Welcome to episode #145 of the Rock Interview Series, recorded April 23rd, 2026. This episode features Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner, one of the most influential metal players of the last decade. Faulkner discusses his work with Priest, which he joined in 2011, and the evolution of his all‑star band Elegant Weapons. Their second album,... Continue Reading →
Jason McMaster on “Demolition,” and Rediscovered Songs
Welcome to Episode #137 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, I’m joined by Jason McMaster, vocalist of the Austin, TX–based hard rock band Dangerous Toys. Formed in 1987, the band released four studio albums between 1989 and 1995: “Dangerous Toys” (1989), “Hellacious Acres” (1991), “Pissed” (1994), and “The Rtist 4merly Known as Dangerous... Continue Reading →
Bad Marriage, featuring Tommy Skeoch ex-Tesla – Rockin’ Buffalo Saloon, West Seneca, NY – 12-06-2025
THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. West Seneca, NY — Last Saturday evening, Boston hard rock band Bad Marriage—featuring Jonny Paquin (vocals), Mike Fitz (lead/rhythm guitar), Tommy Skeoch (lead/rhythm guitar, formerly of Tesla), Todd Boisvert (bass), and Michael Delaney (drums)—delivered a high‑energy headlining set at the Rockin’ Buffalo Saloon in West Seneca, NY. Known primarily as a... Continue Reading →
Gary Numan: From “Cars” to Crash and Rebuild
Back in 1979, Gary Numan didn’t just release a hit—he rewired the future. “Cars” was cold, robotic, and unlike anything on the radio. It shot to #1 in the UK, cracked the U.S. Top 10, and turned Numan into a millionaire before his 22nd birthday. But the story didn’t start there. Before going solo, Numan... Continue Reading →
Blackwater Holylight -Rec Room, Buffalo, NY – 09/16/2025
THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Buffalo, NY -Buffalo got a dose of doom-psych magic last Tuesday as Blackwater Holylight opened for power trio doom band -Russian Circles at The Rec Room. I caught their set before the crowd got overwhelming. Blackwater performed as a power trio on this evening, though they’ve previously toured as a four-... Continue Reading →
Gary Hoey – Rock Interview Series – 09/04/2025 – episode #130.
Welcome to episode # 130 of the Rock Interview Series. Joining me today is guitar legend Gary Hoey. Gary has had an incredible career, first gaining attention auditioning for Ozzy Osbourne in 1987, then formed the hard rock band Heavy Bones in 1990. Their debut dropped in 1992, just as grunge was taking over, so... Continue Reading →
