“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
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
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
