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INTERVIEW: Donita Sparks – L7
L7 blew the doors wide open for female rock bands in the 1990’s at a time when the glam rock scene had died down and grunge was the big thing. They weren’t necessarily an […]
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INTERVIEW: Eddie Hermida – Suicide Silence
Suicide Silence return to Australian shores this September for a headline run around the country, 2 years after their last tour for Soundwave. Frontman Eddie Hermida talks to Steve ahead of the tour to […]
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INTERVIEW: Alexander ‘Allie’ Hagman – Raised Fist
Blunt, brutal and relentless – the only way to describe Sweden’s hardcore powerhouse Raised Fist whom are heading back down under this December for their first tour in over four years to support their […]
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INTERVIEW: Wayne Clarris – Toxicon
Victorian metallers Toxicon are about to release their debut album “Purge” on August 1st with a series of shows that kicked off in Adelaide on Saturday night and continuing into September around Australia. The […]
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INTERVIEW: Alex Erian – Despised Icon
It’s been 7 years since Canadian deathcore band Despised Icon last released an album, “Day Of Mourning”. The band called it quits after a number of years touring and recording in 2010 but despite […]
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INTERVIEW: Ian D’Sa – Billy Talent
We last saw Canadian rockers Billy Talent at Soundwave Festival in 2013 and now 3 years later, they return for a headlining tour in support of their new album “Afraid Of Heights”. We talk […]
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INTERVIEW: Stu Marshall – Blasted To Static
Blasted To Static is a relatively new band that initially began as a side project for many of it’s members who are well known in the wider circle of classic rock and metal. Featuring […]
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INTERVIEW: John Adams – Love N War
It’s true what they say, that rock n’ roll never dies. In whatever form it may come in, from melodic rock to thrash metal, the resurgence of what is known as classic rock and […]
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INTERVIEW: Dan Gargiulo – Revocation
After speaking to Dave Davidson, the frontman for Boston technical metal masters Revocation last year to discuss the re-release of their now classic debut album “Empire Of The Obscene”, it further cemented my interest […]
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INTERVIEW: Adam Murray – Sydonia
Hailing from Melbourne which seems like the metal capital of Australia right now, Sydonia are enjoying a lot of success with their explosive shows that have even caught the attention of some bands like […]
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INTERVIEW: John Corabi – The Dead Daisies
With a new, and we reckon their best album so far ‘Make Some Noise’ about to drop on August 5th The Dead Daisies are set to embark on a three month European and US […]
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INTERVIEW: Ben Batres – Elm Street
Melbourne rockers Elm Street have been enjoying some great success over the years since their inception over 10 years ago, touring with the likes of Iced Earth and opening for legendary acts such as […]
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INTERVIEW: Andrew Higgs – King Of The North
KING OF THE NORTH is just about to release their second album ‘Get out of Your World’ and it’s a ripper. We caught up with Andrew Higgs to talk about the new album, Hendrix, […]
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INTERVIEW: Scott Lewis – Carnifex
California based metal outfit Carnifex will be releasing their latest album “Slow Death” on August 5th through Nuclear Blast and vocalist Scott Lewis recently spoke to our resident metal writer Steve about the new […]
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INTERVIEW: Zach Allen and Harrison Marchello – Tempt
Tempt’s Zach and Harrison talk to The Rockpit about the stunning debut album ‘RUNAWAY’ and how 19 year olds can be making some of the best melodic hard rock out there this year. Many […]
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INTERVIEW: Herman Li – Dragonforce
Power metal speedsters Dragonforce are poised to release a comprehensive career-spanning ‘Best Of’ titled “Killer Elite: The Hits, The Highs, The Vids” – the first time the UK band has presented this kind of […]
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INTERVIEW: Mark Morton – Lamb Of God
Lamb Of God are no strangers to Australian shores having toured the country extensively multiple times over the years, most recently at the final Soundwave Festival last year which was before their latest album […]
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INTERVIEW: Rob Caggiano – Volbeat
Danish rock n’ rollers Volbeat have just released their latest album “Seal The Deal & Let’s Boogie” which has charted successfully worldwide. With the impending further success of that, we talked to guitarist and […]
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INTERVIEW: Luke Frizon – Jack The Stripper
Since forming in 2007, Melbourne’s Jack The Stripper have been assaulting audiences everywhere with their fierce and innovative brand of chaotic hardcore, a relentless work ethic and an atypical, ferocious on-stage prowess. They will […]
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INTERVIEW: Chris Robertson – Black Stone Cherry
Kentucky rockers Black Stone Cherry have concluded their first ever tour to Australia supporting glam parody rockers Steel Panther which ended up being a great tour as we found out ourselves (review here). We caught […]
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INTERVIEW: Doro Pesch
Legendary singer Doro Pesch celebrated 30 years of her music career on the 2013/2014 tour with a series of concerts which were documented for a new live boxset release which captures an extensive career. Amongst […]
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INTERVIEW: Eric Jarrin – Despised Icon
It’s been 7 years since Canadian deathcore band Despised Icon last released an album, “Day Of Mourning”. The band called it quits after a number of years touring and recording in 2010 but despite […]
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INTERVIEW: Angry Anderson – Rose Tattoo
If you think Aussie Rock and the bands that had most influence outside our fine borders – three names come to mind immediatley – AC/DC, Rose Tattoo and The Angels. Sadly we’ve lost two […]
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INTERVIEW: Make Way For Man
Perth 6-piece Tech Metallers make Way For Man, featuring members of Saviour, Sparrow and This Other Eden have announced a tour taking in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne in July 2016 in support of their […]
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INTERVIEW: Dorian Sorriaux – Blues Pills
Ever since we first saw Blues Pills live in Perth 3 years ago, we have been entranced by their bluesy retro style of music led by the amazing voice of Elin Larsson. Fast forward […]