Metal Crypt's Podcast

THANKS SO MUCH DAVE FOR THE GREAT INTERVIEW...
Dave Evans originally arrived in Australia from Carmarthen Wales, aged five, and settled in North Queensland with his family. After forming his first band In Session in Charters Towers when he was seventeen he moved to Sydney where he formed a band (no name yet!) with Malcolm Young, Colin Burgess and Larry van Kriedt - a week later Malcolm's younger brother Angus joined. Malcolm and Angus' sister-in-law Sandra came up with the name AC/DC - to signify power and energy - and so one of the greatest rock and roll bands ever was born! AC/DC's first gig as at Chequers Nightclub in Sydney on New Years Eve 1973 and the band went on to attract a strong live ollowing in the next few months before recording their first single - Can I Sit Next To You Girl b/w Rocking In The Parlour.

At this time Angus started wearing his now famous schoolboy uniform (has he ever taken it off?!?!) and with their ingle racing up the national charts AC/DC undertook a grueling tour beginning at the Sydney Opera House and when playing to packed houses all around Australia. Life on the road is tough for any band and rictions and egos increased steadily until a punch-up between Evans and their manager made life on tour unbearable - and a split between Evans and AC/DC became inevitable. Bon Scott was a friend of Malcolm and Angus' elder brother George Young (a member of the legendary Easybeats - Friday On My Mind - and a well-known Australian record producer with Harry Vanda) and had seen the band perform in Adelaide.

He agreed to join AC/DC, by this stage one of the leading rock bands in Australia, and he and the band went on to rock and roll immortality as one of the biggest bands in the world. After parting ways with AC/DC Dave Evans moved to Newcastle just north of Sydney and joined up and coming hard rock outfit Rabbit in early 1975. Rabbit were already the number one rock band in Newcastle and the surrounding area and Dave had seen them performing at Chequers nightclub in Sydney and was pressed with their confronting stage presence. It wasn't long until they had signed with CBS records and recorded their first album "Rabbit" which had mediocre success. In 1976 they recorded the album "Too Much Rock And Roll" and with their appearances on the numerous television pop/rock shows this album launched them into national popularity. Rabbit were described as frenetic, violently hedonistic and Dave himself was described as savagely heterosexual. Rabbit after-show parties were always wild affairs and popular with friends, fans and groupies.

The "Too Much ock And Roll" album was then distributed in Japan, Germany, France, Luxembourg, Holland, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Although sales were steady Rabbit did not tour these countries as two members called it quits after a grueling three month Australian tour. The band continued after adding a new drummer and released the single "Let Me" but it wasn't the same feeling without the two original members and the band folded in 1978. Dave vans and Thunder Down Under was formed in 1985 after his previous band, Dave Evans and Hot Cockerel, was forced o change its musical style.

Dave Evans and Hot Cockerel were a heavy two guitar rock act and the music was back to basics rock - which was Dave Evans's musical roots with AC/DC - but although the band played to packed houses hey could not get a record contract. At the time - mid 80's - the Australian record companies were signing bands dominated by synthesizers and with very little heavy guitar riffs and power chords. After being turned down again and again (with apologies!) despite the fact that the band was putting bums on seats, Dave decided to try a new pproach by combining the heavy guitar sounds with synth, brass and strings and adding a strong vocal harmony component.This worked and he signed with independent label Reaction Records. He recruited all new musicians and called the new band Dave Evans and Thunder Down Under. After Dave Evans and Thunder Down Under split Dave pursued an acting career with lead roles in small production Australian films - Coming of Age, Leonora and Come and Get It plus working in live theatre. In early 2000 Dave was invited to be a special guest for Melbourne AC/DC tribute band Thunderstruck for their 20th anniversary memorial gig for Bon Scott. This special occasion was recorded live and A Hell of a Night was released through Perris Records.

SINNER has now been signed to USA label Destroy All Records (DA Records) and distributed in stores by BCDmg Distributors.

Long live Rock!

Thanks Blane for the cool interview fun as always you rock...
Blane Born and bread non-conformist/rocker! My brothers had bands rehearsing at my house since I was a wee lad! My parents would leave so they could rehearse. And a lot of things went down they didn't know about!!! ;-> I've had a drum kit in my face most of my life!!!
NOVEMBER IS BACK!!! Leaner,Meaner,Faster,Badder are just a few of the words tossed around about the latest incarnation of NOVEMBER! With accomplishments accumulating daily (Too Numerous to list all!) such as the privledge of working with Legendary producer Beau Hill (RATT,WARRANT, ALICE COOPER,Eric ClaPToN, etc.) appearing in the April 2008 issue of METAL EDGE Magazine (OzzY on the cover!) and on the accompanying compilation C.D.! In full rotation and Featured Artist on countless Radio stations Internationally!! Played the ROCK SOLID PRESSURE Industry Showcase in September of 2008! With WELL over one million hits on NOVEMBERONLINE.COM! As anyone can see, the demand for this band is Massive! As the band wraps up their latest CD BLOOD $ MONEY with the Graphic Novel based on the music, to follow. NOVEMBER prepares to embark on a tour, as one member states, "To anywhere and anyone who will let us play for them!" With the changing climate of music and general gravitation back toward Classic Hard Rock and METAL! (Thanks to the inter-net and guitar based video games!) The band, Mike Davis - vocals/lyrics ("The WHITE SUN"!) Chip Randall - guitar/composition (The MaGiC MaN!), Blane Gilbert - Drummer/Lyricist(((ThundeRchYldE)))!!! Are in a perfect position once again to breakthrough the stagnant corporate Rock Scene!!! Having NeVeR been a "trendy" group, They continue to forge ahead with their "Mysteriously Melodic", Powerfully Dark, Ominous" sound! Again... doing it their way and making no excuses about it! Prepare to Rock, Be Rocked! Or be completely ran over by "The Most FamouS Band You've NeVeR HEARD!!! You Have Been warned!!! Are you Ready?!!!

Sometimes grinding hard, but not metal. Partly soft, but not pop. A bit unpredictable, but not too progressive. Renegade Ride - a modern rock band with a twist.

Good songs are what music is all about and that's what we strive for!

Renegade Ride - the bigger, better and meaner version of the group formerly known as The Ride. The band was founded in Helsinki, Finland in 2005. After drifting through space and time for some years, line-up changes, writing quality material and working hard, Renegade Ride is now emerging stronger and harder than ever - ready to blow your mind.

Five individuals with long and diverse musical backrounds combined together in a tight musical unit and the song-writing talent of Jake Enden make Renegade Ride a band to look out for in the future. The core of the band, rock-solid after playing together in various groups, amended with singer Jaakko Latva-Pukkila in 2006 is now tuned for something big.

Never looking back, but always striving to find something new. Never to compromise, never to be easily labelled, never afraid of blood, sweat and tears required to make it happen and always giving 110 percent when on stage.

The first full length studio album Dream Machine released 20th April 2009 has already got critical acclaim and radioplay all over the world, making the future of RR look bright. Aiming to really hit the stages this year, see you there. Take The Ride!

Thanks Aaron for the great interview.. CHEERS
In brief a metal machine.. just some of the words used to describe the talents of Sanctorum in recent years.

Sanctorum started life as ‘Devolution’ when in 2002 a group of friends forged the band from a common love of anything heavy, fast and loud. Throughout 2003 they concentrated on writing original material and supporting local bands at gigs in the Colchester area culminating at the end of 2003 with a self financed 4 track debut EP CD entitled 'Penumbra'.

Throughout 2004/05 as 'Devolution' they continued to write and gig during which time 'Penumbra' received very positive reviews from many Webzines. In September 2005 ‘Devolution’ became ‘Sanctorum’ to avoid confusion with other bands of the same name.

Late in 2004 another fully self financed project started to take shape culminating in the album entitled ‘The Heavens Shall Burn’

The album was very positively received by the ‘Metal’ music press and online webzines with copies finding their way onto CD players across the globe. Due to the success of the album and their reputation for ‘jaw-droppingly accomplished’ live sets Sanctorum are gaining an ever increasing band of faithful followers to their brand of Metal.

To further build on their debut albums’ success Sanctorum recorded their follow up album during Feb. 2008 at Philia Studios with producer Dave Chang (Stampin’ Ground, earthtone9, Orange Goblin) at the helm.

The album entitled ‘Ashes of Redemption’ seeks to follow on where ‘The Heavens Shall Burn’ left off and further Sanctorums reputation for ‘relentlessly ferocious headbanging Metaaaaalll’ with ‘soaring solos’, ‘thunderous rhythms’ and ‘enough double kick for a trilogy of martial arts movies!’.

Sanctorum have appeared alongside;

Ill Niño, God Forbid, My Ruin, Napalm Death, Still Remains, Engle, Evile, Biomechanical, Omnium Gatherum, Forever Never, Exilia, Civillian, Speedtheory, Illuminatus, Gutworm, Murder 1, The More I See, etc....

-taken from: -Sanctorum.co.uk-

Thanks Georg.. ROCK ON!!!
Signed to Warner Bros. in 1990, Rhino Bucket’s self-titled debut yielded two singles “One Night Stand” and “Blood on the Cross,” which heaved them to the Billboard Top 40 singles chart and made them regulars on MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball. Tours with the likes of The Black Crowes, Angel City,and Junkyard,ensued. Get Used to It, 1992’s follow up, was recorded by legendary producer Terry Manning (Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top) and spawned the single “Ride with Yourself,” which landed on the soundtrack to the blockbuster film Wayne’s World.

In 1993 AC/DC/Dio drummer Simon Wright, joined the band for the recording of the band’s third album, 1994’s Pain. This lineup toured relentlessly until 1995 when the band took what turned out to be an extended hiatus. Never ones to say die, a one-off sold-out reunion gig in 2000 inspired Georg and bassist Reeve Downes to reform the band with original drummer Liam Jason and ex KIX guitarist Brian "Damage" Forsythe.

"Rock ‘n’ roll is like a disease,” laughs Dolivo, “once you’ve got it you’re stuck with it. I’ve tried blues and country and all sorts of different styles, but I always come back to the rock. Maybe I’m just a one trick pony, but I really like the trick I know.”

The band hit the L.A. clubs and found their reputation had grown substantially. They stormed the scene, gained the attention of hip indie label Acetate Records, and started to buckle down to pen some new tunes. "We were asked to write some music for the movie Rolling Kansas,” recalls Forsythe of their first soundtrack endeavor together [more followed, including the flicks Stateside, The Outdoorsmen and TV’s The Handler], “and the more music we made together, it just felt right. Georg has an idea and starts playing some lick,someone will join in, an idea is born and we all jump in on it. It’s this chemistry thing.”

That chemistry is all over thier 2006 release, And Then It Got Ugly, from the explosive riffs, to the soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics it is a much needed shot of no frills Rock n’ Roll that the music scene desperately craves. Needless to say, more touring with friends like The Supersuckers and KIX followed well into 2007 which also saw the return of drummer Wright at the Rocklahoma festival.

Currently the band is touring in support of thier latest release, "The Hardest Town". More dates and appearances to be added so keep checking back.

Latest New is that Rhino Bucket has landed a song on the 3 time Golden Globe nominated film, "THE WRESTLER" and on the soundtrack, which can be purchased at iTunes.com.

Rusty Is A GUITARIST I LOOK UP TOO.. Thanks Rusty
Discography:
"Molecular Heinosity" Derek Sherinian 2009
"Awaken The Dreamers" All Shall Perish 2008
“Rusty Cooley” Self titled debut re-release September 2008
“Outworld” Self titled debut release 2006
“Rusty Cooley” Self titled debut release January 2003
“Book of Reflections”, Lion Music April 23, 2004
“Shawn Lane Remembered Vol.” May 28, 2004. Lion Music
“Warmth in the Wilderness 2” A Tribute to Jason Becker. Lion Music
“Prog Power 4” A showcase sample
“Prog Power 3” A showcase sample
“The Alchemist” Liquid Note Records
“Fresh Blood Vol. 4” Progressive Arts Records
Guitar 2001 Magazine Presents “Lick This”
Guitarapalooza Vol. l.
Ballbuster magazine “Ball One Strike One”
Generation Ibanez “Across the Miles”
Revolution, self titled 4-song EP

Instructional products (DVD, VHS and CD ROMS):
Fretboard Autopsy 1
Fretboard Autopsy 2
Mark Tremonti The Sound and the Story
Shred Guitar Manifesto
Extreme Pentatonics
Basic Training
The Art of Picking
Rusty Cooley performance/clinic
Rusty Cooley Performance/Clinic 2

After 25 years hiatus of the originals, KROKUS is totally committed to write and produce an album that seamlessly fits into the groove of their work of the early eighties (Metal Rendez-Vous. Hardware, One Vice, Headhunter). They feel they owe this to their faithful fan base. And good things do take time!

In order to get a break from song writing and recording with a well-deserved change of scenery, KROKUS will play one exclusive summer festival in 2009 on August 5th in Zofingen, Switzerland (see countdown on HOME page and info on TOUR page).
THANKS MARC AND PETER AND CREW FROM KROKUS.. YOU ALL ROCK..

Power, energy, intensity. Ever since the beginning, in 2001, Shadowside could be defined by their attitude and passion for Rock and Metal music. Combined with that, are the distinct backgrounds of the four band members. Coming from a musical past of Punk Rock, Thrash and Glam Metal and having very unique personalities they discovered two points in common between them all when they first got together: the love for making music and courage to take risks and pursue goals and dreams. Featuring Dani Nolden, one of the most powerful, intense yet melodic female vocals ever heard and almost supernatural charisma, they leave fans totally enthralled night after night with a highly vigorous performance.

Eventhough the four metallers come from different origins (Lithuanian, German, Portuguese, Italian and Spanish), they were born and raised in Brazil and started activities in the sunny beach of Santos with the release of an independent EP, which surprised both media and fans, building a strong and loyal fan base night after night with an intense stage act. Such buzz secured them support slots for bands such as Nightwish, Primal Fear and Shaman in the first year of Shadowside's career.

The hype generated about the band created very high expectations for their debut full length Theatre of Shadows. Considered one of the best albums ever released in the Brazilian Metal scene, that CD proved their initial success was not mere luck but was based instead on hard work and constant improvement. Selling over 2.000 copies in Brazil only, even before hitting the road, they were the obvious choice to support Helloween in their Brazilian tour in 2006.

During that year, Shadowside was awarded best band, album, lead singer and national show by several media professionals such as Airton Diniz, Editor in Chief of Roadie Crew Magazine. They were also featured on radio playlists worldwide. However it was in 2007 that Shadowside really went international. In July in that year, they won the "AirPlay Direct All Things Digital Hard Rock / Heavy Metal", chosen between over 1,000 bands worldwide. With the exposition received from the contest they signed a worldwide deal for the worldwide re-release of the debut album.

As many predicted, Shadowside are now living the dream and after extensive touring in the North America and Brazil, new material was recorded, produced and mixed by Dave Schiffman, who is known for working with artists such as Audioslave, System of a Down, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Six Feet Under and several others and mastered by Howie Weinberg, know for his works with several gold and platinum selling artists such as Iron Maiden, Metallica, Pantera, Rush, Aerosmith and several others. All the 11 tracks on this record show a band that are not afraid to try and grow even more mature after every single release, despite the young age of the band members.

They are ready to hit the road one more time and tour nonstop. Being one of the rising stars of the Brazilian Metal and Rock music scenes, Shadowside's new album title reflects what they always knew they should do: Dare to Dream.
THANKS DANI AND CREW FROM THE GREAT INTERVIEW....

The original incarnation of POWERMAN 5000 took shape in Boston Massachusetts, where the group racked up a multitude of local gigs and produced two independent CD releases, 1994’s True Force and 95’s The Blood Splat Rating System. An unrivaled work ethic and growing legion of fans helped secure the band’s dominance in the Boston rock scene, as well as creating a must-have commodity for many major labels.

1997 was a big year for Spider and company; it saw them sign with DreamWorks Records, relocate to Los Angeles and release their major label debut, Mega!! Kung Fu Radio. A year of touring with the likes of Marilyn Manson, Korn and Ozzfest followed, giving them national exposure and further strengthening the bands fan base. Their follow up, 1999’s Tonight The Stars Revolt!, featuring the hits “When Worlds Collide” and "Nobody's Real" went on to sell more than a million copies . “Tonight The Stars Revolt! changed everything.” Spider recalls. “Suddenly we went from being this weird little underground band to having our faces on MTV and our songs played nationwide.”

Anyone For Doomsday?, the band’s third outing for Dreamworks, was recorded in 2001 and was shelved just weeks prior to release. “From a creative standpoint, the record didn’t feel ready,” explains Spider of his choice to put the brakes on the album’s release. When the dust settled, Powerman emerged with a new line-up and a new album. 2003's Transform stripped away a lot of the band’s electronic elements and delivered on a much more punk rock, Clash-inspired sound. The album launched Powerman back onto the charts, debuting at number 25 on Billboard Top 200 and spawning the Top 10 Rock hit “Free”. All the pieces seemed to be falling into place for PM5K until their longtime label, DreamWorks, was essentially dissolved midway through the Transform campaign.

Spider, by now the only remaining original member of the band reflects, “ This was a tough time but I knew it wasn’t over. In fact, this was an opportunity to do it all over again, to tap into that undeniable reckless energy that only a new band has.” Not soon after this revelation guitarists Johnny Heatley and Terry Corso joined remaining Transform-era rhythm section Siggy Sjursen and Adrian Ost. A year long trek of back-to-basics rock shows followed. With this brash, new electrifying live band in tow the question still remained, could this line-up now write a great album?

One listen to the latest offering, Destroy What You Enjoy, and the question is answered. From the T Rex meets Sex Pistols stomp of title track “Destroy What You Enjoy” to the pure thrashed out fun of “Now That’s Rock ‘n Roll” to the unapologetic pop hooks of “Wild World” and “Murder”, the answer is a resounding YES! Powerman 5000 has reinvented and revitalized beyond expectation. Destroy What You Enjoy marks the beginning of yet another unpredictable and no doubt anarchic chapter in the story of a band that seems to thrive and grow stronger with each passing rock ‘n roll cataclysm. Main man Spider wouldn’t have it any other way, “ The entire history of this band has been filled with chaos and uncertainty, I’ve seen the highest of highs and lowest of lows. I’ve seen long time members disappear and record companies crumble. Though, through it all, the result has always been loud, obnoxious, uncompromising rock ‘n roll. If all the bullshit and drama helped me create this new record then I don’t regret a moment of it. Destroy What You Enjoy is our best yet.”

With over twenty albums under his belt, and millions of copies sold worldwide, Queensryche guitarist Michael Wilton has remained steadfast and true to the metal movement, helping to shape its very foundations.
While many guitar players responsible for the original heavy metal
sound concentrated on being the next "guitar god," Michael Wilton's
style quickly established him as the complete package. A well-rounded
artist whose riffs, solos, and rhythms have been an integral part of
the soundtrack to millions of lives.

Currently Michael is
working on a solo album that we will release sometime this year.
Although your first thought might be to expect something in the
Queensryche/Soulbender vein... think again...We can't release the
details at this point, but there will be some surprise guests, and a
rock solid sound that can only be described as "pioneering." We look
forward in all confidence to delivering the best Michael Wilton you
have heard to date!
Thanks Ratpak and Michael..

Please add Whip's myspace page www.myspace.com/michaelwilton

Nick started playing guitar when he was 12 years old . Put his first band together when he was 15 called High Voltage . They were together along time , then that ended and He got the gig with Zakk Wylde in 1996 . They toured 96 , 97 on the Book Of Shadows tour . Then in 1998 , Black Label Society was formed . Through the years the lineup in the rhythm section has changed . We have had many kick ass bass players come through , heres the lineup , started with John Deservio ( JD ) , then Steve Gibb ( SOB ) , then came Mike Inez ( Alice in Chains / Ozzy ) , Robert Trujillo ( Suicidal Tendencies / Ozzy ) , THEN came James Lomenzo ( White Lion / Pride and Glory / David Lee Roth ) , and FINALLY back to John Deservio AGAIN !! It came full circle . And we only had one drummer change , BLS started with Phil Ondich on drums and he was replaced by Craig ( Louisiana Lightning ) Nunenmacher . And Craig has been the rock for many many years . Nick has been beside Zakk for 12 years , and many many great things have happened through his career with Black Label .... Nick has his very own signature Washburn Nick Catanese guitar , Nick has a siganture string deal , the Dean Markley Shotgun Set . And all of the other great endorsers he has ... EMG pickups , Fuchs Amps , Electro Voice ( EV ) speakers and Cabinets , Zoom , Samson , Affliction Clothing , Monster Energy Drinks , and now Nick is proud to say he has signed with Paul Reed Smith guitars and will be out with a new Evil Twin Paul Reed Smith . Then in 2007 , after meeting Mike Stone , They started Speed X , and Speed X is Nick , Mike Stone , Mike Froedge ( doubleDrive ) , and Josh Sattler ( doubleDrive ) . Their debut CD is almost complete and ready for all the ears of the world to be pummeled . Nick is very proud of the place he is in the world , Nick has fantastic parents ( supportive as all hell ) , and his father who has bent over backwards to be his manager , BIG NICK ( clc1645@aol.com ) if anyone needs to email him , Nicks' mother who is his backbone , and his beautiful beautiful fiance Tiffany , who is Nicks world , and he wouldnt be the man his is if it wasnt for you and your understanding . Outside of music , Nick loves Racing , Nascar , NHRA . He has experienced driving Nascar at the Richard Petty driving school and the Jeff Gordon driving schools . KICK ASS fun !! Also Nick just started playing Inline Hockey , which kicks his ass everytime , He really gives hockey players all the respect in the world . As you can see Nick is very happy and content man on this planet.

Born, Jeffrey Philip La Bar on March 18th, 1963 in Darby, Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia to parents Robert and June, I have two brothers and a sister, Jack being the oldest, me, then Diane and Dave. Growing up in Upper Darby, PA and moving to Springfield, I married my after-high school sweetheart and had a son, Sebastian. I am since remarried to the love of my life, Debinique, an Iowa girl & reside in Nashville, TN.

In 1985, I joined a band called Cinderella with Tom Keifer & Eric Brittingham. Myself and another drummer, named Jimmy Drnec replaced the two founding members of the band, who would later be known as Britney Fox. Already having a record deal with Mercury/Polygram in the works, pending the labels approval of Me and Jimmy, one might say I was one lucky asshole. Well sure, but that’s not to say, a little talent and alot of hard work didn’t play a part as well.

1986 brings Cinderella’s debut album “Night Songs” and the addition of Fred Coury. Studio drummer, Jody Cortez records the record after producer, Andy Johns’ inability to work with Jimmy, so while Tom and Andy mixed, Eric and I auditioned players until we find Fred for the album cover and tour to follow. Our first tour would be with another new band called Poison, opening for the Japaneese heavy metal band, Loudness. 1986 thru ‘87 would see Cinderella open for the likes of David Lee Roth, on his first solo tour for five months and Bon Jovi, on their “Slippery When Wet” tour for seven months. The rest of ‘87 would be spent over seas, headlining in Japan and Scandinavia before playing The Monsters of Rock festivals in England and Germany

FREAKSHOW features Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot, Markus Allen Christopher of M!SS CRAZY, Jeff La Bar of Cinderella, and Tony Franklin of The Firm and Blue Murder. WE at the METAL CRYPT LOVE this BAND... Myspace link http://www.myspace.com/freakshowrox Web Site LINK http://www.freakshowrox.com/ THANKS GUYS ROCK ON!!!

Marcus Allen Christopher's Info
Hailing from British Columbia, Canada, Markus Allen Christopher stormed onto the rock scene in 2005 as the front man for San Francisco based Miss Crazy. His roaring vocal style quickly solidified Miss Crazy as one of the best new melodic rock bands and drew quick comparisons to singers such as Brian Johnson, Tom Keifer, Steve Whitman and Joe Elliot.

Miss Crazy released 3 Cds and toured the U.S. relentlessly from 2005 through 2008 before Markus contemplated the development of a solo project. During this period Markus contacted friends Jeff La Bar and Frankie Banali about working on a project together and Freakshow was born. Frankie called on The Fretless Monster Tony Franklin to chip in on the project on Bass and the result is a kick ass debut CD that fans of Miss Crazy, Cinderella, Quiet Riot and pretty much any arena rock fan will love.

Markus has proven himself as an extremely talented singer/songwriter and his latest work with Freakshow proves he has the perfect formula for creating the timeless sounds that rocked the airwaves throughout the 80’s.

Thanks Marc And Andrew for the GREAT Interview...

Marc Rizzo (born on August 2, 1977 in Carlstadt, New Jersey, United States) is the lead guitarist of American Metal band Soulfly and formerly of Ill Niño. He has featured on three Soulfly albums to date: Prophecy, Dark Ages and Conquer. He has also released two solo instrumental albums; Colossal Myopia (2006) and The Ultimate Devotion (2007). Marc is also a member of Cavalera Conspiracy, a side project with the co-founders of Sepultura, Max and Igor Cavalera, alongside Gojira's Joe Duplantier. The band's debut album entitled Inflikted was released in 2008.

While primarily regarded as a metal guitarist, his solo work demonstrates an interest in a wide range of styles, combining elements of hard rock, metal, jazz, classical and flamenco guitar.

Marc Rizzo's solo career has since become successful in its own self. In 2007 Marc headlined his first US tour to sold out venues across the country. In 2008 Marc Rizzo's two solo records released under Shrapnel Records became officially released and available under Itunes (itunes.com).

Connecticut based Joetown has made a name for themselves as one of the East Coast's powerhouse live acts. The band's explosive live show has allowed them to earn a cult-like following across the country, while frontman Joe Delaney has become one of the most in-demand songwriters and producer. Delany has gained recognition performing with Kings of Reality and American Trash with Steve Broderick (Trans Siberian Orchestra), while his production work kept him busy recording two albums for aggressive hard rockers Gargantua Soul. While not writing and recording Delany works alongside Bugera Guitar Amplifiers providing thundering amps to everyone from King's X to hip-hop act N.E.R.D. Thanks JOE You kick much ASS..

Thanks Rob for the GREAT interview Rock On.
Sacred Oath has long been recognized in the heavy metal underground as one of the pioneers of the American power metal movement that began back in 1985. Their debut album, ‘A Crystal Vision,’ has become a cult-classic, and established the dark, progressive sound of the band that many have imitated. What some fans don’t know is that Rob Thorne reformed Sacred Oath in 2007, and released ‘Darkness Visible,’ putting the band back into full active status with a subsequent European tour (including an appearance at Keep It True Festival) and a live album, ’Till Death Do Us Part,’ that was featured on iTunes as one of the top live Metal albums of 2008. Sacred Oath has just finished a new studio album called simply ‘Sacred Oath,’ including fourteen brand new songs that are sure to leave as lasting an impression as their debut, and establish the band as a vital creative force in the modern metal scene.

Word is quickly spreading that this is one band you must see live, and they anticipate another European tour in 2009 to promote the new album.

Ronny Munroe is the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Metal Church. He joined in 2004, replacing David Wayne, who died due to complications following a car crash in 2005. Grew up in Fife, Washington. Born in 1965. Has a son and a daughter.

Munroe started his music career as a drummer for the band Madhouse. Munroe's first position as a vocalist was with the band Moxi. He was the lead vocalist for the Seattle band Far Cry in the early 1990's Far Cry's CD was released in 2007 by Retrospect Records. Munroe was with the Seattle band Rottweiller when he was asked to audition for Kurdt Vanderhoof for a project Kurdt was working on. It was during that audition that Kurdt decided to resurrect Metal Church with Munroe as their frontman.

Ronny Munroe studied voice under David Kyle, who also taught Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Geoff Tate of Queensrÿche, and Layne Staley of Alice in Chains. Munroe is best known for his broad vocal range and power and his ability to capture his audiences attention. Munroe currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area town of Castro Valley. When not on tour with Metal Church he gives vocal lessons to children and is a active member of the charity CliveAid, which raises awareness for teenage cancers and MS. The charity was started to help Clive Burr, the former drummer for Iron Maiden, who suffers from MS.