Deftones are one of the more unique and distinct acts in modern heavy music. One of the originators of the nu metal era, Deftones are not only still going strong, but are arguably at their strongest in the wake of their latest album, Koi No Yokan, released in November 2012 via Reprise Records. The band has been...
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Welcome to The Freakshow – Interview with Austin Winkler of Hinder
In the wake of the release of their fourth studio album, Hinder are taking the Freakshow on tour. I caught up with frontman Austin Winkler backstage at the Sands Event Center tour stop in my hometown of Bethlehem, PA to talk about the new record, the tour, and more. Hinder completed a brief acoustic tour late last fall, The Bare Bones Tour....
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An Interview with The Wild Ones – Christian “CC” Coma and Ashley Purdy of Black Veil Brides
Things got a little Wild at the Crocodile Rock Cafe for what would be my last show at the venue. Two days ago, the legendary Croc Rock closed it’s doors indefinitely. I didn’t know at the time that Black Veil Brides would be my last show there, but what a way to go out. Before the Church...
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In Between the Sand and Snow with Robert Stevenson and Spencer Walker of A Silent Film
It’s seemingly getting rarer and rarer nowadays to find a band that’s complete refreshing. I recently got to sit down with such a band backstage at The TLA in Philadelphia, PA. The UK’s A Silent Film are currently on their first U.S. tour run of 2013 in support of their latest record. I got a chance...
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Hot Cakes and Rock ‘n’ Roll – Sitting Down with Dan Dawkins of The Darkness
I have always believed in a thing called rock ‘n’ roll. In high school, The Darkness taught me that. And love…I believe in a thing called love now, too. After a long hiatus, The Darkness are back in action with a new record and are touring the U.S. extensively for the first time in their careers....
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Otherwise – An Unapologetic Backstage Interview
Lately, a lot of things have been coming full circle for me. I’ve also seen a lot of things coming full circle for others as well. Back in September, I sat down with Creed frontman Scott Stapp for a 20-minute interview, listening to his tale of redemption from being in the biggest band in the world, to hitting rock...