INTERVIEWS - 2009
Yes, this is the Rock Realms Interviews - 2009 section. We strive to ask the important questions, but we sometimes ask a few stupid ones too.
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101 South
Added 3rd Dec 2009Founder member and keyboardist of 101 South, Roger Scott Craig chats about not reading reviews, getting Steve Perry onboard one day, and kicking the a*se of piracy...More...
Agathodaimon
Added 22nd Apr 2009Founding member, co-singer and guitarist, Sathonys talks about Greek mythology, the heady cost of a good production and his 'love' for Uwe Boll films...More...
Arthemis
Added 14th Apr 2009Arthemis members, Alessio and Paolo, talk about taxing Italian cover bands, decorating walls, and having the Malmsteen flavour...More...
Bai Bang
Added 3rd Jun 2009Singer Diddi Kastenholt talks about falling in holes, being the biggest party animal and golf...More...
Balance
Added 11th Mar 2009Balance singer, Peppy Castro, talks about jingles, the musical freedoms of the internet, and being the reunited king...More...
Baltimoore
Added 1st Jun 2009Baltimoore front man, Björn Lodin, talks about having balls, rock flutes and listening to jazz with his dad...More...
Berry, Robert
Added 22nd Jan 2009Robert - singer, performer, producer... all round talented guy - talks about his signed guitar collection, recording with Pink, and seemingly cramming 25 hours work into every day...More...
Brainstorm
Added 1st Oct 2009Guitarist Torsten talks about reaching 20 years old, Brainstorm's 'roots', and the heat of Mexico...More...
Brunorock
Added 24th Aug 2009Brunorock's founder member, Bruno Kraler, talks about Italian vs. English vocals, Slamer, and being a director of a movie theatre...More...
Burning (The)
Added 25th Feb 2009The Burning's guitarist, Rasmus Normand, talks about giving his strings a beating, forgetting his Visa card, and band members with similarities to Popeye...More...
Carcer City
Added 20th Nov 2009'Scouse Metallers', Carcer City, chat about listening to Beyonce, weird reviews, and the antics of Matty...More...
Chickenfoot
Added 9th Nov 2009Lead guitarist of Chickenfoot, the one and only Joe Satriani, talks about playing drums, murdering his own songs, and not really enjoying these questions...More...
Coldspell
Added 3rd Mar 2009Lead guitarist of Coldspell, Micke Larsson, talks about life at -40C, magic Swedish beer and the wonders of the Coldspell Circus...More...
Constancia
Added 9th Jul 2009Constancia guitarist, Janne Stark, talks about getting lost on the internet, writing encyclopedias and being a very busy man...More...
Cornerstone
Added 16th Mar 2009Michael, Steve and Carina of Austrian band Cornerstone talk about polishing dog-sh*ts, conquering Hollywood and wanting some new shoes...More...
Crash The System
Added 13th Jul 2009Songwriter and founder member of Crash The System, Sören Kronqvist, talks about hurdles, the benefits of multiple singers and wanting to know what YOU think...More...
Criminal
Added 16th Feb 2009Lead singer of Criminal, Anton Reisenegger, talks about his magic amps, the benefits of cheap airlines and doing the school run...More...
Days Before Tomorrow
Added 10th Dec 2009Guitarist and band founder Scott Kahn, and guitarist Derek Davodowich chat about working with hot female country stars, re-recording guitar solos, and watching sci-fi...More...
Dream Police
Added 4th Mar 2009Trond, Ole Petter and Rino chat about still-secret DVD plans, cunning ways to fill a football stadium and loving hot legs...More...
Dynazty
Added 11th Nov 2009George, drummer with Dynazty, takes a break from the tour supporting The Poodles to chat about making videos, covering Robbie Williams, and walking along railway tracks...More...
Echoes Of Eternity
Added 5th Oct 2009Brandon Patton, guitarist with Echoes Of eternity, chats about his shitty first guitar, working with Logan, and the lead singer being more than a pretty face...More...
Elysion
Added 14th Dec 2009Johnny and Christianna, guitarist and singer respectively of Elysion, talk about random names, shy male groupies, and chattering incessantly about Iron Maiden...More...
EmberStorm
Added 8th Feb 2009EmberStorm founder Peter Strömberg talks about 'Fear Of The Dark' goosebumps, snoring singers, and geeking around...More...
Empires Of Eden
Added 2nd Sep 2009Stu Marshall, creator of the band, chats about organic growth, not using Marshall Amps, and rugby all the way...More...
Eternal Tears Of Sorrow
Added 4th Aug 2009Altti, singer and bass player of 'EToS' chats about loving Paradise Lost, loving it when other bands cover EToS work, and forgetting all his drunk moments...More...
Europe
Added 6th Oct 2009Joey Tempest, lead singer with the masters of the Final Countdown, talks about going for a coffee break, recording in Prague, and the answer to the question being firebox...More...
Europe
Added 17th Nov 2009Ian Haugland, drummer with that band named after one of Earth's top 7 continents, talks about hitting pots and pans, his naughty brother, and it being a spiky apple, obviously...More...
Factory Of Dreams
Added 4th Nov 2009Factory Of Dreams founder Hugo Flores, plus singer Jessica Lehto talk about being influenced by The Gathering, making videos, and hugging fluffy pets...More...
Fire (The)
Added 16th Sep 2009Drummer Alecs (occasionally joined by singer Olly) talks about going to the cinema, making videos with lots of girls in and dominating the world with white hair...More...
Grand Design
Added 20th Oct 2009Front man and founder Pelle Saether chats about running round hotels naked, getting someone to buy him a video, and definitely not wearing spandex...More...
Hardline
Added 30th Mar 2009Front man Johnny Gioeli chats about getting the new album just right, upsetting his daughter, and 'possibly' resurrecting a very old song...More...
Heavenly
Added 17th Dec 2009Vocalist Benjamin Sotto chats about the brilliance of Queen, the brilliance of semi-naked album covers, and the brilliance of the mush on piano...More...
Helix
Added 6th Nov 2009Front man Brian Vollmer chats about how to sing properly, loving his video, and having to have the sound of a thousand different bands...More...
Hungry Heart
Added 13th May 2009Josh, Mario, Lele and Paolo chat about phone box abuse, loving H.E.A.T. and doing Bon Jovi...More...
Impellitteri
Added 20th Mar 2009Shredding legend Chris Impellitteri joins us to talk about the band's new album, having 'the voice' back, and creating his own guitar...More...
Inmoria
Added 1st Jul 2009Dan, keyboard player and founder member of Inmoria, chats about looking like a hamster, cleaning up asbestos and having his breakfast...More...
Joon
Added 1st Apr 2009Olly Kraweckyj, lead singer of Joon, chats about playing to 3 half-dead people, doing Aha and being the dirty Cliff Richard of rock...More...
Joy Focus
Added 12th Mar 2009Rikk Currence, musician, writer and producer of Joy Focus, chats about the absurdity of categorizing rock, Joy Focus fashion, and his perfect backing band...More...
JSS - Jeff Scott Soto
Added 14th Oct 2009Jeff chats about singing along to the Jackson Five, colouring the painting, and doing something different when he's finally big and famous...More...
Laney, Chris
Added 2nd Apr 2009Chris Laney, Swedish songwriter and producer, talks about being afraid to listen to a Kiss album, coming to your local pub and watching 'Dancing With The Stars'...More...
Leon, Llexi
Added 30th Jan 2009Llexi, guitarist/artistic mastermind behind London based gothic/industrial band Eternal Descent, talks about being the cool geek at school, secret cover-song albums and Nordic influences...More...
Lucid Fly
Added 3rd Aug 2009Nikki, singer with L.A. band Lucid Fly, talks about musical families, being famous after this interview and getting naked in fast food parking lots...More...
Manimal
Added 15th Sep 2009Drummer Richard Mentzer and vocalist Sam Nyman talk about becoming an eagle, organising a concert for the MANIMALs of the world, and baking cakes...More...
Marseille
Added 18th Jun 2009Lead singer, Nige, and guitarist, Neil, talk about very dodgy vicars, sunbathing in L.A. and the compulsory wearing of red jumpers...More...
Metalium
Added 29th Sep 2009Lars, bass player with Metalium, talks about stealing Rainbow, loving 'Slavery' and building the perfect bass...More...
Munroe, Ronny
Added 30th Sep 2009Singer Ronny talks about exercising the demon, the possibility of another Metal Church and being open to any question...More...
Mystic Prophecy
Added 17th Jun 2009Roberto, lead singer, talks about not singing in Iron Maiden cover bands, changing album titles and his perfect band line-up...More...
Nachtgeschrei
Added 6th Apr 2009Nik, bagpipe and flute player of the German folksy metal band talks about the benefits of singing in German, not doing a Turisas and singing about fire...More...
Narnia
Added 6th Aug 2009Carl Johan Grimmark, guitar / keyboard player with Narnia, talks about the inspiration of his sister's piano skills, working with Sir Robert of Rock and living 50% of the dream...More...
Nasty Idols
Added 22nd Jun 2009Dick Qwarfort, bass player and founder member of Nasty idols, talks about sleeping rough in Skid Row, forgetting girl's names and being blown away by ABBA...More...
Naughty Boys
Added 7th October 2009Mikael, singer with Naughty Boys, chats about not being good enough on guitar, loving himself on the radio, and something about 3 girls and some whipped cream...More...
Newman, Steve
Added 4th Feb 2009Steve, front man of Newman and owner of Blue Room studios talks about his dream band, his George Lucas moment and not liking this particular question...More...
Outloud
Added 8th Sep 2009Singer Chandler Mogel, talks about computer crashes, building Deep Purple and rocking you to Hell and back again...More...
Over The Rainbow
Added 17th Mar 2009Drummer, Bobby Rondinelli, talks about drum clinics, how OTR came about and being blown away by the fans...More...
Price, Steve (ARfm)
Added 21st Jan 2009Steve, DJ from internet rock radio station ARfm talks about opening for Fleetwood Mac, scary mobile phones and the awesomeness of Firefest...More...
Ross, Michael T
Added 18th May 2009Michael, best known as the keyboard player from Hardline, talks about shredding his 'boards, loving cats and having to kill you if you ask THAT question...More...
Santa's Misfits
Added 21st Dec 2009Santa's Misifts, the official band of Father Christmas, chat about stepping in reindeer pie, writing in the snow, and really wanting 8 maids a milking...More...
Sherinian, Derek
Added 9th Feb 2009Derek, keyboard maestro and all round busy bod talks about being a 'casting agent', getting the best from Zakk Wylde and winning high school talent contests...More...
Shortino, Paul
Added 15th Jun 2009Singer, Paul Shortino, chats about the trippy nature of songwriting, getting caught in the lady's loo and his love for his little hottie...More...
SOiL
Added 23rd Nov 2009We caught up with the guys before one of their recent UK gigs with Shinedown. They talk about not making Back In Black again, America's cr*p music TV, and pretty booking agents with beards...More...
Surefire
Added 28th Sep 2009Founding member, composer, singer and guitarist, Ben Rice talks about being wowed by Ron Wood, not wanting an autograph, and loving the studio...More...
Tango Down
Added 26th Oct 2009Alex and Rif, lead singer and guitarist respectively of Tango Down, chat about big bodyguard rhythms, keeping up with the bass player and not discussing the fourth nickname...More...
Third Bullet
Added 24th Sep 2009James Harbidge (vocals and guitar) and Stephen Busby (bass and vocals) chat about having rocking parents, getting into scrapes with chavs, and conspiracies about Jade Goody...More...
Threshold
Added 25th Mar 2009Keyboardist, Richard West, chats about writing epic tracks, the musical inspirations of Surrey, and hush-hush album plans...More...
Trick Or Treat
Added 28th Oct 2009Vocalist Alessandro Conti chats about being uniquely Helloween, putting on a cabaret, and the fact he'll be a major superstar in 10 years...More...
Trophy (The)
Added 21st Apr 2009Guitarist and band founder Todd Wolf chats about coming from rock city, Michael Bormann's secret talent and the plus points of a Songwriter-Idol/Lyricist-Factor style program...More...
Turner, Joe Lynn
Added 15th Jul 2009Joe, singer with artists like Rainbow, Deep Purple and Yngwie Malmsteen, chats about being Over The Rainbow, making Big Noize and recording jingles...More...
U.D.O.
Added 10th Sep 2009Front man and founder of U.D.O., Udo Dirkschneider, chats about naming a band for logo purposes, the end of the real Accept and singing in Russian...More...
Vincent, Phil
Added 10th Aug 2009Phil, a multi-instrumentalist, writer and producer from America, chats about working with Mr McCartney, angry music being good music and working out...More...
Warwick, Ricky
Added 14th May 2009Ricky, probably best known as the lead singer of Scottish band The Almighty, chats about his poor dancing skills, playing in a shed with Def Leppard, and not doing any "feel my pain" crap...More...
We Rock Like Girls Don't
Added 9th Apr 2009Singer/guitarist Ros chats about cider induced kissing on roundabouts, the highs and lows of recording an album, and the awesomeness of PJ Harvey...More...
Wednesday 13
Added 7th Apr 2009Wednesday 13 talks to Steve Newell about sandwiches, shagging cartoon characters, not being arsed with sound checks, and a bit of music stuff too...More...
Wiesenauer, Axel
Added 16th Nov 20097Hard A&R man Axel Wiesenauer chats about starting the label, using piracy for promotion and taking over the world...More...
Wig Wam
Added 23rd Dec 2009The guys are back for more! The band chat about getting rougher and purer, kinky drummers, and the musical skills of Teeny's horses...More...
