Interviews
INTERVIEW: Lonny Paul – Adler
Adler’s Lonny Paul talks about making the new album with Jeff Pilson at the helm, live debuts and plans for the new year. As one of our favourite albums frm the latter part of […]
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Reviews Live 2013
Peter Murphy – live at The Bakery
They say never meet your heroes and also of course we all know full well that attempting to review anything by the bands you really love is far harder to do if you want to […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Nathen Maxwell – Flogging Molly
Flogging Molly plays 2013’s Soundwave Festival here in Australia. They were a band at the very top of my list once the line-up came out. We caught up with Nathen late last week. This […]
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INTERVIEW: Kylie – Diva Demolition
A few weeks ago one of the biggest tours to hit Australia next year was announced – Kiss, Motley Crue and Thin Lizzy – three absolutely legendary rock bands in their own right would […]
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INTERVIEW: Tyla J Pallas – The Dogs D’Amour
There are few musicians I’ve enjoyed the work of or followed so avidly as Tyla J Pallas. As a kid I saw The Dogs D’Amour play more times than any other band and amassed all […]
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INTERVIEW: Chris Jericho – Fozzy
Chris Jericho of Fozzy talks to Mark about coming back down under, the new album and so much more. Mark: Hi, Chris, how are you? When we looked at the line up for […]
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INTERVIEW: Dane Robertson – Black Fox
Black Fox lead singer Dane Robertson talks to Mark about the new ‘Beatles Party’ single, the album “Line Of Sight” and a love of old tunes and vinyl. Mark: Hi Dane, First of […]
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INTERVIEW: Jeff Pilson – T&N, Dokken, Foreigner
Mark talks to Jeff Pilson of T&N about the new album “Slave To The Empire”, plans for the band, Dokken reunions, Foreigner and the meaning of life. Mark: Hi Jeff, It’s great to finally […]
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INTERVIEW: Mitch Arnold – Wayland
Mark talks to Mitch Arnold from Wayland about the band’s latest EP and more. Mark: I am sorry it’s taken so long to get to you! Sometimes it’s hard as we get so […]
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INTERVIEW: Mike IX – Eyehategod
We talk to Eyehategod’s Mike IX a week out from landing in Australia on the eve of the US election. Mark: Hi, Mike, it’s nice to speak to you. Where are you speaking […]
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INTERVIEW: Alex Macrae – Sons Of Rico
Mark talks to Alex Macrae from Sons Of Rico about all the latest with the band. Mark: Hi, Alex, first of all let me say that “You Don’t Know What You’re Missing” is […]
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INTERVIEW: Mia Dyson
The Moment is one of our favourite albums so far this year, if you love blues from the heart you really should get along to one of Mia’s homecoming shows in October and November […]
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INTERVIEW: Omar Alfredo Rodriguez – The Mars Volta / Bosnian Rainbows
Omar Alfredo Rodriguez from The Mars Volta and At The Drive In talks to Mark about self expression, art, collaboration and Bosnian Rainbows who will be down under in November. Mark: You are […]
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INTERVIEW: London’s Dungeon
“London’s Dungeon is a band born out of disillusionment and frustration, but one that comes with a message of hope and positivity: most importantly they have the music to back it all up. Lyrically […]
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INTERVIEW: Ziggy Marley
Bob Marley is one of those rare musicians whose work transcends musical tastes. There is just something timeless and elemental about his work that can touch your soul. On the eve of the DVD […]
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INTERVIEW: Davey Richmond – Glamour Of The Kill
Pop metal is here and it sounds great! Glamour of the kill is giving metal an injection of melody and it’s sounding great. Mark talks to lead vocalist and bassist Davey Richmond about the […]
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INTERVIEW: Chris Bradley & Andy Dawson – Savage
Savage is a heavy metal band from Mansfield, England. Formed way back in 1976, Savage was invited to participate in the seminal compilation album: ‘Scene of the Crime,’ recording two of their compositions. One […]
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INTERVIEW: Claude Hay
If you have yet to hear the music of Claude Hay – we really urge you to check out his website. If you love your rock with a distinct tinge of blues you’ll discover […]
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INTERVIEW: Austin Carlile – Of Mice & Men
We often get interviews postponed, rescheduled, or interrupted, it’s just par for the course: but you rarely these days get calls that just keep dropping out! Everything seemed to happen when we spoke to […]
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INTERVIEW: James Morley – Raise The Flag: Bon’s Christmas Balls
James Morley talks up ‘Bons Christmas Balls’, the latest installment of the ‘Bon But Not Forgotten’ adventure from ‘Raise The Flag’ Mark: I loved the last two shows you did at The Charles […]
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INTERVIEW: Ryan Neff – Miss May I
Ryan talks about the new album plus Soundwave Festival in Australia. Mark: Hi, Ryan, thanks for talking to us today. It’s great to see you guys coming over to play Soundwave, early next […]
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INTERVIEW: Brennan Mileto – Sisters Doll
Marks talks to Brennan from Sisters Doll about the new CD plus we hear about their recent trip to the US and about being a band with a big sound from small town Western […]
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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 […]
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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 […]