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Category: Interviews

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A Dirty Dozen with QUINN McGRAW from PARIAH – February 2026

A Dirty Dozen with QUINN McGRAW from PARIAH – February 2026

| 6 February 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Born out of exhaustion and quietly defiant hope, PARIAH is the sound of one last attempt at a dream that has taken everything. After years spent pouring time, money, and belief into bands that stalled out or never left the ground, vocalist / songwriter Quinn McGraw reached a breaking point—and chose to document […]

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A Dirty Dozen with GOOD NIGHT MOON – February 2026

A Dirty Dozen with GOOD NIGHT MOON – February 2026

| 6 February 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “South Florida favorites Good Night Moon have returned with their first release in nearly 20 years. The band has announced their forthcoming self-titled EP, set to be released on January 23, 2026. The five song collection has been re-recorded and updated for a whole new generation of fans to discover, including production by Matt Marino (Fame on […]

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Almost A Dirty Dozen with FAMOUS STRANGERS – February 2026

Almost A Dirty Dozen with FAMOUS STRANGERS – February 2026

| 6 February 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Edmonton, Canada’s alt‑metal visionaries Famous Strangers, have unveiled the long‑anticipated music video for “Deepstar,” their debut 2024 single and the first song the band ever released. After two years in the vault, the cinematic visual finally arrives in 2026, marking a major milestone in the band’s evolving creative journey. Originally released […]

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INTERVIEW: CHUCK NEGRON – September 2017

INTERVIEW: CHUCK NEGRON – September 2017

| 3 February 2026 | Reply

ED: With the sad news of Chuck Negron’s passing yesterday, I revisited this moment in time I had with Chuck when I was able to jump on a phone call with him and discuss his then new release Negron Generations.  Rest easy Chuck… and thank you for the joy you brought to this world. According […]

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A Dirty Dozen with ROXY GUNN and CHRIS REJECT from CRIMSON RIOT – January 2026

A Dirty Dozen with ROXY GUNN and CHRIS REJECT from CRIMSON RIOT – January 2026

| 21 January 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Las Vegas punk rock trio Crimson Riot are back with their most focused, ambitious, and fully realized release to date. Their third full-length album, Third Time’s A Charm, arrives March 20, 2026 via Leg Lamp Records, with the first single and music video, “Cross The Line,” dropping today. Formed in 2017 and famously dubbed the “Punk Rock Partridge Family” by iHeartRadio’s Bobby Bones, […]

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A Dirty Dozen with PSALM 101 – January 2026

A Dirty Dozen with PSALM 101 – January 2026

| 17 January 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “A new wave of inspiration is rising in the world of Christian and faith-driven music with the emergence of Psalm 101, a creative family band dedicated to blending worship, artistry, and authentic storytelling. Rooted in the belief that music can both move hearts and spark change, Psalm 101 exists to […]

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A Dirty Dozen with VIN from RED VOX – January 2026

A Dirty Dozen with VIN from RED VOX – January 2026

| 17 January 2026 | 1 Reply

According to a recent press release: “Today, New York based indie rock band RED VOX is proud to announce their sixth full length album, Retcon, due out on January 30, 2026. To celebrate the announcement, the band offers fans a glimpse of the upcoming release with their new single “Over A Life.” The new track […]

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A Dirty Dozen with JOHN LeBANG – January 2026

A Dirty Dozen with JOHN LeBANG – January 2026

| 16 January 2026 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “In true galvanic style, The Motor City’s own J. Lebang unfurls track list and title for upcoming new album! Bringing an orgy of bombastic positive energy, Electrogasm boasts 8 brand new original bangers to rock your face off!  Electrogasm fuses Lebang’s classic hard rock roots with funk inspired dance grooves. You’ll find […]

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A Dirty Dozen with STEVEN PÖLLIXX VOLOR from CASTER VOLOR – December 2025

A Dirty Dozen with STEVEN PÖLLIXX VOLOR from CASTER VOLOR – December 2025

| 14 December 2025 | 1 Reply

According to a recent press release: “Shock rock band Caster Volor releases their new album, entitled Paracosm, via Pavement Entertainment. Paracosm is a raw, unapologetic plunge into the chaos of modern life, filtered through the fire of heavy rock theatrics. This album is a world of fantasy, defiance, and takeover—a soundtrack for misfits, rebels, and believers […]

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A Dirty Dozen with NAT REID from LIBBIANSKI – December 2025

A Dirty Dozen with NAT REID from LIBBIANSKI – December 2025

| 10 December 2025 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Emerging from the vibrant Aotearoa shoegaze scene, Libbianski are charting a new chapter with their forthcoming EP EP1, due for release on December 5, 2025 via their home imprint Over The Hill Records. The new collection, self-recorded and produced by the band in their home studio, captures the raw DIY essence of their […]

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A Dirty Dozen with THE SIREN from ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR – December 2025

A Dirty Dozen with THE SIREN from ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR – December 2025

| 9 December 2025 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “When the clock strikes twelve, the world changes — and so does the sound of modern rock. Rising rock force Illusions of Grandeur steps into the shadows with their explosive new single, “Midnight”, a cinematic, pulse-pounding anthem that blurs the line between reality, illusion, and revelation. Fueled by towering guitars, a thunderous […]

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A Dirty Dozen with PAUL ILLGE, JR. from BREATHE IN – November 2025

A Dirty Dozen with PAUL ILLGE, JR. from BREATHE IN – November 2025

| 24 November 2025 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “The rising force in metalcore, Breathe In, released their electrifying new single “Misfortune’s Hand”. Bridging the ferocity of American metalcore with the cinematic precision of Japanese metal and visual kei, the track delivers an immersive and sonically devastating experience that defines the band’s signature Visual Metalcore sound. Hailing from the heart of the […]

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A Dirty Dozen with JOSH HARRINGTON from HORIZON THEORY – November 2025

A Dirty Dozen with JOSH HARRINGTON from HORIZON THEORY – November 2025

| 22 November 2025 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Horizon Theory has released their new single “Transcendence,” featuring Morgan Rose of Sevendust on both guest vocals and drums, available now via Mindful Recordings. “Transcendence” marks the first single from Horizon Theory’s upcoming full-length album, Mission Control, slated for release in March 2026. Accompanied by a visualizer, the track delivers an atmospheric and hard-hitting sonic experience. Horizon Theory is […]

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A Dirty Dozen with FLIGHT TO LONDON – November 2025

A Dirty Dozen with FLIGHT TO LONDON – November 2025

| 22 November 2025 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Flight To London, the synth-pop collaboration of Jimmy McGorman and Robb Vallier, are set to release their debut album Instructions For Losing Control tomorrow, November 21 via earthprogram/Virgin Music.  Flight To London was born from a deep obsession with ’80s icons like Tears For Fears, Phil Collins, and Depeche Mode. Their album is a masterclass in New-stalgia. The […]

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A Dirty Dozen with ROBERT GERSHAK from SAVING PHOENIX – November 2025

A Dirty Dozen with ROBERT GERSHAK from SAVING PHOENIX – November 2025

| 21 November 2025 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Two dedicated metal music enthusiasts who aspire to make a significant contribution to the music industry once again. My passion for music was greatly influenced by my stepfather, who celebrated the dynamic sounds of the 1980s. Recently, I have partnered with a talented colleague who possesses a lifelong affinity […]

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A Dirty Dozen with JASON HEATH from JASON HEATH & THE GREEDY SOULS – November 2025

A Dirty Dozen with JASON HEATH from JASON HEATH & THE GREEDY SOULS – November 2025

| 16 November 2025 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Southern California-based roots-rock band Jason Heath and the Greedy Souls is set to release its new album, Earth Fire Water Airborne, via Still Small Recordings on November 14, 2025. Initially set for CD and digital release, Heath plans to also issue a vinyl version in the coming months. Full of unabashed emotionality and another […]

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A Dirty Dozen with LEANNE BINDER – November 2025

A Dirty Dozen with LEANNE BINDER – November 2025

| 15 November 2025 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Leanne grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, accepted into a college-level opera program at 12 and at Ohio State by 17, only to have her voice nearly destroyed by the process. Walking away to save it, she rebuilt everything from scratch, retraining her instrument, writing her own songs, and finding […]

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A Dirty Dozen with JET BLACK ROSES – November 2025

A Dirty Dozen with JET BLACK ROSES – November 2025

| 11 November 2025 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Jet Black Roses are making waves in the music industry with their unique brand of rock and roll with a country soul. Their high-energy performances and relentless work ethic is setting them apart from new bands today. Throughout 2023, Jet Black Roses astounded audiences nationwide with their impressive vocal harmonies, electrifying guitars, […]

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A Dirty Dozen with ROBERT DEEBLE – November 2025

A Dirty Dozen with ROBERT DEEBLE – November 2025

| 7 November 2025 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Robert Deeble’s seventh album, The Space Between Us, is a lush and emotionally resonant work that reveals a quiet, literary depth. Produced by Ric Hordinski at The Monastery Studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, The Space Between Us will be released to streaming platforms on February 6, 2026, through Deeble’s Mind […]

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A Dirty Dozen with MATTHEW PAUL and ROB FERREIRA from DEAD FISH HANDSHAKE – November 2025

A Dirty Dozen with MATTHEW PAUL and ROB FERREIRA from DEAD FISH HANDSHAKE – November 2025

| 6 November 2025 | Reply

According to a recent press release: “Northeast rockers Dead Fish Handshake return with their first new music in five years, “Traveling at the Speed of Life.” Faithful to their hard rock roots, the booming track kicks off with a mighty riff but quickly reveals the band’s evolution during their downtime. A steady bass groove props […]

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