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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
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 with the frontman, Bruno Proveschi. http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/Interviews/silver-bullet-bruno-proveschi-interview/
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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. Check out Heather Williams’ in-depth interview on guitarist’s career with Agent Steel, Death, Obituary, Testament and much more! http://kkdowning.net/steelmill/Interviews/from-death-to-obituary-and-more-james-murphy-interview/
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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 Interview
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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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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Gary Hughes (Ten) – Steel Mill Interview
British melodic hard rock masters Ten have been forging their brand of AOR-influenced music for almost 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 the new record, his influences, Ten’s past, present and future.…
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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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Simon Wright – Steel Mill Interview
Drummer legend Simon Wright has a CV most would be envious of. He started at bare age of 20 with one of the biggest rock bands in the world AC/DC and has since then worked with Dio, UFO, Rhino Bucket, Geoff Tate and Queensrÿche to name just few. Currently Simon plays with Dio Disciples, the…
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Mike LePond (Symphony X) – Steel Mill Interview
Mike Lepond – a bassist of progressive metal giants Symphony X – has many things on his plate not least a solo project Silent Assassins featuring an impressive cast of musicians gearing up to release their second album in the spring. Just announced, Mike has also joined former Manowar-guitarist Ross The Boss’s new group. Mike…