Category Archives: INTERVIEWS

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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10Q’s with MIKAEL CARLSSON (LOVE UNDER COVER)

Posted on January 4, 2013 by jason

Love Under Cover recently released their debut album ‘Set The Night On Fire’ on Escape Music. Although a new band the line-up includes Last Autumn’s Dream vocalist Mikael Erlandsson and Martin Kronlund (Gypsy Rose/Phenomena). Here we catch-up with bassist Mikael … Continue reading →

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SNAKECHARMER Interview – January 2013

Posted on January 3, 2013 by jason
Snakecharmer

Snakecharmer release their self-titled debut album through Frontiers this month. The band’s line-up includes former Whitesnake members Micky Moody and Neil Murray,  vocalist Chris Ousey (Heartland) and Ozzy/Headspace keyboards player Adam Wakeman. The line-up is completed by Magnum/Thunder drummer Harry … Continue reading →

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10Q’s with SHAWN JONES

Posted on January 3, 2013 by jason

Shawn Jones releases his new album ‘Struggle Makes You Stronger’on February 11th. Here he gives us the lowdown on the new album and a few tales from the road… 1. What are you currently up to? I am always working … Continue reading →

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TESTAMENT (Alex Skolnick) Interview

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Yiannis

There are not many guitarists in Thrash Metal who can compete with Testament’s maestro Alex Skolnick in terms of sound, feel and execution and his performances in “Dark Roots Of The Earth” have been an integral ingredient in the album’s … Continue reading →

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10Q’swith JOHN WHEELER (HAYSEED DIXIE)

Posted on December 6, 2012 by jason

 John Wheeler, a member of rockgrass band Hayseed Dixie, releases his solo album ‘Un-Ameican Gothic’ on February 4th. Here we hear about the new album, Hayseed Dixie and even British Prime Minister David Cameron… 1. What are you currently up … Continue reading →

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Rising Stars – GENE THE WEREWOLF

Posted on November 21, 2012 by jason

Gene the Werewolf have just released their debut album ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Animal’ on Frontiers. It is a perfect album if you love bands like Kiss, the Darkness and Van Halen… What are you currently up to? As odd as … Continue reading →

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10Q’s with STEVE WATTS (DEMON DUDE’S REVENGE)

Posted on November 18, 2012 by jason

Steve Watts, the former keyboards player/arranger with Demon, has a new musical project underway Demon Dude’s Revenge and the first album ‘An Adolescent Fantasy (Vol 1)’ is out now. Over to Steve… 1. What are you currently up to? Well, … Continue reading →

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OPETH ( Mikael Akerfeldt) Interview

Posted on November 15, 2012 by david.wilson

Swedish prog metallers Opeth are currently back on tour around the UK and Europe and I caught up with mainman Mikael Akerfeldt before the tour commenced to talk tours, recording and more …   You’re back out on tour around … Continue reading →

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Interview: BOBBY LIEBLING (Pentagram) – January 2012

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Yiannis

When I first interviewed Bobby Liebling, the frontman of the legendary Doom Metal outfit Pentagram, back in 2011 I thought that this would be a one-off experience but the Gods seem to be favouring us all recently. Following another classic … Continue reading →

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Rising Stars…BLEAK ANGEL

Posted on October 30, 2012 by jason

Bleak Angel have just release their second album ‘Reborn’, a must listen for fans of folk rock and acoustic music. Over to Tim Balmford… Album review What are you currently up to? Bleak Angel is planning a number of gigs … Continue reading →

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