Interviews
Becoming Wolf – A Conversation with WOLFGANG VAN HALEN
Wolfgang Van Halen and his band, Mammoth WVH, have hit the road again and this run will see the artist touring deep into 2024. Wolfgang, took a brief break to get married to Andraia Allsop, his partner of eight years. It was a short moment to catch his breath and reconnect with family. Before heading… Read more »
Punk as Parents: A Conversation with THE DOLLYROTS
The Dollyrots, the punk duo out of Tampa Florida, are back on the road and touring in support of their latest full-length release, Night Owls. Their new album (reviewed here), as with their earlier work, is a reflection of multiple musical traditions, but manages to feel both authentic and personal. They have adjusted to life… Read more »
It’s Been Awhile – A Sitdown with STAIND’s Mike Mushok
It is impossible to overstate the impact Staind has had on American rock n’ roll. Settled into that sliver of time as grunge faded and nu-metal rose, there was a tangible gap and a question of where rock was going to go. Staind gave us a third path: a path rich in folk lyrical depth,… Read more »
ASKING ALEXANDRIA: Where Do They Go From Here?
With two #1 albums and four RIAA Gold-certified singles over the last 15 years, Asking Alexandria has solidified their place as one of the most influential rock bands of this generation. Through years of relentless touring, Asking Alexandria has consistently pushed boundaries and entertained audiences worldwide. The band- Ben Bruce (lead guitar), Danny Worsnop (vocals),… Read more »
SALIVA’s Bobby Amaru – A Sober Look At Life and Death
Tennessee-based rock band Saliva, released their new album titled Revelation on September 8th. Not only is this their first album since the pandemic it is also a nostalgic and heartfelt goodbye to their late guitarist Wayne Swinny who passed away in March after suffering a brain hemorrhage. This new album embodies a much heavier sound… Read more »
Here We Go Again – A Conversation with Adrian Vandenberg
You would be hard pressed to find a more storied musical career than that of Adrian Vandenberg. The Dutch guitarist is responsible, to great extent, for the rock sound that defined the 1980s. With the success of his own band, penning the hit Burning Heart, and co-writing Whitesnake’s 1989 album Slip of the Tongue, Vandenberg… Read more »
BLACK STONE CHERRY – Family, Friendship, Fans
In the realm of modern southern hard rock, few names resonate as powerfully as Black Stone Cherry. Hailing from the heart of Kentucky, they’ve cemented themselves as pillars of the genre over the years. Fast forward to today, and the band is still burning brightly, celebrating a legacy that spans two decades, marked by both… Read more »
TEMPT – Winning Fans With Their Hard Rock Crossover Sound
The latest single off Tempt’s new album is Golden Tongue. It’s an irresistibly catchy song about a girl who is both good and bad and…well, you can listen to the song’s lyrics to catch the full meaning. The phrase “golden tongue” might be used in a different way to describe guitarist Harrison Marcello and vocalist… Read more »
SEVENDUST – Meet The Family – A Conversation Lajon Witherspoon
Sevendust is celebrating their fourteenth album and nearly thirty years of uncompromising music. The genre-defying artists, again, have delivered a list of songs that embrace multiple styles and influences. Still, they continue to stretch their creativity and take some surprising risks. With Truth Killer, Sevendust gets heavier, softer, and everything in between. Screamer Magazine sat… Read more »
BUCKCHERRY – Josh Todd Talks Past, Present & Sobriety
For decades the debate of whether grunge music killed 1980s heavy metal has been a hot topic. Looking back to the days of the Sunset Strip when bands like Guns N’ Roses, Van Halen, Quiet Riot, and Motley Crue became rock n’ roll royalty, it seemed those days were transitioning out in the early 1990s… Read more »
TESLA – Band Outta Time and Full Throttle Ahead
The 1980s were arguably one of the most commercially successful periods for rock n’ roll music. The Me Decade not only ushered in the compact disc, but the mass consumption of the music video as a medium for delivering popular music, and rock n’ roll in particular, to the masses. Fueled by the popularity of… Read more »
RICHIE FAULKNER’s Love Affair With The Guitar
In a world that can often feel uncertain, love remains a universal force that unites us all, regardless of how it is found. For some, the timeless power of a great love affair is beautiful and fleeting, while for others it is a life-long journey that guides their heart every step of the way. There… Read more »