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Hard Rock Warrior: An Interview with Nighthawk’s Robert Majd By Justin Smulison Robert Majd is one of my most admired musicians, as Swedish guitarist/bassist is the creative force behind two Captain Black Beard and Nighthawk, two excellent rock groups with distinct sounds. While Captain Black Beard leans a bit toward 1980s AOR with some edgy […]
SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel HERE! An Interview with Hiroe By Justin Smulison Post-metal instrumental group Hiroe recently released their sophomore album, Wield featuring soaring anthems and musical soundscapes that expand upon their debut EP, Wrought. Released by Pelagic Records, Wield features a 60% lineup change for the Pennsylvania-based quintet with bandleader and guitarist Eric […]
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE! Ronnie Romero Takes the Lead: A Live Celebration of Original Songs and Artistic Freedom By Justin Smulison Few vocalists can shift as seamlessly between iconic bands and their own solo work as Ronnie Romero. Known for fronting legendary acts like Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow and the Michael Schenker Group, Romero […]
An Interview with Steve Mignano of Drab By Justin Smulison Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE! I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Steve Mignano of Drab, and it was one of those conversations where you realize just how vital geography can be to a band’s sound. Drab’s self- titled debut immediately grabbed […]
Iconic Drummer Mark Zonder Covers It All with A-Z Photo Credit: Stephanie_Cabra By Justin Smulison Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE! One of my favorite rock albums of 2022 was the self-titled debut of A-Z, featuring a group of heavy hitters led by drummer Mark Zonder. Zonder is best known for his 15-plus years drumming for prog-metal icons […]
“Œuvre The Top”: An Interview with Jan Zehrfeld of Panzerballett By Justin Smulison Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE! Looking for jazz-metal fusion that will really challenge – and reward – your ears? Panzerballett is the band for you, and their new album, Übercode Œuvre features a collective of musicians who play hard, heavy and […]
An interview with Jimmy Månsson of Blended Brew. Hosted by Justin Smulison Subscribe to our No MSG TV RadioRadioX YouTube Channel HERE! I (Justin Smulison) took my first audio sip of Blended Brew about five years ago, when the Danish rock band released their sophomore, blues-inspired album, Shove It Down. Featuring double organ and the […]
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE! Interview: A ‘Grand’ Interview with Mark Mangold of Keys By: Justin Smulison KEYS is an all-keyboards band born from the brilliant idea of Swedish vocalist Jake E (Cyhra, Amaranthe) and New York native and keyboard-wizard Mark Mangold (Touch, Michael Bolton, Cher, Paul Rogers, and others). It is not the […]
Drum Power! An interview with Shawn Duncan of L.A. Guns, Odin, DC 4 and Social Disorder By Justin Smulison SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! One of the most enduring drummers from the U.S. is Shawn Duncan, a West Coast player whose career began in the early 1980s behind the kit of Odin. Since then, […]
SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel HERE! Interview By: Justin Smulison MASTER BOOT RECORD performs one of the most unique brands of metal in my listening rotation. The Italy-based electronic project is purely instrumental, featuring various layers of synth over crunching guitars and beats. Master Boot Record is the brainchild of Victor Love, a producer who emerged […]
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