 Tales Of Destruction With Tracii GunsTracii Guns has been rockin stages with his unique style of guitar playing around the world now for more than twenty years. Tracii shot to the top in the eighties with his band L.A. Guns. The debut album spawned the singles âOne More Reasonâ and âSe more...
posted: 10 Sep 2005 3:24 PM Blacking Out In The Red Room With Jizzy Pearl (Love/Hate, Adlerâs Appetite, L.A. Guns, Ratt)I was fortunate enough to secure an interview with Ratt front-man Jizzy Pearl earlier this week. During the eighties I admired the work that Jizzy had done with Love/Hate and now he is fronting another one of those great eighties hard rock bands Ratt. Rat more...
posted: 04 Aug 2005 5:03 PM Down The Gypsy Road With Fred Coury Of CinderellaDuring the eighties so many hard rock & heavy metal bands were getting the exposure they deserved, watching their albums climb up the charts touring around the world and putting on a show fans would never forget. One of those bands was Cinderella, a b more...
posted: 28 Jul 2005 8:53 PM 'The First Drop' With Fireapple RedFireapple Red play fast punk rock with a melodic yet aggressive hardcore element. Their debut album, 'The First Drop' has just been released on Visible Noise. Read on to find out more... more...
posted: 12 Jul 2005 6:58 PM Darkness Prevails with Devil Sold His SoulDevil Sold His Soul release their mini album âDarkness Prevailsâ, on the 1st August. Comprising ex members of the awesome Mahumodo, Devil Sold His Soul is the phoenix rising from the ashes, and itâs a name youâll be hearing a lot this year. An ep more...
posted: 06 Jul 2005 6:31 PM Keeping A Suicide Watch With Ian GlasperSuicide Watch formed in 2004 as a foursome with a love for good old traditional thrash music and a desire to spend time abusing their instruments. Stephen Holder spoke to bassist, Ian Glasper and he had the following to say. more...
posted: 08 Jun 2005 6:36 PM Into The Kingdom Of Madness with Tony Clarkin of MagnumMagnum formed in 1972, slogging away until their debut album emerged in 1978. Relentless touring with the likes of Judas Priest, Blue Oyster Cult, and Def Leppard saw UK rock fans take them to heart and their albums cracking the charts. They hit the UK more...
posted: 06 Jun 2005 4:58 PM Caught In A Mosh with Joey Belladonna from AnthraxAnthrax are currently âSpreading the Diseaseâ across the globe. Playing too sold out audiences worldwide. The line-up which has not shared the stage together in thirteen years is back together and stronger than ever. I was fortunate enough to catch up more...
posted: 05 Jun 2005 3:21 PM A Life Of COC - Pepper Keenan SpillsCorrosion of Conformity are back and louder than ever. With the recent release of there long awaited album âIn the Arms of Godâ I took the opportunity to call C.O.C. front man Pepper Keenan in New Orleans a couple of weeks back to talk about some of t more...
posted: 28 May 2005 2:29 PM Roadrage Part 3 - Jamie Hooper of 3 Inches Of BloodAll hail the arrival of 3 Inches Of Blood. If there's a sub-genre label to apply to them, let it relate to how they draw from a hard rock scene that pre-dates concert riders, rented jets, remixes, and trysts with pop divas. They propose you call it this: more...
posted: 27 May 2005 5:47 PM Roadrage Part 2 - Jordan Whelan of Still RemainsStill Remains released their first full length album on May 2nd. Entitled âOf Love And Lunacyâ itâs one of the best albums around at the moment and although fairly new on the scene, Still Remains are proving they are a force to be reckoned with, wow more...
posted: 18 May 2005 11:10 AM Barry Sparks On Rocking With DokkenI was fortunate enough to conduct an interview this week with Dokken bass player, Barry Sparks. Barry has been in the business for quite a few years now, recording and touring around the world with some of the greatest hard rock acts to ever grace a stage more...
posted: 15 May 2005 8:39 AM Roadrunner Roadrage Part One - Corey Beaulieu of TriviumTrivium are lighting fires all over the shop at the moment. Their most recent album Ascendancy, was released in March on Roadrunner Records to rave reviews and the band have already played shows with some of the daddyâs of the metal world including Kill more...
posted: 10 May 2005 4:36 PM Walking in The Shadow Of The Blues with Bernie MarsdenBernie Marsden is a legend in the world of rock, having plyed his trade throughout the seventies before joining up with former Deep Purple vocalist, David Coverdale, in Whitesnake. A series of classic albums followed before they went their separate ways. more...
posted: 05 May 2005 2:33 PM Jeff Pilson â At War And PeaceJeff Pilson is one of the most down to earth musicians you will ever meet. Jeff a long time member of Dokken has gone on to play Bass guitar for other greats such as Dio, The Hollywood Allstars and Foreigner to name a few. Jeff is a well respected musicia more...
posted: 23 Apr 2005 8:00 PM Kelly Keeling - Giving Sight to the EyeKelly Keeling is one of the rock worldâs most talented artistâs. A man who has recorded and performed with many historical rock bands including Dokken, M.S.G., King Kobra, Blue Murder, Alice Cooper among others. He plays guitar, bass, piano, and sings more...
posted: 09 Apr 2005 6:51 PM Matt Pike of High On Fire - Molten MetalHigh on Fire are a supersonic exercise in conquest by volume. Equal parts molten metal and earthquake panic, High On Fireâs Motorhead-meets-Slayer roar is outrageously loud and absolutely punishing. Here, High On Fireâs singer/guitarist Matt Pike chat more...
posted: 08 Apr 2005 6:54 PM Haunting The Machine - an interview with Pete Ahonen of Ghost MachineryGhost Machinery, led by Burning Point vocalist and guitarist Pete Ahonen, recently released an excellent debut album of melodic power metal. Stuart Hamilton had a chat with Pete to find out more.... more...
posted: 28 Mar 2005 5:51 PM Hanging Around With The Dropkick MurphyâsThe hardcore punk outfit Dropkick Murphys formed in south Boston in 1995; vocalist Mike McColgan, guitarist Rick Barton and bassist Ken Casey comprised the original nucleus of the group, with a series of drummers passing through the line-up before the add more...
posted: 23 Mar 2005 2:53 PM Lost & Found With MudvayneI only knew two things about Peoria, Illinois. One was the King Crimson live jam on their "Earthbound" album. The other was that it was the hometown of Mudvayne. So with Robert Fripp blazing away in the background it was time to ask Mudvayne a f more...
posted: 16 Mar 2005 7:18 PM Vinny Appice - From Mob Rules To The Last In Line - A Life In MetalVinny Appice is one of the worldâs most respected Hard rock & Heavy Metal drummers and plays one of the biggest kits I have ever seen. Vinny has had the privilege of performing with some of Heavy metals most iconic figures such as Ozzy Osbourne & more...
posted: 02 Mar 2005 7:47 PM Tommy Thayer of Kiss â Blackânâ Blue From RockânâRollWhen you think of a group like Kiss you think of Blood, fire, massive stage & lighting shows, pyro projecting from guitars, A powerful hard rock group that has influenced more of todayâs bands than any other artists, A band that has rocked the globe more...
posted: 12 Feb 2005 3:57 PM Oh No, Itâs The Tokyo Dragons!!When I reviewed their debut single, âTeenage Screamersâ I reckoned that as a statement of intent, it threw down the AC/DC / Motorhead gauntlet, chock full of dirty, fuzzy riffs and chanting choruses. Since then theyâve confirmed my opinion with mor more...
posted: 09 Feb 2005 9:29 AM Days Of Thunder:Luke Morley Talks Rock'n'RollThunder are about to head out on another UK tour, this time with Deep Purple and Peter Frampton. November also sees a new single, "I Love You More Than Rock n Roll". MetalUK Assistant Editor, Stuart Hamilton, sat down and aimed a few question more...
posted: 24 Oct 2004 9:27 PM Calling Ray WilsonFrom Edinburgh clubs to No1 hit singles and Top Of The Pops to Genesis and now solo, Ray Wilson has had more than his fair share of ups and downs. Currently on tour in Europe and heading to the UK for a few shows, MetalUKs Stuart Hamilton took the chance more...
posted: 20 Oct 2004 1:50 PM Alex Bach : Miles To GoFemale rocker Alex Bach combines a sexy edginess with a worldly wisdom that belies her young age. Alex is about to undertake her first UK dates, so this seemed like a good time for MetalUK to say hello for the first time. more...
posted: 12 Jun 2004 1:21 PM Fear My Thoughts: Mission ImmortalityFear My Thoughts recently released "The Great Collapse", garnering an 8.5 marking from our very own Stephen Holder, so this seemed like an opportune time to catch up with Matt and Markus to give us the lowdown on the German metalcore masters. more...
posted: 30 May 2004 2:21 PM Bitches Sin : Ain't Life A BitchCelebrating 25 Years of The New Wave of British Heavy Metal - An interview with Ian Toomey, guitarist with Bitches Sin. more...
posted: 15 May 2004 9:03 PM Melissa Auf Der Maur: Living The DreamFormer Hole/Smashing Pumpkins bassist Melissa Auf Der Maur releases her long-awaited debut album, 'Auf Der Maur', on March 1st. Built on the qualities Melissa loves so well, this is a record made with passion. Chris talks to Melissa about the album, the i more...
posted: 07 Feb 2004 3:04 AM Max Cavalera: This Is The ProphecySoulfly's Max Cavalera is right at the very peak of world music. The former Sepultura frontman returns in March with 'Prophecy', the 4th Soulfly album in all, and the most dynamic thus far. Chris talks to Max about past glories, the brightly shining futur more...
posted: 04 Feb 2004 3:29 PM |  Rage On The Road: With Rob Garcia from SpineshankWith 'Self Destructive Pattern', Spineshank have finally coalesced their finest elements into one glorious beast of a record, their third in all. This is fiery melodic metal. Chris talks to the group's bassist Rob Garcia about the new album, and the Roadr more...
posted: 04 Nov 2003 1:50 AM Rage On The Road: With Rob Arnold from Chimaira'The Impossibility Of Reason' is Chimaira's napalm. This latest opus is setting ears alight; nodding back to the old-school. Chris talks to Chimaira's guitarist Rob Arnold about their forceful new album and the Roadrage tour with Spineshank and Ill Nino. more...
posted: 03 Nov 2003 8:40 PM Rage On The Road: With Laz Pina from Ill Nino'Revolution Revolucion' shot Ill Nino and their latino-metal into the stratosphere. That success has been repeated with this year's 'Confession', the band's sophomore effort. Chris talks to the band's bassist Laz Pina about the work behind the album, and more...
posted: 03 Nov 2003 5:53 PM Danny Bowes: Just A Loser With The BluesThe songs may be written by axeman Luke Morley, but the patterning of Thunder's earthy hard rock comes from singer Danny Bowes. Chris talks to Danny about the group's new album 'Shooting At The Sun' and their upcoming tour. more...
posted: 28 Sep 2003 6:22 PM Christopher Amott: We Will RiseLike a rocket propelled, Arch Enemy's fifth album 'Anthems Of Rebellion' is set to strike with devestating consequences. Chris talks with guitarist Christopher Amott about the ferocious new record, the live scene, and his plans for the future. more...
posted: 29 Jul 2003 7:34 PM Turbonegro: Get It OnYou think 'God Save The Queen' is good? Hell, that doesn't even compare to gems like 'Rock Against Ass', 'Fuck The World' and 'I Got Erection'. Yes, Vinnie Apicella talks to punk-rock nasties Turbonegro about their new album, upcoming live shows and their more...
posted: 29 Jul 2003 4:14 PM Jim Root: Get InsideHe may have made his name with Slipknot, but Stone Sour guitarist Jim Root has proven that his abilities stretch beyond shock tactics. Chris talks to Jim about the success of Stone Sour's debut CD, and the reformation of Slipknot next month to work on the more...
posted: 09 Jul 2003 7:54 PM Morgan Rose: Their Second ComingSevendust's chief skins-basher Morgan Rose, with confidence and cognition, knows exactly why the band's brand of emotive modern metal is encountering rave reviews. Kay Frimley draws Rose back into his past, for a look back on the key elements, and how the more...
posted: 28 Jun 2003 10:53 PM Gary Numan: Crazier Than EverWith twenty-five years in the business now done and dusted, Gary Numan continues his perpetual evolution. Chris talks to Gary about his new single 'Crazier', the recently released 'Hybrid' album, and plans for the future. more...
posted: 28 Jun 2003 1:17 PM Zakk Wylde: Drunken BrewmasterZakk Wylde's talent stretches way beyond mass alcohol consumption. As the guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, and the leader of his own Black Label Society, Wylde has made it his aim to kick ass. Denise Phillips discusses his various projects from over the years more...
posted: 02 Nov 2001 11:48 PM Pepper Keenan: Down On ConformityWhether he's on a boogie-run with the southern-rock-styled Down, or dishing out crispy heavy metal with Corrosion Of Conformity, Pepper Keenan retains a unique passion and drive for what he does. Denise talks to Pepper about the group's upcoming live CD/D more...
posted: 25 Oct 2001 1:10 AM Vinnie Paul: Far Beyond VulgarPantera have been one of the strongest forces in modern day heavy metal for the last decade. David Lee talks to the group's guitarist Vinnie Paul about 'Reinventing The Steel', their latest opus, their involvement in the 'Heavy Metal: 2000' soundtrack. an more...
posted: 02 Jul 2000 10:54 PM Ronnie James Dio: Wisdom From The ElfmanYou'll be lucky to find anyone who hasn't at least heard of Ronnie James Dio. With a glittering solo career, plus vocal spots in Black Sabbath and Rainbow, his music speaks for itself. David Lee chats to the elfman himself about 'Magica', his latest maste more...
posted: 30 Jun 2000 10:46 PM Robert Flynn: Exhaling The VileMachine Head's radical shift into rap-flavoured territory caught a lot of people off guard. Some people hated the record, some people loved it. The band's frontman Robert Flynn talks to David Lee about the reaction to 'The Burning Red', and the influences more...
posted: 30 Jun 2000 10:08 PM Sebastian Bach: No Slave To The GrindWith a rough n' ready voice that was always perfectly suited to Skid Row's arena-rock qualities, Sebastian Bach continues to be a huge figurehead of the scene. David Lee talks to Sebastian about his new live album 'Bring 'Em Bach Alive'. more...
posted: 28 Feb 2000 9:04 PM Jordan Rudess: Stories And ScenesDream Theater's keyboardist Jordan Rudess takes a break from tinkling the ivories to talk to David Lee about the group's latest masterpiece 'Metropolis Part 2: Scenes From A Memory', and his past with the band. more...
posted: 05 Feb 2000 9:02 PM Bruce Dickinson: In A Brave New WorldA colorful and talkative figurehead, Bruce Dickinson reeks of limitless energy. David Lee talks to Bruce about the upcoming Iron Maiden record 'Brave New World' and his solo career. more...
posted: 02 Feb 2000 4:31 PM The Misfits: Famous MonsterJerry Only, bassist with notorious punk-rock veterans The Misfits, discusses the the group's new album 'Famous Monsters', and the extensive problems that almost prevented the record from seeing the light of day. more...
posted: 18 Dec 1999 3:25 PM Biff Butler: Doing It AnywayApartment 26 frontman Biff Butler talks to David Lee about the group's eclectic music tastes, Ozzfest, and living with the blessing and/or curse of being Geezer Butler's son. more...
posted: 14 Dec 1999 1:10 PM Marty Friedman: Risky BusinessWith Megadeth's latest album 'Risk' causing quite a stir amongst fans in both positive and negative ways, it promises to be an interesting time in the band's life. Guitarist Marty Friedman talks with David Lee about the record, and the appointment of new more...
posted: 29 Nov 1999 4:11 PM Burton C. Bell: Crushing The Edges Of EvolutionFear Factory's frontman Burton C. Bell talks to David Lee about the group's newly packed 'Obsolete' digi-pak, the upcoming Ozzfest, and the intriguing 'Messiah' game that will feature the band's music. more...
posted: 17 Nov 1999 2:15 PM Ian Anderson: The Piper's TuneJethro Tull's vocalist Ian Anderson talks to David Lee about the group's upcoming new album 'J-Tull Dot Com' and...fish and cats. Only in Ian's world! (which is a very strange place indeed, full of pipers and flutes). more...
posted: 17 Oct 1999 4:15 AM Janick Gers: The Man On The EdgeWith motor-mouth Bruce Dickinson and guitarist Adrian Smith back in the Iron Maiden mob, Janick Gers talks to David Lee about the group's new-found optimism. He also discusses the limitless possibilities of the band's three-guitar setup. more...
posted: 28 Jul 1999 9:10 PM Tony Rombola: Sheer Noise PollutionGodsmack's guitarist Tony Rombola speaks with David Lee about the group's successful brand of punchy hard rock, and the origins of their rather familar name... more...
posted: 30 Jun 1999 7:37 PM Steve Vai: Fret MessiahOne of the most freakishly brilliant guitar players around, Steve Vai continues to stun the senses with his technical mastery of rock's chief noise machine. David Lee chats with the great man himself about his new record 'The Ultra Zone', and his feelings more...
posted: 30 Jun 1999 7:00 PM Michael Schenker: Rude AwakeningMichael Schenker is undisputedly one of the world's finest guitar players. His work with UFO is well known, and he regularly puts out solo records. David Lee discusses with him the new album 'The Unforgiven'. and the UFO reunion that went rather pear-shap more...
posted: 29 Jun 1999 11:21 PM James LaBrie: Awake But DreamingHe may be the vocalist of one of the most creative bands of the last few decades, but that doesn't stop Dream Theater's James LaBrie from exploring other avenues. He talks to David Lee about his side project The Explorer's Club. more...
posted: 29 Nov 1998 2:59 PM Bruce Dickinson: King In CrimsonOff the back of Bruce Bruce's new solo album 'The Chemical Wedding', David Lee discusses the former Iron Maiden frontman's latest opus; as well as, somewhat oddly, Rammstein! more...
posted: 28 Nov 1998 9:08 PM Yngwie Malmsteen: Rock Like An AnimalYou'll often find the words 'egotistical' and 'demanding' used to describe guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. You'll also find 'brilliant' and 'masterful' in there as well. David Lee speaks to him about his latest album 'Facing The Animal', and his new record de more...
posted: 30 Jun 1998 9:44 PM Mike Kennedy: Disorder And ChaosVision Of Disorder exploded onto the hardcore scene with their abrasive self-titled debut effort back in 1996. Since then, they've gone on to sharpen and perfect the style. David Lee discusses the group's history with guitarist Mike Kennedy. more...
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