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 →
Phil Soussan ex-Ozzy bass player talks about Metallica opening for OZZY in 1986
During a recent interview by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. with Phil Soussan, the former Ozzy bass player reflected on Metallica's iconic 1986 tour with Ozzy Osbourne. In 1986, the heavy metal world experienced a seismic shift when Metallica, then on the brink of becoming a global phenomenon, opened for Ozzy during his "Ultimate Sin" tour.... Continue Reading →
April Wine / Carl Dixon – Batavia Downs, Batavia NY – 07/05/2024
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Batavia, NY - The third show in the annual Batavia Downs 'Rockin’ the Summer Concert Series' featuring the legendary rock band April Wine and the multi-talented musician/vocalist Carl Dixon was certainly a night to remember. The concert drew a lively crowd eager to keep the 4th of July holiday spirit... Continue Reading →
Kurt Frohlich– Riley’s L.A. Guns – Rock Interview Series – Episode# 101 – 06/06/2024
Welcome to Episode #101 of the Rock Interview Series. For this episode, we have the return of a very special guest, Kurt Frohlich, the electrifying lead singer and songwriter of Riley’s L.A. GUNS. In this episode, Kurt will share insights into his debut solo album, ‘1977,’ set to hit streaming platforms tomorrow. This record is... Continue Reading →
Jay Aston – Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel – Rock Interview Series #93 -02-21-2024
Welcome to episode #93 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature I have singer/songwriter/guitarist and co-founder of the British post-punk band Gene Loves Jezabel, Jay Aston as my guest. Gene Loves Jezebel are a legendary British band that emerged in the early 80s as part of the gothic rock and post-punk movement. They have... Continue Reading →
