Welcome to episode #143 of the Rock Interview Series. Recorded on March 12, 2026. For this feature, I’m joined by guitarist, songwriter, and producer Mike Krompass of the supergroup The Fell. During this interview, Mike talks about the re‑launch of the band—which also includes bass legend Billy Sheehan and vocalist Toby Rand—along with their touring... Continue Reading →
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Welcome to episode # 36 of the Rock Interview series. My guest for this feature is Nils Goldschmidt, bass player and leader of the hard rocking band Velvet Chains. Velvet Chains is a four-piece band that was formed in 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to Nils, the band... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Hearts & Hand Grenades is a new and exciting hard rock band from Buffalo, NY. Their debut full length record, 'Turning to Ashes' was released on January 8, 2021 (on Eclipse Records) and is receiving amazing reviews all around the world. The band consists of members: Stephanie Wlosinski - vocals... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Tokyo Motor Fist, super group consisting of some of the most talented musicians in rock music, is the brainchild of Paramus, New Jersey guitarist/songwriter Steve Brown. The soon-to-be 50 year-old Brown is best known as the founding member of the glam-metal band Trixter, who dominated the MTV playlists in 1990,... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Canandaigua, NY - Over the past several years that I've seen Alice Cooper perform with his various lineups, it's been Alice opening for other acts, such as Deep Purple and Motley Crue. Prior to these tours, as a support act, when "the Coop" was headlining,... Continue Reading →
By John Jeffrey While my initial knee-jerk reaction was to put up a review of the CD when I was sent the advance prior to it's release, I have to say that the Hollywood Vampires' second album, 'Rise,' struck me in such an immense way, that before I could write a word about it, I... Continue Reading →
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