Category: Metal

From Power Star Management (the same people who gave us Britny Fox), comes the Phoenix, Arizona rock group—’Tuff.” Tuff formed in 1986 and moved to L.A. later that same year. Tuff has been featured in magazines throughout the world, appeared on MTV, and toured extensively throughout the Southwest and Midwest. And, the group doesn’t even have a record deal yet! Drummer Michael Lean tells us how “Tuff” you have to be to survive in today’s music business. Q – Why is there such a “buzz” about “Tuff”? How close are…

They’re one of the “hottest” groups around. They’re Metal Blade recording artists “Princess Pang.” The group has been getting rave reviews from not only the press, but radio as well. What’s all the fuss about? We let Princess Pang’s lead vocalist Jeni Foster explain. Q – I’ll tell you what’s so strange about your success. You’re a New York group that signed with an LA. label. How did that happen? A – Well, they saw us at The Ritz. A and R people go all over the world. It’s not…

For the members of the Kings X, the search for their own sound and identity began a decade ago. Meeting in Springfield, Missouri, they went the route of most bands – the club circuit, for five long years. Relocating to Houston, Texas in 1985.”Kings X” teamed up with ex Z.Z. Top manager, Sam Taylor. And then things really started happening. Signed to Mega Force Records Kings X latest release is titled, “Faith Hope Love.” Drummer/Vocalist Jerry Gaskill does the talking. Q – Jerry, you toured with a Syracuse, N.Y. group…

John James and his brother Chris have teamed up with Jimmy Jacobs and his brother Bobby to form the hard rock group – St. James. Hailing from Stratford, CT these guys have already caught the attention of “Metal Hammer” Magazine, one of the biggest rock publications in the world. “Metal Hammer” says “St. James could alter the face of hard rock and-metal.” With that in mind, we set out to talk to vocalist John James and guitarist Jimmy Jacobs. Q – So, where does the St. come from in your…

Seven years ago she started out with her group Warlock. Today, she’s making a name for herself as one of rock’s most exciting voices. If you haven’t already guessed, we’re talking about none other than Germany’s Doro Pesch. Doro’s latest album is simply titled “Doro” (Mercury/Polygram Records) and produced by Kiss member Gene Simmons. Q – If it’s hard for a guy to be on the road, what must it be like for a woman? A – You’re often very lonely. It’s pretty impossible to keep relationships and friendships, I…

Out of Baltimore, Maryland and recording for Chrysalis Records comes a group known as “Child’s Play.” They’ve been around since 1984, making a name for themselves in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and the District of Columbia. Their debut album is titled “Rat Race.” Drummer, vocalist John Allen spoke with us about his band. Q – John, “Blue Collar Rock” is how you describe your music. Isn’t that just another way of describing rock “n” roll with a harder edge? A – Yeah, I mean we pretty much coined that phrase because…

A year ago. White Lion was well-known in the New York City area, but virtually unknown throughout the rest of the country. Today, White Lion’s album “Pride” (Atlantic Records) is climbing the charts, they’ve sold 250.000 records, their video is on MTV’s active rotation list, and they’re getting ready for a couple of big tours. Bassist James Lomenzo spoke with us about White Lion. Q – “White Lion” was supposed to appear at the Lost Horizon last June, as the opening act for Ace Frehley. You guys were a no…

Formed in 1988, Phantom Blue is already onto their second label deal. Originally signed to Mike Varney’s Shrapnel Records, Phantom Blue will soon be making their major label debut on Geffen Records. Bassist Kim Nielsen fills us in on all the details. Q – Kim, this is a pretty big jump for Phantom Blue to go from Shrapnel to Geffen Records, isn’t it? A – Yes it is. Q – How did you come to the attention of the people at Geffen? A – A friend of ours, Byron Hontas,…

Your father is an Inspector on the Police Department; you’re twin sisters and you want to start a rock group. So what do you call yourselves? Cell Mates, what else? That’s what Paula and Pamela Mattioli did. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., they left home at 16, moved to Florida, and made a name for themselves in music circles there. If that wasn’t enough, they went on to join a band that performed all over the world, including the Soviet Union. Releasing an album and E.P. on an independent label in…

Picture this: A group is practicing in a rehearsal room when some friends stop by. One of the friends gets a little out of hand, so someone yells, “Kick Tracy the hell out of here!” And so a name (with a few minor adjustments) for the band is born -Kik Tracee. True Story. Stephen Shareaux is the lead singer for Kik Tracee. We talked to him about the group’s debut album “No Rules” (R.C.A. Records) which incidentally was produced by none other than Slaughter’s own Mr. Dana Strum. Q –…