial Lamb off the new album so I was familiar with that song before the album was released. Dissonance Theory is my pick for Album Of The Year. A tremendous comeback.
@Runaway1974
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
They released an exceptional L.P., I cannot stop listen to, superb!! Too much intelligence, fresh material and they remain theirselves, simply the best job of many bands of thrash in years!! Congrtulations and thanks for the content!!! Grettings from Spain!!
@nickgivent3157
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
Absolute banger! 🤘🤘🔥🔥. I was blindsided with the release and hit even harder with how great it was
@karlozfox4453
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
What a masterpiece they just released!
@emil3675
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
The album is a masterpiece. I’ve been listening to it on repeat for a couple of days now. It’s such a good feeing to be excited this much due to a record. In stores it should be labeled as fresh metal :)) Thank you 🙏🏻
@GalizaRobaliza
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
After listening to dissonance theory several times I have the right to say it's probably the most finest album ever recorded in the last 32 years. I've seen someone doing a review and saying that the song transparent eye was the less relevant and it's probably the best one of the album, but to be honest every single one is brilliant as fuck. The more I listen to it, the more I love it. There's something that blows my mind… Tommy says he was out of creativity 😂😂😂 bro… Tommy… You just played that guitar once again like no one else before. Every note you choose, every rithm, everything you do is totally of the charts. This album is finest champagne like every Coroner album. Ron sounds huge, like a monster and Diego fits perfect in the band. You guys are legends. The fathers of everyone out there. Thank you for existing guys. Thank you for the comeback. I've never been so happy. Thank you so much Coroner. You are my religion.
@DK2401-p3h
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
Thanks Tommy. You gave us album of the year!!!
@kokostrollet
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
Amazing album, really like it. Actually just going through a Kreator period as well right now with Outcast and Endorama and the solos there are something quite special, take Golden Age as a good example. Tommy is such a creative musician, this new Coroner album was the best surprise of 2025 for me.
@_MANASYt
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
Legend. Do one with Tommy Victor too, if you haven't 😊
@Michael-jw6et
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
Is Tommy Vetterli aware that he is a genius? He talks like a normal human.
@John-wl3hu
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
New album is a banger. Hopefully they do another tour in Australia
@fredrikradsby5503
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
Thank you!!! This album is insanely good.. 55 years and when i listen to it in its fullest… A breath of fresh air.True heavy relevant music
@ChrisLT
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
"Listen to heavy music and don't be an asshole" is advice we should all remember.
@endtyme1345
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
Dissonance Theory it's a bombastic, incredible experience to listen. Ranks not only between the best Coroner has done but one of the best metal albums from the last years. Truly impressive and definitely a breath of fresh air for thrash metal and metal in general. They took an eternity to release something new but after listening to it, worth every year they took. 10#10 my rank.
@nimadaryamadj7403
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
Never thought a new album would come and honestly I was happy about that; You don’t want that legacy being stained or ruined.
But Dissonance Theory is all I hoped it to be and beyond. It’s not old nostalgic Coroner without new ideas, and it’s not too much new ideas disconnected from the good old Coroner either.
It is just perfect!
@garethpugh9743
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
Great interview, Tommy Vetterli, what a guy, very interesting and insightful.
@giacomocurzi4477
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
Outcast and Endorama are two rare gems ❤
@SlimFatty812
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
Never thought another album would get released! This is my most anticipated album of the year by far. Really enjoy your interiews! Thanks so much, from CANADA!
@marcomazotti
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
One of the best Swiss exports we’ve ever had! And Tommy — is THE man, and such a nice sound engineer as well
@Loops099
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 am
25:18 💎 Synths
28:01 💎 Amps & Fx Plugins
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