Classical music really was the start of Rock N Roll. Don’t believe me??? Well ,then you need to check out Apocalyptica. These cello-playing rockers made their splash covering Metallica. It doesn’t get much more […]
It’s not every day you get to talk to a legend, and every time I do, I am mindful of the old adage that meeting your heroes will invariably lead to disappointment. On this […]
Mark talks to Tom Harte from up and coming Irish rock band Trucker Diablo about the story so far. MD: OK and obvious one to start with then! Where does the name come […]
When Praga Khan, the forming member of Lords of Acid, announced he was getting a band together and hitting the road for the first time in years as well as prepping material for the […]
My call finds Andy Scott at home watching the World Cup cricket match between England and The Netherlands, and despite not being thrilled about being dragged away from the game proved to be talkative, […]
I caught up with Stone Circle just before their album launch to find out what was happening in their camp. In recent months Stone Circle have been building up to their big album launch, […]
Drummer Dhani Mansworth and Guitarist Ben Brookland from Cambridge, UK band The Treatment were kind enough to take the time to have a quick chat about the band with Shane Pinnegar. At this stage […]
Todd speaks to Sal from My Darkest Days about the new single and more. Toddstar: Thanks for taking the time out for The Rockpit – really appreciate it. Sal: Anytime my man. Toddstar: […]
There truly are few musicians who have shaped my love of music as much as Michael Monroe and the Hanoi Rocks. So for me this interview is a big part of the reason why […]
Of all of the LA bands to come out of the late eighties Warrant was something special. More than just the MTV favourites of the day, over the last few years they have proved […]
H.E.A.T is a Swedish rock band who formed in 2007. Since forming they have released 2 albums (another album is soon to be released), three singles, gained a new lead vocalist, toured Europe. They […]
When you first hear the name 36 Crazyfists you automatically think of the famous Jackie Chan Kung Fu movie, well…Up until 17 years ago maybe!! That is when an Alaskan band was born that […]
Black Robot is a band you will love, making classic rock’s best of 2010. Here at the Rockpit we’ve been playing their cd since we first heard ‘Badass’ back in 2008! Now everyone is […]
Feeder are heading to Soundwave Festival in Australia. Tanya talks to Grant Nicholas ahead of the shows. TH: On behalf of the Rockpit and myself, thank you for taking the time out of […]
People of Australia, please prepare to bang your heads. On the eve of their Australian tour, Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot talks to Mark. MD: Hi Frankie, thank you for taking the time […]
I spoke to Hansi Kürsch, singer and bassist for german progressive power metal band Blind Guardian, late last year about their cover version of John Farnham’s iconic ‘The Voice’, Blind Guardian’s work schedule and […]
Much like the man he portrays on stage, Jim Morrison, Tony D of Absolutely Live – The Doors Show is an enigmatic and elusive man. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is some kind […]
Another amazing new band currently garnering rave reviews the world over for their dynamic and energetic live shows, as well as their unique and exciting albums, is Foxy Shazam. They’re a bit road weary […]
In the leadup to this year’s SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL I turned on my dictaphone and had a heart to heart with Third Eye Blind lead singer & guitarist Stephan Jenkins. Jenkins came across as amiable, […]
In a matter of twelve months, they have been signed to Atlantic record labels, toured with Smashing Pumpkins and released their first debut album Welcome to the Wasteland. This new Chicago based band have […]
High on Fire is a band that you should be checking out. Their take on Heavy Metal to me is just that- Heavy Metal with no additional label required: the way it should be, […]
ELECTRIC BOYS was one of those bands that killed me with their first CD (the original Swedish version of) Funk ‘o’ Metal Carpet Ride and then sort of faded from my view. It’s a shame […]
Crazy lixx has put out two excellent albums in their relatively short career. But last year’s new religion made a big impression here at the rockpit and ended up with our coverted ‘album of […]
Coldspell’s second album has all that you will love about their debut, but adds extra depth and richness to their classic sound. Coldspell hasn’t really changed the formula here, which is great news, as their […]
Mark talks to liv jangrell about the bands plans for a rocking 2011! MD: We love the new CD ‘True Sound of the Underground’ it made No. 22 in The Rockpit.net’s Best of […]
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