Welcome to episode #114 of the Rock interview series. This episode features Dario Lorina, the co- guitarist of the metal band Black Label Society. Dario has had an impressive career trajectory, having been recruited by ex-Warrant vocalist Janie Lane at just 16 years old to be his lead guitarist. Later, Dario joined shock rocker Lizzy... Continue Reading →
Rocking Through Five Decades: An Interview with John Gallagher of Raven
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 →
New Supergroup ‘Close Enemies’ Set to Make Waves with First Single Release.
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 →
