Category: Metal

Fads and trends come and go in the music business. Some bands are strong enough to weather them out—–some are not. “Warrant” is one such band that’s weathered them out. They burst onto the national scene in 1989 and have been touring and recording ever since. Their world-wide album sales are fast approaching the 10 million mark with hits that “Cherry Pie”, “Heaven”, “Down Boys”, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”, “I Saw Red”, and “Sometimes She Cries”. The group has played close to 150 shows in the last 22 months with no…

“In the mid 70’s, Richie Ranno played guitar for Capitol recording artists “Starz.” Starz did some heavy touring and put out four albums, but they never did go over the top. They did however leave an impression especially on one kid, by the name of Jon Bon Jovi. Jon introduced Richie at one of his concerts in New Jersey. He told the audience of 30,000 that when he was young he looked up to Starz, and hoped one day he would be in a band like that. Metal Blade Records…

David Reece, formerly of “Accept” has put together a group which is right “On Target” (which also just happens to be the title of their debut album). David’s group goes by the name of “Bangalore Choir” and records for Giant Records. We spoke with Bangalore Choir lead guitarist — Curt Mitchell. Q – Curt, you’ve got the very best people in the music business behind your band. You’ve got H.K. Mgmt., Producer Max Norman, Jon Bon Jovi contributed a song to your album, and Giant Records. How did you get…

Saxon, one of England’s premier hard rock bands, has just started a U.S. tour that should keep them in America until the end of ’83. They’ll be supporting “Iron Maiden” through most of the summer. Earlier this year, Saxon completed a ten-week sold-out headlining European tour. They broke the attendance records in both Scandinavia and Spain for the largest grossing performances for a group playing in those countries for the first time. Saxon has just released their third album for Carrere/Epic Records titled “Power and the Glory.” Prior to their…

Five years ago Precious Metal were an unsigned, and relatively unknown act. Since then, they’ve signed with Chameleon Records, are touring the country, and made a video with Donald Trump. Now, as we go to press, we have learned that Donald Trump will not be appearing in the video. What happened and is happening with the group? Singer Leslie Knauer explains. Q – It is true that after seeing the final cut of the video, Donald Trump didn’t want to be in it? A – No. Do you know what…

When you’re talking Heavy Metal, you’re talking Iron Maiden! While it’s true they didn’t invent the style, it almost seems like it. Their career has spanned 22 years now and they’ve sold something like 45 million albums. They’ve toured the world many times over with massive stage shows, winning fans over again and again. Guitarist Dave Murray gave us an in-depth look at the history of the band. Q – The last time I recall seeing Iron Maiden was way back in 1982. Would that have been when the group…

Megadeth is one of the survivors of the 1980’s Heavy Metal Revolution. And, they’ve got a new CD, “Hidden Treasures” (Capitol Records) and tour to prove it! Megadeth has been around since the mid 80’s and proof of their popularity can be found in the sales of “Youthanasia,” their previous CD., which went platinum plus. Megadeth member Marty Friedman spoke with us. Q – In Wolfman Jack’s recent autobiography “Have Mercy!” he writes, “I really think that there isn’t anybody out there that’s as exciting for those kids as there…

He pounds the skins for one of the “hottest” and most talented groups round today on the hard rock circuit. We’re talking about Slaughter, of course, and Drummer Bias Elias. Recording for Chrysalis Records, Slaughter has enjoyed plenty of success with their “Stick It To Ya” and “Stick It To Ya Live” CDs and cassettes. Q – Bias, are ya a little surprised at the success Slaughter has achieved with “Stick It To Ya?” A – Yeah. We’re all surprised in a very good way of course. We didn’t expect…

Slaughter is back! That’s right, Mark Slaughter and Co. have just released their second album “The Wild Life” (E.M.I. Records Group). This follows their debut effort “Stick It To Ya” which achieved multi-platinum status. You may remember that Slaughter hit the road hard, performing over 300 dates with Kiss, Cinderella, and Poison. As Slaughter prepares to once again tour the country, we spoke to the man himself — Mark Slaughter. Q – Mark, you now make your home in Las Vegas. Shouldn’t you be in L.A.? Is there a particular…

Five years ago, these guys were a real “Teeze”. Today they’re known as Roughhouse. And as their debut album for Columbia Records demonstrates, this group has gotten down to business, the rock ‘n roll business that is. We talked separately, to two of the founding members of Roughhouse, guitarist Gregg Malack, and Singer Luis Rivera. Q – Gregg, it must be very hard to work for years to establish your band under one name, and then just when you get a record deal, you have to change the group’s name.…