Interviews

Interview - Becky Baldwin talks about Fury, playing festivals and how, at Bloodstock, King Diamond invited her to play with Mercyful Fate in tour in America. @beckybaldwinbass Interview: @hutchie224 @mercyfulfatecoven @furyoffic1al @bloodstockopenair

In the act of what can only be called musical multi-tasking, Suzi Quatro put her in-between concert time to excellent use with the release of a six-track EP called Uncovered. Suzi talks about her song choices with MetalTalk. @suziquatroreal

Exclusive / KK Downing reflects on the Judas Priest Hall Of Fame Induction."But when I reflected on it," KK said, "it was the band I started fifty years ago, and I would probably regret it if I didn't go. So I accepted the invitation."Photo: @rock_pixs @kkssteelmill @kkspriest

Halestorm / Arejay Hale and MetalTalk chat at London's O2 Arena. Arejay Hale talks about family and Christmas, and he told us how much he had enjoyed this tour. Photo: @rock_pixs Interview: @danybass18 @halestormrocks @arejayhale

The self-titled Queen of Rock and Roll, Suzi Quatro, has just returned to the UK from her Australian tour, but she still made the time for a chat with MetalTalk. @suziquatroreal

Alter Bridge. Scott 'Flip' Phillips talks about looking forward to Mark Tremonti's Sinatra evening tonight, the Pawns And Kings tour and his love for Projected. Photo: @rock_pixs Interview: @danybass18 @officialalterbridge

At London's infamous, historically decorated The Troubadour - It feels like common knowledge that Hillbilly Vegas will bring nothing but iconic times to the evening. Words: @monty_sewell Photography: @rock_pixs @hillbillyvegas @troubadourlondon @conquest_music_ltd

Remembering the late Bernie Tormé, not many people could play like Randy Rhoads. Bernie was one of them. Mik Gaffney talks to MetalTalk as Final Fling set for release. @bernie.torme Photo: @punkrocksal @mikgaffney

INTERVIEW - Tuk Smith is in a relieved mood. Tuk Smith and the Restless Hearts debut album, The Ballad Of A Misspent Youth, has just been released. The culmination of hard graft and challenge, it's a cracking album.

Joe Lynn Turner talks in depth about his hair loss, Peter Tägtgren, the state of the world, Glenn Hughes, Bob Dylan, the circus, guitars and guitarists, and why he has gone thoroughly badass on Belly Of The Beast. @joelynnturnerofficial

Clutch - With Sunrise On Slaughter Beach released and a much anticipated UK tour soon, MetalTalk's Paul Monkhouse caught up with Neil Fallon to shoot the breeze. @clutchofficial @pmonkhouse1

Born from the merger of the remaining instrumental section of the Stoner Metal band Godsized and the unique vocal tone of singer Drew Davis from the Mercy House, Big Mono saw their inception during the Covid-19 lockdowns. @bigmonoband Interview @danybass18

Massive Wagons release the album Triggered and will tour in November with Ugly Kid Joe. @massivewagons @earacherecords Photo: @stuartisteed_photography

Herman Frank and David Reece may not have crossed paths during their times in Accept, but with their new band Iron Allies, they have built a solid friendship. Interview: @rock_pixs @ironallies @afm.records

Keith Wallen. The Breaking Benjamin star is on a solo tour of Europe along with RED. MetalTalk spoke to Wallen after his awesome show at 229 in London. Photo: @rock_pixs @kjwallen @breakingbenjamin @danybass18

Mark Tremonti is one of the good guys. The Alter Bridge guitarist greeted MetalTalk with a warm to talk about their forthcoming Pawns and Kings album.

"I am a huge Francis Dunnery fan - and he certainly keeps us rock journos on our toes with his huge and epic range of music and live gigs." It Bites play in January. @francis_dunnery

Mark Tremonti interview. Alter Bridge release Pawns & Kings. Mark talks about their early career, how important the UK is to their success and the dark days of ABIII. Photo: @rock_pixs Words: @pmonkhouse1 @officialalterbridge @markttremonti @tremontiofficial @officialmyleskennedy