Category Archives: INTERVIEWS

Interview with ALEX STAROPOLI (Rhapsody Of Fire) – 7 November 2013

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Yiannis

Name changes, line up changes, legal disputes: Rhapsody Of Fire have been through and survived all these last couple of years. What is quite surprising, though, is the fact that they have emerged looking stronger and with a top quality … Continue reading →

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Interview with OLI BROWN – 25 November 2013

Posted on November 26, 2013 by petefeenstra

Having worked most of his career as part of his own band – including a UK tour with John Mayall and a recent high profile European tour with Joe Satriani – the multi-award winning guitarist and singer, Oli Brown takes … Continue reading →

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Interview with MICHAEL SCHENKER – 15 November 2013

Posted on November 18, 2013 by petefeenstra

If ever there was an example of looking to the past for a catalyst for the future, then ‘Bridge The Gap’ is it. Award winning guitarist Michael Schenker is back with some familiar faces on an album that plays to … Continue reading →

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10Q’s with PAUL LOGUE of EDEN’S CURSE

Posted on November 15, 2013 by jason

Eden’s Curse are back with a new album, ‘Symphony Of Sin’ on AFM Records and two new members. Here Paul Logue fills us in on what has been happening in the Eden’s Curse universe in the past year and what … Continue reading →

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Interview: ZP Theart of I Am I

Posted on November 8, 2013 by jason

Vocalist ZP Theart first came to prominence fronting power metal band Dragonforce for ten years before leaving in 2010. Since then he has formed I Am I who released their debut album, ‘Event Horizon’ last year and now release a … Continue reading →

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Interview: JUSTIN FURSTENFELD of BLUE OCTOBER

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jason

Blue October has recently released their latest album ‘Sway’ which is one of my albums of the year and from band I had not heard of previously. As the band prepare for their upcoming European tour (including November 17th Birmingham … Continue reading →

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Interview with ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN (ex-The Gathering) – 19 October 2013

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Yiannis

Meeting an artist whose work over the years has had a profound effect on you on a purely emotional level is like a double-edged sword: a good experience can further enhance your appreciation of them, whereas the opposite can cause … Continue reading →

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News: JOEY TEMPEST of EUROPE talks about the band and the new album Live At Sweden Rock

Posted on October 18, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Photo: Simon Dunkerley The Songwriters – Joey Tempest Sunday 20 October 2013, 22:00 GMT This Sunday, David Randall chats to Europe frontman JOEY TEMPEST about the band’s rise and rise, on the eve of the release of the band’s latest … Continue reading →

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Rock Stars: Interview with ROINE STOLT (The Flower Kings) – 2 October 2013

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Yiannis

Normally, by this time of year, most of you would have made a decision as to which albums you consider as most important for 2013. Well, I strongly suggest that you postpone this exercise until the end of October, as … Continue reading →

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Interview with MATT BARLOW (Ashes Of Ares, ex-Iced Earth) – 27 September 2013

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Yiannis

There are not many singers whose contribution to the mid-90s Metal scene has been as instrumental as that of ex-Iced Earth front man Matt Barlow – a man whose unique pipes have blasted classic compositions, such as “Dante’s Inferno” and … Continue reading →

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Interview: 10Q’s with THE ANSWER

Posted on October 9, 2013 by jason

Singer Cormac Neeson gives the latest on the new Answer album ‘New Horizon’ ahead of their upcoming European tour dates… 1. What are you currently up to? (recording, gigs, plans etc.) – I’m just back from a promo trip to … Continue reading →

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Interview with MAURIZIO IACONO (Ex Deo) – 10 September 2013

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Yiannis

When you put a passionate and dedicated student of history (yours truly) in the same room as a very intelligent musician who loves all things related to ancient Rome, the likelihood of the conversation following a pre-planned line of questioning … Continue reading →

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Interview with JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR – 27 September 2013

Posted on September 27, 2013 by petefeenstra

‘One night, one shot, no safety net’, such was the background to Joanne Shaw Taylor’s eagerly anticipated live album and DVD. Surprisingly perhaps, it’s her first live album in a career built on the back of incendiary live shows that … Continue reading →

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Interview with JOHN LEES (Barclay James Harvest) – 17 September 2013

Posted on September 23, 2013 by petefeenstra

John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest is back with a brand new album called ‘North’. The new CD features 9 new tracks that update the melodic prog rock band’s musical heritage, which is also neatly encapsulated on the accompanying live CD … Continue reading →

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Interview with DANIEL CAVANAGH (Anathema/Leafblade) – 25 July 2013

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Yiannis

Anathema are currently going through the most productive and commercially successful period of their long and fruitful career and that fact alone is enough to get guitarist and founding member Danny Cavanagh in high spirits. Smiling and accommodating, the forty … Continue reading →

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Interview: 10Q’s with STORMZONE

Posted on September 12, 2013 by jason

Guitarist Steve Moore takes us through the latest Stormzone album ‘Three Kings’, what the band have planned including Hard Rock Hell in December… 1. What are you currently up to? We’re ramping up to a really busy period towards the … Continue reading →

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Interview: 10Q’s with LAWLESS

Posted on September 4, 2013 by jason

Lawless are a new band who have just released their debut album ‘Rock Savage’ through Escape Music. Here we catch-up with vocalist/guitarist Paul Hume to find out more about the band, their new album and what they have planned in … Continue reading →

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Interview with AYNSLEY LISTER – 29 Aug 2013

Posted on August 29, 2013 by petefeenstra

Aynsley Lister is back with his first studio album for 4 years. It’s suitably titled ‘Home’, because it’s his debut recording on his own Straight Talkin’ Records label. It also features his current tour band and is overseen by his … Continue reading →

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Interview with Gunnar Thomsen (TYR) – 27 August 2013

Posted on August 28, 2013 by david.wilson

Faroese Viking metal gods TYR are about to release their seventh album ‘Valkyrja’ on Metal Blade records and hit the highways and by-ways across Europe. Get Ready To ROCK! caught up with bass player Gunnar Thomsen to get the low … Continue reading →

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Interview with AARON MORELAND (MORELAND & ARBUCKLE) – 27 August 2013

Posted on August 27, 2013 by petefeenstra

Hailing from the American Heartland of Wichita, Kansas, Moreland & Arbuckle have been described as heavy roots rockers who incorporate delta blues, rhythm & blues, folk, rock and soul into a power trio line-up with a difference Aaron Moreland plays … Continue reading →

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Backstage Heroes: Interview with Neil Daniels

Posted on August 14, 2013 by jason

Author Neil Daniels is as busy as ever with three new books out now published by Createspace Books (‘AOR Chronicles’ ‘Rock & Metal Chronicles’ & ‘Hard Rock Rebels’) and titles on Pantera, UFO, Bon Jovi’s classic ‘Slippery When Wet’ album and … Continue reading →

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Interview with JON OLIVA (Oliva/Savatage/Trans-Siberian Orchestra) – 15 July 2013

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Yiannis

It is not often that one gets to have a conversation with a music legend, especially one as pleasant, humble and down to earth as Jon Oliva – a man whose musical journey has created music of unsurpassable quality under … Continue reading →

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Interview: 10Q’s with STEVE NEWMAN

Posted on August 7, 2013 by jason

Steve Newman and his band Newman have just released their tenth album, ‘Siren’ on AOR Heaven and it is quite possibly the best yet. Here Steve gives us an update on the new album, tour plans and more… What are … Continue reading →

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Interview with JONNY LANG – 26 June 2013

Posted on August 7, 2013 by petefeenstra

Jonny Lang is back after a 7 year hiatus with a groundbreaking new album ‘Fight For My Soul’, which falls back on his formative influences of R&B and soul. Judged simply in terms of relentless road work – that is … Continue reading →

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Interview with GARY BONER (ROADHOUSE) – 2 August 2013

Posted on August 4, 2013 by petefeenstra

22 years into their career, the hard gigging Roadhouse release ‘Gods & Highways & Old Guitars’, the best album of their career on Krossborder records. It pays homage to the darker elements of the American south and would fit into … Continue reading →