Interviews
INTERVIEW: COG – Lucius Borich
There are certain bands that incite excitement around their tours. COG is one of those bands and popular demand sees the band back on the road this October and November with their “The Viny Tour […]
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INTERVIEW: IMMINENCE – Eddie Berg – The Good Things Interview
Good Things Festival like so many of the large festivals that happen around the globe always have hidden gems in their line up’s. The bands that you may not know. Swedish alternative metalcore outfit, Imminence […]
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INTERVIEW: ASH – Tim Wheeler
It’s funny how thirty years can pass in the blink of an eye. How music is the soundtrack to life. Northern Irelands Ash were adopted by then Australian radio institution Triple J and the constant […]
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INTERVIEW: Eagle Eye Cherry
Just over two and a half decades ago a song called ‘Save Tonight’ propelled Eagle-Eye Cherry (yes that’s his real name) into the speakers, televisions and hearts of the world. This global monster came from […]
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INTERVIEW: RONNIE SIMMONS talks about his new project The Redback Spiders
Hot on the heels of the single launch for Ronnie Simmons and The Redback Spiders ‘Alone With You’ I caught up with Ronnie and we discussed all aspects of his career and what the rest […]
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LIVE REVIEW: ANDY SUMMERS – The Cracked Lens + A Missing String Review
Last night I got to witness an extremely personal show from The Police great Andy Summers. His “A Cracked Lens and A Missing String” tour of Australia kicked off last night at the Melbourne Recital […]
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INTERVIEW: Richie Kotzen talks about upcoming album ‘Nomad’
From his humble beginnings in music back in 1986 Richie Kotzen has always had something different about him. By the age of nineteen he had signed a deal with guitar label Shrapnel Records and released […]
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INTERVIEW: Seether – Dale Stewart (The Surface Seems So Far)
Seether are set to release their 9th studio album “The Surface Seems So Far” on Friday September 20 via Fantasy Records. I got to sit down and chat with bassist Dale Stewart to talk about […]
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ALBUM REVIEW: Kenny Wayne Shepherd – Dirt On My Diamonds Vol.2
This is the second installment to last year’s “Dirt On My Diamonds Vol.1” and arrives on September 20. In less than a year this release follows Vol.1. Vol.2 was a no brainer and the one […]
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LIVE PHOTOS: THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS with special guest YOURS TRULY
THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS returned to Australia as part of their Seasons World Tour with Sydney locals YOURS TRULY supporting across each leg of the national tour. Forming in Sydney, pop-punk band Yours Truly quickly […]
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LIVE REVIEW: JASON SINGH Performs ‘Grace’
Jeff Buckley “Grace” album is one of those iconic records. It was a dark horse of story-telling and personal tales that resonated with the world upon its release. “Grace” was such an epic release and […]
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INTERVIEW: Eicca Toppinen – APOCALYPTICA Plays Metallica Volume 2 Interview
Apoclyptica, a band who first rose to the worlds attention through their “Plays Metallica” album nearly three decades ago. Their unique take on Metallica’s greatest hits created a sensation globally and ultimately led them to […]
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INTERVIEW: Falk Maria Schlegel – POWERWOLF: ‘Wake Up The Wicked’ Interview
Andrew Slaidins caught up with Falk Maria Schlegel, keyboardist for the band Powerwolf and they discuss their new album “Wake Up The Wicked”. The ninth album from the band enters new territory sonically and sees […]
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INTERVIEW: Oscar Dronjak – HAMMERFALL
Hammerfall released their latest offering “Avenge The Fallen” through Nuclear Blast records on August 9 and to top it all off are touring nationally in January 2025 for the first time ever. Founding member and […]
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INTERVIEW: Dick Valentine – ELECTRIC SIX
Electric Six are heading back to Australia in August and September for seven shows. After their sold out run of shows the band are back to give us the bands Greatest Hits Tour. We caught […]
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INTERVIEW: Greg Barnett – THE MENZINGERS
The Menzingers were probably the last international band to play Australia on virtually the eve of the world shutting down back in 2020. The band returns to Australia on the heels of last years incredible […]
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INTERVIEW: CATEGORY 7 – John Bush
With veteran musicians from such legendary acts as Anthrax, Armored Saint, Adrenaline Mob, Machine Head, Overkill, Exodus, and Shadows Fall, it’s hard not to think of CATEGORY 7 as a supergroup. The origins of the […]
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INTERVIEW: Jay Gordon and Carlton Bost from ORGY: The Australian Tour Interview
Jay and Carlton from the band Orgy discuss their upcoming tour in Australia, celebrating the 25th anniversary of their album “Candyass”. They guys candidly speak about their influences, touring since covid and the evolution of […]
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ALBUM REVIEW: Shotgun Mistress – Kings of the Revolution
The four guys that make up Shotgun Mistress release their sophomore album “Kings Of The Revolution” on June 14 just as they head for a nine-date tour of Japan. I first came across this band […]
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INTERVIEW: Clementine Delauney from VISIONS OF ATLANTIS talks New Album ‘Pirates 2 – Armada’
Visions Of Atlantis are back with their new album “Pirates 2 – Armada” and I had the chance to sit down with vocalist Clementine Delauney where we had a chance to talk in depth about […]
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INTERVIEW: Danny Case from ASHES TO NEW chats ‘Blackout’ Deluxe
From Ashes to New have released a deluxe version of their album “Blackout” through Better Music Group, featuring new tracks and collaborations with artists such as Chrissy Costanza from Against the Current and Aaron Pauley […]
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ALBUM REVIEW: Black Country Communion – V
The term supergroup has been thrown around for decades and usually ends up in a one or two album deal. Black County Communion are the exception to this rule. With their fifth studio album simply […]
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INTERVIEW: Tobias Gustavsson from NESTOR talks ‘Teenage Rebel’
In this interview, Tobias from the band Nestor discusses their upcoming album release, “Teenage Rebel”. He explains the band’s song writing process, which involves him creating a rough demo and then allowing the other band […]
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INTERVIEW: AJ Channer from FIRE FROM THE GODS Talks About ‘Soul Revolution Deluxe – The Collabs’
In this interview, AJ Channer, the frontman of the band Fire From the Gods, discusses the band’s upcoming release, “Soul Revolution Deluxe – The Collabs” which is out June 14 through Better Noise Music. AJ […]
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INTERVIEW: Rikard Zander from EVERGREY talks Theories Of Emptiness
We had the chance to sit down and have a chat with Evergrey keyboard player Rikard Zander. We spoke all things “Theories Of Emptiness” ahead of its release on June 7 via Napalm Records. The […]