Rock music fans are buzzing with excitement as the new supergroup Close Enemies prepares to release their debut single, "Sound of a Train," on January 17th. Close Enemies features legendary bassist Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith, drummer Tony Brock (Rod Stewart band, The Babys), guitarist Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow band), guitarist Trace Foster, and vocalist Chasen... Continue Reading →
Original Songs Written for Ozzy Osbourne End Up on Vince Neil’s Solo Album -Phil Soussan ex-bassist/ songwriter for Ozzy Osbourne.
Phil Soussan Reflects on His Time with the Vince Neil Band in 1992In a recent interview, bassist /songwriter Phil Soussan provided a glimpse into his experience with the Vince Neil group in 1992, shedding light on the challenges and personal dynamics that shaped his tenure. Soussan's reflections reveal a complex interplay of personalities and unforeseen... Continue Reading →
Marc Storace on Early Criticism of Krokus sounding like an AC/DC clone band: “We Took It as a Compliment”
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 →
Danny Stag of Kingdom Come on dealing with Led Zeppelin clone band criticism
During a recent interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr, of the Rock Interview Series- Danny Stag, guitarist of the band Kingdom Come, opened up about the criticism his band faced for being labeled as a Led Zeppelin clone band. Stag expressed that, in hindsight, the band should have embraced the comparison as a compliment. “We... 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 →
