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The Long Road Back: An Interview With PAUL LAINE
"For me, this is a follow up to ‘Stick It In Your Ear’, because the ‘Can’t Get Enough’ record was just a record of a bunch of demos. I never got to produce that album, or have too much involvement with it.” Photo Credit: Dee Oliver George Dionne interviews PAUL LAINE about his first solo album in over 30 years, ‘The Long Road Back’. The album is set for release on September 25, 2026 through Frontiers Music.
Suffer Divine: An Exclusive Interview With MIKE SCHLEIBAUM of DARKEST HOUR
“[When it comes to songwriting] If everybody was a Ninja Turtle, I would be like Leonardo, and John [Henry] would be like Raphael.” - Mike Schleibaum Photo by Pep Williams George Dionne interviews guitarist MIKE SCHLEIBAUM of DARKEST HOUR about their latest album ‘Suffer Divine’ for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on October 30, 2026 through MNRK Heavy.
Cosmo Fighter: An Exclusive Interview With PHIL SOUSSAN
“From day one I’ve always been a songwriter. I’ve written songs, I’ve contributed songs to virtually all the bands I’ve been in.” George Dionne interviews bassist and solo artist PHIL SOUSSAN about his latest EP, ‘Cosmo Fighter (Part One)’, for KNAC.COM. The EP is set for release on November 13, 2026 through BraveWords Records, with two more companion EPs to follow in the future. Soussan is the current bassist in the DIO inspired group LAST IN LINE.
Fænix: An Exclusive Interview With APOCÆLYPSE Frontman IRA BLACK
“We came to a mutual decision that my time was over in VIO-LENCE…all my [APOCÆLYPSE] stuff was getting released simultaneously with all this stuff that’s going on with VIO-LENCE.” George Dionne interviews APOCÆLYPSE frontman IRA BLACK about their debut album ‘Fænix’ for KNAC.COM. The album is available now on all streaming platforms. Black is known for guitar work with VIO-LENCE, METAL CHURCH, VICIOUS RUMORS, I AM MORBID, DIO DISCIPLES, and more.
EUROPE ’Come This Madness’
EUROPE Come This Madness Silver Lining Music https://www.europetheband.com 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of EUROPE’s mega hit song (and album) “The Final Countdown”. What better way to celebrate its impact on the music world than with an extensive tour and a new album. ‘Come This Madness’ is the twelfth studio album for the Swedish Hard Rockers, and their first since 2017’s ‘Walk The Earth’.
STRYPER 'Throne of Thorns'
STRYPER Throne of Thorns Frontiers Music https://stryper.com STRYPER is like the Energizer bunny, they just keep going and going and going. People of a certain age will get that reference. For over forty years and eighteen studio albums, STRYPER has been delivering their brand of “Heavenly” Metal to the masses. Some music fans love to hate on the band, while others embrace their message of faith, love, and the unity of music.
Throne Of Thorns: An Exclusive Interview With MICHAEL SWEET Of STRYPER
“That’s the goal and that’s the plan, to do three STRYPER albums in January [2027], and release them every couple of years… Get us while you can. Get me while I can still sing how I sing now, cuz in two years I may not be singing like I’m singing.” Photo Credit: Manuel Motion, Hainecch George Dionne interviews STRYPER frontman MICHAEL SWEET about their latest album ‘Throne of Thorns’ for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on September 25, 2025 through Frontiers Music.
HANSEN ’Born With A Hammer’
HANSEN Born With A Hammer earMusic www.facebook.com/kaihansenofficial ‘Born With A Hammer’ is the first proper solo album by HELLOWEEN guitarist Kai Hansen. While he did wade in the solo pool with HANSEN & FRIENDS - 'XXX - Three Decades In Metal' (2016), that album was more of a group project celebrating his music of the last three decades. If you have followed Hansen’s career and observed his persona, then you know he can be a little bit wacky and eccentric.
Beyond Babylon: An Exclusive Interview With RON FRESCHI Of SCAR CHAMBER
“I didn’t want [the band name] to sound like we’re playing at Back Angus on Thursday, and I didn’t want it to be like we’re Norway’s latest Death Metal band.” Photo Credit: Michael Brandvold Marketing George Dionne interviews BABYLON A.D. guitarist RON FRESCHI about his latest project SCAR CHAMBER for KNAC.COM. Their debut album, ‘Ugly On The Inside’, is set for release on August 12, 2026 through Kivel Records.
Boom Bang Goodbye: An Exclusive Interview With MAT SINNER Of SINNER, PRIMAL FEAR
“When I saw my schedule for PRIMAL FEAR, I thought, there’s not enough space to do anything with SINNER.” George Dionne interviews SINNER founder and bassist MAT SINNER about their final album ‘Boom Bang Goodbye’ for KNAC.COM. The album is out now through Reigning Phoenix Music. Sinner is also the bassist for PRIMAL FEAR.
ACCEPT ’Teutonic Titans 1976-2026’
ACCEPT Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 Napalm Records https://www.acceptworldwide.com If you’re a Metal fan of a certain age, you surely remember the Deadline/Cleopatra Records tribute albums. Essentially, the label would gather a bunch of Hard Rock and Metal luminaries for covers of songs by VAN HALEN, ALICE COOPER, OZZY OSBOURNE and others. The musicians involved were no slouches either. I mean, they weren’t exactly busy with their bands at the time, but the point I’m making is they were professionals.
Turning Time: An Exclusive Interview With SEAN MANNING Of THE EXILES + Video Premiere!
“We got together for the pure love of music and that’s it.” George Dionne interviews THE EXILES guitarist SEAN MANNING about the 30th anniversary edition of their lost 1996 album ‘Turning Time’ for KNAC.COM. The reworked and expanded album is available now on CD through Bad Reputation Records, and will be available for streaming worldwide on August 7, 2026. In addition, KNAC.COM is premiering a new video from the band for the single " ".
Truth: An Exclusive Interview With PATRICK GAGLIARDI Of STORM FORCE + Exclusive Single Premiere!
“We took a long time to write [‘Truth’]. It wasn’t to make it perfect, it really was just scheduling.” George Dionne interviews STORM FORCE vocalist PTRICK GAGLIARDI about their latest album ‘Truth’ for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on September 29, 2026 through BraveWords Records. STORM FORCE was founded by BRIGHTON ROCK guitarist Greg Fraser. In addition, KNAC.COM is proud to exclusively present the band's newest single, "Saviour".
Fight Or Flight: An Interview With ESCAPE THE HIVE
“I’ve been in a lot of bands…[ESCAPE THE HIVE] is something different than I’ve ever experienced…99% of the time we’re on the same page.” - Michael Thomas Beck George Dionne interviews ESCAPE THE HIVE guitarist CONRAD VARELA and vocalist MICHAEL THOMAS BECK about their latest album ‘Fight Or Flight’. The album is set for release on June 26, 2026 through Deko Entertainment. Watch it BELOW.
Not King Diamond: An Exclusive Interview With PETE BLACKK And ANDY LAROCQUE Of LEX LEGION
”I thought it was really important that this shouldn’t be a continuation or a copy of anything that we’d done previously.” - Andy LaRocque Photo by Patric Ullaeus George Dionne interviews LEX LEGION guitarists PETE BLAKK and ANDY LAROCQUE about their self-titled debut album for KNAC.COM. The album is out now through MNRK Music Group. LEX LEGION also features Mikkey Dee (SCORPIONS, ex-KING DIAMOND), Hal Patino (ex-KING DIAMOND), and Nils K. Rue (PAGAN’S MIND).
One: An Exclusive Interview With Drummer MORGAN ROSE Of SEVENDUST
“We’ve had people that have come up and said, fifteen records? Do you think anybody really wants to hear anything new? Then this [album] comes out, and it actually [does] really well…I guess we’ll keep making ‘em.” Photo Credit: Chuck Brueckmann George Dionne interviews SEVENDUST drummer MORGAN ROSE about their latest album ‘One’ for KNAC.COM. The album is out now through Napalm Records. Check it out BELOW! SEVENDUST kicks off their summer tour with THEORY OF A DEADMAN on August 7, 2026.
Voices Unheard: An Interview With JAYLER
“If you’re comparing us to probably the greatest band of the seventies, then that’s not really negative to me.” - Tyler Arrowsmith Photo credit: Andy Ford George Dionne interviews JAYLER vocalist JAMES BARTHOLOMEW and guitarist TYLER ARROWSMITH about their debut album ‘Voices Unheard’. The album is out now through Silver Lining Music.
PRIDE OF LIONS 'Unbridled'
PRIDE OF LIONS Unbridled Frontiers Music https://www.facebook.com/PrideOfLionsBand/ I’ll tell you straight up that I am a fan of Jim Peterik’s work over the last six decades with bands like IDES OF MARCH, and that band you’re not supposed to mention when talking about the guy that wrote their biggest hit “Eye of the Tiger”. My admiration also carries over to JIM PETERIK’S WORLD STAGE, in which the eccentric guitarist features other established and up-and-coming talented musicians.
Destiny Revisited: An Interview With GENE MARCHELLO of MARCHELLO
”OZZY came down to see me…because he wanted a new guitar player to replace Jake E. Lee. He ended up going with Zakk Wylde.” - Gene Marchello George Dionne interviews guitarist & vocalist GENE MARCHELLO about the 2026 re-release of the first two MARCHELLO albums, ‘Destiny’ (1989) and ‘The Power of Money’ (1991). Both albums are out now through High Roller Records. Watch it BELOW.
TRIUMPH, APRIL WINE In Boston, MA With Photos!
The Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour Comes To A Close At Leader Bank Pavilion On June 26th All Live Photos By George Dionne/@rockisgeorge Canadian Rock and Roll legends TRIUMPH have been having a bit of a renaissance over the last five years or so. Some say it was due to the release of their 2019 documentary ‘Triumph: Rock ‘n Roll’ Machine’, yet others claim it’s just the natural cycle of a new generation discovering the classics for the first time.
Metalmorphosis: An Exclusive Interview With ROLAND GRAPOW Of MASTERPLAN
“When [JORN] came back for the ‘Time To Be King’ album, there was a big compromise. He said I’m only coming back…when it's less Power Metal sounding…but this album, ‘Metalmorphosis’, is definitely free, without compromise.” Photo Credit: Patric Ullaeus George Dionne interviews MASTERPLAN guitarist ROLAND GRAPOW about their latest album ‘Metalmorphosis’ for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on June 26, 2026 through Frontiers Music.
Detour From Skid Row: An Exclusive Interview With RACHEL BOLAN
Photo Credit: Anabel DFLux George Dionne interview’s SKID ROW bassist RACHEL BOLAN about his debut solo album ‘Gargoyle Of The Garden State’ for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on June 12, 2026 through earMusic. Special guests on the album include Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT), Nuno Bettencourt (EXTREME), Damon Johnson (BROTHER CANE), Snake Sabo, Scotti Hill, & Rob Hammersmith (SKID ROW), and Danko Jones.
Holding For Dear Life: An Interview With CRASHING WAYWARD
George Dionne interviews CRASHING WAYWARD vocalist PETE SUMMITT and guitarist DAVID HARRIS about their latest single “Holding for Dear Life” and upcoming EP ‘The Fight Within’. CRASHING WAYWARD are set to kick off The Crazy Eight Tour on April 23rd.
CHASING THE HYDRA: An Exclusive Interview With BEN JACKSON Of CRIMSON GLORY
George Dionne interviews CRIMSON GLORY guitarist BEN JACKSON about their latest album ‘Chasing The Hydra’ for KNAC.COM. The album is out now through BraveRecords.
Back From The Dead: An Exclusive Interview With KURDT VANDERHOOF Of METAL CHURCH
George Dionne interviews METAL CHURCH guitarist KURDT VANDERHOOF about their latest album ‘Dead To Rights’ for KNAC.COM. The album is out now through Rat Pak Records. METAL CHURCH currently consists of Vanderhoof, longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bassist David Ellefson (ex-MEGADETH), drummer Ken Mary (FLOTSAM AND JETSAM), and vocalist Brian Allen (ex-VICIOUS RUMORS).
SEVENDUST ‘One’ - KNAC.COM
For weeks, I anticipated the arrival of SEVENDUST’s fifteenth full-length studio album, ‘One’ via Napalm Record. Not knowing whether I’d get an early listen or endure the wait with everyone else until its May 1, 2026, release was agonizing. As a longtime fan, finally receiving an advance copy felt almost like Christmas morning. To be clear, I’m far from a casual SEVENDUST listener. Their music and live shows are woven into my family’s life.
Song Of Darkness: An Exclusive Interview With ELINA SIIRALA of LEAVES’ EYES
George Dionne interviews LEAVES’ EYES vocalist ELINA SIIRALA about their latest EP ‘Song Of Darkness’ for KNAC.COM. The 4-song EP is out now through Reigning Phoenix Music.
Inferno: An Interview With LARS CHRISS of LION’S SHARE
George Dionne interviews LION’S SHARE guitarist LARS CHRISS about their first album in seventeen years, ‘Inferno’. The album is set for release on March 27, 2026 through Metalville. LION’S SHARE also features ASTRAL DOORS frontman Nils Patrik Johansson on vocals.
Black Flame: An Exclusive Interview With CHRIS POLAND Of NUCLEAR MESSSIAH
Photo credit: Cleopatra Records George Dionne interviews NUCLEAR MESSIAH guitarist CHRIS POLAND about their debut album ‘Black Flame’ for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on April 24, 2026 through Cleopatra Records. In addition, CHRIS POLAND is also working with producer Randy Burns (MEGADETH), to remix his 1990 solo album ‘Return To Metalopolos!’ for future release.
Album Review: SODOM ‘Get What You Deserve [Deluxe Box Set]’ W/Unboxing Video
1994 was not the best year to be a Thrash Metal band. The entire world had embraced the Seattle Grunge scene. Some bands folded, others tried to adapt, but SODOM said “fuck you” to the entire system and continued to do things their way. SODOM albums up to this point had always been punishing and angry, but ‘Get What You Deserve’ took that fury to another level by adding more Punk Rock angst. The Deluxe Box Set of ‘Get What You Deserve’ is a 5 LP / 1 DVD colored vinyl collection.
Gimme Some Moore: An Exclusive Interview With WOODY WEATHERMAN Of CORROSION OF CONFORMITY
Photo Credit: Danin Drahos George Dionne interviews CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist and founder WOODY WEATHERMAN about their latest double album ‘Good God / Baad Man’ for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on April 3, 2026 through Nuclear Blast Records. CORROSION OF CONFORMITY kick off their North American Tour on April 7.
Goliath: An Exclusive Interview With GARY HOLT Of EXODUS
Photo Credit: Jim Louvau George Dionne interviews EXODUS guitarist GARY HOLT about their latest album ‘Goliath’ for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on March 20, 2026 through Napalm Records. EXODUS is currently on tour with routes planned for the UK and North America.
One Thing Left To Do: An Exclusive Interview With KEVIN STEELE
George Dionne interviews ROXX GANG / MOJO GURUS vocalist KEVIN STEELE about his debut solo album ‘One Thing Left To Do’ for KNAC.COM. The album is out now through Steele Records / Amplified Distribution.
Guitar Town: An Exclusive Interview With AXEL RUDI PELL
Photo Credit: Kai Hoffman George Dionne interviews guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL about his latest album ‘Ghost Town’ for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on March 20, 2026 through Steamhammer. The AXEL RUDI PELL band features longtime vocalist Johnny Gioeli (HARDLINE), bassist Volker Krawczak, keyboardist Ferdy Doemberg (ex-EDEN’S CURSE), and drummer Bobby Rondinelli (ex-RAINBOW).
Going Deep: An Exclusive Interview With BRENDAN SHANE of THE NOCTURNAL AFFAIR
George Dionne interviews THE NOCTURNAL AFFAIR frontman BRENDAN SHANE about their latest single “Deep” for KNAC.COM. The song is available now for streaming on all platforms, through Madison Records. Highlights include: -Breaking down their latest single -Their music video featuring actress Lisa Foiles -How their last three singles tie together -Their unique take on “What Is Love” (HADDAWAY) -Six planned singles for 2026 -Will they morph into a full studio album?
Album Review: AXEL RUDI PELL ’Ghost Town’
AXEL RUDI PELL isn’t exactly a household name in North America, but the tales of his exploits have been well documented overseas. The guitarist got his start in the band STEELER around 1984. Not the one with Ron Keel and Yngwie Malmsteen. The German one. Pell went solo in 1989 with the release of ‘Wild Obsession’ and hasn’t looked back. In their earlier years, AXEL RUDI PELL found themselves trying to find just the right vocalist for the job, and they have had some notable ones.
Snake Bitten: An Exclusive Interview With GUERNICA MANCINI of THE GEMS
Photo Credit: Mikael Hulten George Dionne interviews THE GEMS front woman GUERNICA MANCINI about their latest album ‘Year of the Snake’ for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on March 13, 2026 through Napalm Records.
Get What You Deserve: An Exclusive Interview With TOM ANGELRIPPER Of SODOM
George Dionne interviews SODOM frontman TOM ANGLERIPPER about the 2026 reissue of their 1994 album ‘Get What You Deserve’ for KNAC.COM. The reissue is set for release on February 27, 2026 through Noise/BMG.
Midnight Blitz: An Exclusive Interview with TAILGUNNER
Photo credit Tunde Valiszka George Dionne interviews TAILGUNNER bassist BONES and guitarist RHEA THOMPSON about their latest album MIDNIGHT BLITZ for KNAC.COM. The album is out now through Napalm Records and was produced by K.K. DOWNING (KK’S PRIEST, ex-JUDAS PRIEST).
Stoned Babies: An Exclusive Interview With ROD MORGENSTEIN Of VOICES OF EXTREME
George Dionne interviews VOICES OF EXTREME drummer ROD MORGENSTEIN about their upcoming album “Faith In Action” for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release later in 2026. VOICES OF EXTREME also features bassist Paul Ranieri and vocalist Don Chaffin (RIOT ACT). Morgenstein has been the drummer for WINGER since its inception in 1987 and the DIXIE DREGS (w/Steve Morse) prior. He is also the inventor of the WING THING drummer’s tool.
Exclusive: PAUL LIDEL Of SCREAM THERAPY
George Dionne interviews guitarist/vocalist PAUL LIDEL of PAUL LIDEL'S SCREAM THERAPY about their latest album Are You Ready for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on October 17, 2025 through Perris Records. PAUL LIDEL is also the current guitarist for DANGEROUS TOYS, and was a member of the Pennsylvania Hard Rock act DIRTY LOOKS from 1987-1994.
Interview: LAURI YLONEN Of THE RASMUS
Weirdo: An Interview With LAURI YLONEN Of THE RASMUS By George Dionne, Podcaster Sunday, October 26, 2025 @ 5:22 AM "When we got on that stage [in Ukraine], it was pure joy. People were so happy that they had something else to think about for that one hour...the day before...there was a bombing." Photo Credit: Venla Shalin George Dionne interviews vocalist LAURI YLONEN of THE RASMUS about their latest album Weirdo. The album is out now through Better Noise Music.
Exclusive: MIKE KROMPASS,BILLY SHEEHAN Of THE FELL
George Dionne interviews THE FELL guitarist MIKE KROMPASS and bassist BILLY SHEEHAN about their latest EP The Killswitch for KNAC.COM. The EP is set for release on October 24, 2025 through BCMG Recordings. THE FELL also features drummer Nick Chiarore (DEAD ROMANTIC) and vocalist Tony Rand (ROCKSTAR SUPERNOVA). Guitarist Mike Krompass has been a member of SMASH MOUTH and has produced and written music with several notable Pop Rock artists. Billy Sheehan has been a member of MR.
Interview: Vocalist SERAINA TELLI
Green Is Gold: An Interview With Vocalist SERAINA TELLI By George Dionne, Podcaster Friday, October 17, 2025 @ 9:33 AM "I see a lot of people that have a lot of influence, that could do so [many] good things, and they decide to not be good role models...you're connected with millions of people, so tell them something good!" - Seraina Telli Photo Credit: Felix Groteloh George Dionne interviews Swiss solo artist SERAINA TELLI about her latest album GREEN.
Exclusive: STEPHEN HAYMAN Of HEAVY PETTIN
George Dionne interviews HEAVY PETTIN frontman STEPHEN "HAMIE" HAYMAN about their first album in 36 years, Rock Generation, for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on October 24, 2025 through Silver Lining Music.
Exclusive: MILIJENKO MATIJEVIC, JEFF KEITH
George Dionne interviews STEELHEART vocalist MILIJENKO MATIJEVIC and TESLA vocalist JEFF KEITH about their latest collaborative single "I Just Want To Make Love To You" for KNAC.COM. The single was released on October 3, 2025. Highlights include: -How their collaboration came together -The good times they had in the studio -Challenges with getting new music out -Paying homage to FOGHAT -Who owns the muscle car in the promos?
Exclusive: ROBBY THOMAS WALSH of PURPENDICULAR
Photo Credit: Licht Gevoelig Fotografie George Dionne interviews PURPENDICULAR frontman ROBBY THOMAS WALSH about their latest album BANNED for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on October 10, 2025 through Metalville Records. PURPENDICULAR featured DEEP PURPLE drummer IAN PAICE.
Interview: GREG T. WALKER Of TWO WOLF
Blackfoot Lives: An Interview With GREG T. WALKER Of TWO WOLF By George Dionne, Podcaster Thursday, October 2, 2025 @ 6:51 AM "In April of '79 when [BLACKFOOT's 'Strikes'] came out, we were already on the road. I don't think we were home until Christmas. We played four to six nights a week, sometimes seven or eight [nights] in a row." George Dionne interviews TWO WOLF founder and bassist GREG T. WALKER about their self-titled debut.
Exclusive Interview: ROGER EARL Of FOGHAT
Photo Credit: Arnie Goodman George Dionne interviews FOGHAT drummer ROGER EARL about the 50th Anniversary release of their first platinum album Fool For The City for KNAC.COM. The latest edition of this classic album comes as a 2-LP Green Bottle Vinyl set, featuring a bonus live performance from the Aragon Ballroom in 1975. Also available is a 2-CD set featuring two bonus live tracks not on the vinyl, and an interview with Earl and producer/bassist Nick Jameson.
Exclusive: DAVID REECE Of BANGALORE CHOIR
George Dionne interviews BANGALORE CHOIR frontman DAVID REECE about their latest album Rapid Fire Succession: On Target II for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release in October 24, 2025 through BraveWords Records. In his 35+ years in music, Reece has fronted several other bands including ACCEPT, BONFIRE, EZ LIVIN', TANGO DOWN, WICKED SENSATION, IRON ALLIES, and more. He has also released three solo albums from 2020 to 2024.
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