Interviews
INTERVIEW: Jonathan Brightman – Black Robot
Black Robot is a band you will love, making classic rock’s best of 2010. Here at the Rockpit we’ve been playing their cd since we first heard ‘Badass’ back in 2008! Now everyone is […]
Month: February 2011
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Grant Nicholas – Feeder
Feeder are heading to Soundwave Festival in Australia. Tanya talks to Grant Nicholas ahead of the shows. TH: On behalf of the Rockpit and myself, thank you for taking the time out of […]
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INTERVIEW: Frankie Banali – Quiet Riot
People of Australia, please prepare to bang your heads. On the eve of their Australian tour, Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot talks to Mark. MD: Hi Frankie, thank you for taking the time […]
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INTERVIEW: Hansi Kursch – Blind Guardian
I spoke to Hansi Kürsch, singer and bassist for german progressive power metal band Blind Guardian, late last year about their cover version of John Farnham’s iconic ‘The Voice’, Blind Guardian’s work schedule and […]
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INTERVIEW: Tony D – Absolutely Live: The Doors Show
Much like the man he portrays on stage, Jim Morrison, Tony D of Absolutely Live – The Doors Show is an enigmatic and elusive man. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is some kind […]
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INTERVIEW: Sky – Foxy Shazam
Another amazing new band currently garnering rave reviews the world over for their dynamic and energetic live shows, as well as their unique and exciting albums, is Foxy Shazam. They’re a bit road weary […]
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INTERVIEW: Stephan Jenkins – Third Eye Blind
In the leadup to this year’s SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL I turned on my dictaphone and had a heart to heart with Third Eye Blind lead singer & guitarist Stephan Jenkins. Jenkins came across as amiable, […]
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INTERVIEW: Max Perenchio – Bad City
In a matter of twelve months, they have been signed to Atlantic record labels, toured with Smashing Pumpkins and released their first debut album Welcome to the Wasteland. This new Chicago based band have […]
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INTERVIEW: Matt Pike – High On Fire
High on Fire is a band that you should be checking out. Their take on Heavy Metal to me is just that- Heavy Metal with no additional label required: the way it should be, […]
Reviews - Music Releases 2011
ALBUM REVIEW: Electric Boys – And Them Boys Done Swang
ELECTRIC BOYS was one of those bands that killed me with their first CD (the original Swedish version of) Funk ‘o’ Metal Carpet Ride and then sort of faded from my view. It’s a shame […]
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INTERVIEW: Loke Rivano – Crazy Lixx
Crazy lixx has put out two excellent albums in their relatively short career. But last year’s new religion made a big impression here at the rockpit and ended up with our coverted ‘album of […]
Reviews - Music Releases
ALBUM REVIEW: ColdSpell – Out From the Cold
Coldspell’s second album has all that you will love about their debut, but adds extra depth and richness to their classic sound. Coldspell hasn’t really changed the formula here, which is great news, as their […]
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INTERVIEW: Liv Jangrell – Sister Sin
Mark talks to liv jangrell about the bands plans for a rocking 2011! MD: We love the new CD ‘True Sound of the Underground’ it made No. 22 in The Rockpit.net’s Best of […]