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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Changing Colors with Erick Macek
Changing Colors with Erick Macek Things change. Lives, jobs, seasons, fads…things change. Just ask Erick Macek. A few years ago, Erick Macekdecided he wanted to pursue a career in music. So, he packed up his UHaul in Bethlehem, PA, put a thousand dollars in his pocket, and drove off towards the California sunrise. That day, things changed for Erick Macek. He...
The Mob Rules – Mike Portnoy and John Moyer of Adrenaline Mob
The Mob Rules. On Monday, one of the biggest rock ‘n’ roll shows of the year so far went down at The Hiro Ballroom in New York City. The adrenaline was coursing through everyone’s veins, and the stars were all in alignment…literally. Adrenaline Mob is composed of some of hard rock’s best musicians. Each member has contributed significantly...
Getting Leveled with JB Brubaker of August Burns Red
Getting Leveled with JB Brubaker of August Burns Red Metal is burning…in a good way. August Burns Red are one of the biggest bands in the world right now, taking the genre by storm (well, a firestorm). August Burns Red formed not too far from me in Lancaster, PA back in 2003. Their last two...
Thoughts From A Thief: The Inside Story From Brian Smith of Cavo
Thoughts From A Thief: The Inside Story From Brian Smith of Cavo In the last few years, Cavo have been a musical force to be reckoned with. In 2009, the band released their sophomore effort and major label debut, Bright Nights Dark Days. With their fresh brand of alternative rock,Cavo catapulted to stardom. The album hit #47 on the Billboard...
Unto The Percussion – Interview with Dave McClain of Machine Head
Unto The Percussion – Interview with Dave McClain of Machine Head Few bands on this planet unleash a fury like Machine Head when they play live. Credit for much of the band’s trademark sound must given to drummer Dave McClain. One of the premier drummers in metal today, I got a chance to sit down with Dave to...