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Mike Inez of Alice in Chains Interview
Last Updated on Sunday, 31 January 2010 05:30 Written by Gus Griesinger Saturday, 30 January 2010 00:31
We at Backstageaxxess.com are big fans of the CD “Black Gives Way to Blue” that was released last fall by Alice in Chains. While at NAMM we were hopeful to grab bassist Mike Inez to chat about the CD and how new singer William Duvall was able to blend into the recording process. Well, after numerous attempts that went for naught, we were finally able to talk with him on the last day of NAMM (Sunday.) Mike is such a class act and nice guy. He was very accommodating and we want to bring you, the reader, into the moment. We hope you enjoy!
For more information on the upcoming Alice in Chains tour, you can go to: www.aliceinchains.com/.
Serj Tankian Interview
Last Updated on Friday, 29 January 2010 12:11 Written by Gus Griesinger Sunday, 24 January 2010 04:01
While System of a Down is on temporary hiatus, lead singer Serj Tankian has been busy with a slew of projects. One of those projects was introducing his new signature acoustic guitar, through Taylor guitars, at NAMM 2010. After his press conference, we sat down with him for a rare interview. We chatted about how the guitar was developed, his upcoming solo album and tour, and when System of a Down will see the light of day again. Let’s see what Serj had to say…
We would like to thank Chalise Zolezzi of Taylor Guitars and George Tonikian of Serjical Strike Records for allowing us the time with Serj. For more information on Serj's guitar or Taylor Guitars in general, you can go to www.taylorguitars.com. For more information on what is going on with Serj himself, you can go to: www.serjtankian.com/.
Mick Thomson of Slipknot Interview
Last Updated on Friday, 29 January 2010 17:26 Written by Gus Griesinger Wednesday, 27 January 2010 12:00
It was a treat to interview guitarist Mick Thomson, or just "Seven" to fans of the band Slipknot. After his signing that took place at Seymour Duncan, we chatted about his working relationship with the guitar pickup giant. We also dove into how Slipknot became this spectacle of a band to see live. Mick even gave us a hint of what to expect in 2010. Let's see what the man behind the mask had to say…
We would like to give special thanks to Seymour Duncan and Drew Goodman for allowing us time with Mick. For more information on Slipknot, you can go to: www.slipknot1.com/. For more information on Mick's pickups and Seymour Duncan in general; you can go to: http://www.seymourduncan.com/.
Neal Schon Interview
Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 January 2010 12:00 Written by Gus Griesinger Wednesday, 27 January 2010 11:48
Backstageaxxess.com was able to grab one of the most under appreciated guitarists of all time in Neal Schon at this years NAMM convention for a short interview. We talked about numerous things, including the rebirth of his band Journey. Neal also talked about his future endeavors with his solo project and his eagerness to release a box set that will encompass his career as a musician. So “Stay Awhile” and check out what this longtime legend had to say…
We would like to thank Adam Day for allowing us the time with Neal. for more information on what is going on with Neal Schon and his solo project, you can go to: http://www.schonmusic.com/ or http://www.myspace.com/nealschon.
Anvil Interview
Last Updated on Saturday, 23 January 2010 23:47 Written by Gus Griesinger Friday, 22 January 2010 00:29
Who could have guessed that when an independent film ‘The Story of Anvil’ was released it would have brought such major attention to a band that was lost in the shuffle for years? Well, what a difference a movie makes. That’s what you can say happened in the career of longtime Canadian metal band Anvil. The movie ‘The Story of Anvil’ put this band back on the map where they belong and now their music is being discovered and devoured by a whole new audience.
Backstageaxxess.com sat down with drummer Robb Reiner and lead vocalist Steve “Lips’ Kudlow before their show in Buffalo, NY to chat about how their career made a left turn and then a right one to where it is now. We also talked about their devotion to their fans and how their love of music got them through the good times and the bad. Here is the ‘other’ story of Anvil…
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We would like to thank Julie Arkenstone of Herfitz PR for allowing us time with Robb and Lips. For more information on Anvil, please go to: http://www.anvilmetal.com/.
