Oystein Brun, Guitarist for Progressive Black Metal band Borknagar. Oystein Brun Interview Oystein Brun talks about Borknagar’s latest release Urd. We talk about the health of the Metal scene worldwide. Old school tape trading versus Social Media. Endorsements with Gibson Guitars https://www.facebook.com/borknagarofficial
Steve Hackett, Guitarist for Platinum selling Progressive Rock group Genesis. Steve Hackett Interview Steve Hackett talks about his latest studio projects and gigs. Steve’s Busiest time of his life is now in music. Working with Chris Squire from Yes and working on Genesis re-recordings. Participating online and being accessible to people online. Steve Hackett’s days…
Vinny Appice, Drummer for Dio, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, Hear ‘n Aid, Rick Derringer and Kill Devil Hill. Vinny Appice Interview Vinny talks about the new album for Kill Devil Hill. We talk about the upcoming Drum clinics in Montreal with the Battle of the Bands. Acoustic drums versus Electronic drums the difference. Recording…
Nick Schendzielos, bassist for Death Metal group Job For A Cowboy. Interview March 5, 2012 Job For A Cowboy Interview 1. In March, Job For A Cowboy is coming to Canada again, will we see songs from the upcoming album? You’ll be more likely to hear songs then see them, but yeah totally we’re doing 2…
Marianas Trench Interview – Mike Ayley, Bassist for Platinum selling Canadian Pop Rock group Marianas Trench. Marianas Trench Interview Mike Ayley talks about the Marianas Trench’s Canadian tour. The best response from the Halifax, NS show with Simple Plan. Mike describes the recording session for Marianas Trench’s album Ever After. Mike talks bass gear. Life on the Road…
Eric Barnett, guitarist for Progressive Rock group Points North. Points North Interview 1. In March, Points North is releasing “Road Less Traveled” album, could you describe the idea behind the album? Well, it’s our first album…and accordingly, I’d describe the idea behind the album as the story of the band thus far. Very little about…
Ronnie Montrose (29 November 1947 – 3 March 2012) was an American rock guitarist, who led the bands Montrose (1973-77 & 1987) and Gamma (1979-83 & 2000) and also performed and did session work with a variety of musicians, including Van Morrison (1971–72), Herbie Hancock (1971), Beaver & Krause (1971), Boz Scaggs (1971), Edgar Winter…
Michael T. Ross, Rock Keyboardist. Credits include: Hardline, Lita Ford, Angel, XYZ, Angel, Missing Persons, Lizzy Borden, Lillian Axe, Accomplice. We talk about Michael’s latest work with the song Baroque No Joke all Keyboard tracks no guitars. Michael talks about Angel Music Makers with only keyboards. Lita Ford last week announced she is going to…
John Maksym, Guitarist and Lead Vocalist for Canadian Rockers Breaching Vista. Breaching Vista Interview 1. How is Breaching Vista doing these days? We’re doing really well right now. There’s been a lot of excitement in the past year, and especially recently – having just played our biggest venue/show to date. Last week we opened for…
Simple Plan in Halifax, NS February 26th, 2012 An audience of nearly 5,000 was treated to an energy-filled show at the Halifax Metro Centre Sunday night. Simple Plan was the cherry on top of the cake and ice cream served up by opening acts All Time Low and Marianas Trench. Performers from all three bands…