by Jeff Podoshen | Mar 29, 2018 | Interviews, News
John Christ and I share many things in common. We both live and work near the Maryland/Pennsylvania border. Our wives both work with animals. We both teach college students. Both of us love Judas Priest. John Christ is one of the greatest metal guitar players of all...
by Jeff Podoshen | Mar 22, 2018 | Interviews, News
As I wrote about a few months back, I have a strong admiration for Danzig. I’ve seen Danzig so many times and I have played Danzig I – IV, literally, thousands of times since they were released. With that, I was truly honored to meet one of...
by Metal Insider | Mar 15, 2018 | Interviews
Any band will tell you opening for Slayer is a tough gig, but imagine tackling this task with just a microphone and some jokes. This has to make playing the roughest of comedy clubs seem like making a bowl of cereal. Perhaps it’s experiences like these that have...
by Metal Insider | Feb 22, 2018 | Interviews, Touring
The Adult Swim Presents: Mr. Pickles Thrashtacular tour featuring Exodus and Municipal Waste begins today (22). Much like Metalocolypse and even Beavis and Butt-head before it, Mr. Pickles is a twisted cartoon that proudly flies the heavy metal flag, so it’s...
by Bram Teitelman | Feb 20, 2018 | Interviews
You need to look no further than GWAR or Lamb of God to know that Richmond, VA is a town that cultivates creative people that like heavy music. Municipal Waste and Iron Reagan frontman Tony Foresta is among them, as are Mr. Pickles creators Dave Stewart and Will...
by Jeff Podoshen | Feb 17, 2018 | Interviews, News
(Editors note: as stated below, this article and interview is the opinion of the author) Recently, as reported here at Metal Insider, Taake’s upcoming show at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City was cancelled because of pressure from New York City Antifa. Antifa and...