Frode Johnsrud, Author at Metal Express Radio

Mötley Crüe Audio Interview 2005

June 15, 2005 Frode Johnsrud 0

Mick Mars about Mötley Crüe’s reunion tour, the difference between touring now and in the early days, plans for future albums and Dirt The Movie.

MARION RAVEN – Here I Am

June 6, 2005 Frode Johnsrud 0

“Marion is the f**king most talented new artist I’ve worked with since I’ve been making music!” A quote like this will of course get your attention. Also, when you take into consideration that it comes …READ MORE

CANDLEMASS – Candlemass

May 3, 2005 Frode Johnsrud 0

2004 sure had its ups and downs. In May, Candlemass founder, bass player, and songwriter extraordinaire Leif Edling announced that the band was history once and for all. No more shows, no more records; this …READ MORE

SUPREME MAJESTY – Elements Of Creation

March 28, 2005 Frode Johnsrud 0

Sweden’s Supreme Majesty, hailing from Kristianstad, must be looked at as an established act by now. Elements Of Creation is the band’s fourth release, their third for German label Massacre, and there are no radical …READ MORE

SABATON – Primo Victoria

March 15, 2005 Frode Johnsrud 0

Sometimes, or most times, really, lazy reporters need to categorize bands. Maybe it’s convenient for the readers as well to get an initial clue and perhaps just skip the review and go on to the …READ MORE

CHRIS CAFFERY – Faces / God Damn War

January 18, 2005 Frode Johnsrud 0

One of Chris Caffery’s many faces is the one of Savatage. Chris was first brought into the touring circuit in 1987 playing additional guitar and keys for one of the world’s longest surviving Metal bands, …READ MORE

FIREWIND – Forged By Fire

November 17, 2004 Frode Johnsrud 0

Greek Guitarist Gus G – that’s a lot of Gs – is a busy man. Not only is he a fast shredder and one of the most popular players out there, especially in Japan, but …READ MORE

BON JOVI – 100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can’t Be Wrong

November 16, 2004 Frode Johnsrud 0

Have you ever witnessed a gorilla beating himself on his chest? Well, Bon Jovi does a great King Kong impression by claiming they have 100,000,000 fans. There’s little doubt that this New Jersey band has …READ MORE

JON OLIVA’S PAIN – ‘Tage Mahal

October 25, 2004 Frode Johnsrud 0

Savatage fans can indeed be happy these days. First, Zak Stevens released an album last year with Circle II Circle, Watching In Silence, assisted by Jon Oliva and Chris Caffery. The latter then decided to …READ MORE

W.A.S.P. – The Neon God: Part 2 – The Demise

September 28, 2004 Frode Johnsrud 0

Well well, wishing well, Blackie Lawless’ part two of his life masterpiece, according to himself, has arrived. Part one was a great record, with its 14 tracks of conceptual rock opera music. Part two has …READ MORE