George Dionne interviews vocalist MICHAEL KISKE of HELLOWEEN for KNAC.COM (04-10-23). Kiske discusses the bands upcoming United Forces Tour with HAMMERFALL, the success of their 2021 self-titled album, his relationship with fellow HELLOWEEN vocalist ANDI DERIS, the 35th Anniversary of KEEPER OF THE SEVEN KEYS: Part II, how the band fought their label on songs for that album, new HELLOWEEN music in the works, and much, much more. *Photo credit Martin Häusler

George Dionne interviews vocalist DAVID “ROCK” FEINSTEIN and drummer CARL CANEDY of THE RODS about their latest album RATTLE THE CAGE. The duo also discusses the retirement of bassist GARRY BORDONARO, working with their new bassist FREDDY VILLANO, the stories behind the singles, their legendary album covers, touring Australia for the first time, their 2024 45th anniversary tour plans, whether this milestone marks the end of the road, memories of their debut 1980 album ROCK HARD/THE RODS, why their 1st label Arista wasn’t a good fit, their other music projects, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews guitarist JIM SUHLER about his long lost studio project TEXAS SCRATCH. The band’s self-titled release finally saw the light of day in 2023 after 14 years on the shelf. Suhler discusses how he, BUDDY WHITTINGTON (JOHN MAYALL), and VINCE CONVERSE were brought together for the project, the question marks that still remain about the album, whether the trio will be able to perform the material live, how STEVE MILLER was indirectly responsibility for getting Suhler into GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS back in 1999, his side project MONKEY BEAT, meeting and being inspired by STEVIE RAY VAUGHN, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews solo artist WES CAGE about his latest single THE WOLF. Cage also discusses collaborating with Keith Wallen (BREAKING BENJAMIN) & BLASKO (ROB ZOMBIES), why the Le Grand Restaurant was the ideal location for his music video, having 50+ songs recorded for future release, his underrated 2015 debut PREHISTORIC TECHNOLOGY, how mysticism and the Shamanic way helped heal him from addiction, meeting his fiancé ERMELINA MANOS, moving forward with his acting career, what his father NICHOLAS CAGE thinks about his music, his live performance plans, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews frontman ROB CHAOS of the politically charged Punk Rock act TOTAL CHAOS. Rob discusses the bands latest album MIND WARFARE, the stories behind the singles, having two labels in Pavement Entertainment and Katabomb releasing the album, the band’s early beginnings, touring with THE EXPLOITED and ACIDEZ, future touring plans, how METALLICA bridged the gap between Metal & Punk, and much, much more.

*Photo credit - Geordi van Velten / Photography Fidelis

George Dionne interviews bassist JOAKIM ARNELL of the Swedish Rock ‘n’ Roll act THE REFRESHMENTS. Arnell discusses their latest album A STIFF ONE, the stories behind the singles, why the band lacks music videos, appearing on colored vinyl for the first time, singing with Sound Pollution/Wild Kingdom, their annual Rock N Roll X-Max Tour, working with British mainstay DAVE EDMUNDS, whether there was confusion in the market when the American band of the same name got some notoriety, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews NICK COYLE and JOHNNY NOVA of DEATH VALLET DREAMS. The duo discuss their latest independent EP release LEAVE ME ALONE. After their time in COLD came to end, Coyle and Nova formed their latest project.

Find out how it all came together, the inspiration behind their latest single, how the duo approaches their songwriting and releases, upcoming live performances, their recent performance at the AFTERSHOCK FESTIVAL, run-ins with members of LIMP BIZKIT and MEGADETH, their coffee collaboration with DEADSLED COFFEE, their other music projects, and much, much more. *Live photos by Rockin’ Ryan.

George Dionne interviews vocalist JENNIFER BENSON of IGNESCENT. Benson discusses the band’s debut album FIGHT IN ME, the personal struggles that lead to her lyrics, overcoming dark times, guest spots by members of DISCIPLE and FOZZY, how they signed with Frontiers Music, recent and future live performances, appearing as a special guest of NOT ASHAMED and PETRA, and much, much more. Photos by Jennifer Gerstner

George Dionne interviews vocalist HUGO VALENTI of HUGO’S VOYAGE. For nearly 20 years Valenti has fronted the JOURNEY tribute act VOYAGE, but for the first time, the group has written and recorded all original material, released under the moniker HUGO’S VOYAGE.

Valenti discusses their latest album INCEPTION, why they took a shot at originals and how it stands apart from JOURNEY material, the stories behind the singles, signing with Frontiers Music, whether he has received any feedback from members of JOURNEY, recently sharing the stage with NUNO BETTENCOURT (EXTREME), memories of his early ‘90s band VALENTINE, and much, much more. Photos by Blake Nelson & Lisa Boehem

George Dionne interviews bassist and DUB TRIO founder STU BROOKS. Together they have an in-depth discussion about Brook’s first ever solo album 40HZ. Stu also discusses his all-star collaborators, creating music videos, what inspired the album’s title, a future vinyl release of the album, singing with Dine Alone Records, his live work with DANNY ELFMAN, DOMINIC FIKE, and SUMBLIME, the next Ellfman album, working with PERRY FARRELL on his next album, the future of DUB TRIO, and much, much more.

40HZ features collaborations with Twin Shadow, Justin Pearson, Flowdan, Danny Elfman, Poppy, H.R. (BAD BRAINS), Marcia Richards, N8NOFACE, Paul Leary (BUTTHOLE SURFERS), Angelo Moore (FISHBONE), Fake Legs, Jason Aalon Butler (FEVER 333), Patrick Stump (FALL OUT BOY), Perry Farrell (JANE’S ADDICTION), and more.