Most fans of metal will have probably heard the name Andy Sneap by now, a legendary producer who has worked with numerous big names like Megadeth, Kreator, Arch Enemy, Exodus and Carcass amongst others. […]
If you are into groove metal and hardcore then look no further than Melbourne band Bronson who have just delivered a solid debut album titled “Blood Brothers”. Despite a few lineup changes, Bronson look […]
Representing the culmination of experiences, trials and tribulations of founding members Matt Barlow (ex ICED EARTH), Freddie Vidales (ex ICED EARTH) and Van Williams (ex NEVERMORE), newly founded heavy metal powerhouse ASHES OF ARES […]
Megadeth need no introduction and Dave Mustaine took time out of his busy schedule to give the Rockpit his first pre-Soundwave interview. Andrew gets to talk about the new album ‘Super Collider’ and find […]
Formed in 1983 TESTAMENT is one of the biggest names in THRASH METAL. Still going strong 30 years later and seemingly constantly on tour, with a new album out and a new DVD on […]
Finnish Folk Metal is finding it’s way everywhere these days and KORPIKLAANI (Wilderness Clan in Finnish) is one of the most interesting of its exponents out there. While many Folk Metal bands started out […]
With thrash metal back in the spotlight in recent years, legendary thrash metal band Kreator are one of the leaders of the pack, still chugging away with new albums like the criticially acclaimed “Phantom […]
Hailing from Concord California Death Angel is a Thrash Metal band currently on their second lease of life after reforming in 2001 (initially they rode the first wave of Thrash from 1982 to 1991). […]
Max Cavalera is the walking em that select few whose artistic output defines genres. Mystic shaman, protest singer, revolutionary hero, everyday metalhead, furious consumer of heavy music of all shades, husband, father, leader, songwriter… […]
For many years people had to live without Kyuss after the band disbanded way back in 1995, something which was hard to do if you are a big fan of this legendary stoner rock […]
Amorphis tour Australia for the first time in October 2013. Andrew caught up with Tomi to talk about the band’s career to date, the latest album and their plans for the trek Downunder… […]
Of all the people that I could choose to interview or just have a chat with, Devin Townsend is easily one of those people in my top list. One of the most interesting musician’s […]
Enslaved hit Australia for the first time in October. It may have taken 20 years to get here but we have the feeling it will be worth the wait! Andrew: Hi hows it […]
Pioneers of the grindcore and melodic death metal genres, British legends Carcass are considered undoubtedly one of the greatest band’s in the extreme metal world who not only helped shape extreme metal but influenced […]
The Black Dahlia Murder have a new album “Everyblack” out and are currently on the Vans Warped tour. We catch up with Trevor Strnad to find out all about it. Andrew: How are […]
Swedish viking metallers Amon Amarth recently put out their latest album “Deceiver Of The God’s” which has been received well by the fans and critics alike. I spoke to drummer Fredrik Andersson during their […]
Andrew: Hey hows it going? MicHell: Great, thanks! Andrew: So you’re coming to tour with Saint Vitus but you’ve been to Australia a few times before is that right? MicHell: Yes we have, this […]
Fear Factory are one of those bands that have an instantly recognisable sound and style. Throughout the years with the ups and downs and a few stylistic changes here and there, the one thing […]
Andrew talks to Earthless guitarist Isaiah Mitchell ahead of his upcoming solo tour to Australia with The Black Elk Medicine Band. Andrew: First of all, it’s an honour to speak to you and […]
We talk to John Garcia of Unida and Kyuss Lives! You can catch Unida in Australia this May. Andrew: So it’s nice to be speaking to you, it’s nice to see you back […]
If you love your Metal with a dose of Punk, or your Punk with a decidedly Metal aftertaste then look no further than Virginia’s Municipal waste. Here to help ‘clean up’ Australia in June. […]
In our first interview of the year we catch up with Marco Hietala one of the founder members of Nightwish who have just arrived in Australia for a tour that begins tonight at the […]
I’ll wager that even the longest haired, tattooedest of bikers knows the words to at least a couple of Adam & The Ants songs – Ant Music, Stand & Deliver, Prince Charming, perhaps, or […]
It’s a fine and clear Tuesday evening when the operator connects me with Steel Panther’s outrageous lead singer Michael Starr, as he’s walking through the Hollywood Hills. Hills are hills, of course, and it […]
The original ROGUE MALE, Jim Lyttle answered the phone in his unmistakable Irish brogue and I’m immediately struck by how cheery he is – what happened to the serious behemoth hulking about on ROGUE […]
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