Interviews
INTERVIEW: Chad Cherry – The Last Vegas
Never before have I got flustered, but the self confessed DEVIL that is in the guise of “The Last Vegas” front man Chad Cherry does just that, he gets me flustered. WHY???? I don’t […]
Year: 2011
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, […]
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INTERVIEW: Justin McCain – Emphatic
Todd interviews Emphatic’s Justin Mclain about their album “Damage”, the meaning behind the single ‘Tonight’ and, ummm… ‘happy birthday’! Toddstar: Well listen let me start off with thank you for taking time out […]
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INTERVIEW: Rick De Jesus – Adelitas Way
Rick De Jesus of Adelitas Way talks to Todd about the bands latest album “High School Valedictorian”. Rick DeJesus: How are you? Toddstar: Good Rick. How are you today? Rick DeJesus: I’m very […]
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INTERVIEW: Eric Young – Crashdiet
As a lover of Rock in many of its forms there has never been anything for me to touch a drop or two of goo old-fashioned Sleaze. And the great news for people like […]
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INTERVIEW: Andy Biersack – Black Veil Brides
Black Veil Brides are touring Australia soon as part of the Soundwave Revolution, singer Andy Biersack talks to Todd about broken ribs, winning awards and dressing up Koala Bears. Toddstar: Andy, how are […]
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INTERVIEW: Tyler Connolly – Theory Of A Deadman
Todd interviews Theory Of A Deadman singer Tyler Connolly about the “Carnival of Madness” tour and finds out what “the truth is”. Toddstar: Thanks so much Tyler for taking time out for The […]
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INTERVIEW: Todd Sucherman – Styx
Todd sits down with Styx drummer Todd Sucherman to discuss touring, re-recording the band’s classics and…errr, pine knob. Toddstar: Todd thanks so much for taking the time out for The Rockpit. We really […]
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INTERVIEW: James Hart – Burn Halo
US rockers Burn Halo have definitely earned a place in my playlist, It all began when I first listened to their debut self titled album “Burn Halo” in 2009, which hosted a firm fan […]
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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 […]
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INTERVIEW: Chris Rivers – Heaven’s Basement
Mark talks to Chris Rivers from Heaven’s Basement about the new EP and more. Hi Chris, first of all thank you so much for taking the time to speak with www.therockpit.net I know […]
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INTERVIEW: Meir Yaniv – Abused Romance
Todd talks touring and heavy rocking Abused Romance’s singer Meir Yaniv. Toddstar: So first of all, let me say thank you for taking the time out for the Rockpit. We really appreciate a […]
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INTERVIEW: Michael Starr – Steel Panther
It’s a fine and clear Tuesday evening when the operator connects me with Steel Panther’s outrageous lead singer Michael Starr, as he’s walking through the Hollywood Hills. Hills are hills, of course, and it […]
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INTERVIEW: Danny Bowes – Thunder
Since the band’s farewell tour ended at Sonisphere in 2009 Thunder has been absent from the stage, but July sees the band together again for two shows. Firstly at the culmination of the USA […]
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INTERVIEW: Rob Lane – Teenage Casket Company
Mark talks to Rob Lane from Teenage Casket Company about the band’s best kept secret. This is definitely a band you should get to know. Mark: Hi Rob, thanks again for talking to […]
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INTERVIEW: Jesse James Dupree – Jackyl
Jesse James Dupree from Jackyl talks to Todd about Rocklahoma, DMZ, beer, recording and more. Toddstar: Thank you so much for taking the time out for the Rockpit today. Jesse James Dupree: I’m […]
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INTERVIEW: Steven Sweet – Warrant
Todd interviews Steven Sweet from Warrant about Rockaholic, Robert Mason and…err, painting pets. Toddstar: Let me thank you for taking time out for the Rockpit, we really appreciate you taking time out of […]
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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: Joey Allen – Warrant
Mark talks to Warrant’s Joey Allen about their Australian tour and new album “Rockaholic”. Mark: Hi Joey, thanks for taking the time to speak to us again. In light of what has been […]
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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 […]
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INTERVIEW: Chris Howorth – In This Moment
One of the newer bands making waves after a MySpace explosion is In This Moment. This group of musicians really went out and made themselves who they are through hard work and marketing. After […]
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INTERVIEW: Jim Lyttle – Rogue Male
The original ROGUE MALE, Jim Lyttle answered the phone in his unmistakable Irish brogue and I’m immediately struck by how cheery he is – what happened to the serious behemoth hulking about on ROGUE […]
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INTERVIEW: Jinxx – Black Veil Brides
One of the hottest new bands out on the scene right now are guys that I really like to call friends of mine. I guess friends could be a relative term, in that they […]
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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 […]