INTERVIEWS
SAXON’S BIFF BYFORD On The Band’s New Album “Hell, Fire And Damnation”: “I Don’t Think We’ll Ever Release A Perfect Album, But This One Comes Pretty Close”
Saxon, the enduring titans of heavy metal, have released their 24th studio album, “Hell, Fire and Damnation” today (January 19th, 2024). We recently published our…
ACE FREHLEY On His New Album “10,000 Volts”: “I Incorporated the Same Style Of Guitar Playing As I Did On The First KISS Album”
Ace is Back, and I Told You So! The legendary guitarist, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and founding member of KISS, Ace Frehley, will…
Legendary Fusion Guitarist SCOTT HENDERSON Talks New Album, Playing Influences And His Love For MESHUGGAH & PANTERA
Get ready to embark on a sonic journey with legendary guitarist and composer Scott Henderson as he prepares to release his highly anticipated album, “Karnevel!”,…
TOR-HELGE “CERNUNNUS” SKEI Discusses MANES, MANII, HØSTSOL, SYNING & More
Enjoy our conversation with this brilliant pioneer and muse!
TOR-HELGE “CERNUNNUS” SKEI Discusses MANES, MANII, HØSTSOL, SYNING & More
Enjoy our conversation with this brilliant pioneer and muse!
Rhythmic Revelations: A Backstage Encounter with BARONESS’ Bassist NICK JOST and Drummer SEBASTIAN THOMSON
Celebrating twenty years of existence, Baroness released their critically acclaimed sixth album, “Stone”, on September 15, 2023. As discussed in our review (which can be…
DINO JELUSICK Discusses Debut Album “Follow The Blind Man” By His Band JELUSICK: “This Is Not Intended To Be My Solo Record, We Are A Full-On Band”
Released under the moniker of Jelusick, the debut album of the band comprised of singer Dino Jelusick, guitarist Ivan Keller, bassist Luka Roderick, and Mario…
JOEY TEMPEST of EUROPE Reflects On New Single “Hold Your Head Up”: ‘We Always Like to Take Fans On an Adventure’
Europe has recently released its new single, “Hold Your Head Up,” ahead of a 2024 documentary film about the band’s meteoric rise to becoming one…
TOM G. WARRIOR Of TRIUMPH OF DEATH Discusses Live Album “Resurrection Of The Flesh”: “We Really Tried To Be True To What HELLHAMMER Was”
Retracing where the primordial, hard rock adjacent origins of heavy metal ended and its more extreme cousin began is a fairly subjective and complex proposition,…
PETE EVICK Of BRET MICHAELS BAND Reflects On New Book “MTV Famous”: ‘I Only Ever Dreamed of Being on Stage Playing Guitar’
Pete Evick, guitarist and musical director for the Bret Michaels Band, has just released an autobiography entitled “MTV Famous”. His book chronicles the trials and…
MATT SMITH Discusses New THEOCRACY Album: “I Thank God For The Opportunity To Do This One More Time, When I Think It Wouldn’t Happen”
Formed in 2002 to spread their majestic metal in the likes of Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica, and Symphony X, Theocracy released four critically acclaimed studio albums,…
Watch In-Depth Interview With TREVOR RABIN, Discussing His First Vocal Solo Album In 34 Years, Plus Stories Of YES, ARW And More
Long before he joined Yes, Trevor Rabin was a superstar in his native South Africa with the band Rabbit. Moving to London and eventually to…
MIKE MANGINI Discusses Diverse Approach In His Upcoming Solo Album “Invisible Signs”: ‘Why Would I Try To Make DREAM THEATER Like Music Outside The Band?”
Michael Anthony Mangini started playing drums when he was two and a half years old, inspired by Ringo Starr. Although he quickly became very proficient in…
DAMON JOHNSON Of BROTHER CANE Talks Long-Awaited Reunion: “The Band Has Always Held a Spiritual Place in My Mind”
Brother Cane’s long-awaited return is over, as the band will be heading out on a US tour to commemorate their 30th Anniversary. The tour will…
SIMON PHILLIPS Explains His Approach To Drum Solos: “Every Night Is Something Different, I Try To Keep Them Spontaneous”
Drummer Simon Phillips remains one of the busiest musicians on the planet. Having just released a live album with acclaimed keyboard player Derek Sherinian, he…