Interviews
INTERVIEW: Drew Fortier – Bang Tango
For those that don’t know one of my favourite bands is the subject of an upcoming documentary by film-maker Drew Fortier. The band? – Bang Tango were in my honest opinion were one of […]
Year: 2012
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INTERVIEW: Brian Cook – Russian Circles
Detroit instrumental three piece RUSSIAN CIRCLES are a band that has a huge sound. Their music takes you on a journey through layers of sound to an almost unexpected place. They can be heavy […]
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INTERVIEW: Clinton Cunanan – Another Lost Year
This really is a band The Rockpit expects to be hearing a lot more of in the future. We speak to Clinton all about it. Mark: Thanks so much for taking the time […]
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INTERVIEW: Stuart Chatwood – The Tea Party
21 questions with bass player & keyboardist with Canadian rockers The Tea Party. 1. What lead to the initial break-up of The Tea Party? I think after 15 years of touring together on […]
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INTERVIEW: Tryg Littlefield – Fall From Grace
Todd talks to Tryg Littlefield from Fall From Grace about the new release “The Romance Years” and more. ToddStar: Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule for The […]
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Kiss Destroyer beer hits Australia
Touted as “The Hottest Drink In The World”, KISS DESTROYER BEER hit Australian shores this month, with plenty more to come. Brewed in Sweden in partnership with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, the beer […]
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INTERVIEW: Geoff Tate – Queensryche
Mark talks at length to Geoff Tate on the eve of Rocklahoma…you all know what happened next. This is Geoff Tate’s final Queensryche interview as far as we know prior to him parting ways […]
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INTERVIEW: Demons Alley
Sleaze rock band DEMONS ALLEY came to chew bubblegum and kick ass…and they’re all outta gum! Fans have described them as “Guns N Roses meets the Ramones”, as well as “Bowie singing for Mötley […]
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INTERVIEW: After
Mark talks to Los Angeles’ band After about what’s next after their debut ep ‘Edges Of The World’ and their brave cover of Los Angeles’ legends The Doors. For those who haven’t heard […]
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INTERVIEW: Teo Bollicini – Upon The Dawning
Todd talks to Teo Bollicini from Italian metalcore act Upon The Dawning. ToddStar: Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule for The Rockpit. Teo: Thank you guys for […]
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INTERVIEW: Jamie Page
A veteran of bands dating back to the late Seventies, Jamie Page was present in London at the birth of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, returning to Perth to hone his six […]
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INTERVIEW: James Morley – Raise The Flag: Bon But Not Forgotten
The name James Morley will be familiar to any Aussie rock fan – from cover band obscurity in Perth, he flew East to audition for The Angels (Angel City to our U.S. readers) and […]
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INTERVIEW: Stacey Blades – L.A. Guns
We grill guitar legend Stacey Blades about the new L.A. Guns album “Hollywood Forever”, Australia and loads more. G’day Stacey and thanks for taking time out to talk to THE ROCKPIT Firstly – […]
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INTERVIEW: Shane Told – Silverstein
Kat grills Silverstein lead singer Shane Told about their latest album, Australian tour, Canadian liquour and more. Kat: Your Australian tour dates always seem to be back to back, do you get to […]
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INTERVIEW: Brian ‘Basher’ Dycus – Hard Rock Nights Radio Show
Rock on the radio! The Rockpit talks with Brian ‘Basher’ Dycus about the Hard Rock Nights affiliate radio show, the state of hard rock in 2012, and loads more. Hey Brian – thanks […]
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INTERVIEW: Nic Maeder – Gotthard
Gotthard’s Nic Maeder talks to Mark about the new album ‘Firebirth’ and a very busy touring schedule in 2012. Mark: Hi, it’s Mark from the Rockpit. Are you at home, by that I […]
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The Rockpit Retrospective – Cold Chisel
With last year’s Cold Chisel reunion tour, and an album of new material just around the corner, and the recently released remastered collection, now is the perfect time to take a look at their back […]
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Justice For Jani
On August 11, 2011, we lost one of rock n roll’s great singer/songwriters, Jani Lane. While on Facebook the days following Jani’s death, on one of the tribute pages, a fan said the white leather […]
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INTERVIEW: Edd Liam & Andy Dawson – Crazy Lixx
Edd & Andy from Crazy Lixx talk with Todd about their new album and more. ToddStar: Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule for The Rockpit. Edd: You’re […]
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INTERVIEW: Vicki Spit – Spit Like This
Vikki spit talks rock, pets, touring , t-shirts, tattoos and a whole lot more as Spit Like This release their second album: “Normalityville Horror”. Hi Vikki – thanks for talking to THE ROCKPIT!! […]
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INTERVIEW: Helena Cos – Spider Rockets
Todd interviews Spider Rockets vocalist Helena Cos. ToddStar: Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule for The Rockpit. If it is okay, I would love to jump right […]
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INTERVIEW: Craig Skelton – Stone Circle
Perth rockers STONE CIRCLE aren’t ones to sit around waiting for the world to come to them – oh no, these guys are taking their music to the world one step at a time. […]
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INTERVIEW: Leather Leone & Sandy Sledge – Sledge Leather
Todd talks with Leather Leone and Sandy Sledge about their new project – Sledge Leather. ToddStar: Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule for The Rockpit. If it […]
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INTERVIEW: Miguel ”Mike” Gaspar – Moonspell
Todd talks to Moonspell drummer Miguel ”Mike” Gaspar. ToddStar: Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule for The Rockpit. If it is okay, I would love to jump […]
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INTERVIEW: Tim “Ripper” Owens – Dio Disciples
Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens first rose to prominence in 1993 as Rob Halfords replacement in Judas Priest. Since then, he has embarked on a successful career, recording two albums as a member of Judas Priest, […]