Interviews
INTERVIEW: Butcher Babies
Well, I couldn’t wait to interview local girl gone good, Carla Harvey of the Butcher Babies. What a PLEASANT surprise when I got the phone call and we were also joined by Heidi Shepherd, […]
Interviews 2013
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INTERVIEW: John Connolly – Sevendust
You always wait to see if you will get to talk to a member of a band you love when they have a new disc out. I was so excited when I was confirmed […]
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INTERIEW: Sean Danielson – Smile Empty Soul
Some rock bands plug along and make tons of fans along the way. That is the case with Smile Empty Soul. These guys release new music then hit the road and tour constantly just […]
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INTERVIEW: Burton C. Bell – Fear Factory
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 […]
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INTERVIEW: Alexi Laiho – Children Of Bodom
ToddStar: Well first of all I wanted to take time out and say thank you to you for taking time out for us today. We really appreciate you taking a few minutes out of […]
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INTERVIEW: Phoebe Pinnock – Heaven The Axe
Heaven The Axe is one of the Australian bands to win a place in the final round of hard rock calling – make sure you make your vote counts! We caught up with Phoebe […]
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INTERVIEW: Thomas Youngblood – Kamelot
This was the interview that we thought would never see the light of day, the normally crystal clear connection to the US failed us in an early morning storm. Sadly this is only a […]
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INTERVIEW: Brian Tichy – S.U.N. [ex-Whitesnake]
It’s early moring for Brian out in LA and on the other side of the world downunder we’re hoping the coffee does the trick as we settle down to chat to the man who […]
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INTERVIEW: Isaiah Mitchell – The Black Elk Medicine Band / Earthless
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 […]
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INTERVIEW: Mark ‘Bamo’ Roberge – Prospect Hill
Lesli talks to Prospect Hill’s Mark ‘Bamo’ Roberge, a new band you’ll want to check out. Lesli: Hi Mark, Thanks for talking to The Rockpit: let’s get things started at the beginning: tell […]
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INTERVIEW: Jason Newsted – Newsted (ex-Metallica)
When a local guy makes good, everybody wants to cheer. When that same guy is a rocker that has played for one of the biggest metal bands of all-time, rockers unite and raise their […]
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INTERVIEW: Whiplasher – Deathstars
As a fan of Swedish bands, this band for me, hits all the right places.All Talented musicians in there own right, kick ass lyrics, a sexy dark image and of course the accent. Which […]
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INTERVIEW: John Garcia – Unida / Kyus Lives!
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 […]
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INTERVIEW: Crashdiet
In the past we’ve spoken to Peter, Eric and Simon from Crashdiet individually. This time Todd gets them all together on their US tour! ToddStar: Well welcome to Pontiac, Michigan. Eric: Thank you. […]
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INTERVIEW: Richie Ramone (The Ramones)
Few bands need as little introduction or were as influential as the Ramones. As their drummer between 1982 and 1987 Richie was the only one of the Ramone’s drummers to write material for them […]
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INTERVIEW: Dave Witte – Municipal Waste
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. […]
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INTERVIEW: Richard Fortus – The Dead Daisies / Guns N’ Roses
The Dead Daisies, for those out there that haven’t yet heard, is the new Rock ‘Supergroup’ fronted by Australia’s own Jon Stevens. With a sound that captures the essence of all that was great […]
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INTERVIEW: David Coverdale – Whitesnake
WHITESNAKE is a rock legend and David Coverdale is one of the endearing icons of British Rock. Cutting his teeth in a little old band called Deep Purple before going his own way and producing […]
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INTERVIEW: Csaba Zvekan – Raven Lord
If you love your metal you need to check out this band. Raven Lord could be the next big name, tell everyone! Csaba Zvekan talks about the debut album and plans for 2013. […]
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INTERVIEW: Joseph Calderazzo – Whole Lotta Love
From humble beginnings the ‘Whole Lotta Love’ celebration of the music of Led Zeppelin has now been gripping Australian audiences for ten years. We talk to ‘Musical Director’ Joseph Calderazzo about the journey. […]
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INTERVIEW: Andy Dowling – Lord
We all love our Australian Rock and Metal and support it as much as we can and to a lot of Australian fans LORD will be a familiar name. But let me tell you […]
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INTERVIEW: Mark Jansen – Epica
Mark Jansen of Epica Talks to Mark about the upcoming Australian Tour, the latest album and more… Hi Mark and welcome to Australia, You touch down for your first tour of AUSTRALIA on […]
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INTERVIEW: Danny Bowes – Thunder
THUNDER the UK Hard Rock band is just about to make their first visit to Australia after 30 years! We will of course be catching up with the band shortly but in the meantime […]
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INTERVIEW: Marco Mendoza – Black Star Riders
Marco Mendoza is a helluva bass player with an impressive CV behind him; he’s also a helluva nice guy. Over the years I’ve caught up with Marco a number of times: twice at dates […]
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INTERVIEW: Mike Tramp – Solo Artist, White Lion, Freak of Nature
Mike Tramp has had a long career in music staring off in his native Denmark before coming to the attention of the world with WHITE LION, a band from the era of big hair […]