During a recent interview by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. with Phil Soussan, the former Ozzy bass player reflected on Metallica's iconic 1986 tour with Ozzy Osbourne. In 1986, the heavy metal world experienced a seismic shift when Metallica, then on the brink of becoming a global phenomenon, opened for Ozzy during his "Ultimate Sin" tour.... Continue Reading →
Marc Storace on Early Criticism of Krokus sounding like an AC/DC clone band: “We Took It as a Compliment”
In a recent interview by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of the Rock Interview Series podcast, Marc Storace, the iconic vocalist of the Swiss rock band Krokus, shared his thoughts on the early criticism that Krokus was merely a clone of AC/DC. Storace reflected on the band's reaction to such comparisons and how they navigated the... Continue Reading →
Nick Bowcott- Grim Reaper – Rock Interview Series episode #109 – 11/13/2024
Welcome to Episode 109 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, Nick Bowcott guitarist of the British heavy metal band Grim Reaper is the featured guest. Nick formed Grim Reaper in 1979, and the band released three hard-hitting records: "See You In Hell" (1984), "Fear No Evil" (1985), and "Rock You to Hell" (1987).... Continue Reading →
Simon Wright Dispels Rumors About Angus Young and Yngwie Malmsteen on 1985 “Fly on the Wall” Tour
Simon Wright Dispels Rumors About Angus Young and Yngwie Malmsteen on Fly on the Wall Tour During an exclusive interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of the Rock Interview Series, former AC/DC drummer Simon Wright addressed a long-standing rumor about the band's legendary lead guitarist, Angus Young. The rumor suggested that Young regretted choosing guitar... Continue Reading →
Danny Stag of Kingdom Come on dealing with Led Zeppelin clone band criticism
During a recent interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr, of the Rock Interview Series- Danny Stag, guitarist of the band Kingdom Come, opened up about the criticism his band faced for being labeled as a Led Zeppelin clone band. Stag expressed that, in hindsight, the band should have embraced the comparison as a compliment. “We... Continue Reading →
Tesla – Artpark Mainstage Theater, Lewiston, NY – 08/28/2024
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Lewiston, NY - Tesla’s “Keepin’ It Real” 2024 tour made an electrifying stop at the Artpark Mainstage Theater last Wednesday evening. Despite the venue’s 2,500-seat capacity being only a little more than half filled, the band’s performance was nothing short of spectacular. The lower attendance could be attributed to the... Continue Reading →
