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Glenn Hughes is one of those names that is synonymous with rock music. His career spans more than five decades and has recorded some of the greatest albums in rock n roll history. I caught […]
There are certain bands that incite excitement around their tours. COG is one of those bands and popular demand sees the band back on the road this October and November with their “The Viny Tour […]
Good Things Festival like so many of the large festivals that happen around the globe always have hidden gems in their line up’s. The bands that you may not know. Swedish alternative metalcore outfit, Imminence […]
It’s funny how thirty years can pass in the blink of an eye. How music is the soundtrack to life. Northern Irelands Ash were adopted by then Australian radio institution Triple J and the constant […]
Just over two and a half decades ago a song called ‘Save Tonight’ propelled Eagle-Eye Cherry (yes that’s his real name) into the speakers, televisions and hearts of the world. This global monster came from […]
Hot on the heels of the single launch for Ronnie Simmons and The Redback Spiders ‘Alone With You’ I caught up with Ronnie and we discussed all aspects of his career and what the rest […]
From his humble beginnings in music back in 1986 Richie Kotzen has always had something different about him. By the age of nineteen he had signed a deal with guitar label Shrapnel Records and released […]
Seether are set to release their 9th studio album “The Surface Seems So Far” on Friday September 20 via Fantasy Records. I got to sit down and chat with bassist Dale Stewart to talk about […]
Apoclyptica, a band who first rose to the worlds attention through their “Plays Metallica” album nearly three decades ago. Their unique take on Metallica’s greatest hits created a sensation globally and ultimately led them to […]
Andrew Slaidins caught up with Falk Maria Schlegel, keyboardist for the band Powerwolf and they discuss their new album “Wake Up The Wicked”. The ninth album from the band enters new territory sonically and sees […]
Hammerfall released their latest offering “Avenge The Fallen” through Nuclear Blast records on August 9 and to top it all off are touring nationally in January 2025 for the first time ever. Founding member and […]
Electric Six are heading back to Australia in August and September for seven shows. After their sold out run of shows the band are back to give us the bands Greatest Hits Tour. We caught […]
The Menzingers were probably the last international band to play Australia on virtually the eve of the world shutting down back in 2020. The band returns to Australia on the heels of last years incredible […]
With veteran musicians from such legendary acts as Anthrax, Armored Saint, Adrenaline Mob, Machine Head, Overkill, Exodus, and Shadows Fall, it’s hard not to think of CATEGORY 7 as a supergroup. The origins of the […]
Jay and Carlton from the band Orgy discuss their upcoming tour in Australia, celebrating the 25th anniversary of their album “Candyass”. They guys candidly speak about their influences, touring since covid and the evolution of […]
Visions Of Atlantis are back with their new album “Pirates 2 – Armada” and I had the chance to sit down with vocalist Clementine Delauney where we had a chance to talk in depth about […]
From Ashes to New have released a deluxe version of their album “Blackout” through Better Music Group, featuring new tracks and collaborations with artists such as Chrissy Costanza from Against the Current and Aaron Pauley […]
In this interview, Tobias from the band Nestor discusses their upcoming album release, “Teenage Rebel”. He explains the band’s song writing process, which involves him creating a rough demo and then allowing the other band […]
In this interview, AJ Channer, the frontman of the band Fire From the Gods, discusses the band’s upcoming release, “Soul Revolution Deluxe – The Collabs” which is out June 14 through Better Noise Music. AJ […]
We had the chance to sit down and have a chat with Evergrey keyboard player Rikard Zander. We spoke all things “Theories Of Emptiness” ahead of its release on June 7 via Napalm Records. The […]
On the eve of the first Pandemonium Rocks show here in Melbourne I was fortunate enough to be invited to chat with Tommy Henriksen the Alice Cooper/Hollywood Vampires guitarist and CROSSBONE SKULLY frontman. We talked […]
The Rockpit’s Andrew Slaidins had the chance to chat with two members of The Tea Party, Jeff Martin and Jeff Burrows, discussing their album TRIPtych which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. They reflected […]
Earlier this month Andrew Slaidins sat down with Cicadastone front man and all-round studio wizard Mat Robins to chat about all things Cicadastone and what lays ahead for the band this year with the new […]
Things have been going from strength to strength for Sisters Doll, but 2024 looks like the band will be taking further steps forward to cement their growing reputation as one of Australia’s ‘One to Watch’ […]
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