Posts Tagged ‘interview’
A lot of grueling and fun work – Interview with Tony Greve of Pop Evil
by Jeff Brinn / Schwegweb.com Schwegweb had a chance to sit down with Tony Greve of the band Pop Evil. Here is what came from it. Schwegweb: I’m sure its been pretty busy in the world of Pop Evil. Can you bring us up to speed on what you guys have been up to since […]
You’re Gonna Burn In Hell – Interview with Shagrath of Dimmu Borgir
by Jeff Brinn / Schwegweb.com This years Ozzfest has been said to be one of its most heavy metal geared line ups since its incarnation. Mixing the likes of such bands as Black Sabbath, Slayer, Slipknot, Lamb Of God and the mighty return of Judas Priest might lead one to believe they have died and […]
World Through An Empty Soul – Interview with Ryan Martin of Smile Empty Soul
by Sonya Sutherland / Schwegweb.com Smile Empty Soul has that I did it for the Drugs (Bottom of the Bottle) single on the radio. Hailing from Southern California, these guys definitely aren’t from the Strip. No glam rock, no wild Girls, Girls, Girls. Just three guys laying down how the world looks through their eyes. […]
Well-mannered, Humble Man – Interview with Ross Halfin
by Jeff Brinn / Schwegweb.com Over the years of Rock ‘N’ Roll journalism there haven’t been many music photographers that have made such a lasting visual impression in the industry as Ross Halfin. Covering almost every act in the hard rock industry including such influential bands as The Who, Black Sabbath, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, and […]
We Arrive At The Murderdolls – Interview with Acey of the Murderdolls
by Sonya Sutherland / Schwegweb.com Hype. It’s pretty much what American media culture is based on. Take American Idol for example. Suddenly these nobodies off the street are stars – without having to take the grueling, try-and-fail path of touring before they earn their fifteen minutes of fame (unless you count the host’s debasement of […]
The Tension Builds – Interview with Dave of Noise Therapy
by Brandon Billings / Schwegweb.com Schwegweb talked with Dave from Noise Therapy. Schwegweb: How’s the tour going so far with Otep? Dave: Awesome, we were a little bit concerned at the beginning of the tour, 15 hours before our plane left we heard that it had been canceled. Every show but one has been extremely […]
Summer Tours Are The Stupidest Thing – Interview with Beck of Glassjaw
by Brandon Billings / Schwegweb.com Schwegweb sat down with Beck from Glassjaw to ask a few questions during their headlining tour with American Nightmare. We talked about everything from the state of the music industry, other bands, touring, art, and life on a bus. Schwegweb: How’s the tour so far? Beck: Pretty cool, we’re wrapping […]
We Are A Live Band – Interview with Shannon Harris of Spike1000
by Chris Schwegler / Schwegweb.com Schwegweb: The album is great, what influences do you guys have that come out on this album? Shannon Harris: “Thank you….the musical influences that surfaced in this album and help to keep us alive from day to day would be Faith no More….Jane’s Addiction…Helmet….” Can you guys gives us alittle […]
Sense Of Identity – Interview with Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying
by Jeff Brinn / Schwegweb.com Schwegweb had a chance to sit down with Tim Lambesis, vocals, of the band As I Lay Dying. Here is what came from it. Schwegweb: Has Ozzfest so far been a good venture for the band and if so what’s been the largest positive thing for As I Lay Dying? […]
Red Harvest For The Holidays – Interview with Tim Williams And Mike Kennedy of Bloodsimple
by Mirak Habbiyyieh / Schwegweb.com Schwegweb recently got a chance to sit down with Tim Williams and Mike Kennedy of Bloodsimple. Hope you all enjoy and please check out their new release Red Harevest on Warner Brothers Records. Schwegweb: How did you come up with the name Bloodsimple? Tim: “Mike can take that one.” Mike: […]
Rescue Me – Interview with Alan Scheurman of Rescue
by Chris Schwegler/ Schwegweb.com Schwegweb: How did you come up with the name Rescue? Alan Scheurman: “Juice (our guitarist) had an email address with the word “rescue” in it. We wanted a band name that could stand the test of time… a name that didn’t lump us into a specific genre… we tried adding words […]
It’s Only Rock N Roll But Your Gonna Dig It – Interview with Simi of Suffrajett
by Jeff Brinn / Schwegweb.com Schwegweb recently got a chance to sit down with lead vocalist Simi of the hard rock group Suffrajett. This interview was done just prior to their apperance at this years SXSW in Austin Texas. Hope you all enjoy and if you know whats good for you pick up their smoking […]
Heavy And Brutal – Interview with John Camphell of Lamb Of God
by Ellen Gager / Schwegweb.com I recently had an opportunity to chat with bassist John Campbell about their upcoming new album, touring experiences and upcoming shows. WRITER’S NOTE: This interview was conducted live and has been edited for content and length. Schwegweb: I had the pleasure of hearing a few songs off of Sacrament last […]
Getting Any Flack – Interview with Nick Hipa of As I Lay Dying
by Jeff Brinn / Schwegweb.com Schwegweb had a chance to sit down with Nick Hipa, guitarist, of the band As I Lay Dying. Here is what came from it. WRITER’S NOTE: This interview was conducted live and has been edited for content and length. Schwegweb: First off, how has this tour been treating you as […]
Get Thrashed – Interview with Get Thrashed Producer and Creator Rick Ernest
by Jeff Brinn / Schwegweb.com Back in the early eighties bands like Metallica and Slayer unleashed a furious sound that launched the birth of what has now become a staple of music that changed the face of heavy metal. Thrash music was born; influencing a whole new bread of metal bands that has now become […]
From The Belly Of The Beast – Interview with Bill Kelliher of Mastodon
by Jeff Brinn / Schwegweb.com Mastodon have had one hell of a busy year. Being awarded with the title of record of the year with their down-right pulverizing release of “Leviathan” by the prestigious European magazine Kerrang, was just the icing on the cake to an endless amount of praise from media world wide. Well […]
Fine Again in Detroit – Interview with Pat, Kevin, and Dale of Seether
by Sonya Sutherland / Schwegweb.com Seether, while recognized for their strong performance on Ozzfest, has just started to get a lot of hype since their single “Fine Again” peeked in commercial popularity. So what makes these guys different from the dozens of other hit single acts? What makes the difference is their heart and soul […]
Fear and Loathing in Detroit – Interview with Neil of Socialburn
by Sonya Sutherland / Schwegweb.com What is your guys’ deal? What do you have out right now? Our debut release is where you are, that’s I guess what we have going on right now. The single down is coming to a halt and were focusing on the next single which is everyone comes out on […]
Drastically Improved – Interview with Jason Barnes of Haste The Day
by Chris Schwegler / Schwegweb.com Schwegweb had a chance to sit down with Jason Barnes of the band Haste The Day. Here is what came from it. Schwegweb: How is the tour going so far? Jason Barnes: “The tour is incredible, all the bands are amazing and they take care of us really well. We […]
Doing new things, meeting new people, playing music – Interview with Jared Piccone of Innerpartysystem
by Evelyn Miska / Schwegweb.com Thus far, 2009 has been a busy year for Innerpartysystem. After the release of their first full-length album, the band has set off on an extensive tour across the U.S. and much of the U.K. Their hit song “Don’t Stop” is almost impossible to miss on alternative rock radio stations […]
Do Our Own Thing – Interview with Michael Novak of Every Time I Die
by Nate Michayluk / Schwegweb.com Schwegweb had a chance to sit down with Michael Novak of the band Every Time I Die. Here is what came from it. Schwegweb: Who are your biggest musical influences? Michael Novak: “Musical influences… for me Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), Ben from Converged, Chris from Dillinger, Dave Lombardo form Slayer.” […]
Don’t Think There Were Any Struggles – Interview with Henkka Seppälä of Children Of Bodom
by Ellen Gager / Schwegweb.com Hailing from Espoo, Finland, the world-famous Children of Bodom are making their way around the U.S. as one of the openers for Slayer’s Unholy Alliance Tour. I recently had an opportunity to chat with bassist Henkka Seppälä about their music, touring experiences and upcoming shows. WRITER’S NOTE: This interview was […]
Developing My Tastes – Interview with Phil Lipscomb of Taproot
by Joshua Lask / Schwegweb.com Schwegweb had a chance to sit down with Phil Lipscomb, bassist, of the band Taproot. Here is what came from it. Schwegweb: What would be your biggest influence to get into music? Phil Lipscomb: “My older brother influenced my musical tastes the most I think. It’s hard to say if […]
Converge This – Interview with Jacob Bannon of Converge
by Andy Schwegler / Schwegweb.com Schwegweb: So how has the tour been going with hatebreed? Jake Bannon: “Cool we’ve been out for about 4 ½ weeks. It’s been wonderful; we are out with our friends that we’ve been playing with for years, since before they were Hatebreed. We played with all their previous bands. We’ve […]
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