Nestor Interview: Marcus Ablad Talks Teenage Rebel with Gino Alache

Rockum presents an exclusive interview with Marcus Ablad of the Swedish melodic hard rock band Nestor. In this conversation, journalist Gino Alache, editor of RockumWeb.com and host of the Rockum Radio Show, speaks with Ablad about the band's album Teenage Rebel and the renewed energy surrounding Nestor's return to the rock scene. The interview focuses on the response to Teenage Rebel, the creative process behind the album, and the way Nestor continues to build its sound around melodic hard rock, emotional songwriting and the spirit of classic 80s rock. Ablad talks about the singles “Victorious,” “Caroline” and “Teenage Rebel,” while also reflecting on the album's more emotional side through ballads such as “Last To Know,” “Daughter” and “The One That Got Away.” The conversation also explores how Nestor balances nostalgia with a fresh and contemporary approach. Ablad discusses the band's connection to the sound and feeling of the 80s, the importance of keeping that influence alive without simply recreating the past, and how the group has been described by some in the press as an “elixir of youth for hard rock.” Beyond the album, the interview looks at Nestor's live journey and the experience of sharing stages with major names such as Alice Cooper, Def Leppard and KISS. Ablad also reflects on the band's return after decades away, following the renewed attention that came with Kids in a Ghost Town, and speaks about how the rock and metal scene has changed since Nestor first began. The interview closes with thoughts on possible future plans, including touring hopes, dream collaborations, and a message for Nestor fans and Rockum Radio listeners.