Interviews

Ghost / Excess All Areas With Vanessa Warwick On The Skeletour

Ghost / Excess All Areas With Vanessa Warwick On The Skeletour Orlando kickoff, rituals, backstage moments, and GTV’s Ghoulbangers Ball on the US tour.

Paul Gilbert / How George Washington Inspired His New Album WROC

Interview: Paul Gilbert shares how WROC, his most daring album yet, was inspired by George Washington’s centuries-old Rules of Civility.

Demonstealer On 25 Years Of Demonic Resurrection And New EP Apocalyptic Dawn

Interview: Demonstealer On 25 Years Of Demonic Resurrection And New EP Apocalyptic Dawn
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Fozzy / Rich Ward On Songwriting Influences & The Power Of Melody

Interview: Discover how Fozzy guitarist Rich Ward blends melody with Metal, drawing from pop and classic rock influences to craft anthems like the hit track “Judas.”
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Lords Of NWOBHM: Cliff Evans On Epic Debut And Future Plans

MetalTalk catches up with Cliff Evans to talk about the explosive debut of Lords of NWOBHM at Cart & Horses, their high-energy Japan tour, and what’s coming next for the Heavy Metal supergroup.

Rich Ward On Fozzy UK Tour 2026, New Music And Why The UK Means So Much

INTERVIEW: As Fozzy prepare for their 2026 UK Tour, guitarist Rich Ward shares insights on new singles, touring life, and the band’s love affair with British fans.
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Preacher Stone Unleash New By The Horns Video And Look Ahead To UK Tour

Preacher Stone drop their latest By The Horns video and prepare for a highly anticipated UK Tour in 2026. Southern rock fans, this is one you won’t want to miss

Megadeth / Dave Mustaine On Farewell Album And 40 Years Of Metal

Dave Mustaine opens up about Megadeth’s farewell album, Behind The Mask documentary, and four decades of Thrash Metal history. From songwriting to legacy and what’s next, this is Mustaine at his most reflective.

Elles Bailey Talks New Album, Life On Tour And Letting Go Of Imposter Syndrome

Elles Bailey talks about her powerful new album Can’t Take My Story Away, life on the road, healing through music, and shedding imposter syndrome in this candid interview.
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Interview: Lords Of NWOBHM Supergroup Debut Live At Cart & Horses

Interview: Lords Of NWOBHM, a new supergroup with members of Raven, Praying Mantis, Diamond Head & more, spoke ahead of debut show at Cart & Horses last night.

Justin Hawkins On Christmas Songs, Success, And The Darkness’ Enduring Appeal

Interview: Justin Hawkins on Christmas covers, musical success, injury, and why The Darkness continue to thrive as beloved outsiders decades on.

Adrian Smith On 2026 Smith/Kotzen Tour, Knebworth And Urchin

Adrian Smith talks 2026 Smith/Kotzen tour with Richie Kotzen, raw club gigs, returning to Knebworth, and memories of his early days with Urchin.
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The Funeral Portrait / Lee Jennings On Love, Lyrics, And Lighting Up The Stage

Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait gets real about his struggles, songwriting, and working with The Rasmus on Weirdo in this heartfelt backstage interview.

Kenny’s Vinyl Vault Puts Abertillery On The Map With Stunning Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Mural

Kenny’s Vinyl Vault honours Metal icon Ozzy Osbourne with a vibrant tribute mural, putting Abertillery back on the map and drawing fans from around the world.

Interview: Mirador Is “Definitely Not A One Off”

In this in-depth Mirador interview, Jake Kiska and Chris Turpin share how their electrifying blues-rock side project evolved—and why Mirador is here to stay.

Halestorm / Joe Hottinger On Everest, Climbing Chaos, Craft And Connection

Halestorm. Joe Hottinger opens up on the Everest tour, balancing chaos, craft, and connection in a raw, revealing interview on rock, risk, and evolution.

These Wicked Rivers On The Rock ‘N’ Roll Odyssey Tour And New Album

Go backstage with These Wicked Rivers as they reveal Rock 'N' Roll Odyssey tour tales, new album progress, and the heartfelt bond with fans. Read the full story.

Rebecca Downes Unleashes Her Most Powerful Album Yet With A Storm Is Coming

Interview: Rebecca Downes opens up about A Storm Is Coming, her most forceful and emotional album yet. Get insight into the music, message, and passion behind the sound.
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