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Rik Charron Interview
Considered one of the pioneers of speed metal, Exciter rocked the 1980’s with pure pounding passion. In this interview by Heather Williams, we put the spotlight on Rik Charron. Rik pounded the kit for Exciter in the 1990’s era of the band. Currently, Rik is drumming for German 1980’s thrash band Necronomicon. http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/Interviews/rik-charron-exciter-necronomicon-interview/
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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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Marc Sasso – A Steel Mill artist interview
From creating brilliant artwork for metal gods to doing stunning illustrations for Star Wars Roleplaying Games, Marc Sasso is an artist who is indeed MAGICAL. Heather Williams chatted with Marc to find out more about his inspiration, technique and work with Ronnie James Dio, Rob Halford and others. http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/Interviews/marc-sasso-interview/
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Marc Sasso Interview
From creating brilliant artwork for metal gods to doing stunning illustrations for Star Wars Roleplaying Games, Mark Sasso is an artist who is indeed MAGICAL. Heather Williams chatted with Marc to find out more about his inspiration, technique and work with Ronnie James Dio, Rob Halford and others.
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Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister) – Steel Mill 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. http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/Interviews/from-club-daze-to-heavy-metal-stardom-jay-jay-french-twisted-sister-interview/
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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.
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Andy LaRocque – A Steel Mill 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. http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/Interviews/andy-larocque-interview/
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Andy Sneap – A Steel Mill 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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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 – A Steel Mill 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…