Special Guests
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Les Binks revisiting Priest days -and collaborating with K.K. and Ripper Owens!
Interview by Kimmo Tattari and Jari Asell Hi Les, and welcome back to the Steel Mill! Last time we talked you mentioned a possibility to form a band of your own. This has now actualised, as you have a brand new lineup called Les Binks’ Priesthood. Tell us something about the band… how long have…
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An interview with James Kottak
American drum powerhouse James Kottak recently ended his over twenty years long stint with the Scorpions as the longest serving drummer in the band’s history and is now busy working on the fifth installment from his namesake group Kottak. Steel Mill’s Heather Williams asked James about his current plans and some cool stories from his…
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Andy LaRocque Interview
Guitarist Andy LaRocque has been a constant partner and creative force with King Diamond since the band’s origins 32 years ago. Here he talks to Heather Willliams about his lengthy career, past projects with Death and Falconer among others, gear and the status of upcoming long awaited King Diamond studio album.
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A Journey through the Ages: Gary Hughes (Ten) Interview
British melodic hard rock masters Ten have been forging their brand of AOR-influenced music for nigh on 25 years. The band’s new surge of creativity saw them release a new album “Gothica” last year. Steel Mill talked to band’s vocalist and song writer Gary Hughes on Ten’s past, present and future.
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On Earth As It Is In Hell: Andy Sneap Interview
Legendary producer Andy Sneap really needs no introduction but we will give it to you anyway. The man who also plays guitar in Hell has produced every major metal band out there and of course has worked with Judas Priest and Saxon on both of their upcoming releases scheduled for early 2018. His CV also…
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Paul Crook Interview
Guitar master Paul Crook has worked with many musicians among them Glenn Hughes (composing the song Feels Like Home for Glenn’s solo record Building The Machine), Scott Metaxas from Nuclear Assault (co-producing Billy Milano’s M.O.D. record The Rebel You Love To Hate), and Frank Dimino on his Old Habits Die Hard album. He’s also performed…
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The Rise Of Chaos! Accept Interview
The german metal legends founding member and guitarist Wolf Hoffmann discussed with us the new record, the band’s enduring legacy, ex-members, influences and playing with other classic bands like The Scorpions and Judas Priest.
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Unrelenting Black Metal! 1349 – Steel Mill Interview
Time for some unrelenting black metal! Norway’s 1349 blows you away and unleashes a brutal, unforgiving, demonic assault on your soul, taking you to the dark, shadowy realms of Hell. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing band’s guitarist Archaon.
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Simon Phillips – “Dissident Aggressor” 2017 interview
Interview by Jari Asell and Heather Williams Steel Mill continues Judas Priest drummer series with mighty skinbeater Simon Phillips who was on heavy duty on Judas Priest’s 1977 album ” Sin After Sin”. How would you describe your drumming style? You are such an outstanding player of all genres from metal (Judas Priest), rock, jazz,…
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Beyond The Realms of Les Binks
Interview by Heather Williams, Jari Asell and Ville Krannila Steel Mill had the opportunity to interview drummer Les Binks, best known for his time with Judas Priest. Thank you Les and thank you for your wonderful contribution to the world of music. How long have you been playing drums? I was born in Portadown,…