Former and current Queensryche frontman Geoff Tate sat down with Metalmachine.net in NYC to talk all things Queensryche. FOr all those that don’t know, Geoff and the other members of Queensryche or in the midst of a legal situation where there are currently 2 bands called Queensryche. We spoke to Geoff about that and his new band which features long time metal veterans Simon Wright, Rudy Sarzo, Robert Sarzo and Kelly Gray.
Otep Shamaya has never been one to mince words. As the lead singer for the band that bears her name, Otep has been on a tear the past couple of years through the metal community. The band is currently on tour supporting their latest release Sounds Like Armageddon. Metal Machine’s Amanda Harvey caught up with Otep recently…
Canadian rock band Three Days Grace released the highly anticipated follow up to 2009’s Life Starts Now yesterday, Transit of Venus. The guys are gearing up to hit the road to promote the new album at intimate club shows and hit some big festivals. Guitar player Barry Stock took a minute to talk about the new album and tour.
Hard rockers Nonpoint made a stop in NYC last night on their latest tour. The band is currently promoting their up coming self titiled “Nonpoint” CD dropping October 9th on Razor and Tie www.nonpoint.com Metalmachine.net caught up with vocalist and frontman Elias Soriano for a one on one in depth interview about the depature of bassist Nate Macmillan and guitarist Zach Broaderick, the new CD and how the new members of Nonpoint are handling the road. This is one of the first interviews about all the above and is an exclusive…
Upstate Concert Hall in Clifton Park, NY was packed full on Tuesday night for Seether’s Triple Threat Tour. The alternative rock trio scouted out other three-piece rock acts to fill the opening slots. Australia’s Sick Puppies, London’s Young Guns, and our home country US boys in Kyng were all recruited.
Crossfade are currently on a Jager sponsored tour alongside newcomers Weaving The Fate and Candlelight Red. The guys took a minute before the show to discuss music, touring, and their love for one another. [youtube width=”600″ height=”424″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA5pDa2_J8Y[/youtube] Opener Candlelight Red started the night off with tracks from their debut album ‘The Wreckage”, including their current radio hit Closer. Next up came Weaving The Fate, a funk/rock/metal/rap group from South Carolina. Their unique blend of styles was refreshing and unexpected. They played songs off of their new EP “WTF” which includes a mixture of catchy, upbeat songs as well as more...
Taproot began their tour with Hurt in Hartford’s Webster Theater last night in support of their latest release, ‘The Episodes’. Drummer Nick Fredell sat down with us before the show to discuss the new album and touring. Check out the interview below as well as shots from openers, Hurt, and Taproot’s awesome sets.
