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INTERVIEW: Pete Fry – Farcry
With the exception of Dirty Penny, most of the credit for keeping the 80’s style genre of rock alive goes to European bands like Crashdiet, Crazy Lixx, and Reckless Love. While these bands deserve […]
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INTERVIEW: Reapers Riddle
David Carruthers brings us up to speed on perth metal demons REAPERS RIDDLE. DC: Hey guys how’s it goin’? Lorro: Good man DC: First up just want to thank you guys for giving […]
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INTERVIEW: Zakk Wylde – Black Label Society
After getting through to guitar god Zakk Wylde twice, only to have my handset cut out almost immediately, swapping the handset to a backup, and then dialling 5 more times to find his line […]
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INTERVIEW: Chad Gray – Hellyeah
Chad Gray discusses Hell Yeah!, Mudvayne, downloading and partying ahead of their Australian tour. Gday Chad, how are you? Good! I managed to have a quick listen to the album last night, it […]
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INTERVIEW: Chuck Billy – Testament
It’s just past the witching hour in West Oz as I nervously punched the secret codes into the phone to make contact with the Legend himself Chuck Billy, front man for Testament – one […]
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INTERVIEW: Pearl Aday
Until recently most rock fans would have known Pearl Aday as the daughter of Michael (nee Marvin) Lee Aday – the legendary Meatloaf to you or I – or as the beautiful wife of […]
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INTERVIEW: Ricky Warwick – Thin Lizzy
Ricky Warwick should need no introduction. From an early stint with New Model Army to fronting The Almighty through to his solo years as a metal Johnny Cash styled singer songwriter armed only with […]
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INTERVIEW: Lacuna Coil, The Nigel Dupree Band, Saving Abel – Rocklahoma
Interviews from some of the artists at the 2010 Rocklahoma Festival including Lacuna Coil, The Nugel Dupree Band and Saving Abel. Marco “Maus” Biazzi – Lacuna Coil Greg – The last few years […]
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INTERVIEW: Lord Zion – Spit Like This
SPiT LiKE THiS lead singer Lord Zion is a veritable poster boy for rock n’ roll positivity, fitness and living your dreams. Self-proclaimed “Godfather of the SPiT LiKE THiS universe”, he created the band […]
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INTERVIEW: Soulheavy
Hailing from Toronto, SoulheavY have just released their debut album on all digital platforms. Not content to play small local gigs forever, the band are actively chasing radio play and fans right around the […]
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INTERVIEW: Lou Wild – Rising Wind
Shane talks to Lou Wild, guitarist for Italian metal band Rising Wind. G’day Lou – thanks for taking the time to talk to The Rockpit. Hello Shane, hello everybody! We must thank you […]
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INTERVIEW: Jason Kloos – Toxin
Toxin may be a new name to a lot of you out there, but with a heap of shows under their belt, some great slots on Festivals such as this year’s ROCK N AMERICA; […]
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INTERVIEW: Rob Love – Dynazty
After forming in 2008, Dynazty released their debut album BRING THE THUNDER, produced by Chris Laney in Stockholm, in July 2009. In my review of the album [click here] I said “Racing out of […]
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INTERVIEW: Graham Greene
He has enjoyed a long career playing with both cover and original bands, recording several solo albums, has a series of custom made guitars named after him, a song in the Australian National Screen […]
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INTERVIEW: Gabriel O’Brien – Gasoline Inc.
Gasoline Inc are running hot at the moment with a new drummer, great reviews for their debut EP, and an impending single launch. We caught up with lead singer Gabriel O’Brien recently to find […]
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INTERVIEW: Andy Dowling – Lord
G’day Andy, thanks for talking to The Rockpit. You have some heavy hitters guesting on your latest album – was that a premeditated plan when you were getting ready to record, or did it […]
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INTERVIEW: Billy McBarbie – Slomber
G’day Billy, thanks for talking to The Rockpit. “Dirty Drinks and One-Night Stands”, is a great slab of sleaze rock – I rate it amongst the best 25 albums of 2009. How has the […]
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INTERVIEW: Steevi Jaimz
G’day Steevi – thanks for taking the time out to talk to The Rockpit.net. Hi Shane. My pleasure mate. First up, congratulations on “My Private Hell” – it’s a fantastic album and I believe […]
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INTERVIEW: Dave Henzerling – King Kobra, Lizzy Borden, Icon, Keel, Big Cock
Dave – aka David Michael-Phillips – has had a colourful history playing guitar or bass with King Kobra, Lizzy Borden, Geronimo!, Keel, Liquid Black, Icon, Big Cock and his most recent project Tunnel. He recently chatted […]
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INTERVIEW: Chris Tsangarides – Producer, musician, song-writer
Chris Tsangarides is a record producer, musician, songwriter & engineer who needs no introduction. His work across the last 30 years has included more landmark moments than almost any other career in the rock world, […]
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INTERVIEW: Jay Jay French – Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French is a man with nothing left to prove: A renowned manager, he steered Sevendust to considerable international success, as well as working with blues guitar legend Johnny Gale, The Sound Of […]
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INTERVIEW: Oscar McBlack – Hell City Glamours
Sydney band the Hell City Glamours have made quite a splash recently with their self titled 2008 debut album being released in the UK by Powerage Records, Classic Rock Magazine’s new imprint, and full […]
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INTERVIEW: Brendon Humphries – The Kill Devil Hills
I was lucky enough to catch up with Brendon Humphries, the front man and guitarist for the hard hitting and beer drenched Australian rock band… The Kill Devil Hills. This five piece have just […]
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INTERVIEW: Metal DJ Will
Will hosts a Metal program on KNAC.com Sunday 10am to 1pm Pacific Standard Time. We talk about Rocklahoma 2009 and more. G’day Will, thanks for talking to The Rockpit No Prob….all good on […]
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INTERVIEW: Lee J Pistolero – The Gypsy Pistoleros
Lee J Pistolero, lead singer of “The world’s greatest flamenco sleaze rock band” The Gypsy Pistoleros, took time out in the leadup to the upcoming release of their new album Welcome To The Hotel […]