“THE CALLING (in 2001) was never like a band, I just hired people…This is actually the first time that I have band members that are contributing.” - Alex Band
Ep.262: Interview with ALEX BAND of THE CALLING
KNAC.COM Exclusive: Interview with IRA BLACK of APOCÆLYPSE
“We came to a mutual decision that my time was over in VIO-LENCE…all my [APOCÆLYPSE] stuff was getting released simultaneous with all this stuff that’s going on with VIO-LENCE.” - Ira Black
Review: EUROPE – Come This Madness (2026)
“The album’s opening track “One on One” starts off with a subtle, but impactful orchestral section that forewarns you something great is coming… “
Ep.261: Interview with JAMIE JAMES
”[THE KINGBEES] toured for a long time, out there beating a path that had not really been forged yet, for what we were doing. Radio stations didn’t know what to do with us…after two or three years of that, I was done with the spotlight” - Jamie James
Ep.260: Interview with THE DAMN TRUTH
““Be Somebody” has become a defining track in [our] shows. It sets the tone.” - Lee-La Baum
Review: STRYPER – Throne Of Thorns (2026)
Throne Of Thorns’ is their latest studio effort, and it finds STRYPER sticking with their recent decade of heaviness, while also paying homage to their notable beginnings…
Ep.259: Interview with BRIAN TICHY of LED BY VULTURES
”It’s no fun to get excited about an original piece of music and have it sit on a hard drive as a demo” - Brian Tichy
KNAC.COM Exclusive: Interview with MICHAEL SWEET of STRYPER (2026)
“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.” - Michael Sweet
Review: HANSEN – Born With A Hammer (2026)
If you have followed Hansen’s career and observed his persona, then you know he can be a little bit wacky and eccentric. The same can be said for his latest solo release. If you’ve come expecting a mish mash of HELLOWEEN and GAMMA RAY, boy are you going to be surprised...
Ep.258: Interview with PAUL LAINE of THE DEFIANTS, TROOPER, ex-DANGER DANGER
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.” - Paul Laine
