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 →
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 →
Welcome to episode 140 of the Rock Interview Series, recorded February 17th, 2026.For this feature, we catch up with singer, songwriter, and guitarist Donnie Vie — the original voice and longtime creative force behind Enuff Z’Nuff. Donnie recently signed with Little Steven Van Zandt’s Wicked Cool Records, where his 2019 album Beautiful Things is getting... Continue Reading →
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