Category Archives: INTERVIEWS

Interview with OLLY PEARSON (Moss)

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Yiannis

Finding a spot where you can hear yourself think so as to do an interview at the Underworld in Camden is a real challenge, but when the interviewee is as accommodating as Moss’ frontman Olly Pearson, then everything is possible. … Continue reading →

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Interview – RAY JACKSON OF LINDISFARNE

Posted on May 25, 2013 by david.wilson

Through the 70’s and early 80’ Lindisfarne was arguably the biggest folk rock band on the circuit. Coupling their keen Geordie wit with well-crafted songwriting, the band found themselves in the charts on many occasions during this period. Their live … Continue reading →

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Interview: 10 Q’s with AMAZE ME

Posted on May 23, 2013 by jason

There have been some cracking melodic rock albums so far this year and now you can add Amaze Me’s new album ‘Guilty As Sin’ released on AOR Heaven. Peter Broman answers are questions on the new album and more… What … Continue reading →

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Interview: 10 Q’s with COVERED CALL

Posted on May 23, 2013 by jason
Covered Call

Covered Call have just released thier second album, the impressive ‘Impact’ via AOR Heaven. Here we catch-up with guitarist Joel Carlsson to find out what has been happening since their debut album and the background behind new vocalist Goran Edman … Continue reading →

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Interview with UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER (U.D.O), May 2013

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Yiannis

Since first fronting the mighty Accept back in the early 80s, Udo Dirkschneider had to overcome many obstacles to present us all with his fine blend of classic-sounding, honest Heavy Metal. The most recent blow, the departure of both his … Continue reading →

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Interview with JARLE (Hvàll) KVALE from VREID (April 2013)

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Yiannis

Norwegian Black Metal has come a long way since the early 90s, a sentiment that is definitely shared by Jarle (Hvàll) Kvale – bassist and leading Member of the Norwegian quartet Vreid. Having released a splendid album in “Welcome Farewell”, … Continue reading →

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Interview: VON HERTZEN BROTHERS

Posted on April 13, 2013 by david.wilson

Finnish melodic rock sensation, The Von Hertzen Brothers, are back in the UK to do a few gigs and a bit of promotion for their new album, ‘Nine Lives’,  just released through Spinefarm Records . I managed to catch a few … Continue reading →

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Interview with blues rock guitarist DANNY BRYANT (April 2013)

Posted on April 10, 2013 by petefeenstra

Blues-rocker Danny Bryant started playing guitar at 15 years old. He turned pro 3 years later and became Walter Trout’s protégé.  In the intervening years he followed the old school route to build a rock solid fan base on the … Continue reading →

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Interview: 10Q’s with STANDING OVATION

Posted on March 24, 2013 by jason

Standing Ovation’s latest album ‘The Antikythera Mechanism’ is a real mix of styles and will be of definite interest to fans of progressive metal. Here we catch-up with vocalist Jouni Partanen…  1.     What are you currently up to? At the … Continue reading →

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Interview: 10Q’s with DAVE MEROS (SPOCK’S BEARD)

Posted on March 19, 2013 by jason

Spock’s Beard release their eagerly anticipated new album ‘Brief Nocturnes and Dreamless Sleep’ through Inside Out on March 25th. Here we catch-up with bass player Dave Meros… 1. What are you currently up to?  I am currently trying to sort … Continue reading →

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Rising Stars: JONNY COLA & THE A-GRADES

Posted on March 8, 2013 by jason

JONNY COLA & THE A-GRADES release a new single,  ‘Straight To Video/Marlborough Road’ next month and play their first gig since Jonny Cola’s operation on March 22nd at the Buffalo Bar. If you like Mott the Hoople by way of … Continue reading →

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Interview with blues rock guitarist ROBIN TROWER (January 2013)

Posted on February 23, 2013 by petefeenstra

‘Roots and Branches’ is a Robin Trower album with a difference. Conceptually, the ‘Roots’ side of things refers to his blues antecedents and some of his favourite songs that comprise the covers on the album. The ‘Branches’ section refers to … Continue reading →

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Interview with BIFF BYFORD (Saxon)

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Yiannis

I have been in the presence of many fellow music journalists, all of whom had at least one disappointing tale to tell of meeting with a music idol who failed to meet their expectations. Though I dreaded the same, I … Continue reading →

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Interview with Lee Hutchings: director of the upcoming Cozy Powell DVD

Posted on February 11, 2013 by jason

Lee Hutchings is the director of the upcoming “Dance With The Devil: The Cozy Powell Story”, and he has been working on this along with producer Andrew Fawn. This documentary will feature exclusive and extensive interviews with family, friends, work associates and fans, … Continue reading →

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Interview: Gavin Butler from THE BLACKOUT

Posted on February 10, 2013 by david.wilson

In these times of double dip depressions, rising unemployment and a bleak outlook it is good to know that the Blackout are out striving to cheer up the nation. Having just released their latest album ‘Start The Party’, which is … Continue reading →

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Interview: 10Q’s with PETE MORTEN (MY SOLILOQUY/THRESHOLD)

Posted on February 9, 2013 by jason

Pete Morten is a busy man as My Soliloquy release their debut album ‘The Interpreter’ plus he will be out on tour soon with Threshold… 1. What are you currently up to? I’m currently rehearsing for the Threshold European Tour, … Continue reading →

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10Q’s with Piotr Rogucki of COMA

Posted on February 7, 2013 by jason

Coma are a massively popular band in their native Poland and they aim to recreate that success elsewhere with the upcoming release of their new album ‘Don’t Set You Dogs On Me‘ plus a European tour including two dates in … Continue reading →

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JOLLY (Joe Reilly) Interview

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Yiannis

  None of the interviews I have conducted so far has ever been as revealing about the artist as this one! Apparently, I’ve been choosing the wrong breakfast cereal for the past (almost) four decades of existence – thanks for … Continue reading →

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Interview with CODE OF SILENCE

Posted on February 5, 2013 by jason
Code Of Silence

Code Of Silence are a new band, although some of the members will be known to fans of melodic and progressive metal.  Their debut album ‘Dark Skies Over Babylon’ is released in February 2013.  We find out more from the band, and … Continue reading →

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Interview with LAWRENCE CASE of VOODOO VEGAS

Posted on January 31, 2013 by jason

We catch-up with Voodoo Vegas vocalist Lawrence Case ahead of the release of the band’s debut album ‘The Rise of Jimmy Silver’… What are you currently up to? Hey Jason, we’ve been really busy promoting ‘The Rise Of Jimmy Silver.’ … Continue reading →

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10 Q’s with Toschie of AUDREY HORNE

Posted on January 25, 2013 by jason

Audrey Horne are set to release their new album ‘Youngblood’ on 4th February through Napalm Records. Here we catch-up with vocalist Toschie… 1. What are you currently up to? We are in the middle of releasing our new album “Youngblood”, so right now it is ahit … Continue reading →

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Rock Stars – MARIUSZ DUDA interview (RIVERSIDE)

Posted on January 24, 2013 by jason

Riverside have just released their fifth album ‘Shrine of New Generation Slaves’ on Inside Out. Here Jason Ritchie catches up with vocalist/bassist Mariusz Duda ahead of their upcoming tour which starts in March. You must be pleased the new album … Continue reading →

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Rock Stars – DENNIS DUNAWAY (ALICE COOPER) Interview

Posted on January 22, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Blue Coupe Hot Rails To Hull

DENNIS DUNAWAY TALKS ABOUT BLUE COUPE…AND ALICE By Patrick BRZEZINSKI with the help of Serge NADEAU Promo photo (above) : Bleacher & Everard Other photos : Patrick BRZEZINSKI Translation : Caroline Stephenson The news of the beginning of this new … Continue reading →

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FEAR FACTORY (Dino Cazares) Interview

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Yiannis

Dino Cazares is a man who needs no introductions. When not blasting riffs through projects of true extreme quality such as Brujeria and Divine Heresy, he is responsible for all those killer riffs and flamboyant melodies that have made Industrial … Continue reading →

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Interview with LUKE MORLEY (THE UNION/THUNDER)

Posted on January 14, 2013 by jason

Guitarist Luke Morley is a busy man with a new album by The Union (the band he formed with Winterville’s Pete Shoulder) ‘The World Is Yours’ out on March 4th and a UK tour in February. Plus Thunder are back for … Continue reading →

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