"Whenever a record company puts out one of our classic albums, I'm gonna book a tour around it." - Geoff Thorpe
Ep.233: Interview with MATT BISSONETTE of THE SQUIRTS
”I remember when I got the gig [with ELTON JOHN], Davey Johnstone told me you’re either going to love me or hate me in a year from now, because you’re going to go to places you never even knew existed.” - Matt Bissonette
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.232: Interview with DAN LORENZO of PATRIARCHS IN BLACK
”I grew up when KISS would release a record every six months. It was not a big deal, it's just what songwriters did.” - Dan Lorenzo
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