INTERVIEWS - 2010
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50ft Woman
Added 17th Sep 2010Vocalist Minki chats about disowning her dad, being a perfectionist megalomaniac diva, and wanting a fancy dress night...More...
Addicted To Pain
Added 20th Aug 2010Guitarist/vocalist Leo Curley chats about offering up a wall of sound delivered by a three piece tank, recording the album being the most pleasurable 15 hour days he's ever worked, and not spilling the beans...More...
An Obscure Signal
Added 20th Apr 2010One of the band's guitarists, Walter J Huaman, talks about Djent, writing a sci-fi story, and drinking Dundee...More...
Annihilator
Added 9th Apr 2010Annihilator main man Jeff Waters talks about being small in Scandinavia, being mates with legends, and really and truly not being Hitler...More...
Bangalore Choir
Added 30th Apr 2010Bangalore Choir front man, David Reece, talks about running for the hills, writing with Tommy, and Lars actually being right...More...
Basick Records
Added 9th Sep 2010Record company owner Nathan ‘Barley’ Philips talks about taking over the dining room table, definitions of success, and using Sound Cloud...More...
Black Country Communion
Added 26th Jul 2010Guitarist with BCC, the one and only Joe Bonamassa, talks about saving money on utility bills, Glenn Freaking Hughes, and possibly moving over to flip flops...More...
Black Manalishi
Added 18th Jun 2010Guitarist Nathan and vocalist Adam chat about having commercial focus, capturing rawness, and warming up with Jim Beam...More...
Black Rose
Added 1st Aug 2010Front man Steve Bardsley chats about playing instruments they couldn't play, sticking to basics, and wanting a beer...More...
Bonfanti, Marcus
Added 6th Nov 2010Guitarist, singer and songwriter Marcus chats about wanting people to love (or hate) his records, doing a cover of Kylie and Jason, and wishing Jamesons Irish Whiskey would do an advert with him...More...
Campese, Mike
Added 2nd Dec 2010Guitarist Mike chats about getting a bass from his sister, recording old school, and being a member of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra...More...
Crazy Lixx
Added 12th Apr 2010Crazy Lixx guitarist Andy Dawson chats about working with Chris Laney, cranking up the Rockman, and throwing expensively clothed ladies into the water...More...
Cringe (The)
Added 22nd Apr 2010Vocalist/guitarist of The Cringe, John Cusimano, talks about leaving the angst behind, crazy monkeys, and playing one more song...More...
Damotte, Julien
Added 22nd Feb 2010French guitarist and composer Julien chats about learning with Bumblefoot, playing Joe Cocker covers, and finding it hard to label music...More...
Dear Superstar
Added 22nd Mar 2010The UK 'gutter rockers' talk about hanging up their party boots, playing with Lola, and being Mariah Carey...More...
Elvenking
Added 20th Oct 2010Vocalist Damna chats about being a small boat violently carried away by big waves, writing being very mood dependent, and not wanting to live without a travel pussy...More...
Europe
Added 18th Jan 2010Tobias Lindell, producer of Last Look At Eden, talks about being open minded, using Protools, and the answer being 22cm...More...
First Child
Added 25th Feb 2010Band founder, singer and bassist 'Cat the Cat' talks about starting at 7, faces in the mirror, and partying like a rainbow...More...
Francis, Chris
Added 25th Oct 2010Chris Francis, one-time guitarist with TEN, now a solo artist, chats about fancy hotels and autographs, Phil Philsworh, and wondering if anybody made it to the end...More...
Fughu
Added 29th Sep 2010Ariel Bellizio, Marcelo Malmierca, and Juan Manuel Lopez chat about being a great big family, not needing weapons, and making videos...More...
Ghost
Added 29th Jul 2010Bassist Magnus Liseter chats about warming up for Jorn, adding a cover or two if they're in the mood, and having short hair and not enough make-up...More...
Giant
Added 2nd Feb 2010Original member and bass player Mike Brignardello chats about living up to the Giant standard, being impressed by Dann's shredding, and maybe, possibly doing a tour...More...
Glass Hammer
Added 25th Jan 2010Band founders Fred Schendel and Steve Babb chat about books making music and vice-versa, the ups and downs of live shows, and going to Toys-R-Us...More...
Glitterati (The)
Added 26th Mar 2010Vocalist Paul Gautrey chats about trying to justify the hype, getting more aggressive, and Gaff the rhythm guitarist being a one man reality TV show...More...
Griffen
Added 25th Mar 2010The guys talk about doing the 80's thing while flirting with the modern world, paradox being fuel for the lyrical content in a sort of existential way..., and liking to talk about where the band got its name...More...
Grand Illusion
Added 18th May 2010Guitar/bass/keyboard mastermind Anders Rydholm talks about never relaxing, working with Slamer, and the agony of being the sexiest man alive...More...
GWAR
Added 10th Aug 2010Beefcake The Mighty, bassist with possibly the greatest band of all time, talks about never being accused of selling out, targeting ALL Americans, and loving their fans with a nice mushroom gravy and a cold beer...More...
Hacks (The)
Added 27th Jul 2010Bassist/vocalist Tom chats about all the good names being taken, the guitarist cowering in a hedge, and acting like a dick on his birthday...More...
Halcyon Way
Added 22nd Nov 2010Vocalist Steve Braun and guitarists Jon Bodan and Zane chat about flying in Pamela Moore, anger directed at the government, and feeding the producer Guinness...More...
HARD
Added 7th Apr 2010Singer Björn and bassist Gabor talk about it being 'HARD' not 'H.A.R.D.', playing live with a band that rhymes with penis outflowings, and spring cleaning...More...
Hardlein
Added 4th Jan 2010Guitarist Hayward 'Chief' Embry Jr chats about performing in Honky Tonks, playing to 30,000 people, and not wanting the questions to stop...More...
Hayabusa
Added 25th Nov 2010The guys from the Mancunian band chat about being fiercely divided when it comes to System of a Down and Muse, song titles coming from arguments, and the best breakfast butties in the world...More...
InTensity
Added 9th Jul 2010Ilias, founder member of Greek metal band InTensity, chats about having clean passages, drawing lyrical influence from the sociopolitical, and loving creative freedom...More...
Jade (The)
Added 3rd Mar 2010Wille, Pekko, Sirpa, and Jann stop by to talk about having a heart full of melodic rock 'n' roll, drinking in Portobello Road, and living in a gas chamber...More...
Johnny Get The Gun
Added 25th Jun 2010All four members of the band chat about not knowing how do describe themselves, loving the Beatles, and liking to make a bang...More...
Jon Oliva's Pain
Added 19th Feb 2010Chris Kinder, drummer with JOP, talks about the brilliance of Jon, eating corned beef, and crazy ass DVD shows...More...
JPT Scare Band
Added 8th June 2010Terry Swope, Paul Grigsby and Jeff Littrell talk about playing an organic sound, the brilliance of Ripple, and being a bit like gumbo...More...
Ken's Dojo
Added 18th Nov 2010Singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer Ken Ingwersen talks about spending a decade doing pop, loving making records but not having his picture taken, and hopefully working with EM, JLT and JJ one day...More...
Kill 'Em Dead Cowboy
Added 6th Dec 2010The guys chat about getting drunk to sing, playing on 30ft balconies, and dying for a cuppa...More...
Kings Of Modesty
Added 5th May 2010Singer Jason talks about working 24/7, having lightning in his head, and wondering where the after party is...More...
Kyrbgrinder
Added 20th Sep 2010The guys chat about everything from Abba to Zappa, Big Brother, and compromising national security...More...
Laney, Chris
Added 23rd Apr 2010Chris talks about life starting at night, not selling out, and coming round and playing your local pub...More...
Last Red Ransom
Added 23rd Sep 2010Charlotte and Saint chat about building the Red Revolver Studios, getting hit by ideas in bed, and disingenuous jingles...More...
Livesay
Added 11th Oct 2010Livesay guitarist Gregg, and bassist Alan, chat about everyone hearing something different, New York not rocking anymore, and the studio being a necessary evil...More...
Lostaura
Added 9th Nov 2010The guys from Lostaura chat about doing Oasis and Radiohead covers, being called ‘Gordon's Alive’, and thinking big...More...
Loveblast
Added 7th May 2010Loveblast vocalist/guitarist Brian Durbin talks about being BIG, the weird song being the best one, and deserving an endorsement from Heritage Vodka...More...
Lynch
Added 28th Apr 2010Mike Burke, guitarist with Chicago-based Lynch, talks about Dave Meniketti being the man, not wearing Guyliner, and being there for the troops...More...
Masterplan
Added 2nd Jun 2010Masterplan mastermind Roland Grapow talks about getting back with Jorn, Queen influences, and being a Virgo...More...
Meet The Storm
Added 15th Sep 2010Matt, vocalist with MtS, chats about the negativity and positivity of being the odd one out, testing the shit out of everything, and loving to play the UK...More...
Misconduct
Added 17th Aug 2010Fredrik, singer/guitarist with Swedish punk rockers Misconduct, talks about finding inspiration in everyday life, having a lot of secret cool tricks, and liking a late night swim...More...
MOPA
Added 24th Feb 2010Milka, vocalist with 'My Own Private Alaska', talks about not being a clone, Ross Robinson's 200%, and playing with closed eyes...More...
Motion Theory
Added 24th Jun 2010James Kerr and Dom Main talk about being open minded, recording in a listed building, and eating a Big Mac with a nice cold beer...More...
Mr. Twist
Added 10th Jun 2010Drummer 'Buzz' talks about getting creative in Anglesea, running themes of drunkenness, and something about the circumference of your head...More...
Mum Locked In Castle
Added 30th Aug 2010Guitarist Dan chats about giving things a bash, Scarborageddon, and boogeying in London...More...
Newman, Steve
Added 16th Apr 2010Multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter-producer Steve talks about being a control freak, the brilliance of Beck and Brock, and the answer being "Lukather"...More...
Orden Ogan
Added 21st Jan 2010Singer/guitarist Seeb and keyboardist Nils talk about not getting any sleep, telling the good story, and sleeping under too many sheets...More...
Pin Up Went Down
Added 5th Nov 2010Asphodel, female vocalist with the band, chats about feeling a bit better now, singing in underground projects, and being more organic and fleshy...More...
Pratt, Simon
Added 27th Oct 2010Guitar teacher extraordinaire Simon chats about watching dad, the magic of Guthrie Govan, and producing Sting...More...
Praying Mantis
Added 9th Dec 2010Andy, Chris and Mike chat about loving it in Japan, missing Halloween with their Halloween song, and hoping the new song creates a stiffy...More...
Pro-Pain
Added 27th Aug 2010Front man Gary talks about being open for inspiration 24/7, prefering an organic old school rock and roll delivery, and no posing; no pandering...More...
Projekt
Added 20th May 2010Front man Rob talks about mushy peas, ending up in Coventry, and creating a whirlpool...More...
Prophecy23 (The)
Added 13th Aug 2010Bassist/death-vocalist Tobias talks about not knowing where the 23 came from, finding inspiration in The Ninja Turtles, and being completely exposed...More...
Randy Raatz Band
Added 16th Nov 2010Greg and Randy, singer and guitarist respectively, chat about Randy's ego problem, lobbying wives, and being a bunch of silly musicians making faces...More...
Red Letter Merchant
Added 12th Mar 2010Camron, guitarist with Illinois rockers Red Letter Merchant, talks about listening to everything, a bad sexual episode, and having two pianists...More...
Retaliation Process (The)
Added 17th Mar 2010Bassist Micha and guitarist Sascha chat about relating to Pantera, using the Tube Screamer, and not doing any covers...yet...More...
Revenant Dead
Added 24th May 2010Bassist Dahmer chats about the wonders of the DAT machine, the wizardry of Miguel, and getting on the wrong side of venues...More...
Riot Kings
Added 10th May 2010Vocalist Kent and bassist Keith chat about going from rock to metal to funk and back again, trying not to get political, and what happens when you drink tequila and play the CD backwards...More...
Ross, Michael T.
Added 3rd Nov 2010Michael chats about future possibilities for Hardline, performing at trade shows, and wearing crazy shoes...More...
Ross The Boss
Added 11th Nov 2010Singer/co-guitarist Patrick Fuchs talks about everything good and bad happening for a reason, recording via jams, and being the house band on a paradise island...More...
Saints Of Eden
Added 15th Mar 2010Cian, main man behind Saints Of Eden, talks about working through the night, making videos, and not mentioning Nefilim...More...
Serpentine
Added 2nd Apr 2010Gareth David Noon, founder member of Serpentine, talks about winning awards, Marshall/Gibson-Les-Paul being the only way, and possibly doing a concept album...More...
Shylock
Added 31st Mar 2010Johannes Amrhein, guitarist with Shylock, talks about only doing one cover ever, Schenky's love of Egyptian culture, and swine flu artwork...More...
Sister Sin
Added 16th Aug 2010Dave, drummer with the band, talks about the real sound of the underground, Nikki Sixx and Lemmy getting married, and borrowing a bass player from Babylon Bombs...More...
Skin
Added 6th Oct 2010Guitarist Myke talks about putting food on the table, having a Simon Cowell in the band, and getting emotional...More...
Solution .45
Added 23rd Jul 2010Solution .45 guitarist Tom Gardiner chats about being influenced by Hannibal Lecter, his favourite song not making it onto the album, and liking Bird's custard...More...
Soul Doctor
Added 7th Jan 2010Lead singer Tommy Heart talks about balancing bands, not giving a monkey's who writes the songs, and hating e-mail interviews...More...
Soundtraxs
Added 1st Sep 2010David Rogers talks about the thinking behind it, how to enter, and what's in it for you...More...
Stage Dolls
Added 10th Mar 2010Torstein Flakne, founder member, singer and guitarist with Stage Dolls, talks about improved airplay, prefering the Marshall, and loving Taillights...More...
State Of Rock
Added 27th Jan 2010Lead singer Tony Mills talks about the X-Factor, being knocked off his feet, and crazy videos...More...
Stevens, Zak
Added 30th Nov 2010Circle ll Circle singer Zak chats about beauty pageants, famous cousins, and touring, touring and more touring...More...
Symphorce
Added 29th Oct 2010Symphorce guitarist Cedric “Cede” Dupont talks about how his parents met, feeling fresh and vibrant, and getting into bed with (one of) 32 groupies...More...
Templeton Pek
Added 24th Dec 2010The guys from this UK punk-rock trio chat about love for Jeremy Clarkson and ponchos, The 1989 Blue Peter annual, and liking a big sausage...More...
Testify
Added 7th Dec 2010All four members of the band chat about bouncing ideas off each other, taking time to tune the drums properly, and bringing a strong metal show with a Godly message...More...
Third Light
Added 4th Jun 2010Guitarist Mike and bassist Martin talk about post-rock, getting approached by Aston Martin, and technology gone mad...More...
Triosphere
Added 16th Jul 2010Vocalist/bassist Ida Haukland talks about playing what's in her heart, loving it raw, and the artistic talents of Ørjan the drummer...More...
Truth Corroded
Added 11th Aug 2010Bassist Greg Shaw chats about the Australian rock scene, the ups and downs of creating the latest album, and doing shots of whiskey with Thai fans...More...
Two Choices
Added 30th Mar 2010Guitarist Tom Clarke joins us to talk about keeping the pub-goes bopping, using a keyboard Albert Einstein would have trouble figuring out, and not mentioning snakebite...More...
Vega, Tiago Della
Added 15th Apr 2010Tiago Della Vega, officially the world's fastest guitarist, chats about having music all over the house, using the cold to relax, and seeing you in Europe...More...
Vincent, Phil
Added 12th Feb 2010Phil, joining us for a second time, talks about his therapeutic music, not playing in a covers band, and songs for vampire movies...More...
Wagner, Dick
Added 23rd Jun 2010Dick, best known for his work with Alice Cooper, talks about lobbying for a guitar, being subject to extraordinary rendition, and being "old school"...More...
Ward, Dennis
Added 14th Dec 2010Producer/musician/composer/singer Dennis joins us to talk about it starting with Elvis, usually doing the rock thing, and never being too old to take chances...More...
Weapon Head
Added 2nd Nov 2010Boris, drummer and singer with Weapon Head, chats about turning off the real singer's microphone, music having balls, and covering Johnny Cash one day...More...
Winter's Verge
Added 4th Feb 2010George, founder member and singer of Winter's Verge, talks about writing via the internet, Stefanos being Cousin Itt, and the women of the Czech Republic...More...
Wishbone Ash
Added 26th May 2010Founder guitarist Andy Powell chats about listening to 'Mack The Knife', using a stunt Andy, and opening for The Who...More...
Wolves (The)
Added 1st Jun 2010Lead singer/guitarist Daniel, a.k.a. Hollywood, talks about creating his own favourite band, not re-inventing rock 'n' roll, and the skills of Lolo...More...
Wormrot
Added 24th Mar 2010Rasyid and Arif from the Singapore band talk about the incident with the drum set, beer and vomit, looking forward to the stress storm, and loving crazy crowds...More...
X Contract
Added 29th Nov 2010The guys from the Danish group chat about not following a recipe, performing small interludes, and coming up with ideas in winter...More...
Zeropunk
Added 24th Aug 2010Singer/guitarist Jesse talks about being punks from the zero age, not rushing anything, and wanting a Leffe blonde, please...More...
