Special Guests
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Chris Caffery: “Cards are falling into place.”
On his way to tour with Doro in Europe, Chris Caffery, guitarist for Savatage, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and his own amazing solo albums, took some time out to talk with Heather Williams and Steel Mill. Chris gave us insight on possible new Savatage -album, memories of Criss Oliva and Paul O’Neill, his new solo single and…
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Silver Bullet – Bruno Proveschi interview
Interview by Kimmo Tattari Photos by Hannu and Riku Juutilainen Silver Bullet, a power metal band with symphonic elements, are releasing their excellent 3rd album, Shadowfall, and – after the dark pandemic years and postponed tours – things are finally looking bright for the band. Steel Mill had a pleasure to have a chat…
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From Death to Obituary and more: James Murphy Interview.
James Murphy’s guitar solos have been gracing albums the world over for over three decades and looking at him you’d never guess he is one of the planet’s most brilliant solo guitarists. At first glance, he looks like your every day, humble, down-to-earth guy. But underneath this humble exterior is a soul who is plugged…
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Anthony Esposito: From Lynch Mob to Ace Frehley and Red Dragon Cartel.
Anthony Esposito played a tasty bass for George Lynch in Lynch Mob, Ace Frehley, and now for Jake E. Lee in the Red Dragon Cartel. But he also did a ditty in a little-known band called Pisser with guitarist Richard Fortus and drummer Frank Ferrer who both currently play in Guns N` Roses. He’s a…
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Stephen Pearcy: “I’m not just a singer, I write those songs.”
1980’s glam metal icon Stephen Pearcy has had a very illustrious career to say the least. Known most as the trademark, raspy voice of glam metal band Ratt, his career has spanned nearly five decades. He has a book, “Sex Drugs Ratt & Roll”, out on Amazon and Barnes and Noble as well as an…
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Rik Charron (Exciter/Necronomicon) Interview
Considered one of the pioneers of speed metal, Exciter rocked the 1980’s with pure pounding passion. They forged their path among the metal greats with their quintessential albums like “Long Live the Loud”, “Violence and Force” and “Unveiling the Wicked”. A new era of Exciter emerged in the late nineties, morphing from an 1980’s speed…
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Silver Bullet interview
Steel Mill had a pleasure to have a pint with Hannes Horma – formerly known for his bass duties with the Finnish battle metallers Turisas – as we talked about his current band Silver Bullet, which is just about to release their excellent second album, Mooncult. Hello Hannes, and welcome to the Steel Mill! Silver…
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Trespass – Mark Sutcliffe
In the early 80s, during the NWOBHM heyday, Trespass was one of the bands with great expectations. Unfortunately, instead of getting the debut album out, they disbanded in 1982, losing the momentum. Steel Mill had the honour to have a chat with the founding member, guitarist/vocalist Mark Sutcliffe, as we talked about the past and…
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Thomas Jensen: Wacken Open Air Interview
At the 29th edition of the biggest heavy metal festival in the world: Wacken Open Air, Steel Mill sat down with Thomas Jensen, the leader, heart and soul of the event. We chatted on Wacken’s past, present and future, Thursday 2.8. headliners Judas Priest and festival’s 30th anniversary next year.
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From Club Daze to Heavy Metal stardom: Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister) Interview
Twisted Sister ended their long and illustrious career after 40+ years in 2016. Band’s founding member and guitarist Jay Jay French has been through thick and thin with the band and shared stages with Judas Priest going as far back as late 1970’s. Heather Williams went through his career highlights for Steel Mill recently.