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ALCATRAZZ (Live at Trillians, Newcastle, U.K., February 8, 2023)

JIMMY WALDO (ALCATRAZZ): “We’re Not Trying To Get On The Bandwagon And Sound Like Somebody Else”

August 26, 2025 Lana Teramae Leave a comment

Alcatrazz are a heavy metal band that was formed in 1983 by keyboardist Jimmy Waldo, bassist Gary Shea, and former vocalist Graham Bonnet. The first incarnation of the group featured a young guitarist named, Yngwie …READ MORE

British hard rock band FM in front of a black backdrop. Three of the members are facing the left, while the other two members are facing the right. All of the members are not smiling in the picture. The guy in the middle has his hands in his pocket.

STEVE OVERLAND (FM): “We Don’t Just Want To Rest On Our Laurels And Keep Doing The Same Thing”

August 23, 2025 Lana Teramae Leave a comment

British hard rock band FM, formed in 1984, have been through their fair share of hardships and triumphs throughout their career. They are best known for their first two records, Indiscreet (1986) and Tough It …READ MORE

Brian Tatler of Saxon/Diamond head playing his flying V guitar on stage. Photo by Claudia Pospichal CLDY Photography

BRIAN TATLER (DIAMOND HEAD/SAXON): They’ve Played “Am I Evil” 760 Times, So A Lot Of People Think It’s A METALLICA Song”

July 7, 2025 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

With amps cranked and adrenaline surging, British heavy metal pioneers Diamond Head return with Live And Electric — a blistering live album that captures the raw energy and sonic assault of their legendary stage show. …READ MORE

Old photo of Canadian hard rock power trio Triumph from the late '70s / early '80s. From left to right: Gil Moore, Rik Emmett, and Mike Levine. They're posing in front of green trees, smiling, and wearing black jackets

GIL MOORE (TRIUMPH): “Right Now, My Main Focus Is To Get This SoundsUnite Canada Charity Rolling”

July 4, 2025 Lana Teramae Leave a comment

When Canadian hard rock power trio Triumph officially called it quits in 1993, who would’ve thought that people would still be humming their tunes all these years later! Their exquisite gift of igniting positivity through …READ MORE

A horizontal photo of Helix frontman Brian Vollmer wearing a black shirt with a giant white skull surrounded by red roses and a circle of guitars. He's also wearing black sunglasses and a black cowboy hat with fire. His arms are wide open.

BRIAN VOLLMER (HELIX): “A Year Ago, I Met One Of My Favorite Bands, BLACKBERRY SMOKE”

May 27, 2025 Lana Teramae Leave a comment

Founded in 1974, Canadian hard rock band Helix have been running “wild in the streets” for the past five decades, with frontman Brian Vollmer, the only original member left, calling all the shots. After releasing …READ MORE

photograph of guitarist Chris Caffery on stage playing guitar.

CHRIS CAFFERY (SAVATAGE): “[PAUL O’NEILL] Tried To Get The SCORPIONS To Do [“Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)”]”

May 27, 2025 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

Guitar virtuoso Chris Caffery, known for his work with Savatage and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, is celebrating two decades of his solo career with a powerful new compilation titled 20 Years of the Music Man, dropping …READ MORE

Giant Band Photo, Courtesy of Frontiers Music Srl

DAVID HUFF (GIANT): “Some People Don’t Think VAN HALEN Was As Good With SAMMY HAGAR; I Disagree”

April 29, 2025 Lana Teramae Leave a comment

Ever heard of those bands that have nine lives? Well, one of them is an American melodic hard rock band named Giant. Formed in the late ’80s by brothers Dann and David Huff, the band …READ MORE

HARRY HESS (HAREM SCAREM): “We’ve Always Been Playing To People Our Age And We Still Are”

April 8, 2025 Lana Teramae Leave a comment

Canadian hard rock band Harem Scarem released their self-titled debut album in 1991, during the rise and popularity of grunge rock. Two years later, they put out their biggest album to date, Mood Swings (1993). …READ MORE

JUSTIN BENLOLO (BRKN LOVE): “We Got To Record Using Dave [Grohl] And Taylor [Hawkins’] Drum Set”

March 23, 2025 Lana Teramae Leave a comment

BRKN LOVE are a garage / hard rock band that was formed by guitarist and lead vocalist Justin Benlolo. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, his uncle got him into rock ‘n’ roll, where he …READ MORE

FILIPPA NÄSSIL (THUNDERMOTHER): “I Can Focus And Live In The Moment More Now Than Ever Before”

March 17, 2025 Lana Teramae Leave a comment

Thundermother are a Swedish all-female rock ‘n’ roll band that were formed by guitarist Filippa Nässil in fall 2009. Almost 16 years later, they’ve grown as musicians and individuals through lots of touring and various …READ MORE