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 →
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 →
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 #143 of the Rock Interview Series. Recorded on March 12, 2026. For this feature, I’m joined by guitarist, songwriter, and producer Mike Krompass of the supergroup The Fell. During this interview, Mike talks about the re‑launch of the band—which also includes bass legend Billy Sheehan and vocalist Toby Rand—along with their touring... 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 →
Thomas S. Orwat Jr.
