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THE SMASHING PUMPKINS are Looking for New Band Members
The Smashing Pumpkins are looking for a new bassist and keyboard player, it was announced on Tuesday (March 9th) by the band's publicist. Bassist Ginger Pooley, who toured with the group in 2007 and 2008, has left the band to take care of her new baby, while it is not clear what happened with keyboard player Lisa Harriton. Band leader Billy Corgan plans to hold an open audition process to find the group's new members, similar to the manner…
Interview with Skillet lead vocalist & bassist John Cooper
The Grammy-nominated Christian rock band Skillet has had quite an amazing year. Their newest CD, Awake, charted at number 2 on the Billboard top 200 and their single “Monster” has become a runaway hit. The band just finished a 52-city tour and they will be back on the road in 2010 with Shinedown and Puddle Of Mudd as well as Christian artist Toby Mac.
WAITING FOR DECAY To Play The 2010 NAMM Show
For the second consecutive year the California-based rock quartet has been invited to perform at the annual NAMM Show in Los Angeles. The band will play a set which will include two previously unreleased tracks. The show will mark the first time the band has played publically since the addition of new bass player, DJ Bartlett.
DERELICT Parts Ways With Bass Player & Announce New Tour Dates
Montreal based Derelict have announced they have parted ways with bassist Louis-Phillipe Roy and replaced him with bassist Joey Sciacchitano. The band released the following statement: "A significant change has been slowly occurring in our camp over the last few months. After weighing his priorities, Louis-Philippe has decided to move on from being in Derelict and focus on...
Interview with The Villains bassist & vocalist Dan Call
The Atlanta, Georgia based Rock band The Villains are preparing to release their debut CD in February of 2010. The disc is a fantastic melding of good old Rock and Roll combined with both Pop and Country influences. Honestly, this is just a sweet disc with which to just kick back, crack open a cold one and hand out with your buddies.
Interview with Life of Agony bassist & comic book artist Alan Robert
Without a doubt, a real originator of hardcore and alternative metal is Brooklyn, New York’s Life of Agony. Over the last twenty years the band has played a large influence on a lot of similar bands and although they’re currently on a bit of a hiatus, the members are keeping busy with their own projects. Aside from being a very accomplished bass player...
Interview with New Found Glory lead guitarist Chad Gilbert & bassist Ian Grushka
New Found Glory has always seemed to be very well known, and a favourite for many throughout the pop-punk and new-school hardcore scenes. Recently they passed through Toronto, Ontario to play the Phoenix Concert Theatre. Unfortunately, I had to duck out early and miss the entire show and go to my other job, but not before I had the chance to...
Video Interview with Porcupine Tree bassist Colin Edwin
Playing Toronto’s newest venue, The Queen Elizabeth Theatre, on September 30, 2009 to a sold out crowd was UK’s Porcupine Tree, whose sound can only be described as progressive, experimental, psychedelic metal. Spencer Matulaitis had a chance to sit down with bassist (among other things) Colin Edwin. They chatted about the new album, the variety of sounds the band produces, their...
Interview with Cannibal Corpse bassist Alex Webster
For the past seventeen years, Metal Blade recording artists Cannibal Corpse has been churning out solid, genre defining Death Metal. They have long been known for their horror and violence-inspired, nightmare-inducing song titles such as “Beheading And Burning,” “Shatter Their Bones,” "Skull Full Of Maggots" and "Hammer Smashed Face."
Interview with Three Days Grace bassist Brad Walst
Without a doubt, one of the most prominent rock bands to come out of Canada since the start of the 2000s is Three Days Grace. The band really requires no introduction after making a huge name for themselves in 2003 with the release of their self-titled debut and then its follow up One-X in 2006. The group is back with its third studio record called...
Interview with Ensiferum bassist Sami Hinkka
Ensiferum are hitting the road again with a whole batch of new material off their recently released, fourth album, From Afar. The upcoming months are going to be non-stop for the band as they start off their huge European and North American tours, bringing their folk-infused metal to an anticipating audience. With dates set from now...
Interview with Thieves & Liars bassist/vocalist Joey Bradford
The San Diego based rock band Thieves & Liars have just released their sophomore CD American Rock ‘N’ Roll. For their second release, the band has amped things up a bit creating a tighter Rock And Roll record and avoiding the dreaded sophomore slump many bands fall into. I recently spoke with bassist and vocalist Joey Bradford about the band and...
Interview with Ingested bassist Brad Fuller
Ingested is an unbelievably heavy, brutal, in-your-face, death metal band from the UK. Citing influences such as Dying Fetus and Suffocation the band has put together a debut disc that seriously kicks ass. Bassist Brad Fuller spoke with me about the band, their songwriting process and life on the road.
Interview with Stratovarius bassist Lauri Porra
The classic heavy metal band Statovarious is back with a new CD, Polaris, and a brand new tour. Polaris is a terrific metal album complete with big glossy productions, big melodies, great guitar playing and catchy tunes all of which lend themselves to the live setting. Recently, we caught up with bassist Lauri Porra and chatted about...
Interview with Killswitch Engage bassist Mike D'Antonio
A lot of the reason why the genre of Metalcore became so huge in the middle part of the ‘00s is because of the music of Killswitch Engage. Killswitch is celebrating its ten year anniversary this year and I think most would agree that it’s been a solid run for the band so far. To kick off the summer, the group released its fifth studio album (their second self-titled record) in...
Interview with The Academy Is... bassist Adam T. Siska
The Academy Is..., a band stemming out of Chicago, Illinois, is one which no one should miss out on. With insightful lyrics and catchy music, these 5 men have made their presence known in the musical society. With one EP and three albums, their talent has yet to stop. In 2008, their new album, Fast Times at Barrington High was released, making a...
Video Interview with Black Tide bassist Zakk Sandler
Black Tide are some of the coolest dudes to chill with. Last time PureGrainAudio hung out with the group it was quite the adventure! If you haven't read the story you can check it out by CLICKING HERE. You might want to check it out anyway so that some parts of the interview make sense.
Interview with Icarus The Owl frontman Joey Rubenstein & bassist Mike Black
All the way from Portland, Oregon, comes a band with extraordinary talent. Boasting catchy riffs and meaningful lyrics, these three boys sure are out to make it big. Although at this point still relatively unknown, the band is pushing as hard as possible to get the word out about their music. I ran into these guys at the Van's Warped tour in Colombia, MD. Believe it or not, they weren't...
Video Interview with Madina Lake bassist Matthew Leone & drummer Dan Torelli
If Madina Lake were a tree what kind of a tree would they be? They'd be a lake, not a tree at all. They're amazing to watch, always changing, they're not like any other band and growing steadily... just like a lake. We caught up with Matthew Leone and Dan Torelli at the Toronto, Warped Tour 2009 stop at Arrow Hall on July 10 to talk about all things Warped Tour, music videos...
Interview with Darkness Dynamite bassist Cris De Oliveira
Metal Blade Recoding artists Darkness Dynamite can best be described as a conglomeration of many different styles of Metal. Their newest release The Astonishing Fury Of Mankind incorporates the full on assault of Death Metal with many melodic and catchy elements; making this one hell of an album. There are even some anthemic choruses…
Interview with Black Label Society and Cycle Of Pain bassist John "J.D." DeServio
Multi talented musician John “J.D.” DeServio is pulling double duty these days, playing bass guitar for legendary rock/metal band Black Label Society and promoting his side project and original band, Cycle of Pain. The debut self titled album features 12 tracks of pure and simple modern rock and roll infused with overtones of funk and…
Interview with Slipknot bassist Paul Gray
Who is the biggest metal band in the world right now? If you said Metallica then you better go back to the 1980s. Over the last five years, Slipknot has become one of the biggest and most popular rock bands in the entire world. The guys rose to international prominence upon the release of 2004’s Vol. 3 (The Subliminal Verses) and…
Interview with We, The Undersigned bass guitarist Jai Sadler
I'm sure the term Maritime metal has been coined somewhere, at sometime before my usage here, but if not - feel free to use it without worrying about royalties. Anyhow, among the groups leading the pack of Maritime metal acts that are slowly spreading the sound westward is We, The Undersigned. Employing a pretty monstrous…
Interview with Cannibal Corpse bassist Alex Webster
Recently I got the chance to pick the brain of one of the most intense and influential bass players on the planet, Alex Webster of Cannibal Corpse. He digs at the brains of the censors, and at the violent history of the planet. With their disturbingly visual lyrics, could you imagine what they could do with a horror film? Walk with us through…
Interview with Propagandhi bassist Todd "The Rod" Kowalski
As one would expect from a band with a name that is a combination of Propaganda and Gandhi, these guys have a lot to say. By combining the issues they are passionate about with some heavy tunes, the band has created their own brand of music infused with serious meaning. Recently bassist & vocalist Todd "The Rod" Kowalski took some time…
Interview with Inward Eye bassist and vocalist Dave Erickson
Inward Eye is a raucous, trashy power punk trio whose debut EP is reminiscent of The Clash, Green Day and even Ray Davies and the Kinks. The whole EP has the feel of the mid to late eighties punk scene when the Clash ruled the airwaves. The band is busy finishing up a Canadian tour then heading out on the Vans Warped Tour this summer. I was able to catch up…
Interview with The Parlor Mob bassist Nick Vallapiano and guitarist Paul Ritchie
I don’t shop at American Apparel nor do I hang out in trendy bars such as Tattoo Rock Parlor, however, when The Parlor Mob came to town I made an exception on the latter. I sat down with bassist Nick Vallapiano and guitarist Paul Ritchie of the Mob and conversed about symbolism in their latest release, mob dealings and their back-to-back nights at the Tattoo Rock Parlour.
Interview with LaZarus A.D. frontman and bassist Jeff Paulick
The Onslaught is the debut release from the Wisconsin based thrash band LaZarus A.D. and it is a fast and furious and all out work of Thrash Metal genius. This is a damn good record that will have you snapping you neck with reckless abandon in no time at all. Taking their influence from early thrash metal pioneers the guys in LaZarus A.D. have…
Interview with Black Tide bassist Zakk Sandler
Florida quartet Black Tide’s debut album Light From Above may make you think that you have stumbled into your dad’s vinyl collection and found a long forgotten gem. With influences such as Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, these guys strive to create music that has intricate guitar work, amazing vocals and powerful guitar solos.
Interview with Hinder bassist Mike Rodden
One of the most successful rock bands over the last five years has been Oklahoma City’s Hinder. These guys became almost an instant success thanks in large to their debut record Extreme Behaviour and lead single “Get Stoned” in 2005. They’re back again in 2009 with their brand new record Take It To The Limit, just…
Interview with October Sky bassist Andrew Walker
Canadian Rockers October Sky have just released their debut album Hell Isn’t My Home to critical acclaim. The band has been compared to Coldplay and Muse and Chart Magazine has called them “Up and Comers.” I recently spoke with Andrew Walker, the bassist for the band, as he was preparing to hit the road for a tour that will take the band coast to coast across Canada.
Interview with Bonded By Blood bassist and vocalist Ruben Dominguez
Heavy, thunderous, fast and in your face. The Thrash Metal movement is alive and well and gaining momentum. With the release of their debut CD Feed The Beast Earache recording artists Bonded by Blood are doing their part to spread the Thrash. Well written, brilliantly produced songs and a fast and ferocious attack will leave Thrash fans begging for more. Each track on this disc assaults the listener with a wall…
Interview with Underoath Spencer Chamberlain, Grant Brandell and Christopher Dudley
At the beginning of the day it was said to allegedly rain until the night. The bad part about that news was that Mayhem was an outdoor show. Nevertheless, it was beautiful out all day and God shinned his light on the Christian boys of Underoath... when the ripped through their set with lighting. We caught up with screamer and guitarist Spencer Chamberlain, bassist Grant Brandell and and keyboardist Christopher Dudley and chatted…
Interview with F5 bassist David Ellefson
F5, the band formed by thrash metal bassist David Ellefson and drummer extraordinaire Jimmy DeGrasso are preparing to release their newest CD, The Reckoning, on August 19th. Heavy yet melodic this record is a must for metal fans of all kinds. F5 combine catchy hooks with unforgettable melodies that will draw the listener in and will have them singing along and banging their heads long after the record…
Interview with Sound and Fury frontman Luke Metcalf and bassist John Kerns
Musical gimmicks and trends aside, there's nothing quite like a straight up shot of down and dirty rock n' roll. Toronto's Sound and Fury are no-bullshit rock 'n roll, the kind that hits on your girlfriend while you’re in the bathroom or screams in your face after a show. The band just recently completed a Canadian and UK tour alongside punk-rockers SUM 41 and are now preparing for the release of their debut self-titled debut&hellip'
Interview with Wrench in the Works bassist Darrell Tauro
Having recently signed to Facedown Records, New York City based Wrench in the Works is in the studio hard at work on their debut. With influences as varied as Bad Brains, Deadguy, and Johnny Cash these guys are heavy in sound as well as faith; but don’t let that fool you Wrench in the Works rocks. Bassist and vocalist Darrell Tauro recently spoke with me about the new CD, the bands message, and life on the road.
Video Interview with Strung Out bassist Chris Aiken
A cold November's night in 2007 it was when Spencer Matulaitis hit up the Sound Academy in Toronto, Ontario (previously known as the docks) for a chance to chat, and attempt to warm up, with Strung Out bassist Chris Aiken before they played with fellow punk rockers NoFX that night. The interview was pure jokes and the awkwardness, laughing…
Interview with Seether bassist Dale Stewart
Ever heard the term “post-grunge” used to describe your favorite band? Over the years, this term has become quite common to describe the wave of alternative rock bands that came along in the mid-1990s and the early part of the twenty-first century after the grunge craze of the early 1990s led by the likes of Nirvana, Alice In Chains and Soundgarden. Without a doubt one of the most prominent post-grunge outfits has been…
Interview with The Holly Springs Disaster frontman Michael Froh and bassist Andy Foord
Straight out of the prairies of Canada, Saskatchewan’s “The Holly Springs Disaster” is making quite the impact on the hardcore scene in the East. The have been here three times over 2007, during which time the group released their first full length album, Motion Sickness Love. The CD is jam packed with melodies and riffs that almost take your mind to a whole different place using solid breakdowns capable of knocking every picture…
Video Interview with Bleeding through bassist Ryan Wombacher
Manson & Slayer are names that you HAVE to know! In fact, most of you probably already know of them. But what about Bleeding Through? Once again this is a name and band that you NEED to be aware of! They are so rad in fact, that they are just coming off of a HUGE tour with the two aforementioned artists.
Interview with Forever In Terror bassist Josh Owen
One of the most punishing new bands to emerge onto the metal scene is Streetsboro, OH’s Forever In Terror. Their Metal Blade debut album, Restless In The Tides, is a punishing display of technical brutality that fans of Lamb of God, Chimaira and Shadows Fall will freak out for. All this from a group of ambitious youngsters that were signed to Metal Blade Records when they were still in High School! We caught up with…
Interview with Deftones bassist Chi Cheng and keyboardist Frank Delgado
The Deftones sit backstage awaiting their set time as a part of the Family Values tour, the band is all in good spirits. “Our drummer creates so many problems,” jokes Deftones bassist Chi Chang erupting into laughter as drummer Abe Cunningham sits down at the table carrying a plate full of food. While the comment is nothing more than a joke to provoke a reaction out of Cunningham, much like an older brother teases his…
Interview with The Exies bassist Freddy Herrera
These guys rock! This record rocks! After an almost three year hiatus the Exies are back with a new record and a new record label. The move from a major record label to an independent has proved successful as the band released their new record A Modern Way Of Living With The Truth on May 15th. In an effort to get their music to their fans faster they offered an electronic download of the completed record at MTV’s new download…
Interview with Killswitch Engage bassist Mike D'Antonio
One of the most well respected metal bands in North America and the world is Massachusetts natives Killswitch Engage. These guys have struck mainstream stardom ever since forming around the year 1998, racking up astounding record sales and singles landing on mainstream rock charts, a virtual miracle for such a hard band. Killswitch recently released their latest album As Daylight Dies back in November and it has delivered…
Interview with Cannibal Corpse bassist Alex Webster
One of the most controversial metal bands in North America (and ultimately the world) is the hard, heavy, and gory Tampa area group Cannibal Corpse. These guys have quietly developed a very strong and loyal fan following despite little to no help from TV and radio and tons of backlash from groups who label the band’s lyrics and messages as hateful and violent. With all the adversity and controversy that the band is forced…
Interview with Kill Cheerleader vocalist and bassist Ethan Deth
In what is easily the most officially “punk” interview PGA (and yours truly) has ever had the pleasure of conducting, bassist and vocalist of the notoriously wild band Kill Cheerleader broke the interview norm by interview himself. Literally seconds after asking my first question, Ethan inquired if he could read the questions to himself. What transpired after was an unorthodox, self-interview of sorts on the late-night streets of Toronto.
Interview with AFI bassist Hunter Burgan
Since breaking into the mainstream with their album Sing the Sorrow in 2003, AFI has made a huge impact on the spooky core music scene. The album won a vast array of awards, and its first single, “Girl’s Not Grey,” was named one of the top singles of 2003 by USA Today. All this set a very high bar for their latest album, Decemberundergound, which was released on June 6, 2006. We caught up with AFI bassist, Hunter Burgan, in early…
Interview with 10 Years bassist Lewis Cosby
Ok, here is a group that came out of nowhere and quickly became something huge. 10 Years came together as recently as 1999 and in the short time span since their initial formation have steamrolled their music to ridiculous heights. Speaking of which, the band just came of a North American tour where they shared the stage with none other rock/metal giants Mudvayne and Korn. Yes, things are looking freaking good for this group…
Interview with Moneen bassist Erik Hughes and drummer Peter Krpan
Ever heard the name Kenny Bridges? No? How about Peter Krpan, Erik Hughes, or Hippy Hughes? Still nothing? Well, know them. And know them well, because these four seemingly average guys are Moneen, and they’re taking the musical world by storm. Armed with an amazing show, catchy tunes, and a sense of humour, they’re changing the world, one note at a time.
Interview with Lamb Of God bassist John Campbell
You would think that nervous feeling in your gut would go away after doing this job a few times. But when you start off a day rough, with plans spiraling downwards, are almost denied entry to get to the interview and getting into the show itself, and top it off are interviewing none other than Lamb of God... how can’t you be at least a little bit nervous? Everything always works out in the end though, and right on schedule I was in the…
Interview with Thrice bassist Eddie Breckenridge
Ah, Orange County. Home of surf, sand, bikinis, and... Thrice? I was a little shocked by that, I must admit, and when I was given the heads-up about this interview, I really didn’t know what to expect. When I got there (to Taste of Chaos '06), Seth Cohen and Ryan Atwood were nowhere in sight, and instead I met Ed, who was very laid-back, very chill, very... not what I expected at all. Although it was a little chaotic…
Interview with The Creepshow bassist Sickboy
Hitting up the world with a dash of horrorbilly punk is Canada’s own The Creepshow. The band hails from the heart of Toronto and the GTA. For only a year and a bit The Creepshow have been around, but have a steadily rising fan base, and are usually found on tour. The newest album, Sell Your Soul has just dropped, after quite the delay I might add. But fans should all agree that the wait was well worth it. Sell Your Soul is…
Interview with Chimaira bassist Jim LaMarca
At the moment, one of the most intense and brilliant metal acts in the world has to be Chimaira. Ironically, despite the fact that this the Cleveland, Ohio sextet is already touring in support of their fifth full-length studio release, they remain one of the most under-appreciated groups around. This my friends is what we in the music business call “fucking bull-shit.” For a band as freakin’ phenomenal as Chimaira to still be relatively…
Interview with Avenged Sevenfold bassist Johnny Christ
One of the top up and coming alternative rock bands is the Huntington Beach California five-piece known as Avenged Sevenfold. Taking the technical aspects of metal guitar work and its elaborate arrangements, Avenged Sevenfold crafts metal-core with an emphasis on its metal roots as much as its punk background.
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