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Interview with Hunter City Madness vocalist Justin Gow
Hunter City Madness has just released their debut CD, See You In Hell. This record is an all out assault on the senses and right from the beginning offers brash, aggressive and in your face metal tunes that will have listeners snapping their necks in no time at all. I recently spoke with vocalist Justin Gow about the band and their new release.
Interview with rap/rock artist and vocalist Hyro Da Hero
Mixing rap and rock music is obviously nothing new or revolutionary but Hyro Da Hero puts his own distinctive spin on the mixture. Born in Houston, Texas and raised in Los Angeles, Hyro has been quietly forming quite a following in the LA area since the end of 2007. Hyro takes his inspiration mostly from classic hip hop like Tupac Shakur and classic punk rock like Bad Brains and Fugazi.
Interview with Buckcherry lead vocalist Josh Todd
Josh Todd, vocalist for the Grammy Nominated rock act Buckcherry, took some time out of his extremely busy schedule to speak with me about the band's newest release, All Night Long. This is the group's fifth full-length disc and while it contains all of the trademark Buckcherry elements that fans have come to expect, I feel it also improves on them as well. Each song stands on its own and has that gritty, unapologetic feel that is trademark Buckcherry.
Interview with American Hi-Fi guitarist and lead vocalist Stacy Jones
I recently spoke with American Hi-Fi lead vocalist and guitarist Stacy Jones about their upcoming release, Fight The Frequency. This is the band's 4th studio effort and I feel it is a return to their roots; many songs remind me of the band's critically acclaimed self-titled release from 2001. As can be expected from American Hi-Fi the hook driven melodies are fantastic and stay with you long after the song is over. Here is what Jones had to say about the new release and what we can expect from the band in the near future.
Interview with I Declare War vocalist Jonathan Huber and guitarist Evan Hughes
Vocalist Jonathan Huber and guitarist Evan Hughes of the band I Declare War took some time out of their busy schedules to answer some questions about their latest disc, Malevolence. The buzz around these guys has been huge and I have been anticipating this disc for some time now. Let me tell you, I think Malevolence lives up to all of the hype. This is a rock solid metal album that I am certain is going to go a long way in getting the band noticed.
Interview with Queensrÿche lead vocalist Geoff Tate
Singer Geoff Tate chatted with PureGrainAudio about the reissue package by phone as he propped himself up for yet another round of interviews with his first cup of coffee for the day. EMI is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Empire by reissuing it September 14 with bonus tracks "Last Time in Paris," "Dirty Little Secret" and "Scarborough Fair," along with a disc of a November 1990 concert at the Hammersmith Odeon in London.
Interview with Pierce The Veil lead singer and guitarist Vic Fuentes
Pierce The Veil’s lead singer and guitarist Vic Fuentes took some time out of his busy schedule to speak with me about the band's newest release, Selfish Machines. This disc is a testament to the band's growth as songwriters and musicians over the past few years. The band has a unique way of blending pop infused post-hardcore with a progressive metal sound that is adventurous and sometimes surprising. Fuentes' vocals are so emotionally charged and powerful that at times the passion is almost palpable.
Interview with Shudderwall bassist and vocalist Florence
Family bands sure have come a long way. There was a time when that idea conjured thoughts of The Jackson 5, the Bee Gees and Hanson. But nowadays, it’s not such a scary notion. Bands like the Kings of Leon and Tegan and Sara have proved that you can make music with your siblings that really rocks. And Shudderwall are just more proof of that. This trio hails from Nice, France and are made up of siblings…
Interview with Heaven Below frontman Patrick Kennison
The cleverly named Heaven Below is a new band fronted by Patrick Kennison formerly of The Union Underground, a popular group from the early 2000s. The band’s sound can only be described as a mishmash of some of the great bands from the ‘90s, including Alice In Chains, Nine Inch Nails and Rage Against The Machine. The group has a self-titled album coming out sometime by the end of the summer but if you want a preview…
Interview with Tip The Van singer Nicole Oliva and bassist Bryan Howard
I find that one of the best things about attending large music festivals is the opportunity to see performances and hear music from bands that I have never heard of. Such was the case on The Warped Tour this year when I stumbled upon the band, Tip The Van. They were beginning their set on the Kevin Says stage and I was immediately captivated by their energy and charisma. Tip The Van really defy any attempt at categorization as they…
Interview with Fight Fair lead singer Alex Bigman
While recently attending the Vans Warped Tour I was able to sit down with lead singer Alex Bigman of the California based band Fight Fair. The band has just released their latest effort, California Kicks and I feel it is nothing less than a stunning summer masterpiece. To me this disc is a breath of fresh air on the music scene and it is really unlike anything else out there at the moment. I know I have been listening to it regularly now for the last few weeks and I feel it is…
Interview with Corpus Christi vocalist Jarrod Christman
Vocalist Jarrod Christman of the metalcore band Corpus Christi spoke with me recently about the band's sophomore release, A Feast For Crows. This disc is a bit of a departure from the band's previous release, The Darker Shade Of White; it is heavier and edgier and in my opinion much more aggressive. I have been a fan of this band from the beginning and I can honestly say this CD is fantastic.
Interview with The Acacia Strain vocalist Vincent Bennett
Massachusetts based metal band The Acacia Strain have just released their fifth offering, Wormwood. Vocalist Vincent Bennett spoke with me the day before the band was heading out on The Cool Tour. Let me tell you, Wormwood is one hell of a disc. It is heavy, aggressive and everything we have come to expect from The Acacia Strain and then some. Here is what Bennett had to say about the new disc and the bands upcoming tour plans.
Interview with Eyes Set To Kill guitarist and lead vocalist Alexia Rodriguez
Recently I spoke with Alexia Rodriguez, lead guitarist and vocalist of the Metalcore band Eyes Set To Kill. The group, which formed in 2004, has just released their third disc, Broken Frames. The band has toured the world relentlessly over the past few years and they will once again be taking their brand of metal to the masses when they embark on the Vans Warped Tour this summer.
Interview with Ketch Harbour Wolves vocalist Liam Brown
Anachronisms is the newest offering from the Canadian rock band, Ketch Harbour Wolves. Vocalist Liam Brown spoke with me about the release which is a multi-layered, multi-dimensional CD that is a very enjoyable listen. The musicianship is top-notch and the songs are fresh, innovative and highly creative; they are powerful at times and at other times they convey an almost ethereal mood.
Interview with Skyforger vocalist and guitarist Peter Kvetkovskis
Skyforger vocalist and guitarist Peter Kvetkovskis took some time out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions about the band's latest offering, Kurbads. For the past fifteen years Skyforger have been releasing albums and touring as much as possible. Their music is described as an extreme blend of traditional Baltic Folk music and various metal influences ranging from Norwegian inspired black metal through to 80s-rooted heavy metal.
HATESPHERE Announce New Member and Frontman Esben “Esse” Hansen
After several auditions in Copenhagen, Hatesphere is now ready to announce their new frontman, Esben “Esse” Hansen and a string of German and Austrian live dates. Esben "Esse" Hansen, who also sings in As We Fight, immediately joins the ranks of Hatesphere. However, bassist Mixen Lindberg has chosen to leave Hatesphere for other projects. Mixen is temporarily replaced by the old Hatesphere-member Mikael Ehlert until the end of 2010.
Interview with JuiceheaD vocalist and guitarist Rob Vannice
Rob Vannice the vocalist and guitarist of the Chicago based Punk band JuiceheaD spoke with me recently about the band's latest offering, Rotting From The Inside. The group is doing something a little bit different this time and they are releasing this on limited edition 7" colored vinyl. There are only two songs on this release but the band is currently preparing to drop a full length effort sometime in September.
Interview with American Bang vocalist and guitarist Jaren Johnston
American Bang vocalist and guitarist Jaren Johnston spoke with me recently about the band's newest self-titled release. This is rock and roll the way it was intended to be played; gritty and unpretentious. American Bang integrates terrific songwriting with incredible musicianship and a exceptional production. It is the stuff rockers everywhere delight in. This self-titled disc offers up nothing more than a good time.
Interview with Vanden Plas vocalist Andy Kuntz
The Seraphic Clockwork is the latest release from the German Progressive Metal band Vanden Plas. I was able to catch up with vocalist Andy Kuntz and chat with him about the new album, the band's touring plans and his thoughts on the current state of the Prog-metal scene. Here is what Kuntz had to say.
Interview with Hawthorne Heights lead vocalist and guitarist JT Woodruff
JT Woodruff the lead vocalist and guitarist for Hawthorne Heights spoke with me recently about the band's newest release, Skeletons. This is the group's first release on their new label, Wind-up records, and marks the beginning of a fresh new start for the band. While Skeletons definitely is a Hawthorne Heights record there is a bit more variety in the songs and the subject matter is a bit more serious and intense, making for a more mature and solid disc.
Interview with Testament lead singer Chuck Billy
The Legendary Thrash Metal pioneers Testament are preparing to release a deluxe edition of their critically acclaimed The Formation Of Damnation. Vocalist Chuck Billy took some time out of his busy schedule to chat with me about the new release and the band's upcoming summer tour. Testament is one of those bands that not only helped to define the Thrash Metal genre but has also consistently released relevant music, disc after disc.
Interview with Kottonmouth Kings lead singer Brad "Daddy X" Xavier
Long Live The Kings! The Kottonmouth Kings that is. The rap, rock, punk rock group from Placentia, California has had an extremely productive, over fifteen year career in music so far. Despite the group’s success it’s not come easy as they are probably one of the most consistently hard working musical acts around. Since 1998, The Kottonmouth Kings have released nine studio albums, the latest being Long Live The Kings which just came out on the 4/20.
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