Album Review: Red Dragon Cartel Featuring Jake E. Lee

Guitar god Jake E. Lee is back with his new band Red Dragon Cartel. The former guitarist of Ozzy Osbourne and Badlands may have been missing in action, but he proves he hasn't lost any of his amazing talent. You can check out my review of the debut self-titled album from his band Red Dragon Cartel that I did for Rock Revolt Magazine here:

http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/album-review-red-dragon-cartel-self-titled-debut/

Jake E. Lee Talks Red Dragon Cartel and More

I had the privilege to sit down with guitar god Jake E. Lee recently to talk about his new band Red Dragon Cartel. You can read my interview with him for Rock Revolt magazine here:

http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/interview-red-dragon-cartel-jake-e-lee/

Monster Truck Is Ready To Take Over The US

Monster Truck has been wowing audiences in Canada and all over Europe for quite a while now, but the US has been a little slow to pick up on this amazing band. Well, all that may be about to change with high profile tours of the US opening for Buckcherry and then with Alice in Chains.

You can read my interview with guitarist Jeremy Widerman on pages 26-29 of Rock Revolt Magazine:

http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/Magazine/February2014/RockRevoltIssue8.html#p=27

Joey and Blake From Devour The Day Talk Time and Pressure

I sat down with Blake and Joey from Devour The Day towards the end of their run on the Hellpop Tour 2 and we talked about all things Devour The Day, including the re-release of Time and Pressure, Hellpop Tour 2 with In This Moment and super heroes. You can read it all on pages 22-25 of Rock Revolt Magazine:

http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/Magazine/February2014/RockRevoltIssue8.html#p=23

Scorpion's Guitarist Rudolph Schenker Discusses MTV Unplugged Release

I sat down with the Scorpions legendary guitarist Rudolph Schenker to talk about the band's amazing MTV Unplugged CD/DVD that was recently released. You can read our in-depth interview on pages 18-20 of Rock Revolt Magazine:

http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/Magazine/February2014/RockRevoltIssue8.html#p=19

An Intimate Talk With Ricky Phillips of STYX

STYX is a band that seems to slip up on many people who don't realize how busy these guys are, even though you don't seem to hear alot about them in the current music news. Yes, their name pops up from time to time, but they're not media whores like some others who seem to crave the spotlight. They tend to let their music do the talking and usually that's on-stage in front of thousands of happy fans. I got a chance to talk to bassist Ricky Phillips a while back who caught me up to speed on all things STYX. Here's my interview with him that I did for Rock Revolt Magazine:

http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/interview-styx/

Goo Goo Dolls Frontman Has New Outlook On Life

The Goo Goo Dolls seem to have a musical formula that works well for them. Their latest album Magnetic, that was released earlier this year, has proven to be a fan favorite and has released two successful singles so far. I spoke with frontman John Rzeznik a while back about the album and his new outlook on life in an interview for Rock Revolt Magazine:

http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/googoodollsinterview2013/

Eyes Like 20: One Of the Best Bands of 2013 That You May Not have Heard Of........Yet

Eyes Like 20 is a band that you don't just see and hear, you feel them down to your bones. They call their style of music "heavy groove" and you don't get it after one listen, then you need to go back to you manufactured pop flavor of the week regurgitated crap that you are used to listening to. Their 2013 release Magicada is one of the Best Albums of 2013 that you probably haven't heard about yet. Check out my interview with the guys that I did a while back for Rock Revolt Magazine:

http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/interview-eyes-like-20/

A Huge 2013 For Eye Empire

Eye Empire has been put on the road touring and building their army of loyal followers. It's tough to find a band with so much passion raging inside of them for the art that they are creating. I got to sit down with lead singer Donald Carpenter before a show not too long ago and he explained the vision of Eye Empire. You can read that interview here at Rock Revolt Magazine:

http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/interview-eye-empire-donald-dc-carpenter/

Legendary Singer John Waite Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down

John Waite has seen many singers and bands come and go throughout his long career as well as many fads and fashions. There's one thing that never truly goes out of style and that is talent. Talent is one thing that John has an abundance of and he has proven it with The Babys, Bad English and as a solo artist. Although many people may expect him to show up on an episode of VH1's Where Are They Now show, he's still busy creating music. he released a new live album this year and I sat down to talk too him about it. Here's my interview with John for Rock Revolt Magazine:

http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/?s=john+waite

Chris Jericho Talks Metal, Fozzy and Parenting

Chris Jericho is slowing changing from that wrestler who is in a band to that metal dude who also wrestles. His band Fozzy are no overnight sensation, although many here in the US seem to be just discovering them. Their latest album Sin and Bones really did help to solidify them here in the states as a band to keep your eye on. I got the chance to sit down with frontman Chris Jericho as we talked about old school metal, raising kids, KISS and much more. Here's my interview with him for Rock Revolt Magazine:

http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/interview-20130930-fozzy/

Mind Drop Unleash The Awakening

The Illinois based rock/metal band Mind Drop tapped into something special when they brought on-board new lead singer Shauna Lisse. If you don't believe me, then just take a listen to their newest EP entitled The Awakening. I had a chance to talk to Shauna right before their new EP was released and she educated me on all things Mind Drop. Here's my interview with her for Rock Revolt Magazine:

http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/interview-mind-drop/

Indie Band Saucy Monky Raise The Bar With Latest EP

There seems to be multiple layers to the band Saucy Monky and the more you peel away, the more complex the band tends to get. They're a bit indie rock, a bit pop, a bit 90s alternative and so much more. The nucleus of the band consists of Annmarie Cullen and Cynthia Catania. I got the chance to talk to these two talented ladies in an interview that I did for Rock Revolt Magazine that you can read here:

http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/interview-saucy-monky/

Heaven The Axe Is Ready To Invade The US

Australia has given the world of music some pretty amazing bands and artists such as Men at Work, INXS, Crowded House and AC/DC. Well, get ready to add another name to that list; Heaven the Axe. Lead by the stunning Phoebe Pinnock, the band was once described as Cyndi Lauper gone metal. They deliver a powerful punch and their new single "Good Things Come To Those Who Hate" finds the band exploring new territory. You can read my interview with Phoebe for Rock Revolt Magazine here:

http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/interview-heaven-the-axe/

Mark Tremonti Reveals Big Plans For Alter Bridge

I got the opportunity to sit down with guitar great and Alter Bridge member Mark Tremonti right before the guys took off for Europe. It was shortly after their epic new album Fortress  was released. You can read all about it on page 16 of the new Rock Revolt Magazine:

http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/rockrevolt-magazine-issue-7/

Stryper Return With Epic New Album

 
The yellow and black attack is back with what many are calling their best album ever. Stryper recently released No More Hell To Pay recently and I sat down with lead singer Michael Sweet to talk about it. You can read my interview with him on page 36 of Rock Revolt Magazine:

http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/rockrevolt-magazine-issue-7/

There's Nothing QuiteLike A Chat With Uncle Ted

The only thing for certain when sitting down to talk to Ted Nugent is that you are definitely in for a treat. I had a chance to sit down with this icon in music and it was one of the most entertaining conversations that I think I have ever had. Check it out and see for yourself on page 40 of Rock Revolt Magazine:

http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/

Edge of Paradise Raise The Bar On New EP

Perfect Shade of Black  is the new EP recently released by Edge of Paradise and it's going to shock quite a few people. If you think you know the band already, you may want to rethink that. Here's my review of their outstanding EP that I did for Rock Revolt Magazine:

http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/album-review-edge-of-paradise-perfect-shade-of-black/

Chris Kael of Five Finger Death Punch Keeps It Real Son

Five Finger Death Punch will be getting very little sleep in 2013. The band has not one but two new studio albums coming out this year as well as a co-headlining spot on this summer's Rockstar Mayhem Festival. There's also a headline tour in the plans, but that will be a few months away. I sat down with The Beard himself, Chris Kael and we talked about singing with Rob Halford, being a KISS fan and more for Rock Revolt magazine. Check it out:

http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/Magazine/July2013/RockRevoltIssue5.html#p=1

David Coverdale Proves There's Still Plenty Of Strike Left In Whitesnake

If you thought David Coverdale has been laying low the last several years, then you have been sadly mistaken. Today's music industry seems to have lost focus on metal, but David and Whitesnake have been very active and show no signs of slowing down. You can read all about it in my new interview with David for Rock Revolt Magazine:

http://rockrevoltmagazine.com/Magazine/July2013/RockRevoltIssue5.html#p=1