If you’re reading this vinyl review, then I’m sure you know the backstory. DREAM THEATER reunited with drummer Mike Portnoy to celebrate their 40th Anniversary with an extensive European & U.S. tour. I should also mention…
KNAC.COM Exclusive: Interview with DAVID K. STARR
“The origin of the song was writing about my disease…[it became] a message to the world…to help people who were in similar circumstances to find hope, or find some sort of inspiration to stand tall and not give in.” - David K. Starr
KNAC.COM Exclusive: Interview with RICK HUGHES
“Everyday you’ve got a chance to make your life better…wherever you’re at in your life, if you’re sick, if you’re not sick, if you’re rich, if you’re poor, it’s up to you.” - Rick Hughes
KNAC.COM Exclusive: Interview with DANKO JONES
“I’m not really comfortable with the word ‘artist’, because I think artists have the luxury to take time off. We don’t, we gotta pay the rent. So every two years you’re gonna get an album.” - Danko Jones
KNAC.COM Exclusive: Interview with DEAN DELEO of ONE MORE SATELLITE, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS
“I’ve come to terms long ago that I’m merely the guy that stands next to the singer.” - Dean LeLeo
Review: JOHN 5 – Ghost (2025)
JOHN 5 has an impressive 30+ year pedigree that ranges from songwriting to studio work, and from film to live performances. Some of you would be taken aback by some of the songs and full albums that JOHN 5 has written for other artists...
KNAC.COM Exclusive: Interview with LORRAINE LEWIS of FEMME FATALE
”[Glen Le Ferman] had stories for days. The man could have, should have, written a book. His stories from back in the day, before I knew him, were wild. He lived the Sunset Strip.” - Lorraine Lewis
KNAC.COM Exclusive: Interview with MAIAH WYNNE of ENVY OF NONE
“Where are we heading and what is the legacy we’re going to leave behind? What are the things that [are] going to make this journey that we’re on feel worth it?” - Maiah Wynne
KNAC.COM Exclusive: Interview with DORO PESCH
“Personally I love live versions more than studio versions, because of the fans, because of the energy, and when people are singing along…it’s a different energy.” - Doro Pesch
KNAC.COM Exclusive: Interview with PAUL LIDEL of PAUL LIDEL’S SCREAM THERAPY
"[DANGEROUS TOYS] will be releasing a new studio album in 2026...if the first album was mixed in with some ZZ TOP and AEROSMITH and VAN HALEN...that's how I would describe the sound of it." - Paul Lidel