Pip: RockMusicStar.com — where the '80s never clocked out and the interview series just hit episode 150, which, if you're counting, is a lot of conversations about guitar solos. Mara: Thomas S. Orwat Jr. has been busy. This episode moves through the careers of guitarists and bassists still very much in the game, and then... Continue Reading →
The Midnight Cowgirls on currently on tour and performing at Bufalo Iron Works in Buffalo, NY this Monday, June 22nd. Welcome to episode #149 of the Rock Interview Series, recorded on June 11th, 2026. My guest is Blaise Dahl, vocalist of the country/alternative band The Midnight Cowgirls. The band was formed in 2024 by songwriter,... Continue Reading →
Welcome to episode #146 of the Rock Interview Series. Recorded on April 27th, 2026. My guests for this feature are members of the mighty metal trio Venom — guitarist Rage and drummer Dante. Venom formed in 1979 in Newcastle, England, led by founding bassist‑vocalist Cronos. Over time, the current lineup took shape when Rage joined... 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 →
In a recent interview by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of the Rock Interview Series podcast, Marc Storace, the iconic vocalist of the Swiss rock band Krokus, shared his thoughts on the early criticism that Krokus was merely a clone of AC/DC. Storace reflected on the band's reaction to such comparisons and how they navigated the... Continue Reading →
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