Storming The Stage at Carolina Rebellion with Joe Hottinger and Arejay Hale of Halestorm Even though the weather was hot and sunny on Saturday, there was a Storm rolling into Carolina Rebellion. Philly hard rockers Halestorm blew into Carolina on Saturday for an early afternoon set at the 2012 Rebellion. The band took...
Category: Hard Rock
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A CONVERSATION WITH JOHN HUMPHREY OF SEETHER ON THE HERE AND NOW TOUR
Seether have been absolutely dominating the music world for the past year. Their latest record, Holding Onto Strings Better Left To Fray, debuted at #2 on Billboard Top 200 in May 2011. It hit #1 on the U.S. Billboard Alternative, Hard Rock, and Top Rock charts. The album has produced three #1 singles for the...
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Killing All Control with George Lynch of Lynch Mob
Killing All Control with George Lynch of Lynch Mob The Mob is back. I recently caught up with one of the most elite guitarists in the world, George Lynch of Lynch Mob, at the Starland Ballroom in New Jersey. Lynch started out in metal heyday as the lead guitarist of hair metal giants Dokken. The band released 5 albums throughout the ’80s, most notably 1985’s Under Lock and...
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ON THE ROAD TO RUIN – A CONVERSATION WITH MARKY RAMONE OF THE RAMONES
It’s a rare moment that I get to sit down with someone who’s influence runs so deep throughout all of rock n’ roll. I got that chance tonight. I’n the shadow of his hometown of New York City, I got a chance to sit down with MarkyRamone, drummer of The Ramones. The Ramones are widely considered to be the founders...
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ENTER THE TEMPLE OF ROCK WITH MICHAEL SCHENKER (SCORPIONS, UFO)
This week, I caught up with guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker on his U.S. Tour. Schenker is a legendary guitarist, considered to be ahead of his time and very influential. At the age of 17, he joined his brother Rudolf in heavy metal monsters Scorpions. In 1973, the Scorpions toured in support of UFO. Schenker was offered the lead guitar spot in UFO. With the blessing...
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Next Stop: The Last Vegas – Interview with Nate & Adam Arling
Next Stop: The Last Vegas It was an epic night at the historic Electric Factory in Philadelphia: the legendary Guns N’ Roses, with very special guest The Last Vegas. I caught up with Nate Arling (drums) and Adam Arling (guitar) before the show. They guys were practically fresh off a plane from Spain, where they were on a headlining run. They said they pretty much got off the plane back...