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INTERVIEW: Rising Wind
For those of you not familiar with the name RISING WIND then you soon may be. This young band from Italy plays with a swagger and a passion that belies their youth. To see […]
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INTERVIEW: Otep Shamaya
Ozzfest – Clarkston, MI – August 7, 2002. I remember so many things about the event. It was the first time I had been anywhere and saw so many up-and-coming artists making themselves available […]
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INTERVIEW: Chad Gray – Hellyeah
Chad Gray discusses Hell Yeah!, Mudvayne, downloading and partying ahead of their Australian tour. Gday Chad, how are you? Good! I managed to have a quick listen to the album last night, it […]
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INTERVIEW: John 5
I grew up in a period when music was moving and changing… what is now classic rock was still being played on the “regular” radio stations. Classic rock wasn’t quite what it is now. […]
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INTERVIEW: Bobby Blotzer – Ratt
I am always looking for an opportunity… whether it is to make more money, get some great swag, meet real life rockers… you will catch me looking for an angle. That’s exactly what I […]
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INTERVIEW: Chuck Billy – Testament
It’s just past the witching hour in West Oz as I nervously punched the secret codes into the phone to make contact with the Legend himself Chuck Billy, front man for Testament – one […]
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INTERVIEW: Pearl Aday
Until recently most rock fans would have known Pearl Aday as the daughter of Michael (nee Marvin) Lee Aday – the legendary Meatloaf to you or I – or as the beautiful wife of […]
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INTERVIEW: Ryan McCombs – Drowning Pool
Accounting… taxes… suit and tie… not exactly living the rock star life… or am I? My editor lights up my work email and asks if I would be interested in interviewing a member of […]
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INTERVIEW: Ricky Warwick – Thin Lizzy
Ricky Warwick should need no introduction. From an early stint with New Model Army to fronting The Almighty through to his solo years as a metal Johnny Cash styled singer songwriter armed only with […]
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INTERVIEW: Dirk Verbeuren – Soilwork
God, I love Facebook. I am toiling away at my job when I see a message from my Rockpit friend Shane. “Who knows about and would like to do an interview with Soilwork?” My […]
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INTERVIEW: Gunnar Nelson – Nelson
Gunnar Nelson is a man on a mission. With 2010 being the 20th anniversary of Nelson the Rock Band there is a huge amount going on. For starters there is the tour that sees […]
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INTERVIEW: Nik Kats & Paul Judge – Babyjane
Mark & Shane Rockpit recently sat down with drummer Nik Kats and bassist Paul Judge in the studio where they were putting finishing touches on the recording of their debut album, before taking it […]
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INTERVIEW: Sami Yaffa – Mike Monroe, New York Dolls
Mark Rockpit gets to talk with one of his musical heroes, Sami Yaffa of Mike Monroe’s solo band, New York Dolls, Mad Juana and ex-Hanoi Rocks, Demolition 23 and many more. Hi Sami […]
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INTERVIEW: Lacuna Coil, The Nigel Dupree Band, Saving Abel – Rocklahoma
Interviews from some of the artists at the 2010 Rocklahoma Festival including Lacuna Coil, The Nugel Dupree Band and Saving Abel. Marco “Maus” Biazzi – Lacuna Coil Greg – The last few years […]
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INTERVIEW: Lord Zion – Spit Like This
SPiT LiKE THiS lead singer Lord Zion is a veritable poster boy for rock n’ roll positivity, fitness and living your dreams. Self-proclaimed “Godfather of the SPiT LiKE THiS universe”, he created the band […]
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INTERVIEW: Soulheavy
Hailing from Toronto, SoulheavY have just released their debut album on all digital platforms. Not content to play small local gigs forever, the band are actively chasing radio play and fans right around the […]
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INTERVIEW: Miljenko “Mili” Matijevic – Steelheart
Steelheart burned brightly at the start of the nineties and made two great albums before, like everyone, they felt the tide turn with the birth of grunge. I think that they would have been […]
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20 Questions with Nicki Kin of Vains Of Jenna
When we last saw you guys at the Whisky in 2008 I thought you had a great show. It seems like an awful lot has happened since then. KIN: yeah, thinking back on it, […]
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INTERVIEW: Lou Wild – Rising Wind
Shane talks to Lou Wild, guitarist for Italian metal band Rising Wind. G’day Lou – thanks for taking the time to talk to The Rockpit. Hello Shane, hello everybody! We must thank you […]
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INTERVIEW: Jason Kloos – Toxin
Toxin may be a new name to a lot of you out there, but with a heap of shows under their belt, some great slots on Festivals such as this year’s ROCK N AMERICA; […]
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INTERVIEW: Geoff Jenkins – Gwen Stacy
Thanks for taking the time to talk to the Rockpit. Let’s start with an easy one – how long has Gwen Stacy been together in its current incarnation? There have been a few member […]
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INTERVIEW: Rob Love – Dynazty
After forming in 2008, Dynazty released their debut album BRING THE THUNDER, produced by Chris Laney in Stockholm, in July 2009. In my review of the album [click here] I said “Racing out of […]
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INTERVIEW: Graham Greene
He has enjoyed a long career playing with both cover and original bands, recording several solo albums, has a series of custom made guitars named after him, a song in the Australian National Screen […]
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INTERVIEW: Gabriel O’Brien – Gasoline Inc.
Gasoline Inc are running hot at the moment with a new drummer, great reviews for their debut EP, and an impending single launch. We caught up with lead singer Gabriel O’Brien recently to find […]
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INTERVIEW: Andy Dowling – Lord
G’day Andy, thanks for talking to The Rockpit. You have some heavy hitters guesting on your latest album – was that a premeditated plan when you were getting ready to record, or did it […]