Steven Wilson: The Modern Rock Producer (Porcupine Tree, Opeth, Yes, etc)

I interview Steven Wilson He is the founder, guitarist, lead vocalist and songwriter of the rock band Porcupine Tree, as well as being a member of several other bands, including Blackfield, Storm Corrosion and No-Man. He is also a solo artist, having released 6 solo albums since his solo debut Insurgentes in 2008. In a […]

Lacuna Coil’s Cristina Scabbia: 10 Things I Can’t Tour Without

Most pro musicians are on the road more than they’re at home, and they’re all faced with the same struggle: to decide which possessions they can fit in their cramped, mobile living quarters. Certain amenities are simply too big, impractical or valuable to bring along for the ride, but every metal hellraiser has a select […]

How I got screwed over by my label – Violet Orlandi

Violet Orlandi talks about her troubles with the music label she used to be on, how she lost money, how they didn’t follow up on promises, tried to force her to re-sign and how she ultimately got out of the deal.

AC/DC – Thunderstruck Guzheng Cover|Moyun

This is one of the coolest things I’ve seen in a long time! Amazing!! Description: This cover is based on Luca Stricagnoli’s guitar adaptation of Thunderstruck. After playing, I just want to say that Luca’s unicorn arm [edit: strong arm] + ruthless iron hand are indeed something I can’t easily attempt emulate… Anyway, I think […]

Favorite Double Albums (w/ Mike Portnoy)

Sea of Tranquility Join Pete Pardo and very special guest Mike Portnoy (Transatlantic, Sons of Apollo, Liquid Tension Experiment, Winery Dogs, ex-Dream Theater) as they each run down their favorite 10 double albums of all time.

Apple officially killed off the iPod today…

Apple officially killed off the iPod today…and I’m glad I was able to get the last model. Still runs the latest iOS, Apps and games. Should you pick one up while you still can?! You can still get the last iPod touch (while supplies last) here: https://www.apple.com/ipod-touch/