“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
KNAC.COM Exclusive: Interview with IRA BLACK of APOCÆLYPSE
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… “
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...
KNAC.COM Exclusive: Interview with FRANCESCO CAVALIERI of V.B.O. & WIND ROSE
“[Hasbro doesn’t need] to apologize, because life and death are both part of this world. Obviously, if you love a character you don’t want him to die, but at the end…it’s just a cartoon.” - Francesco Cavalieri
KNAC.COM Exclusive: Interview with BRITTANY SLAYES of UNLEASH THE ARCHERS
“[UNLEASH THE ARCHERS is] not the kind of band that is constantly shoving junk in your face to get engagement.” - Brittany Slayes
KNAC.COM 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.” - Ron Freschi
Review: ACCEPT – Teutonic Titans 1976-2026
For some reason, over the last decade or so, bands have been doing tribute albums of themselves, for lack of a better term. Some may call this re-recording, but more and more bands are “re-recording” themselves AND bringing in their musician friends.
KNAC.COM 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.” - Mat Sinner
KNAC.COM Exclusive: Interview with SEAN MANNING of THE EXILES
"We got together for the pure love of music and that’s it.” - Sean Manning
