Welcome to Episode 126 of the Rock Interview Series! In this episode, I’m joined by 28-year-old guitarist Sam Bam Koltun, known for his work with Faster Pussycat, Dorothy, Budderside, and Crossbone Skully. Sam has been a member of Faster Pussycat since 2019, stepping in after Ace Von Johnson’s departure. During this interview, Sam talks about... Continue Reading →
Static-X, GWAR, Dope, A Killer’s Confession – concert review- Buffalo River Works- Buffalo, NY- 06-08-2025
THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Machines vs Monsters: A Second Shot at Glory for 4 bands. Buffalo, NY – The Machines vs Monsters tour rolled into the Buffalo River Works on Sunday night, delivering one of the loudest and most intense shows of the year. A packed crowd braced for impact as Static-X, GWAR, Dope, and... Continue Reading →
Buckcherry Poised to “Roar Like Thunder” on June 13- Interview with Josh Todd – 06/03/2025
Hard rock band Buckcherry will unleash their eleventh studio album, 'Roar Like Thunder,' on June 13—just in time for summer and another milestone in the band’s 26-year ride. Frontman Josh Todd, joined by Stevie D. (lead guitar), Billy Rowe (rhythm guitar), Kelly LeMieux (bass) and Francis Ruiz (drums), promises a record packed with big choruses,... Continue Reading →
Waylon Reavis – A Killer’s Confession, ex- Mushroomhead – Rock Interview Series ep #124 – 05/29/2025
THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Welcome to episode 124 of the Rock Interview Series! For this episode, my special guest is Waylon Reavis, frontman of the band A Killer's Confession. During this interview—conducted while Reavis is on the road, driving to his next gig—he shares insights on The Machines vs. Monsters tour, which features headliners Static-X,... Continue Reading →
Matt Bissonette – The Squirts / Kevin Cronin band / Elton John band- Rock Interview Series ep# 123 – 05/29/2025
Welcome to episode #123 of the Rock interview Series. For this episode, Matt Bissonette the current bass player of the Kevin Cronin band, formerly known as REO Speedwagon is the featured guest. During this interview Matt talks about his side project called The Squirts, which are pop/power trio that besides Matt (who handles lead vocals... Continue Reading →
Steel Panther / Buckcherry / Kurt Deimer – concert review – West Herr Riviera Theater – North Tonawanda, NY – 05/18/2025
THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. North Tonawanda, NY—The Northern Exposure Tour capped off its 25-show run Sunday evening at the West Herr Riviera Theatre, delivering a high-energy finale. The tour, featuring glam-metal jokers Steel Panther, hard rockers Buckcherry, and special guest Kurt Deimer, blazed through Canada with a handful of U.S. stops along the way. For... Continue Reading →
