The Anthem of the New
An Interview with Curtis Casey of Vayden
Interview Date: February, 2008
With the upcoming release of their debut album, Children of Our Mistakes on June 3rd, Vayden is about to storm into a very diverse and competitive music scene. The sound of their album is remarkably different than many of the other bands out there...
| 05.05.2008 | Read more |
Getting Back In The Ring
An Interview with Darrell Roberts of Five Finger Death Punch
Interview Date: April 4, 2008
Five Finger Death Punch has had a hell of a busy year on high profile tours like the Family Values Tour, and dealing with issues like singer Ivan Moody's vocal ails. Now they're planning to go on the road again with some of rock's heaviest hitters...
| 04.22.2008 | Read more |
A Brand New Kind of Adaptation
An Interview with Justin McCoy of Another Big Machine
Interview Date: March 5, 2008
Another Big Machine is an up and coming band that is poised to cause a stir once the masses get a whiff of their major label debut to be released on June 24th...
| 04.01.2008 | Read more |
Not Down And Out For Long
An Interview with Hugo Ferreira of Tantric
Interview Date: February 22, 2008
A lot's been happening in Hugo Ferreira's world. Label issues, band issues, and the ever-changing music industry could not keep him down. Now, the reconceived Tantric is preparing to release a new album, The End Begins...
| 03.10.2008 | Read more |
Something's Brewing
An Interview with Chad Gray of Hellyeah
Interview Date: December, 2007
Chad Gray speaks to photographer Brandon Marshall while touring with Hellyeah in December 2007...
| 02.21.2008 | Read more |
Far From Faking It
An Interview with Dale Stewart of Seether
Interview Date: January 23, 2008
Dale Stewart took some time out of his busy schedule to speak with us while Seether is touring Canada with Three Days Grace. At the time this is being written, "Fake It" remains atop the Active Rock charts for twelve weeks running...
| 01.28.2008 | Read more |
From the Inside Out
An Interview with Ryan Clark of Demon Hunter
Interview Date: December 18, 2007
Not long ago I received an email asking if I'd like to interview Demon Hunter. My response was "absolutely". Their new album, Storm the Gates of Hell was in heavy rotation on my playlist, and the prospect of speaking with the minds behind the music was very appealing...
| 01.07.2008 | Read more |
It's a Long Way Through the Tunnel
An Interview with Tunnels to Holland
Interview Date: October, 2007
During my recent road trip following HURT's tour, I had the prviledge of hanging out and working with a great band from New Jersey, Tunnels to Holland. They also allowed me to ask them a few questions while on (and off) the road. Their character and sense of humor is as infectious as their music...
| 01.01.2008 | Read more |
Addicted to the Revolution
An Interview with Josh Ansley of HURT
Interview Date: October 11, 2007
While sitting in a Mexican restaurant across the street from the Chameleon in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, we invited Josh Ansley to sit down and speak with us during the band's lunch break...
| 10.25.2007 | Read more |
We're The Lucky Ones
An Interview with Pride Tiger
Interview Date: September 20, 2007
We caught up with Pride Tiger's guitarist Bobby Froese and tour manager Zoran Barazanci during their Providence, RI stop while touring with Finger Eleven and Sick Puppies...
| 10.16.2007 | Read more |
I'd Love To Have You Here
An Interview with J. Loren of HURT
Interview Date: October 3, 2007
HURT is currently on their first tour since recording their latest album, Vol. II, which was released on September 25, 2007. We had a chance to catch-up with J. Loren to discuss how things are going, including topics like the new album, touring, and things to come...
| 10.03.2007 | Read more |
Welcome to Their World
An Interview with Sick Puppies
Interview Date: September 20, 2007
We recently had a chance to speak with the members of Sick Puppies, Shimon Moore (lead vocals, guitar), Emma Anzai (bass, backing vocals), and Mark Goodwin (drums), during their tour with Finger Eleven.
| 09.20.2007 | Read more |
Playing In-between the Notes
An Interview with Rocco DeLuca
Interview Date: August 22, 2007
We recently had a chance to catch Rocco DeLuca and The Burden during their first headlining tour. We attended the performance in Boston, but the interview with Rocco was postponed because he wasn't feeling well. Now rested-up, he graciously took some time to speak to us via telephone.
| 08.29.2007 | Read more |
The Warped Tour Still Beats Your Name
An Interview with Justin Foley of Killswitch Engage
Interview Date: August 9, 2007
During our trip to the Warped Tour in Mansfield, MA, we had a chance to sit down with Justin Foley, drummer for Killswitch Engage. He was expecting to go on shortly after the interview, so in the interest of time he held a group press-conference rather than on-on-one interviews. At first, he looked a little wary of us, the half-dozen press geeks who gathered in a semi-circle around him.
Later on we also checked out their performance on the 13 stage (photos coming soon).
| 08.24.2007 | Read more |
This Road Is Going Somewhere
An Interview with Rob Kirkham of The Vincent Black Shadow
Interview Date: August 9, 2007
During our trip to the Warped Tour in Mansfield, MA, we had a chance to sit down with Rob Kirkham, guitar player for The Vincent Black Shadow.
Later on we also checked out their performance on the Hurley.com stage (photos coming soon).
| 08.14.2007 | Read more |
Salt The Graves, Droid Kills Em In Boston
An Interview with James Eason of Droid
Interview Date: July 27, 2007
We had an opportunity to sit down and talk to James "Buddy" Eason of Droid, during our trip to the Family Values Tour 2007 in Boston (Mansfield). Before the interview we also had a chance to speak with Droid's guitarist Jamie Teissere for several minutes by their merch booth. Both impressed me as being honest, driven, and extremely hard-working individuals, who are determined to make Droid as successful as possible...
Be sure to check out Droid on the main stage of the Family Values Tour 2007, and stop by their merch booth to buy their self-titled release, Droid.
| 07.31.2007 | Read more |
Let The Hunting Begin At Family Values In Boston
An Interview with Jason Darr of Neurosonic
Interview Date: July 27, 2007
During our trip to the Family Values Tour 2007 in Boston (Mansfield), I had an opportunity to talk to Jason Darr of Neurosonic. We met up with Jason behind their tour bus a couple hours after their set. According to Jason's recent blog entry, they had to cancel the Detroit show because Jason wasn't feeling well, so we really appreciate him taking a few minutes out of his recuperation time to speak with us.
Be sure to check out Neurosonic on the main stage of the Family Values Tour 2007, in support of their latest release, Drama Queen.
| 07.27.2007 | Read more |
The Crusade Comes To Family Values
An Interview with Paolo Gregoletto of Trivium
Interview Date: July 18, 2007
We recently had an opportunity to talk to Trivium's bassist, Paolo Gregoletto. Be sure to check out Trivium on the main stage of the Family Values Tour 2007, in support of their latest release, The Crusade.
| 07.18.2007 | Read more |