FRANKIE BANALI – NAMM 2013 Interview [Video]

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Interview with Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot at the 2013 NAMM show.  Banali talks about the 30th anniversary of Metal Health, Quiet Riot Documentary and Quiet Riot. For more information about Frankie Banali vist: http://www.frankiebanali.net/ http://www.facebook.com/frankiebanali https://twitter.com/FrankieBanali


JACK RUSSELL – NAMM 2013 Interview [Video]

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Interview with Jack Russell of Great White at the 2013 NAMM show. Russell talks about his health, Jani Lane and Great White featuring Jack Russell. For more information about Jack Russell visit: http://jacksgreatwhite.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jack.russell.1232 https://twitter.com/JacksGreatWhite


STUART SMITH – NAMM 2013 Interview [Video]

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Interview with Stuart Smith of Heaven and Earth at the 2013 NAMM show.  Smith talks about Heaven and Earth’s new album Dig and upcoming tour. For more information about Stewart Smith visit: http://www.heavenandearthband.com/


RICHIE KOTZEN – NAMM 2013 Interview [Video]

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Interview with Richie Kotzen at the 2013 NAMM show.  Kotzen talks about his signature model Telecaster, a new record and upcoming shows. For more information about Richie Kotzen visit: http://richiekotzen.com/ http://www.facebook.com/richiekotzenmusic https://twitter.com/Richie_Kotzen 


ADLER – NAMM 2013 Interview [Video]

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Interview with Jacob Bunton, Lonny Paul and Johnny Martin of Adler at 2013 NAMM show.  The members of Adler discuss NAMM 2013, upcoming shows and touring in Japan. For more information about Adler visit: http://www.adlerrocks.com http://www.facebook.com/adlermusic https://twitter.com/adlerrocks 


RIKKI ROCKETT – NAMM 2013 Interview [Video]

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Interview with Rikki Rockett of Posion at the 2013 NAMM show.  Rockett talks about Rockett Drum Works, a reality show and a possible upcoming Poison tour. For more information about Rikki Rockett visit: http://www.rikkirockett.com/ https://twitter.com/RikkiRockett http://www.rockettdrumworks.com/ http://www.facebook.com/RockettDrumWorksInc


YEAR IN REVIEW

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A lot can happen in a year; moments pass by and turn into hours, which lead to days — 366 days to be exact.  It was just yesterday we all rang in 2012, and in twelve days, 2013 begins anew.  All around the world, we were surprised (or not), by events that took place, whether… Read more »


QUEENSRŸCHE – New Start for a New Year

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One of the most distinctive bands of the metal era, Queensrÿche ruled the rock world for many years as one of our best kept “underground” secrets.  To sit in the audience and experience MindCrime or Empire was truly a cerebral event.  Now don’t get me wrong, we did experience whiplash from banging our heads, but… Read more »


Inside The Industry with Maor Appelbaum

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Those of us old enough to remember when albums were actually albums will recall the joy at reading the liner notes: lyrics to the songs, what musicians played on which tracks, the thanks they gave to friends, family and industry people.  Then there were the production credits:  the studio the album was recorded at, the producer… Read more »


RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT – John Payne’s new production

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The recorded history of anything is always an interesting journey as you discover the origins of how events develop and evolve; “ah ha” moments.  Though we all pretty much know who Hank Williams, Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Chuck Berry and Dick Clarke are (among the many not listed), where do they… Read more »


KAMELOT – Lineup changes, concepts and alliances

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Florida-based progressive metal outfit Kamelot is no newcomer to the mighty realms of the universe of rock music.  Not many bands can say they have succeeded in releasing 10 studio albums all showcasing the various elements that main man Thomas Youngblood finds so instinctively creative within the sonic backdrop of Kamelot’s sound.  Whether it be melody or… Read more »


HER BRIGHT SKIES – Sold their souls to Rock & Roll

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Jönköping, Sweden is a city with a population of around 90,000, which was once known for its matchstick industry and is now home to the central warehouses of several corporations, including IKEA. Though you may not be aware of it, Jönköping is also a sort of breeding ground for musical talent. ABBA’s Agnetha Fältskog was… Read more »