Interviews

Catching Up With Jason Bonham and His Led Zeppelin Experience

Share If you have a favorite Zeppelin song, Jason Bonham and company probably performed it on Halloween night in Boston. Bonham’s “Led Zeppelin Experience” is more than “just” a concert: rather, by incorporating film footage from his family’s archive along with commentary by Jason, it’s also an homage to the late John Bonham, his father... [Read this interview]

Frank Hannon of Tesla

Share 2011 is a very special year for Tesla. This year they celebrate their 25th anniversary as a band, no small feat in today’s industry and one to be commended.  In celebration, the band released Twisted Wires and The Acoustic Sessions in July.  The release marks the last recordings with original member Tommy Skeoch and acoustic ‘twisted”... [Read this interview]

Taki Sassaris of Eve To Adam

Share Eve To Adam are the true epitome of rock – never afraid to risk it all for their craft, they’ve had their share of ups and downs throughout their career but when it comes down to the music, they’ve stayed true to themselves and really, what’s more rock and roll than that?  The band (Brothers Taki Sassaris on vocals and Alex... [Read this interview]

Mitch James of Crossfade

Share The past few years haven’t been an easy ride for Crossfade.   After releasing two albums on Columbia Records – their hugely successful debut self-titled release in 2006 and the follow up titled Falling Away –  the band was unceremoniously dropped in 2008.   It sent them into a downward spiral for awhile but their saving grace... [Read this interview]

George Lynch

Share When George Lynch started digging into the writing process for his latest solo album Kill All Control, the intent was to write a new Souls of We album however, what would follow is a solo album with contributions from four different lead vocalists and a bevy of guest appearances.  On vocals the album offers up tracks with London LeGrand (Souls... [Read this interview]

David Brenner of Theory of a Deadman

Share On July 12th Theory of a Deadman will release their fourth album titled The Truth Is…, fitting title given the band’s straightforward and unapologetic approach to music throughout their career.  Known for their honest lyrics about all that life has to throw at us, good times and bad, Theory of a Deadman deliver with an album that builds... [Read this interview]

Glenn Hughes of Black Country Communion

Share Glenn Hughes (vocalist/bassist from the iconic bands Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and Trapeze) is back at it with his supergroup Black Country Communion. Made up of blues rock guitarist and vocalist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin/Foreigner) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater) the band is gearing up for their U.S.... [Read this interview]

Mark Engles of Dredg

Share On their new album Chuckles And Mr. Squeezy Dredg have raised a few eyebrows – and it’s not just over the quirky name.  Constantly reinventing themselves musically this new album shows off a side of Dredg that we haven’t heard before, primarily due to their collaboration with producer Dan the Automator who brought a whole new approach... [Read this interview]

Russell Allen of Symphony X

Share On June 21st Symphony X will release their eighth studio release titled Iconoclast, their first release since 2007’s Paradise Lost.  Iconoclast is being referred to as the band’s manifesto “a commanding declaration of an inventive blend of classic rock, straightforward heavy metal and ambitious prog.”  That seems like a lot to live... [Read this interview]

Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low

Share It’s been a long time coming but on June 7th All Time Low will release their major label debut album Dirty Work on Interscope Records.  Calling this album a crossroads of sorts the album title harkens back to the fine line musicians have to balance between their careers and their personal lives and the songs that were sprung from those experiences. ... [Read this interview]

Dallas Smith of Default

Share With an album that was originally due out in 2008, Default (Dallas Smith on vocals, Jeremy Hora on guitars, Dave Benedict on bass, and Danny Craig on drums) fell victim to the unfortunate industry side of the music world and their album was put on hold as their former record label went out of business.  Never fear though, the album aptly titled... [Read this interview]

Eric Martin of Mr Big

Share In 2009 melodic rock fans rejoiced when the original Mr. Big line-up (Eric Martin on vocals, Paul Gilbert on guitar, Billy Sheehan on bass and Pat Torpey on drums) announced their reunion to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of their debut self-titled album.  A reunion tour in Japan followed but fans stateside were wondering if that would... [Read this interview]

Shane Cooney of Kopek

Share Irish rock trio Kopek (Daniel Jordan on vocals and guitar, Shane Cooney on drums and Brad Kinsella on bass) are set to drop their US debut release White Collar Lies on March 1st.  The album, inspired by their take on modern societal views is a rock and roll gem that is sure to please rock purists around the globe. The band is use to making fans... [Read this interview]

John Waite

Share John Waite has undoubtedly one of the most beloved voices throughout the history of melodic rock.  His signature sound paved the way for his monstrous career stemming back to his early days with The Babys followed by a successful solo run, time spent with supergroup Bad English and now again, as a solo artist. With a repertoire of mega-hit... [Read this interview]

Julien Jorgensen of Rev Theory

Share On February 15th, Rev Theory will release their new album Justice.   According to the band (Rick Luzzi on vocals, Julien Jorgensen and Rikki Lixx on guitar, Matty McCloskey on bass and Dave Agoglia on drums), “it’s not just an album, it’s a call to action.”  Produced by Terry Tate, the album successfully translates the high level... [Read this interview]

Maria Brink of In This Moment

Share Few have been able to harness the delicate balance between aggression and melody quite like In This Moment.  With their third release A Star-Crossed Wasteland the band has truly defined their sound – an emotional assault of the senses mixing the beauty of melodic softness with the grunge and grittiness of metal; no one seems to do it better. Looking... [Read this interview]

Gunnar Nelson of Nelson

Share In 1990 Nelson introduced themselves to the music world via their debut album After The Rain with infectious harmonies, soaring melodies and of course a whole lotta hair. Now, over twenty years later the band returns with their latest album Lightning Strikes Twice which has been heralded as a return to that signature sound that we all fell in... [Read this interview]

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