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 →
Welcome to episode #152 of the Rock Interview Series, recorded on July 14th, 2026. For this episode, I’m joined by legendary guitarist Vinnie Moore. During this conversation, we dig into Vinnie’s upcoming tour supporting Adrian Vandenberg’s My Whitesnake Years — a trek that will feature Vinnie performing alongside bassist Marco Mendoza. We also revisit Vinnie’s... Continue Reading →
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 →
Welcome to episode #147 of the Rock Interview Series, recorded on May 14th, 2026. The guest for this feature is legendary guitarist Chris Holmes, formerly of W.A.S.P., the hard‑hitting metal band. Holmes joined W.A.S.P. in 1983 and helped propel the group into one of the biggest, and most controversial acts of the era, remaining until... Continue Reading →
THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Niagara Falls, NY — The Fell—a hard rock supergroup featuring bass legend Billy Sheehan, guitarist Mike Krompass, vocalist Toby Rand, and drummer Nick Chiarore—performed to a full house at the Evening Star Concert Hall on Wednesday night. This show marked the third date of their short East Coast run, supporting the... Continue Reading →
Welcome to episode 142 of the Rock Interview Series, recorded on March 5, 2026. For this feature, I’m joined by guitarist John Ricci, formerly of the legendary metal band Exciter. Ricci has resurfaced with a new, heavier, and more aggressive project called Powerrage, who will release their debut studio album, "Beast", on High Roller Records... Continue Reading →
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