Back in the early-to-mid 2000s, Tony West led the punk-tinged hard rock collective Blacklist Union toward a level of acclaim that burns strong to this day. The San Francisco-based band is presently in quintet form, rounded out by guitarists Em K and Johnny Johnson, bassist Joey Alva, and drummer Anthony …
Read More »Interview: Nick Palma of Another Day’s Armor
Another Day’s Armor is primed to reinstate heavy rock music’s prominence on the Billboard charts. Having formed in the suburbs of Westchester County, New York, their patient, but assiduous efforts on both local and cyberspace grounds have made them internationally ready. The band has since recruited vocalist Logan Manganelli to …
Read More »Interview: Peter Wilson of Four Trips Ahead on new album ‘…And the Fire Within,’ Reclaiming Rock Music
As the stagnation of heavy rock remains relevant, Four Trips Ahead are taking a stand. The New York quartet bolsters a ‘ReclaimRockMusic’ hashtag on social media, calling for a renewed sense of vigor and lyrical substance in the genre that had long since faded. Such an aesthetic was fully realized …
Read More »Interview: TeamMate on band dynamics, essence of friendship
TeamMate formed rather unconventionally, as the cap on a decade-long relationship between core members Scott Simons and Dani Buncher. But while the former West Virginia University students’ rough-and-tumble romance had ended, their friendship rekindled. As such, a mix of lushly crafted electro pop rock proved to define said bond: bold, …
Read More »Interview: VISTA on upcoming single, “Henchmen”
Amidst a successful promotional campaign following their debut EP, Versus, New York/New Jersey-based VISTA shine on strong. The trio’s blend of crunchy pop hooks and uplifting choruses has already resonated with such outlets as RockSound, Myspace and Buzznet. Much had been learned during this phase, the loss of a single …
Read More »Interview: Chip Z’Nuff of Enuff Z’Nuff on new album, Clowns Lounge
Illinois-based Enuff Z’Nuff was perhaps one of the more underrated successes of the glam metal era. Founded in 1984 by Chip Z’Nuff (bass/vocals) and Donnie Vie (vocals/guitar), the two Blue Island musicians honed a tremendous and indelible bond. Having half a decade of touring already under their belt catalyzed their …
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