Interviews
INTERVIEW: Mick Wall
Mick Wall pretty much wrote the book on rock journalism, from his early days working on Kerrang! magazine, travelling the world with the biggest bands in the world like Guns n’ Roses and Metallica, […]
Articles by The Rockpit
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Jeff Martin – Whole Lotta Love
Last week I called Jeff Martin in Ontario, a few dates into his reunion tour with The Tea Party. Jeff now lives in Perth, of course, and us, as well as the rest of […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Gabriel O’Brien – Gasoline Inc
Perth band Gasoline Inc relocated to Melbourne earlier this year to try their luck in what is affectionately known as the “rock n roll capital of Australia.” I managed to pin Gab down on […]
Reviews - Music Releases
ALBUM REVIEW: Zeroking – A Taste Of Self Destruction (EP)
A taster for their forthcoming album, Zeroking’s debut is full of unapologetically in-your-face riffing, anthemic melodies, a few touches of tasteful sleaze, and some clever, self deprecatingly humorous lyrics. The EP opens with the punchy […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Wolf Hoffman – Accept
In 1983 there were few albums as relentlessly metal as Accept’s “Restless andd Wild”. Their first true classic, the album featured the insanely heavy ‘Fast as a Shark’, and was followed by a succession […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Ronnie Parkes – Farcry
Paul talks to Farcry’s Ronnie Parkes about Farcry and being in a Bon Jovi cover band. PH Hi there Ronnie my name’s Paul welcome to the Rockpit and thanks for taking time to […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Tony Joe White
It’s not every day you get to talk to a legend, and every time I do, I am mindful of the old adage that meeting your heroes will invariably lead to disappointment. On this […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Andy Scott – The Sweet
My call finds Andy Scott at home watching the World Cup cricket match between England and The Netherlands, and despite not being thrilled about being dragged away from the game proved to be talkative, […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: “Harry” Harris – Stone Circle
I caught up with Stone Circle just before their album launch to find out what was happening in their camp. In recent months Stone Circle have been building up to their big album launch, […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Dhani Mansworth & Ben Brookland – The Treatment
Drummer Dhani Mansworth and Guitarist Ben Brookland from Cambridge, UK band The Treatment were kind enough to take the time to have a quick chat about the band with Shane Pinnegar. At this stage […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Hansi Kursch – Blind Guardian
I spoke to Hansi Kürsch, singer and bassist for german progressive power metal band Blind Guardian, late last year about their cover version of John Farnham’s iconic ‘The Voice’, Blind Guardian’s work schedule and […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Tony D – Absolutely Live: The Doors Show
Much like the man he portrays on stage, Jim Morrison, Tony D of Absolutely Live – The Doors Show is an enigmatic and elusive man. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is some kind […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Sky – Foxy Shazam
Another amazing new band currently garnering rave reviews the world over for their dynamic and energetic live shows, as well as their unique and exciting albums, is Foxy Shazam. They’re a bit road weary […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Stephan Jenkins – Third Eye Blind
In the leadup to this year’s SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL I turned on my dictaphone and had a heart to heart with Third Eye Blind lead singer & guitarist Stephan Jenkins. Jenkins came across as amiable, […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Loke Rivano – Crazy Lixx
Crazy lixx has put out two excellent albums in their relatively short career. But last year’s new religion made a big impression here at the rockpit and ended up with our coverted ‘album of […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Jess – Rocksugar
Jess from RockSugar answers 20 questions from Jo in our first audio interview.
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Gyda Gash – Judas Priestess
Judas Priestess bassist Gyda Gash talks with Shane about Priest, metal, and her solo plans. SHANE ROCKPIT: Firstly, what is it about Judas Priest that made you want to create an act in […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Olli Herman – Reckless Love
Reckless Love stormed into The Rockpit’s consciousness this year with their self-titled debut album, then just when we thought it was all over for the year they released the ‘cool edition’ with bonus tracks […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Thunderlords
Mild mannered computer engineer by day, at nights and weekends Alan turns into THE THUNDERLORDS – one man band and creator of the unique band that is “The Slayer of children’s music”. THE […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Wolf Hoffman – Accept
In 1983 there were few albums as relentlessly metal as Accept’s “Restless andd Wild”. Their first true classic, the album featured the insanely heavy ‘Fast as a Shark’, and was followed by a succession […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Jay Pepper – Tigertailz
Tigertailz is a band that never got the recognition it deserved and have had their fair share of tragedy, but they survived and they are still kicking ass…Best Glam Metal band on the planet […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Joe Satriani
Shane gets deep and meaningful with the guitarist’s guitarist, Joe Satriani. J: Hi Shane, this is Joe. S: Hi Joe. Thank you so much for talking to us. J: You’re welcome. Whats up? […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Tracii Guns – LA Guns
The Rockpit leaves no stone unturned in his conversation with L.A. Guns’ TRACII GUNS including touring Australia, Rocklahoma & Rock in America, a new album, side projects, Axl Rose and the other L.A. Guns! […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Joseph Calderazzo – Whole Lotta Love
Calderazzo is the creator of the WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Led Zeppelin tribute show, now in it’s eighth year in Australia and about to visit Perth for the first time. The two and a half […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Justin Street – Airbourne
Q & A with AIRBOURNE’s bass thunderer JUSTIN STREET. Shane Rockpit – G’day Justin – thanks for taking the time out to talk to THE ROCKPIT & congratulations on “No Guts No Glory” […]