Interview with Brian “Head” Welch

Posted on May 11, 2009 | Comments Off on Interview with Brian “Head” Welch

I interviewed Brian “Head” Welch, formerly of Korn, about what he’s been up to since leaving the band. Said Welch,

“I did my first show in Phoenix last weekend and it was nuts. Besides the normal crowd, the promoter bused in a bunch of drug-addicted kids that lived on the streets and you could see them change right before your eyes. They were jumping up and down. At the end of the show, we all shouted together like an army, ‘Jesus Christ, change me. Make me a new person.'”

Read the rest of my interview with Brian “Head” Welch over at Noisecreep.

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Interview with Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed

Posted on April 27, 2009 | Comments Off on Interview with Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed

I interviewed Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed about the release of ‘For the Lions,’ a collection of covers due out May 5 on Koch/E1.

Jasta copped to Hatebreed’s rendition of Suicidal Tendencies‘ ‘Suicidal Maniac’ being his favorite of the covers… for now! “That song was a vocal challenge for me,” he admitted. “Mike Muir has a higher, more singy voice. Suicidal is an OG band who have older fans who don’t wanna hear a more recent hardcore crossover band like Hatebreed butcher their favorite band’s classic song, but we feel we did it justice.”

Read the rest of my interview with Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed over at Noisecreep.

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Interview with theBalm’s Felicia Roman and Jennifer Sullivan

Posted on April 21, 2009 | Comments Off on Interview with theBalm’s Felicia Roman and Jennifer Sullivan

Interview with theBalm’s Felicia Roman and Jennifer SullivanRead my interview with theBalm’s Felicia Roman and Jennifer Sullivan. Said Sullivan,

Every woman should have theBalm Sexy Mama Translucent Powder in her makeup bag because it will help to control the shine yet still hydrate the skin so she will look polished throughout the day. Also the packaging is sexy so she will feel confident to pull it out anytime, anywhere.

Read the rest of my interview with theBalm’s Felicia Roman and Jennifer Sullivan over at Beauty News NYC.

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Interview with Rob Halford of Judas Priest

Posted on April 17, 2009 | Comments Off on Interview with Rob Halford of Judas Priest

I interviewed Rob Halford of Judas Priest about their upcoming ‘British Steel’ tour, where the band will be playing their 1980 release ‘British Steel’ from start to finish. Said Halford,

“We’re going retro with the look of the band,” the Metal God told us. “In the tradition of Priest, we were often credited with kicking off the denim, leather, studs, whips and chains look, and there is a rich heritage with that. We want to bring that back with the stage set and other surprises.”

Read the rest of my interviewe with Rob Halford of Judas Priest over at Noisecreep.

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Interview with Shadows Fall vocalist Brian Fair

Posted on April 2, 2009 | Comments Off on Interview with Shadows Fall vocalist Brian Fair

I spoke with Shadows Fall vocalist Brian Fair about their upcoming record for Noisecreep. Says Fair,

“We tried to hold nothing back and decided to take chances to avoid putting out a safe, by-the- numbers’ record.”

Read the rest of my interview with Shadows Fall vocalist Brian Fair over at Noisecreep.

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News and Noteworthy for March 2009

Posted on March 20, 2009 | Comments Off on News and Noteworthy for March 2009

New & NoteworthyRead my latest post for Beauty News NYC, ‘News & Noteworthy’ for March, 2009.

Brooklyn…it’s not just for hipsters anymore! Thank God New York City perfumer Bond No. 9 has recognized this fact with its first ode – or is that Eau’d – to Brooklyn? Bond No. 9 Brooklyn is as edgy as the 718 location it’s named after. It’s a sassy swirl of grapefruit, cardamom, cypresswood, juniper berries and leather that’ll remind you of the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Who needs to head over the Williamsburg Bridge when you’ve got your own spritz of Brooklyn right here in NYC?

Read the rest of my ‘News & Noteworthy’ over at Beauty News NYC.

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Interview with Mark Morton of Lamb of God

Posted on March 19, 2009 | Comments Off on Interview with Mark Morton of Lamb of God

I spoke with Mark Morton from Lamb of God, about hitting #2 on the Billboard charts with the release of ‘Wrath,’ which came out February 24, 2009. Said Morton,

“More than any commercial number, ‘landmark’ or being number two, we’re most excited about the fact that we love this record and had a lot of fun making it. So this big chart debut and all that? It added to our excitement about the record, knowing that it’s reached a lot of people and that they’re reacting positively and connecting to music we felt so close to.”

Read the rest of my interview with Mark Morton from Lamb of God at Noisecreep.

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Nicolas Cage Interview

Posted on March 18, 2009 | Comments Off on Nicolas Cage Interview

I interviewed Nicolas Cage about his latest movie, ‘Knowing.’ Says Cage,

“I had memories of life with my own son, and the script came to me at the right time. I had the life experience and emotional resources to play John Koestler. Some of the lines came out of direct memories of my times with Weston. I had been looking for a way to express those feelings for a long time, having been a single father.”

Read the rest of my interview with Nicolas Cafe over at Artist Direct.

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Karl Buechner of Earth Crisis Interview

Posted on March 3, 2009 | Comments Off on Karl Buechner of Earth Crisis Interview

I interviewed Earth Crisis vocalist Karl Buechner about getting back together, and the new album.

“I hope it breathes a little life back into the scene that was thriving in the 90s. It would be nice to have the days back where a band’s lyrics provoked some thought again.”

Read the rest of my interview with Karl Buechner on Noisecreep.

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Interview with Maurizio Iacono of Ex Deo

Posted on March 2, 2009 | Comments Off on Interview with Maurizio Iacono of Ex Deo

I interviewed vocalist Maurizio Iacono from Kataklysm about his project, Ex Deo.

“Ex Deo is band that gives honor to the ancient spirit and glory of Rome,” Iacono says. “I [am of] Roman descent in my family and both my parents were born in Italy. Our family and people’s history are really important to me. They always talked about the history of the world with me and how the Roman people contributed to so many things we see around us.”

Read my full interview at Noisecreep.

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