Arion guitarist and songwriter Iivo Kaipainen joins ROTR contributor Justin Smulison to discuss the Finnish quintet’s evolution and the musical and lyrical themes featured on their third and newest album, ‘Vultures Die Alone,’ available from AFM Records. Visit Arion and follow on social media.
Alexander Hunzinger of Aeternitas joins ROTR contributor Justin Smulison to discuss his symphonic power metal band’s newest album, ‘Haunted Minds.’ and how the lyrics were inspired by the American author Nathaniel Hawthorne. For more about Aeternitas, visit the official band site and here.
Spice, singer/axeman of Band Of Spice, speaks with ROTR Contributor Justin Smulison to discuss his trio’s hard-driving new album, ‘By The Corner Of Tomorrow,’ and how he captures an authentic classic metal sound.
Check out Band of Spice on Bandcamp and on Scarlet Records
Jutta Weinhold and Holger Marx of Velvet Viper join ROTR Army contributor, Justin Smulison to discuss the German metal band’s new album, ‘Cosmic Healer,’ now available on Massacre Records. Check out Velvet Viper: velvet-viper.de & lnk.to/cosmichealer
Andy Susemihl joins ROTR contributor Justin Smulison to discuss his wild career, collaborations with U.D.O. and David Reece and his recent solo albums, “Burning Man” and “Alienation.” For more, visit www.AndySusemihl.com & www.el-puerto-records.com
Turbulence is a Lebanese prog-metal band. Co-founder and keyboardist Mood Yassin talks with ROTR Army member Justin Smulison about how Turbulence came across a wild true story that inspired the new album, ‘Frontal.’ Visit www.TurbulenceProg.com & www.Frontiers.it
Holy Mother is back with their first new album of originals in 18 years. Powerhouse front man Mike Tirelli talks with ROTR Army contributor Justin Smulison about the metal band’s incendiary comeback, “Face This Burn.” Check out Holy Mother: lnk.to/facethisburn & massacre-records.com/HolyMother
ROTR Army contributor reaches out all the way to Greece to speak with Black Soul Horde guitarist/writer/producer John Tsiakopoulos to discuss the band’s fast & furious new metal album, Land of Demise. Horns Up! Check out Black Soul Horde at: blacksoulhorde.bandcamp.com
Angelus Apatrida frontman Guillermo Izquierdo joins ROTR Contributor Justin Smulison to discuss his band’s crushing new self-titled album, available on Century Media in Feb. 2021. No topic is taboo for this hard-hitting Spanish metal master. For more information, visit: www.angelusapatrida.com
ROTR Army contributor Justin Smulison celebrates the 2021 release of ‘The Revenge of Rock,’ the third full-length album from Kickin’ Valentina. Download & play this fun interview with bassist Chris Taylor and hear some killer new hard rock. For more, visit www.KickinValentina.com & MightyMusic.dk
A self-professed “Disney girl,” Noa Gruman discusses the many influences of Scardust and their 2020 symphonic-prog metal album, Strangers. Learn more about this stellar singer and band: Scardust.co
Accept guitarist Philip Shouse speaks with ROTR member Justin Smulison about what it was like to join the iconic metal band ahead of their 2021 release, ‘Too Mean To Die.’ Plus recalling tours backing Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley. Visit www.acceptworldwide.com
Rock On The Rise contributor Justin Smulison had a chat with Communic guitarist and singer Oddleif Stensland about his metal trio’s new album, "Hiding From The World". Visit the band at www.Communic.org.
Rock On The Rise contributor Justin Smulison had a chat with Defecto about the band, the music and metal! Find out more by visiting defecto.dk
ROTR Contributor Justin Smulison sat down with Chris Black of High Spirits to talk music, artistry and more!! Find out more by visiting https://highspiritsmetal.bandcamp.com
Rock On The Rise contributor Justin Smulison caught up with founder, Udo Dirkschneider. The legendary singer was joined by his drummer (and son) Sven to discuss U.D.O.'s ambitious new studio album, We Are One, which features a 60-piece orchestra Learn more about U.D.O. at www.udo-online.com
Asphalt Valentine singer Joe Flynt and bassist Scott Clark speak with Rock On The Rise contributor Justin Smulison about the styles and subgenres that influence their stellar new album, Twisted Road. Learn more about Asphalt Valentine here: www.asphaltvalentine.com
Rock On The Rise Contributor Justin Smulison has a detailed conversation with the legendary Mark Tornillo from the band Accept. Find out more at www.acceptworldwide.com
On The Rise contributor Justin Smulison spoke with vocalist Scot Trollan and bassist Joe Mac Dougall about their unique blend of genres and why jamming serves them well. Their EP "The Barlow Files", is available on Bandcamp for any price. Check them out: bornonhigh.bandcamp.com
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