Hard Talk

The resurrection of Exodus a few years back has been very trying on Gary Holt and it’s members the past couple years. You all know the story of Souza walking out on the band in the middle of last years Megadeth tour. And with Tom Hunting and Rick Hunolt having to depart for various personal […]

One band that defines the genre they had the hand in creating over two decades ago is back with an all new studio album, ‘Smear Campaign’. A superb new album that will melt your face off. According to Barney that is. I tend to agree with him. Here in the states on the Monsters of […]

In the dark recesses of Southern England, there is an underground rumbling that’s bony hand looks sure to break from it’s current grave and reach the living masses anytime soon. The rumbling? A street gang of misfits and graverobbers that collectively are known as ‘The Texas Drag Queen Massacre’. With a mixture of Alice Cooper, […]

Warrant is one of those bands that everybody who listens to Rock-n-Roll knows. Whether you were/are a fan or not, there’s no denying the impact they left on the world of rock in the late ‘80’s. Be it ‘Down Boys’ or ‘Sometimes She Cries’ to the scorching ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ or the infamous video for […]

AFTER TWO YEARS BIOHAZARD ARE BACK… “We are back stronger than ever..what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger….we wrote and recorded what became “means to an end” in early 2004…while we were mixing the album disaster struck and we lost EVERYTHING. We had to go back in and eventually turn a horrible situation into a […]

On the verge of their 20 year anniversary, one of the most highly influential progressive /power metal bands known to man are set to release yet another milestone album to their massive discography. On the shores of America preparing for their N. American release date, (9-01), for ’A Twist In The Myth’. I had the […]

1. So Greg, let’s start at the beginning. Cirith Ungol was formed in the 70’s but didn’t get signed until the early 80’s, right? What do you remember about the early days? GREG: Rob Garven and I first met in English class in 7th grade in 1969, and we found we had common interests in […]

Orange Co., California’s Bleed the Sky have been kicking audiences’ asses southern California style for several years now with their debut release, ‘Paradigm of Entropy.’ They’ve been on tour with Dope for the Jagermeister Summer of Sin tour, where I caught up with Noah (lead vox). This will give you a heads up on what’s […]

In New York for a couple days gearing up for the Blind Guardian listening party and North American release, I was given the chance to talk with Hansi Kursch. Many of you may have read the Blind Guardian interview already. Some of you may not. I had already taken up a bit more time than […]

Currently added to a great new label, Open Grave Records, The Everscathed are on a mission. A mission to destroy everything and all in it’s path. Their vicious blend of early ‘90s era death metal has just what it takes to melt your face off. Originally formed under the moniker, Enmortem, brothers W. Frickenstein, Tim […]

You may be familiar with the moniker, ‘Ghoulspoon’. Or maybe not. Surely if you’re in and/or into the So. California music scene you have. After securing quite a following under this name, the members decided to start a new era for themselves in the hard rock music genre. And with this new start came a […]

Many of you may know the name. Jonny Santos. Vocalist/front man for the grammy nominated band Spineshank. No need to say anything more. That was then. Jonny is now vocalist/guitarist for what may possibly be the future of “thrash metal”. Silent Civilian have just released their debut album, ‘Rebirth Of The Temple’ on Mediaskare Records […]

It’s been just over twenty years since we were blessed, so to speak, with the birth of death metal. I remember the buzz in school and all the demo trading going on about this band called Possessed. Being from the Bay Area myself, and I know from time to time I say this so just […]

Ten Years After was formed in 1967 and who would have thought that they’d be making music almost 40 years later? But, that’s exactly what they’re doing. Original members Leo Lyons, Chick Churchill, Ric Lee and newcomer Joe Gooch have put together an exceptionally strong album that’s fresh and modern while, at the same time, […]

By now everyone should be familiar with the name Paul Di’anno. The Original voice of Iron Maiden. Since his departure from the band, he has undergone several different musical identities various bands over the years. Killers, Di’anno, Battlezone and Paul Di’anno just to name a few. As well as a list of tribute albums and […]

With the debut of KCUF’s “Modern Punk Primitive” been out for awhile, the band is geared up and ready to hit to road in support of the album. All they need now is the/any tour package to come along and swoop them up. Their old-school passion is a much needed sound for today’s mundane scene […]

J: Give us a little history on how the band started out. A: Well basically the band started out about five and a half years ago. It was a little bit before I joined the band. I joined about two years ago. Started out in Riverside ,California . Just a bunch of local/high school friends […]

The Seven Witches/Wasp tour made a stop at Crocodile Rock in Allentown, Pennsylvania, which is where this interview was conducted. I got to the club a bit early…a bit too early as the guest list wasn’t at the door when I arrived. So, I had to wait…and, during that time, I wasn’t sure if I […]

J: For those who are unfamiliar with the band and for those who may just need a refresher, tell a little history of the band. JC: Well we first started out in late ‘88 first demo in ‘89. We released our first album in ‘91 we did 5 albums. The last being ‘Chapter 13’. In […]

J: So the new album, ‘Constitution of Treason’ has been out a couple months now. How is it selling? B: It’s selling good you know. I mean it’s not moving as fast as we want it to, but it’s definitely moving. We’re very proud of the record. And it’s catching on. And we’re very happy […]

Stemming from Massachusetts, Unearth started as a local band playing small rooms and VFW halls. After countless touring and releasing independent albums, the band started to form a strong and dedicated movement of Unearth fans. Inking their new record deal with Metal Blade Records, Unearth released their current album The Oncoming Storm, which has had […]

One thing most anyone can agree on when there is mention of the Hollywood metal scene, the name L.A. Guns always pops in their heads. Not much thought has to go into knowing that they were one of the pioneers of the whole sleaze/glam genre that took over the airwaves in the mid to late […]

Deadsoul Tribe have just released their latest album, The Dead Word. This is the fourth release, via InsideOut Music. And according to Devon, the bands sound and style has come into it’s own. A style Devon Graves has been working on for many years. A style that you’ll either enjoy, or you won’t. One thing […]

As I Lay Dying bring a heightened sense and sophistication to metal. They released an independent album and toured and are still touring, which has been a part of the bands moniker since day one. Their latest album, Shadows are Security, has brought new fans a long the way as well as redefining their hardcore […]

Former Rollins’ Band and Mother Supieror drummer, Jason Makenroth is introducing his latest musical venture. What started out as idle hands waiting for something to come along, it quickly turned into a solo project. And what started as a solo project, soon enough turned into a full fleged band effort. The debut Mack album is […]

Back holding the reigns of one of the most influential thrash bands of all time, Joey Belladonna is back with Anthrax on their 20th Anniversary Reunion Tour. Here he is to tell us what’s happening in the Anthrax camp, as the head back on the road this month for an opening slot with Judas Priest. […]

You can just tell by the first listen, as I’m sure that’s all it took Corporate Punishment Records, to know that they had something big on their hands. With their recent debut release, ‘Point Of Origin’, the band Allele (pronounced uh-lee-il) are sure to be tearing up the airwaves throughout the country in no time […]

Since their late 2001 inception, Trigger Point have been taking over the west coast with their unique sound. An almost perfect balance between melodies, powerful guitar riffs, and chest pounding grooves. A balance that caught the attention of Corporate Punishment Records, who signed the band right away. Thus making way for the “official” debut release […]

Coming from the underground hardcore scene of Jacksonville, Florida, Evergreen Terrace released two albums and developed a strong dedicated following. Signing to Eulogy Records, the band has been constantly touring for the past two and half years. Their latest album, Sincerity is an Easy Disguise in this Business, hit stores June 21st and is compared […]

Every Time I Die bring screamo influences, brutal hardcore riffs, and satirical lyrics to a whole new level. You may have seen them on OzzFest last year and realized hardcore music is here to stay. Now with their new album, Gutter Phenomenon, released by Ferret Music, you realize Every Time I Die is here to […]