Interviews
Submitted by rockavlon on Nov 2, 2014
Hello my sweet lady Ida… it’s a pleasure to have you on Grande Rock…
I: Hello! We’ll see if you say the same thing after this interview is over!
Since it’s the first time we talk, I have to ask if the origin of the name is true? (crucified sex dolls at Northern fests?) Gee...
I:… Read More
Submitted by thanos on Nov 1, 2014
Hi Ken & Rob, since we talk for the first time, do tell us… how did Wonderworld come to life and when exactly?
K: I’ve been a permanent member of Uriah Heep’s legendary songwriter, Ken Hensley for 9 years now. We’ve had band member coming and going throughout these years, but I think Tom… Read More
Submitted by thanos on Oct 26, 2014
Hi Todd… you really hit the spot with “Unleash the Fire”. It is a remarkable album in my opinion… Kudos!
T: Thank you very much. I am really happy to hear that you like it. We wanted to make an album that would make Mark Reale proud and one that would sound like it belonged within the Riot… Read More
Submitted by thanos on Oct 20, 2014
Hi Damian… I‘m glad we’re given the chance to talk about your delightful new album…
D: Thank you.
Two years after “March of Progress” you’re back with “For the Journey”. What has happened during those two years? What was the driving force behind the new album?
D: We have toured.… Read More
Submitted by thanos on Oct 12, 2014
Hi Bruce… accept my congrats on your newest and very emotional album “Magnolia”. It’s definitely a step forward for the band…
B: Thanks – obviously as an artist you always want to step forward so it’s good to hear that.
So, what was the “musical philosophy” behind the new album? What were the… Read More
Submitted by thanos on Oct 11, 2014
Hi Haris… you’re back with a new album almost one and a half year after your previous one. Which are the new elements that you introduce with “Hit ‘N’ Run”?
H: I believe “Hit ‘N’ Run” is a bit “heavier” than our previous albums. The pieces are much stronger and perhaps the tempos are faster… Read More
Submitted by thanos on Sep 28, 2014
Hi Dani… since it’s the first time that we talk, please tell us a few words about Marbin…
D: First I’d like to thank you for taking the time to do this interview. Marbin has been doing great! I’m in the van right now as I’m writing you. We are playing in Paducah KY tonight and opened for… Read More
Submitted by thanos on Sep 14, 2014
Hey Marcus, congrats on “All the Way”! It’s a magnificent debut release by any means!
M: Thank you!
So, do tell us how and when this band started…
M: Me and the other guys met at Malmö Academy of Music back in 2008, we became friends and started the band about one year later, parallel with… Read More
Submitted by thanos on Sep 7, 2014
Hi Dennis… It feels great to have you here! Congrats on your album! As you already know, “Light of Dawn” is the “Best Album of August” here on Grande Rock!
D: Cheers, that’s very kind! We are very happy with our new album as well!
Hence, what was the plan after this very successful… Read More
Submitted by thanos on Sep 6, 2014
Hi Iivo! Your debut album has taken me by major surprise! Amazing work! Kudos!
I: Hi! This is Iivo, the guitarist of the band Arion. Thank you very much! As a band, we really think that this album actually is a great piece of work. We are very proud of it and it’s very nice to hear that many… Read More
Submitted by thanos on Aug 30, 2014
Hey Jeffrey… so glad to have you on Grande Rock dude…
J: Thanxx, happy to be here!
So first things first. “The Righteous & the Butterfly” marks J Mann’s return after a 10-year absence. How was that accomplished and do you think that now was the best time for both parties?
J: It was a… Read More
Submitted by thanos on Aug 23, 2014
Hi Denny… do give us a brief bio of the band and also tell us how you came up with the name Johnny Touch…
D: Hey mate! The name Johnny Touch was the imagining of a street gang leader from post-war city of the future. You know, a wolf-pack of young men struggling with other gangs for… Read More