New Year, New Shows: Justin Townes Earle Robert Gluck January 10, 2017 Goings-On At the beginning of each new year, we make a list of resolutions. These “resolutions” are tasks we hope to achieve, and they could be big or small. For musicians, it could be something as grandiose as planning ...
An Interview With Baroness: Back At It Robert Gluck August 10, 2016 Interviews I last had the chance to speak to Baroness frontman John Dyer Baizley a few years ago. It was 2013, and he discussed with me the additions of Nick Jost and Sebastian Thomson. These two joined Baizley and gu...
An Interview With Deftones: Always Reacting Robert Gluck August 3, 2016 Interviews Art is subjective. What might appeal to one person, might not fly with another. That is why playing in a band is such a feat. You have two, three, or four other people who have their own distinct taste and ...
An Interview with Kvelertak: Maintaining Their Cover Robert Gluck April 13, 2016 Interviews Photo credit: Paal Audestad It seems as if I discovered most of my favorite bands from some sort of association with Baroness and their frontman John Dyer Baizley. One of Baizley’s biggest passions is art. ...
An Interview with Maynard James Keenan of Puscifer: All About The Main Event Robert Gluck April 6, 2016 Interviews The live concert is the most thrilling aspect to the music industry. It is really where the music comes to life. For the fan, it is all about enjoyment, entertainment. You get to share a space with your fav...
An Interview with Neil Fallon of Clutch: Psychic Warfare Is Real Robert Gluck December 23, 2015 Interviews I am ashamed to admit that I saw Clutch perform live for the very first time this past summer as they opened up for Mastodon in Central Park. For anyone that has seen the band live before, they can agree th...
An Interview with Philip H. Anselmo of Superjoint: Bringing The Thunder Robert Gluck October 21, 2015 Interviews Phil Anselmo really is a man that needs no introduction. He is a legend in the heavy metal scene and he has created some of the best work out there. Anselmo has given his life to the industry, creating with...
An Interview with Mike Portnoy of The Winery Dogs: Raising The Stakes Robert Gluck October 7, 2015 Interviews The Winery Dogs are comprised of Mike Portnoy, Richie Kotzen, and Billy Sheehan. What started out as these three veterans jamming eventually led to the release of their debut record back in 2013. Two years,...
An Interview with Ghost: Sticking To Their Vision Robert Gluck September 23, 2015 Interviews It has been quite the year for Sweden's Ghost. There have been countless news stories that have kept the anonymous band in the spotlight. Earlier, it was announced that they will no longer need to have BC i...
An Interview with Marty Friedman: Rockin’ In The Free World Robert Gluck September 9, 2015 Interviews You might know Marty Friedman from his days in Cacophony with Jason Becker. Or maybe you know him from his time with Dave Mustaine in Megadeth. There, he contributed to some of the band’s best work, includi...