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What does it feel like to go from being local heroes to a national phenomenon in less than a year? That’s the question Godsmack has been asking themselves since they’ve been leveled with a main stage stint on Ozzfest, a trip to Woodstock, and an opening slot for the upcoming Black Sabbath tour. They’ve gone…

Preparing to dial the number, I wasn’t quite sure what I would get. Bijou Phillips has a name that carries a lot of weight. Her father was not only her proud papa, but also Papa John (of The Mamas and The Papas) to everyone in the world. I sat contemplating until a voice whispered, “Hello?”…

the gang: Joey Sykes-guitar Nate Morton-drums Vince Cole-keyboards Chris Trujillo-percussion Mark Meadows-bass Tommy Henriksen has a unique vocal styling that hasn’t been heard since the Psychedelic Furs last graced us from behind the mic. It’s apparent that his record label, Capitol, wants to market him as a pretty boy, but his talent will be what…

If you are reading this and wondering who exactly Jason Falkner is, you are not alone. But that doesn’t make up for your oversight. I caught up with him shortly after the release of his brilliant album, Can You Still Feel?. Not only did his album reassure me that there is still great music being…

We’ve got the questions. jt has the answers. What do you think about the success of the single “Who Dat”? I’m loving it. It’s like phenomenal for me. It’s unexpected. (laughs) So, it’s real cool. What inspired the track? The track pretty much started the whole record. Tricky was just doing what he do, and…

Is it inspiring knowing that so many bands grew up listening to Def Leppard and list you as their influence? It really is. When we were growing up, it was very important, just forming a band on influences. We were trying to mix it up. We liked Bowie and Led Zepplin. It is very important…

So how long did it take to write and record the new album, Walking Off The Buzz? We started recording the album last summer. We all have little studios at home and we all started tracking stuff individually, and then bringing it to the band. Things then kind of come together. Come around August we…

Over the years, Fear Factory has progressed to build a large fan base by producing the most intense, industrial metal known to mankind. Fear Factory’s first release, Soul of the New Machine, is a classic death metal album that is beyond brutal. The band wanted to grow more by taking their already established sound and…

How is everything? I’m standing in a field in Jackson right now. In a field? Yeah. (begins to laugh deviously) So, I will be your first interview in a field. Jackson? Wyoming. Are you on the road? No. Just visiting a friend. How’s the weather? It’s beautiful here. It’s like clear and fifty degrees. You’re…

Location: erie, pa – usa Venue: warner theatre Time: roughly 5:25 pm (EST) Mission: fastball Part of the pain of interviewing is travel, but I enjoy the long drives. I fill up the car with cds, snacks, and pop, and hit the road. From the minute I left, I was excited about my final destination.…