"People love a comeback story, but sometimes people really love to see people fall." - Matt Barlow
Archives: JOE STUMP’S REIGN OF TERROR – Conquer & Divide (2002)
Joe Stump’s Reign of Terror is back with their latest release Conquer & Divide. The group set out to reach great heights by delivering the most impressive Euro power metal since their debut album, Sacred Ground.…
KNAC.COM Exclusive: Interview with GEOFF THORPE of VICIOUS RUMORS
"Whenever a record company puts out one of our classic albums, I'm gonna book a tour around it." - Geoff Thorpe
Review: HELLOWEEN – Giants & Monsters (2025)
German Power Metal legends HELLOWEEN are celebrating 40 years of existence with the release of their 17th studio album Giants & Monsters. As is the case with most bands whose career spans decades, the Heavy Metal titans have seen their share of highs and lows…
Review: PRIMAL FEAR – Domination (2025)
Domination is the fifteenth studio album by German Power Metal stalwarts PRIMAL FEAR. Guitarist Magnus Karlsson makes his return to the group as a performer with the departure of Alex Beyrodt for this release. Karlsson alongside band founders…
KNAC.COM Exclusive: Interview with ANDI DERIS of HELLOWEEN
"You always need the right wife, otherwise it's doomed. If you have the wrong wife...90% of my fellow musicians quit music." - Andi Deris
KNAC.COM Exclusive: Interview with GILES LAVERY of DRAGONSCLAW
"DRAGONSCLAW has a significant history in my career as a singer...Bill Tsamis from WARLORD heard one of [our demos]...and that's how I ended up singing for [them]." - Giles Lavery
Ep.231: Interview with JESSI MAULE of CHOKESETTER
“The Whisky (A Go-Go) was a big honor to play at…just stand on that stage where legends have walked, that was pretty awesome.” - Jessi Maule
KNAC.COM Exclusive: Interview with RALF SCHEEPERS of PRIMAL FEAR
"One guy got fired because he couldn't get along with the other guy, I was in between, and it looks like I'm the idiot because three people left…I [made the decision] for my friend Mat Sinner… and the company PRIMAL FEAR." - Ralf Scheepers
KNAC.COM Exclusive: Interview with JOE STUMP of JOE STUMP’S TOWER OF BABEL
"As I often say, if someone loves guitar…after hearing one of my solo records you might not want to hear guitar ever again…or at least for a while." - Joe Stump