I recently discovered a new epic band from right here in my home state of Pennsylvania – Crobot. I saw they were opening for Buckcherry and Lit in Philly at Xfinity Live!, so I checked out one of their songs online and I was hooked. I hit ‘em up for an interview, and the rest is history. Their live show …
Sludge/Stoner Rock
When discussing cult rock legends, we can’t forget about the Melvins. The band recently released their 18th studio effort, Freak Puke, on Ipecac Records. The band has embarked on a 51-date tour in support of the album, attempting to set a new record for 51 shows in 51 days. I caught up with frontman Buzz …
Iconic metal drummer Vinny Appice is back and as heavy as ever with his new band, Kill Devil Hill. I caught up with Vinny and guitarist Mark Zavon at the band’s hotel before their show at legendary rock club Dingbatz on their recently completed 2012 U.S. Tour. “I always wanted my own band,” Appice stated. Now, he’s got it. Appice started working …
On the first day of the Orion Music + More Festival, I got a chance to sat down with John Sherman, drummer of Red Fang. The band has been busy the last year and a half, touring non-stop with stints at last year’s Mayhem Festival and most recently supporting Mastodon in Europe with The Dillinger Escape Plan. …
Setting the tone for Orion Festival was none other than swamp metal outfit Black Tusk with the kickoff performance Saturday on the Damage Inc. stage. The band’s self-dubbed brand of ultra-heavy southern metal was given much praise in Atlantic City. After their set, I caught up with frontman Andrew Fidler to talk about the band’s set, …
Bustle On The Range – Down at Rock On The Range 2012 Metal supergroup Down brought their heavy brand of sludge metal to Rock On The Range 2012 to show all the young guns how it’s done. After a monster set, I caught up with guitarist Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower, and bassist Pat …