INTERVIEWS
When it comes to 80’s guitar playing, the first obvious names that come to mind are shredders like Yngwie, Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai and…
Virgil Donati belongs in a different class of musicians: his determination to improve himself and challenge past concepts is second to none, and his prowess…
The all-female Swiss heavy metal band Burning Witches is preparing to release their third studio album titled “Dance With the Devil” on March 6th. With…
In late 2019, progressive metal band The Night Watch released their third full-length album, a stunning instrumental masterpiece titled “An Embarrassment of Riches. Weaving together…
With over 40 years of Pendragon under his belt, Nick Barrett has guided the band as its principle songwriter, guitarist and vocalist. Often considered part…
From his work as a guest vocalist in projects such as the metal opera Avantasia, to heading bands such as Masterplan, to running a band…
Sometimes the most unusual combinations produce the best results – in colors, in cooking ingredients, and why not, in musical partners. Evidence of that can…
Comedian, actor, and writer Brian Posehn who had a recurring role on the Emmy-winning TV series, The Big Bang Theory, has just released his new…
Vocalist Robin McAuley (McAuley Schenker Group / Riding the Rock Vault / Michael Schenker Fest), guitarist Reb Beach (Winger, Whitesnake), bassist Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, The…
About a year and a half ago, Sonic Perspectives contributor Mark Boardman messaged Martin Schnella. He’s a wonderful guitarist and singer and songwriter. And with…
Few bands have been as enigmatic as Psychotic Waltz. A casualty of the grunge/ alternative era, Psychotic Waltz were perfecting progressive metal at the same…
Guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Richie Kotzen has just released his 22nd solo CD entitled, “50 for 50” on February 3rd via Headroom-Inc. It’s a three-disc…
AEGIS –-ˈē-jəs. A shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena. Also – protection. About eight years ago, the folks at…
New storytellers have joined the ever-expanding ranks of Frontiers Music srl, but this metal quartet brings music of a much heavier variety than the label’s…
One of the longest-standing names in thrash, Annihilator continues their relentless pursuit of all things hard and heavy with more than thirty years and sixteen…
