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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 […]
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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: 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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INTERVIEW: Michael Lardie – Great White
It’s dark and past midnight in Western Australia and it’s been one of the coldest Aprils in the last hundred years in Detroit when I catch up with Michael on the eve of the […]
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INTERVIEW: William Roberts – October Rage
It’s always nice to find a great local band that you can clearly see are headed for bigger things, and even though we may be a little late to the party – we like […]
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INTERVIEW: Randy Gonet – True Witness
Music with a message. Mark talks to Chicago’s own True Witness. Mark: Hi guys thank you for taking the time to speak to The Rockpit. For those who haven’t heard of you before […]
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INTERVIEW: Danny Vaughn – Tyketto
The return of one of the melodic greats. Mark talks to Danny Vaughn of Tyketto about their first album in 18 years! Mark: Hi Danny thank you for talking to us again on […]
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INTERVIEW: Scott Hill – Fu Manchu
Scott hill talks about their Australian tour playing the classic ‘The Action Is Go’ and more vinyl! Mark: Hi Scott, it’s great to speak to you, and great to see that you are […]
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INTERVIEW: Rana Freilich – Legacy Of Disorder
Mark talks to Legacy Of Disorder’s Rana Freilich about the band’s heavy us touring schedule and the new album ‘Last Man Standing’. Mark: Hi Rana, so you guys just landed in Texas for […]