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Before a jam-packed show at the Worcester Palladium on July 17th, 2010, Soilwork drummer Dirk Verbeuren took the time to speak with us about the new album, how he joined the band, the European metal scene, and much more.
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June 17th, 2010
INTERVIEW – Prong
Before opening for Fear Factory at the Worcester Palladium on June 4, 2010, Prong guitarist, vocalist, and sole remaining founding member Tommy Victor talked with us about the short tour, fun stories on the road, the legacy of Prong, and his experiences playing with Danzig on the side.
June 16th, 2010
INTERVIEW – FEAR FACTORY
As the “Fear Campaign” tour wound down, Fear Factory hit the Worcester Palladium on June 4, 2010. Before the show, band co-founder and frontman Burton C. Bell took some time out of his busy schedule to talk to us about the new album “Mechanize,” the inspiration behind Fear Factory’s unique sound and lyrics, their choice of cover songs, and more….
May 28th, 2010
SWASHBUCKLE Interview
After warming up the crowd before Hypocrisy’s headlining show at the Worcester Palladium on May 28, 2010, we were able to get in a chat with the supreme pirate himself, Admiral NoBeard, bassist and vocalist for Swashbuckle. Mere text cannot adequately convey the Admiral’s sarcasm and humor, but we’ll try our damnedest in the midst of our laughter, mateys. Grab a bottle o’ rum and join us for a hilarious, curse-laden discussion on musical influences, life on the road, the rivalry with Blackguard, and perhaps some tidbits on the forthcoming album. Yarrr!
May 28th, 2010
BLACKGUARD Interview
Following their set opening for Hypocrisy at the Worcester Palladium on May 28, 2010, we spoke with Blackguard vocalist Paul Ablaze about the rigors of constant touring, their numerous gigs at the Palladium, the band’s name changes, the rivalry with Swashbuckle, and the upcoming album. Plus…a cameo appearance by a surprise guest!
May 28th, 2010
HYPOCRISY Interview
As Hypocrisy’s guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, founder, and record producer, Peter Tägtgren has done it all. Before playing to a packed crowd at the Worcester Palladium on May 28, 2010, we were lucky enough to have the legendary frontman field a few questions for us. (Would you believe that Peter even owns a village?)
February 20th, 2010
Skeletonwitch Interview
Before their headlining show at the Webster Underground on February 20, 2010, we had the chance to talk with Skeletonwitch about their nonstop touring, their new album “Breathing the Fire,” and living the heavy metal lifestyle. (The only bandmember we didn’t get to speak with was Nate Garnette, one of the band’s two guitarists.) MPJ […]
January 22nd, 2010
Epica Interview
Jan 2010 by Brian Cross Before Epica’s sold-out show at the Worcester Palladium on January 30, 2010, we had the chance to sit down with band founder and guitarist Mark Jansen to talk about the financial pressures of touring the US, the new album “Design Your Universe,” and what inspires Epica’s music. MPJ – You’re […]
January 22nd, 2010
Threat Signal Interview
January 2010 By: Brian Cross Following their set opening for Epica at a sold-out show at the Worcester Palladium on January 30, 2010, we were able to talk with Threat Signal guitarist Adam Weber, bassist Pat Kavanagh, and vocalist Jon Howard to hear about their current album “Vigilance,” touring with Epica and Blackguard, and strange […]
January 7th, 2010
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