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Interview With Ross The Boss

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Interview With Ross The Boss   When you get a chance to speak with a musician who was directly responsible for writing some of metals greatest anthems and flag bearing songs, you get nervous. I rarely find myself like this.   A chance to talk with Ross The Boss formerly of the Dictators and Manowar. I jumped at the opportunity. Ross has been extremely busy with the metal all stars and such. And of course his power metal tour de force, Death Dealer. This band is about to drop a new album, Hallowed Ground on October 2nd. Hands down, destined to be one of the top ten of 2015 and beyond. You may have caught the video for "Break The Silence". Just the band doing what they do and lots of fire. This is heavy metal always played on ten.     How is it going? It is going very well I would say. The new album has just an incredible metal sound. Do you guys jam together in a room or is this all done via file sharing? Well whenever we are together. Whatever tim

Interview With Gary Hughes From the band TEN

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  Interview with Gary Hughes from the power metal band, Ten     I had the opportunity to send out some questions to Gary Hughes, vocalist for the power metal band Ten. If you have not heard of these guys then check them out. Hands down one of the best power metal acts out there.               1. Your music contains so many facets of heavy metal and power metal in particular. Which bands were the most influential and why?   The most influential of the genre you mean? I’d definitely say Deep Purple, Rainbow and Iron Maiden. Perhaps it’s the British amity thing going on there, but I’m sure most of the readers would agree if I said that these bands certainly influenced the scene more than any other. When it comes to us though, I’d say that our influences vary, from the late Deep Purple years (Come Taste The Band must be my favourite Deep Purple album), to Whitesnake, Michael Schenker and of course the 80s NWOBHM and Hard Rock scene in general. I’m pro

Interview With Gabriele From Tragedian

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          A Conversation With Tragedian's Gabriele Palermo   During the collapse of The American metal scene in the early 90's, many musicians either quit or went underground. Gabriele J. Palermo, first went to L.A. with a guitar on his back, and a vision of how metal should be. From that wasteland of excess he arrived a few years later in the center of the European Power Metal scene, Germany. He followed his dream and the metal, straight to the heart of it all. On the eve of a fall tour of Europe, (including opening slot on the Alex Masi tour), Gabriel from the power metal band, Tragedian, is contemplating the state of metal and life as a touring musician. I fired up the Skype machine and dialed in this German based power metal virtuoso. How is it going? Going good here. Getting ready for the tour . How often do you guys jam together? We actually rehearse about one full day before we leave and then that is it. Because everyone else does all

Interview With Angelica Rylin

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THE MURDER OF MY SWEET Beth Out of Hell Frontiers Music srl 21 August 2015 The Murder of My Sweet is a Swedish cinematic metal band founded in 2007 by drummer and producer Daniel Flores . “Beth Out of Hell” will be released worldwide on August 21 2015. THE MURDER OF MY SWEET Angelica Rylin : lead and background vocals Daniel Flores : drums, keyboards Christopher Vetter : guitars Patrik Janson : bass guitar       An Interview with vocalist Angelica Rylin I had the great pleasure of talking to Angelica Rylin of the band, "The Murder Of My Sweet" on the eve of their good vs. evil inspired concept album, "Beth Out Of Hell". The album is a soaring, triumph of soaring angelic vocals and heavy symphonic metal riffs. All wrapped around an epic tale of love and evil, let loose upon the world. Congratulations on an awesome album Thank You. What is the mindset when you put the album t

“Immortal RANDY RHOADS – The Ultimate Tribute”

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        “Immortal RANDY RHOADS – The Ultimate Tribute”     UDR isconstantly breaking new ground with older artists and serves as a monumental label capable of delivering the classic metal goods. My first approach to the music on the eve of Randy's passing was a surreal moment for me. As a fan and a guitarist . The cold new england wind howling outside my window reminds me of the frailty of life. At first listen, the one thing that stood out for me was that, this is a celebration of a musical genius. A life of work cut short and taken from us too soon. So let's take this track by track 1. Crazy Train Vocals: Serj Tankian Gtrs:  Tom Morello Bass: Rudy Sarzo Drums:  Vinny Appice        Ok at first listen to all the hype in the press this was supposed to be something amazing. It is not. Serj places vocals in this song which make it seem almost comical. His vocal style just doesn't transfer well to this type of metal. Tom Morello is a phenomenal guitar

That Metal Show Host, Don Jamieson, The Interview

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  Interview with Don Jamieson of That Metal Show     I had the chance to speak with Mr. Jamieson during a cold, wintery day from my friend's car. It smelled like dust and cigarettes. My car was in the shop. I was about to hear my phone ring and speak with one of metals most outspoken fans. That Metal Show, has become a staple television show in every metal heads home from here to, only the Gods know where. But it was cold....too cold. The phone rang...   Did you ever think That Metal Show would be on Television for this long?    No I thought we would shoot the pilot, I would get to meet Lita Ford, and that would be the end of my television career. But I'm very grateful. How many takes does it take? Just one. It's just a hang. We just do it. We are fans and that's how we treat it. What you see is what you get. Does vh1 choose your wardrobe? (Laughs), Nah. It's all straight from our closet. Believe it or not. That kind of

Europe War of Kings

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EUROPE       WAR OF KINGS               Remembering those golden years of mtv when bands like Europe took over the video waves. Songs like "Carrie" and final countdown are forever burned into my teenage mind."The final countdown" alone has rocketed forth from so many stadiums and sporting events over the years, that it would be impossible to count. War of Kings , the 10th studio album, is a heavier and streamlined Europe. This band sounds like a prize fighter begging to get back in the ring.   It is less Smiles and bubble gum pop rock, and more brooding, dark, a hard rock atmospheric. You can still feel the musical sensibility. The song writing is   top notch and the hits are there. This album is a testament to the bands staying power. Legendary are not terms you can apply to every band. Europe is one of those few. With the rise of "final Countdown" Europe solidified themselves as a major contender to the throne of iconic metal.