Whole Lotta Talk - Interviews That Rock!

We’re all eagerly awaiting the new Muse album – but there's more! Following the release of "Simulation Theory" on November 9, the British rockers set out to an epic world tour; with a show the rock world has never seen before, Muse promise. In our interview following their secret gig at the Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg, we talk to drummer Dom and singer Matt about the concept (or non-concept) of their new record, about the spectacular live shows we’re about to see and especially WHEN we’re finally gonna see them back on tour!

With "High Water I", US-American rockers THE MAGPIE SALUTE release their first studio album on August 10. We met guitarist and mastermind Rich Robinson and talked about why they released a live album way before their first studio record, why there's less people on the album cover than who’re actually in the band, about their past and troubled times with The Black Crowes and Rich's brother Chris and more. Enjoy!

With his band KoRn, Jonathan Davis has been writing Nu Metal history since the early 90ies. Now it's time to go solo! Shortly after the release of his first solo record "Black Labyrinth", Jonathan played his songs live at the German festival Rock im Park/Rock am Ring. We met him there and talked about what this solo record means to him, what the future holds for KoRn - and about his plans for the world's very first Heavy Metal musical!

They are often compared to Led Zeppelin, support Guns N' Roses on their European tour and Elton John praised them as his "Newcomer of the Year" - and all that without even having released their debut album! We talked to Josh and Jake of GRETA VAN FLEET at the Rock im Park festival about their album plans, why Germany feels like a second home to them and why we don't have to fear that Greta Van Fleet might get into the drugged up Rock'n'Roll lifestyle.

In Australia and Canada, they already have a big fan base - now it's time for them to conquer Germany! THE LAZYS just released their newest record "Tropical Hazards". While they are touring German lands, we talked to them about getting pulled over by the German police, German audiences and their inofficial sixth band member, Billy Talent's Ian D'Sa.

He was a Sex Pistol, he is a Professional AND a living Punk legend: Paul Cook. We called him up in London just shortly before the release of the then new Professionals record “What in the World” – punk rock history told by somebody who made it!

Black Stone Cherry's upcoming album "Family Tree" is - just like the name suggests - all about family: recorded at home in Kentucky, mixed and produced by the band themselves - and even the youngest family members get to play their part! (Or sing their part, as in this case). Chris and Ben further elaborate on touring, the very important difference between Whiskey and Bourbon and their regular troubles with the German selection of drinks.

Love 'em or hate 'em, Hammerfall remain one of the guiding lights when it comes to Classic and True Heavy Metal! We teamed up with Mastermind Oscar Dronjak just before their amazing headliner gig at the Bang Your Head Festival 2017. Oscar reveals all about his ideas, his goals, and hey, no talk with Oscar without talking about Accept! 

Nickelback have a big year coming up - the Canadians are going to bring their new album "Feed the Machine" on tour to Las Vegas, Mexico and Europe. Besides, they are nominated for their 29th Juno Award, Canada's most prestigious music prize. We talked to bass player Mike Kroeger about tour preparation, what else music prizes are good for (they make formidable door stoppers) and what is most important to Nickelback - their fans.

Our very intimate interview with Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson about his new autobiography “What does this button do?”! Bruce elaborates on his age, his goals, his crafts – and Blackie Lawless!