Metal Interviews

The Masterful Guitarist and Entrepreneur Brian Tarquin Talks About His Music, Gear and Warriors

The Masterful Guitarist and Entrepreneur Brian Tarquin Talks About His Music, Gear and Warriors

Posted March 18, 2024 at 12:11 pm | No comments

And what’s even more impressive is Brian Tarquin’s altruism, given his support and contributions to veterans’ and other causes, and the music projects he’s driven to completion with his fellow collaborators, who include some of the world’s first flight musicians: Jean Luc Ponty, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford (Miles Davis), Steve Morse (Deep Purple), Dean Brown (David Sanborn), Hal Lindes (Dire Straits), Chris Poland (Megadeth), John Tropea (Billy Cobham), Steve Kindler (Jeff Beck), Carl Verheyen (Supertramp) and Larry McCray (John Mayall), the late Phil Naro, and the Budapest Symphony Orchestra.

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Navarone Garibaldi Talks About Them Guns, Snakes and a Plane

Navarone Garibaldi Talks About Them Guns, Snakes and a Plane

Posted July 3, 2023 at 8:26 am | No comments

Guitar International caught up with Them Guns’ front man, Navarone Garibaldi, to talk about the group’s music, guitars, snakes and a plane. Although, brought up with the aura of celebrity, “Nav” has paid his dues playing dives, sitting alone grinding through the challenges of crafting melodies and lyrics that grip and crank up an audience’s need to rock and roll.

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Sin Shake Sin’s Stacy Hogan Talks About His New Release “The Masquerade”

Sin Shake Sin’s Stacy Hogan Talks About His New Release “The Masquerade”

Posted May 31, 2021 at 9:01 pm | No comments

Clearly, Sin Shake Sin’s new release, “The Masquerade” rages against exploitation and the charismatic manipulation of many, driven by political greed-driven news cycles and page juicing media outlets. It’s an anthemic statement, musically connected to the life rhythms of one of Nashville’s finest singer-songwriters, producers and recording artists, Stacy Hogan.

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Rudolf Schenker of the Scorpions – The Legacy of an Illustrious Career!

Rudolf Schenker of the Scorpions – The Legacy of an Illustrious Career!

Posted October 12, 2015 at 1:39 pm | 7 comments

Fifty years since they formed, the Scorpions are still going strong. Lounging in retirement isn’t really in the cards. And, for the record, their 2010 Farwell Tour announcement was a bit premature due to the resurgence of interest from a younger audience and the success of their 2010 CD, Sting in the Tail.

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Lita Ford – Reignited, Refocused, and Out for Blood!

Lita Ford – Reignited, Refocused, and Out for Blood!

Posted August 17, 2015 at 5:09 am | No comments

The “Bitch Is Back” – Lita Ford the original Queen of Metal is back and working hard to make up for lost time of living on a deserted island for 15 years. Yes, you read that correct, Lita and her now ex-husband with their two sons lived on a secluded island for 15 years with almost no connection to civilization!

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Michael Sweet of Sweet & Lynch –Building the Perfect CD with No Filler!

Michael Sweet of Sweet & Lynch –Building the Perfect CD with No Filler!

Posted February 24, 2015 at 6:21 pm | 4 comments

Iconic vocalist and guitarist Michael Sweet of Stryper and guitar hero George Lynch of Lynch Mob and Dokken have joined forces to form the new supergroup Sweet & Lynch. Joining them on bass are James Lomenzo and Brian Tichy on drums.

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Michael Schenker on Spirit on a Mission CD – Adding color to life

Michael Schenker on Spirit on a Mission CD – Adding color to life

Posted February 17, 2015 at 4:20 pm | No comments

Few rock guitarists have an impressive resume like Michael Schenker – from UFO, to the Scorpions, to the Michael Schenker Group; he has influence generations of guitarists.

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David Ellefson and Chris Broderick Discuss the Impact of Metal Allegiance’s Musical Crusade

David Ellefson and Chris Broderick Discuss the Impact of Metal Allegiance’s Musical Crusade

Posted November 28, 2014 at 5:05 am | No comments

After their inaugural voyage on Motörhead’s Motörboat Cruise and a recent addition to the Shiprocked Cruise 2015 in February, Metal Allegiance will also be bringing their musical crusade to the House of Blues in Anaheim, California, on Januray 21st, 2015.

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Tom Maxwell of HELLYEAH – Forging ahead with Blood for Blood!

Tom Maxwell of HELLYEAH – Forging ahead with Blood for Blood!

Posted October 21, 2014 at 11:09 am | No comments

After eight years and three CDs, HELLYEAH has release their most powerful and boldest CD yet; Blood for Blood, with Chad Gray on vocals, Vinnie Paul on drums and Tom Maxwell on guitar.

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Black Veil Brides – Shooting Higher with BVB IV

Black Veil Brides – Shooting Higher with BVB IV

Posted October 16, 2014 at 10:11 am | 5 comments

Black Veil Brides are constantly growing, reinventing themselves, and vowing to never make the same CD twice. For their upcoming release; BVB IV, due out on October 28th, the band has taken a mega leap forward in their musical career

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