THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Buffalo, NY — The mighty Black Label Society (BLS), led by former Ozzy Osbourne guitar legend Zakk Wylde, delivered an all-out sonic assault to a nearly sold‑out audience at Buffalo RiverWorks on Wednesday night. This stop marked the second date of their “Engines of Demolition” tour, supporting the band’s first studio... Continue Reading →
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 →
Welcome to episode #144 of the Rock Interview Series, recorded on April 9th, 2026. For this feature, legendary guitarist Chris Poland joins the show to talk about his latest musical venture, a massive all‑star project called Nuclear Messiah. The debut album, 'Black Flame,' arrives April 24th on Cleopatra Records and features contributions from more than... Continue Reading →
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 →
Welcome to episode #114 of the Rock interview series. This episode features Dario Lorina, the co- guitarist of the metal band Black Label Society. Dario has had an impressive career trajectory, having been recruited by ex-Warrant vocalist Janie Lane at just 16 years old to be his lead guitarist. Later, Dario joined shock rocker Lizzy... Continue Reading →
Rocking Through Five Decades: An Interview with John Gallagher of Raven In the latest episode of The Rock Interview Series, host Thomas Orwat Jr. welcomes John Gallagher, bassist and vocalist of the legendary metal band Raven, for an insightful conversation. This special episode, aired on January 17, 2025, celebrates Raven's remarkable 50-year journey in the... Continue Reading →
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