INTERVIEWS
In the world of instrumental progressive rock and metal, few artists manage to strike a balance between technical proficiency and emotional resonance quite like Rod…
John Macaluso is no stranger to the pages of Sonic Perspectives: we spoke with him previously when two albums he was a part of were…
When contemplating the historic tipping point where traditional heavy metal gave way to itsmore extreme offshoots, one band that repeatedly comes up is Teutonic thrash…
Devin Townsend’s musical journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. As one of the most versatile artists in modern music, he has built a career…
Joe Deninzon has got to be one of the busiest guys in rock music. For over a year, he’s been the violinist for the legendary…
Sabaton is wrapping up another successful tour in support of Judas Priest in North America and prepared a great gift for fans around the world.…
Daniel Cavanagh’s new band Weather Systems is essentially born out of the ashes of his beloved previous band Anathema. Throughout their career spanning the decades,…
Michael Schenker is about to unleash his newest album, “My Years with UFO (50th Anniversary Celebration 1972-1978),” on September 20th via earMUSIC. After 50 years,…
Tony Levin, the legendary bassist known for his work with Peter Gabriel and King Crimson, is set to release his seventh solo album, “Bringing It Down…
Richie Kotzen, a true musical powerhouse, will release a new solo album, “Nomad,” on September 27th. With this release, he continues blending the energy of…
Marty Friedman made a name for himself as one of the best guitar players on the planet. From his early years with Cacophony, alongside Jason…
Jon Anderson has burst back on the scene with a new album everyone in the prog-rock circles is talking about. “True” is a true collaboration…
Metal Allegiance is a supergroup featuring its “Core 4” members: David Ellefson [bass], Mark Menghi [bass], Alex Skolnick [guitar], and Mike Portnoy [drums]. Together, they…
When five seasoned, high-caliber musicians come together to create a new record, the result is nothing short of pure, adrenaline-fueled rock and roll. This is…
After the Mandoki Soulmates’ 30th Anniversary Tour, the band retreated to singer, songwriter, composer, and drummer Leslie Mandoki’s studio on Lake Starnberg in Germany to…