Def Leppard – Def Leppard: Interview
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has been battling cancer for several years. Yet he remains active and touring, writing, and recording with the band, easily one of the biggest hit-producing...
View ArticleClassic Track: AC/DC – Hells Bells
(Atlantic Records) In 1980, the remaining members of Aussie hard-rockers AC/DC faced a near-impossible task in moving forward without their original singer Bon Scott. Scott, who died in February of the...
View ArticleTwitching Tongues – Disharmony: Interview
One of the most buzzing bands on the metal scene right now is Twitching Tongues. The So Cal band, which incorporates elements from all of metal’s extreme sub-genres into its own unique blend, just...
View ArticleQuiet Hollers Introduce ‘Material Girl’
Quiet Hollers, a band known for their hook-heavy riffs and smart rock sensibility are currently enjoying the success of their self-titled album, produced by Kevin Ratterman, (My Morning Jacket, Murder...
View ArticleThe Black Dahlia Murder – Abysmal: Interview
Things are looking rather bleak in The Black Dahlia Murder’s world and the Michigan-based, blackened death metal band, which burst onto the extreme music scene in the early ’00s, wouldn’t have it any...
View ArticleThe By Gods Introduce ‘On The Radio’
Nashville based band The By Gods have spent their time developing a solid sound and winning praise for their unique approach to meaningful rock that you can dance to. Building on the reputation of...
View ArticleFailure Anthem – Fall Tour 2015: Speed Date
North Carolina rockers Failure Anthem respect the power of the riff and of music to be a cathartic, therapeutic exchange with fans. Singer JD Eubanks checked in with ARTISTdirect from the road, where...
View ArticleInsvrgence – Every Living Creature Dies Alone: Speed Date
Insvrgence are a politically-minded, musically furious hardcore band from Texas. They just released Every Living Creature Dies Alone. It’s a bleak title, but the band is using its music a platform to...
View ArticleWizards Of Winter – The Magic Of Winter: Interview
Wizards of Winter are in a festive mood — all of the time! The project is basically a Christmas rock opera and it started out as Trans-Siberian Orchestra tribute act with a charity element. If you...
View ArticleWild Throne – Harvest of Darkness: Interview
Wild Throne’s spastic and mathematically melodic album Harvest of Darkness, which is their Roadrunner Records debut, is out now. Haven’t heard it? You don’t say? Well, shame on you! Find out what all...
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