Interview with Fozzy Guitar Player Rich Ward – March 2022
We had a chance to chat with Fozzy guitar player Rich Ward, as they prepare for the release of their 8th album, Boombox, and get ready to head out on a US tour.
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Interview with Ryan Shuck, Singer of Adema – September 11, 2021
We had a chance to talk with Ryan Shuck, lead singer of Adema, and hear about how he ended up in a band with his friends of nearly 30 years.
Read moreInterview with Björn Gelotte of In Flames – March 3, 2019
Before In Flames’ show in Boston on March 3, we had a chance to sit down for an interview with guitar player Björn Gelotte.
Read moreInterview with Ryan Shuck and Amir Derakh of Julien-K
Before Julien-K’s show at The Vault @ Greasy Luck Brewpub in New Bedford, MA, we had a chance to sit down with Ryan Shuck and Amir Derakh for an interview about all things Julien-K!
Read moreInterview with Comedian Don Jamieson; That Metal Show Co-Host – April 2017
That Metal Show co-host Don Jamieson just released his third comedy album, Communication Breakdown. We had a chance to talk to him about the album, about hanging with legend Lemmy Kilmister, and who his dream guest that he never got to have on That Metal Show was. Click here to read our review of the album!
Read moreInterview with Guitar Player Gary Hoey – June 2016
Guitar player Gary Hoey is releasing a new album on July 29, Dust and Bones. We had a chance to talk with him last month about the album and touring the new material. The Entertainment Outlet: Your last album was a blues album, and this is sort of a rock and blues album. After so many years of doing surf […]
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Sam, Sammy and Steven Of
Don’t Feed The Birds
We reviewed Don’t Feed The Birds EP, Hatchlings, last month, and we loved it! We recently got a chance to chat with DFTB about their start, touring life and a possible new member! The Entertainment Outlet: Looks like the band started in 2014. How did Sam, Sammy(Oakley) and Steven become “Don’t Feed The Birds”? Sam: Well I started the band in Orlando a couple […]
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Wayne Lozinak
Guitar Player of
Hatebreed
While they were in Providence, I sat down with Wayne from Hatebreed and discussed their new album, “Concrete Confessional,” what it’s like on their crazy touring schedule, and most importantly, KISS vs Iron Maiden!
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Shawn Drover
Drummer of
Act of Defiance
Act of Defiance is out on tour with Hatebreed, and at the show in Providence, I had a chance to sit down with drummer Shawn Drover. We talked about how he and Chris Broderick formed the band after leaving Megadeth, and what it’s like out on the road.
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War Games Bassist
Andy Calheta
June 2016
War Games recently released a cover of Sisqó’s “The Thong Song,” which we reviewed here. We had a chance to talk to bassist Andy Calheta about this cover, their own music and more! The Entertainment Outlet: I love Dru Hill, Sisqo and ‘The Thong Song’, so I mean no disrespect when asking, Why? Who came up with the idea to […]
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Aaron Nordstrom
Frontman of
Gemini Syndrome
Recently, I chatted with Gemini Syndrome’s front man, Aaron Nordstrom. We discussed the details on the band’s impending sophomore album, lineup changes, and more. Gemini Syndrome released their single, “Eternity,” on August 14th and is currently on a headlining tour before heading back to the studio. New England Music Blog: Is there an official title for the second album? Aaron […]
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Adam Gontier
Vocalist of
Saint Asonia
At Saint Asonia’s show at the Starland Ballroom, we had a chance to sit down with lead singer Adam Gontier, former singer of Three Days Grace. New England Music Blog: How did you come up with your band name? Adam Gontier: We didn’t actually… I mean the word asonia was flying around for a while now, it’s just a word […]
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Guitarist
Lita Ford
August 2015
Recently, I had the opportunity to do an interview via email with Lita Ford, the former lead guitarist of 1970’s rock band, The Runaways. She will be performing at Food Truck & Rock Carnival in New Jersey on September 20. New England Music Blog: What was it like to work with Ozzy? Lita Ford: Ozzy is very talented, […]
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Sonny Sandoval
Vocalist of
P.O.D.
At their June 21 tour date in Huntington, NY, Kate had a chance to sit down with P.O.D. vocalist Sonny Sandoval. Guitarist Marcos Curiel also dropped in for a few words. New England Music Blog: So you guys have a new record coming out, The Awakening. Tell me about it. Sony Sandoval: It’s a conceptual record; it’s a little bit […]
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Perttu Kivilaakso and
Mikko Siren of
Apocalyptica
Apocalyptica is touring in support of their brand new album, Shadowmaker, which is their first album with a dedicated singer, Franky Perez. We had a chance to sit down with cellist Perttu Kivilaakso and drummer Mikko Sirén before their show in Worcester, MA! Check out pictures and the review of their show here! New England Music Blog – You guys […]
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Brad Walst
Bass Player of
Three Days Grace
Three Days Grace has just released their fifth album, Human, which is also their first album with new singer Matt Walst. I had a chance to talk with bass player Brad Walst about the new album, and the changes the band has gone through. New England Music Blog: How was the transition period between the singers? Brad Walst: It was […]
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Ryan Patrick
Guitar Player of
Otherwise
On March 13 Otherwise played Rams Head Live in Baltimore, MD. We had the opportunity to sit down with guitarist Ryan Patrick. We discussed their recent tour with 10 Years, the creation of their sophomore album, Peace at All Costs, staying energized on tour, the brand company Life By Music, and many more. Watch for our pictures and review from […]
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Rick DeJesus
Frontman of
Adelitas Way
After finally gaining feeling back in my fingers from standing in the cold for so long, I was taken into the venue’s very tiny green room. Adelitas Way’s frontman, Rick DeJesus, and I were trying to figure out where to sit down to conduct the interview. Finally, he sat behind a desk in the corner of the room and I […]
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Jason Michael Paul
Producer of Legend
of Zelda: Symphony Tour
On February 27, The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses tour comes to the Boston Symphony Hall. We had a chance to talk with producer Jason Michael Paul about what we can expect from the show. Jason is a producer and entrepreneur, who started his career in San Francisco working on branding and advertising. He spent time with Sony, […]
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Niclas Engelin
Guitar Player of
In Flames
Two of Sweden’s finest bands, In Flames and Opeth, are wrapping up their Communion of Sirens tour across North America. We had a chance to sit down with In Flames guitar player Niclas Engelin and talk a bit about the tour, the new album, Siren Charms, and his dream band to play with!
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Rich Ward
Guitar Player of
Fozzy
Fozzy, the band featuring WWE wrestler Chris Jericho on vocals, is touring with Theory of a Deadman in support of their sixth studio album, Do You Wanna Start a War. We caught up with guitar player Rich Ward before their show at the House of Blues in Boston on October 7th. We had such a great, long chat, that we […]
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Richie Faulkner
Guitar Player of
Judas Priest
The Metal Gods themselves, Judas Priest, have just started a fall tour of the United States and Canada. Special guest on this tour is over-the-top glam-metal band Steel Panther. Judas Priest released a brand new studio album this summer, Redeemer of Souls. This is their first studio album with guitar player Richie Faulkner, who took over when KK Downing stepped down from the […]
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Fredrik Andersson
Drummer of
Amon Amarth
Critically-acclaimed, Billboard-charting metal unit, Amon Amarth, will be reconquering North America this Fall, in support of 2013’s Deceiver of the Gods. This time around, the band will bring fellow Swedes, Sabaton, along for the ride, as well as Skeletonwitch once again opening the show. We will be covering the Hartford, CT stop of the tour on October 15, so look for that […]
Read moreInterview: Butcher Babies
Rockstar Mayhem Fest
Mansfield, MA
July 16, 2013
I had a chance to talk with Butcher Babies at the Mansfield stop of the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival. Find out how they’re enjoying Mayhem Festival, a little about the history of the band, and hear about their just released debut album Goliath. Be sure to check out […]
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