Audio Interviews

I caught up with Blacky from Voivod via skype for a chat about the new album, industry changes, bass gear amongst other things and for those that like to be in the know there is a “you heard it here first folks” moment. I guess you will have to listen …

In 2010, In Flames guitarist Jesper Strömblad quit the band he had formed 20 years earlier, in order to, as he said myself, “fight my demons once and for all” – a reference to his battle with alcohol. Now, two years later, he is back and fighting fit, with a new …

For almost 30 years, New York-born Jeff Scott Soto has been one of the most respected hard rock vocalists in the business, with a career that has included stints with Yngwie Malmsteen, Soul SirkUS, Journey, the iconic Talisman and, most recently, Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Last year, he released his fifth solo …

I didn’t manage to catch their set at Hard Rock Hell VI but I did meet up with them afterwards for what I can only describe as a simply hilarious interview.  Yes I didn’t see them live, but they get my vote everytime after this. Their new album ‘GET EVOLVED’ is …

Planetmosh had the pleasure of talking to Epica guitarist Issac Delahaye deep in the bowels of the HMV Ritz in Manchester just before the band took to the stage as part of their U.K. tour. Aside from the current tour we talked about the Metal Female Voices Fest in Belgium, …

I sat down with IAMI at Hard Rock Hell VI for what turned about to be more of a random chat.  Easily one of the most instructured interviews I did, it is also by far the longest and one of the funniest.  So  grab yourself a seat, get comfy and enjoy. …

Ahead of their set at Hard Rock Hell VI, I had a chat with Marc Neudeck (bass and vocals) and Steve Campkin (drums) from Slam Cartel.  If you missed their set at HRH VI then get yourself up to Manchester on 20 December for their big finale of the 2012.    

While at Hard Rock Hell VI, I got to chat to Josh from Buckcherry ahead of their headlining set on Sunday about touring, tattoos, and their soon to be released new album ‘Confessions’. The album is out of 19 February 2013, but if you can’t wait that long, then their …

I caught up with Ben from Night By Night at Hard Rock Hell VI to chat about the rationale behind the band’s name, touring, their upcoming album and, well, just a bit of randomness as well.   http://nightbynight.co.uk/  

I had the opportunity to catch up with Cauldron on their ‘Europe’s Lost Tour’, discussing their new album and how the fans have taken the transition from Goat Horn to Cauldron and their headline European tour. Enjoy!                      

I had the pleasure of chatting with Devin Townsend before their amazing show at The ABC in Glasgow. We discuss the Devin Townsend Project, how the tour has been going, their latest album ‘Epicloud’, the extravaganza Retinal Circus,  future plans and what Devin would like from Metal Santa for Christmas!! …

I had the pleasure of chatting with Fear Factory‘s guitarist Dino Cazares before their amazing show at The ABC in Glasgow. We discuss what they got up to after their show in Wolverhampton last night, how the tour has been going, their latest album ‘The Industrialist’, future plans and what …

Check out our interview with Pig Iron at Hard Rock Hell VI which was their third time at the festival. Warning – this interview contains bad jokes, embarrassing moments on stage, junk jiggling and butlers. \m/   Their new album ‘IV’ is out now so get on line and check it …

For those of you that tuned into Metal Nymph Presents’ radio show a couple of months ago you would have heard the interview I did with Carlo, lead singer from Diaries Of A Hero, prior to their tour with Anthrax and Motörhead. Ahead of their show at Brixton Academy last month I caught …

I met up with Nick Ingram (lead guitar) and Alex Macaskill (lead vocals and bass) at Hard Rock Hell VI to talk about their new EP ‘The Visitors’ which was released that weekend.  I also threw a few random questions at them for good measure. Check it out – it’s amusing.     …

  Having recently toured with Romeo’s Daughter, Serpentine were now due to take on Hard Rock Hell VI for their last gig of the year.  But they will be back in 2013, so have a listen to our interview with Gareth Noon (keyboard) and Gareth Vanstone (bass) and find out …

Check out the interview I did with the lovely Rusty, vocalist from Electric Mary who played a corker of a set at Hard Rock Hell VI.  It was so good, it scored a 9 from the man himself.    

Not only did I speak to quite a few bands at the recent Hard Rock Hell VI festival, I also got to speak to Jonni Davis CEO of Chic Festivals and the creator of the Hard Rock Hell empire.  With two new festival in 2013 added to the line up along …

I spoke to Bonafide at Hard Rock Hell VI last week to talk about the three (yes, count them, three!) UK tours this year.  I also threw some random questions at them for good measure.   Their new album ‘Ultimate Rebel’ is out now, so check it out.   Also get …

Just a short time before their set at hard Rock Hell VI I spoke to Jon from Jettblack who will tour with CrashDiet in April 2013, so get online and grab yourself a ticket.   https://www.facebook.com/JETTBLACKUK