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R.C.A. has launched a massive promotional campaign for newly signed recording artists “White Wolf.” Hailing from Canada (a country which has already given us Triumph, Rush, Loverboy, Bryan Adams. Helix, Anne Murray and Kick Axe among others), “White Wolf” is a force to be reckoned with. Lead singer Don Wilk does the talking. Q – Don, you’re aware of the existence of a group out of California called Leatherwolf. Are you afraid the public will confuse Leatherwolf with White Wolf? A – No, I don’t think so. There’s a big…

“Rough Cutt” arc on the loose! Currently supporting Krokus on i nationwide tour. Hough Cult is getting more than just a fair share of audience approval. They’re knocking ’em dead, as the saying pies Drummer David Afford spoke with us about the group he helped put together. Q – Since M.T.V has cut their showing of Metal Videos, and some radio stations have reduced their metal format, has your management or record company, approached you and said. ‘Fellas, you’re going to have to stay on the road a little longer…

“Sacred Child” is certainly one of the better Hard Rock groups to emerge from the world of L.A. in a long, long time. Their debut album is simply titled “Sacred Child” (Target Entertainment Group). We talked to “Sacred Child’s” lead singer, Astrid Young, who just happens to be the kid sister of famed superstar Neil Young. Q – “Sacred Child” was put together by Chuck Kosa. Is this a studio band that doesn’t perform too often? A – We play out a lot. We play all over Hollywood and Southern…

Q – Was Ruthless influenced by Alice Cooper? If not Cooper, then who? A – In a way. Bassist Jack Black and vocalist Sami D. were heavily influenced by Cooper. The other members were more influenced by Judas Priest. Kiss, Motley Crue, WASP and Accept (big show acts). Since the combination of all five members is what makes Ruthless what it is, you could say the band was influenced by Cooper, but by other people too Q – Why did you start up a fan club and a merchandising business?…

Here’s one group that’s been around for awhile. Calling New Orleans home, Zebra first formed in 1975. They’ve released three albums on Atlantic Records, including their latest “3.V.” No stranger to Syracuse, we caught up with Zebra member Randy Jackson, prior to a group appearance at the Lost Horizon. Q – I remember Zebra opening the “Loverboy” concert at the State Fair back in ‘8:!, but after that, Zebra wasn’t in the news too much. What did the band do, between then and now? A – We put out a…