George Dionne interviews vocalist RIZZ and drummer TROY LUCCKETTA of RIZZ AND THE BELIEVERZ about their latest single "Don't Stop Tryin'". The duo also discuss how they first met, how the project was formed, recording at BOB MARLEY's Tuff Gong Studio, having the opportunity to jam with WILBURN "SQUIDLY" COLE, whether group will continue to release singles or a full album, working with Sun Records / Select-O-Hits, their debut at the Reggae Rise Up Florida Festival, the plans for future performances, and much, much more.

*Photo credit Mark Allee

George Dionne interviews NIKA COMET and ALEX MISHUSTOV of CHASE THE COMET about their latest album ILL.U.ME.NATION PART 1: INCEPTION. The duo also discusses the stories behind the singles, how Niko Gemini (FOUNDRY) appeared on the album, signing with Pavement Entertainment, meeting in their high school band and falling in love, collaborating with LENA SCISSORHANDS (INFECTED RAIN) back in 2020, when we can expect Part II of the album, the origins of their band name, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews ALEX BLACKSONIC of BLACK SONIC PEARLS about their debut album SONIXOMNIA. Alex also discusses how the band was formed, the stories behind the singles, his admiration for CHRIS CORNELL, working with Grammy Award winning producer MICHAEL H. BRAUER, opening for SLASH feat. MYLES KENNEDY, why their bass player has been MIA, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews guitarist REX CARROLL of WHITECROSS about their latest album FEAR NO EVIL. Carroll also discusses what led to their first studio album in nearly 20 years, new vocalist DAVE ROBERTS, being very hands on with the album’s production, how he learned what not to do as producer, the stories behind the singles, working with Dark Star Records, upcoming live performances, the 35th anniversary of TRIUMPHANT RETURN, how politics led to the album winning a Dove Award, the future of his FIERCE HEART band, where the band’s name came from, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews jazz guitarist BRIAN TARQUIN about his latest charity album BEYOND THE WARRIORS EYES, under the BRIAN TARQUIN AND HIS HEAVY FRIENDS moniker. Tarquin also discusses how the project came to be, why he chose to raise money for HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS, how he recruited his special guests, working with the late PHIL NARO (TALAS, LIPS TURN BLUE), other music projects he’s been working on, why he doesn’t play live much anymore, his GUITAR TRAX radio program, his work in movies and TV, why he penned the SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR MUSIC COMPOSERS book, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews STACI LAYNE WILSON, author of the ROCK & ROLL NIGHTMARES series. Together they discuss her True Crime & Horror meets Rock and Roll book series, growing up the child of a model and Surf Rock pioneer, her 2020 documentary THE VENTURES: STARS ON GUITARS, and Staci’s other literary and movie projects.

George Dionne interviews bassist ROGER NILSSON of THE QUILL about their latest album WHEEL OF ILLUSION. Nilsson also discusses how the band prefers to write in rehearsals, the intricacies of the album cover, Nilsson’s fondness of collecting vinyl, live show plans, having one of their songs chosen as the intro song for their local Swedish Hockey Team, what he credits to the band’s 30 years together, what catalog album should new fans start with, how they decided on the band name, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews JEFF SCOTT SOTO of ART OF ANARCHY about their latest album LET THERE BE ANARCHY. Soto also discusses how he was recruited for the band, the stories behind the singles, landing CUBA GOODING JR for their music video, their upcoming Let There Be Anarchy Tour, what to expect in the set list, the confusion over the status of SONS OF APOLLO after MIKE PORTNOY rejoined DREAM THEATER, celebrating 40 years in the business, planned anniversary shows, his two man shows with JASON BIELER (SAIGON KICK), TALISMAN releasing a new song in honor of the late MARCEL JACOB, a new W.E.T. album on the way, a slew of lockdown recordings making their way to market, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews JIM PETERIK of JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE (IDES OF MARCH, PRIDE OF LIONS) about their latest release ROOTS & SHOOTS, VOLUME 1. Peterik also discusses the special guests on the album including KEVIN CRONAN (REO SPEEDWAGON), DON BARNES (.38 SPECIAL), ASHTON BROOK GILL, COLIN PETERIK and others, performing live with WORLD STAGE, the 60th anniversary of his first band still together IDES OF MARCH, his CORNERSTONES OF ROCK project, his contribution to the CYNTHIA ROTHROCK film BLACK CREEK, “Eye of the Tiger” reaching 1 billion streams on Spotify, what to expect on ROOTS & SHOOTS, VOLUME 2, his Rock N Roll Hall of Fame chances, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews drummer FREDRIK JOHANSSON of RIFFORIA about their debut album AXEORCISM. Johansson also discusses how the band formed out of the ashes of TUCK FROM HELL, his father NILS PATRIK JOHANSSON (ASTRAL DOORS) joining the fun on vocals, the stories behind the singles, singing with Metalville Records, the band’s live performance plans, and much, much more.