Welcome to episode #148 of the Rock Interview Series. This feature was recorded on May 28th, 2026, with guest Zinny Zan, vocalist of the hard‑rock band Shotgun Messiah during 1985–1990. Zinny first made his mark fronting the Swedish band Easy Action from 1981 to 1985. When the band chose not to relocate to the United... Continue Reading →
Donnie Vie Talks Bittersweet 2025 Reunion With Chip Z’Nuff, and What Comes Next
Welcome to episode 140 of the Rock Interview Series, recorded February 17th, 2026.For this feature, we catch up with singer, songwriter, and guitarist Donnie Vie — the original voice and longtime creative force behind Enuff Z’Nuff. Donnie recently signed with Little Steven Van Zandt’s Wicked Cool Records, where his 2019 album Beautiful Things is getting... Continue Reading →
Dario Lorina of Black Label Society explains the origin of the name of his new band Dark Chapel and his transition to lead vocals.
Dario Lorina, the talented guitarist known for his work with Black Label Society, Lizzy Borden, Jani Lane and instrumental solo records, is taking on a new challenge with his latest project, Dark Chapel. During a recent interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of the Rock Interview Series, Dario revealed the origins of the band’s intriguing... Continue Reading →
Mike Fitz-Bad Marriage- Rock Interview Series – episode #90 – 01/31/2024
Welcome to episode #90 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, Mike Fitz is the featured guest. Mike is the lead guitarist of the Boston, Mass KISS rock band Bad Marriage, which was formed in 2015 and recently added former Tesla guitarist Tommy Skeoch to their band line-up. Bad Marriage consists of Jonny Paquin... Continue Reading →
Soul Asylum – Riviera Theatre, North Tonawanda- 09/21/2023
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. North Tonawanda, NY - The criminally underrated alternative rock band Soul Asylum performed a very entertaining, high-energy show to a very appreciative crowd of around 500 music lovers at the historical Riviera Theater last night. The band has a few shows scheduled in the USA during the next couple of... Continue Reading →
Everclear – Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY- 09/12/2023
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Buffalo, NY - Everclear, the legendary post grunge, power-pop rock band from Portland, Oregon, rocked the Town Ballroom with a high energy set that included many of their hits from their 30-year career. Everclear, which currently consists of 62 years of age, band founder Art Alexakis on vocals and guitar,... Continue Reading →
