Episodes
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Chatting with Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P.
Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. discusses the early days of the Sunset Strip (and how he was there the night Van Halen signed their record deal), the censorship movement of the Eighties, and teaming up with another legend in K.K. Downing of Judas Priest. [...]
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Chatting with UK band Formal Sppeedwear
UK band Formal Sppeedwear sit down with Rock At Night to discuss the deep roots of Stoke-on-Trent and Northern Soul, the parental musical influences that shaped them, and how composing music during the COVID lockdowns ultimately kick-started the band. We also dive into how their…
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Chatting with the garage punk band Taxi Girls
In this interview Taxi Girls discuss the creation of their latest album, Static, how the four ladies found each other in the Montreal scene, and just HOW personal are those songs for the members of the band. [...]
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Chatting with Chris Barnes of The Australian Pink Floyd Show
Chris Barnes of the Australian Pink Floyd discussed the appeal of tribute bands, what goes into delivering the best performance in tribute to a legendary act, and what keeps it fresh. [...]
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Chatting with Canadian metal band The Fixer
Melladonna, the singer for The Fixer, and guitarist/songwriter Vic Sin, tell us about the difference between being an independent artist and one signed with a label and what we can expect for the rest of 2026 from the band. [...]
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Chatting with Gil Moore of the rock band Triumph
A member of one of the biggest rock bands in Canadian history, drummer/vocalist/songwriter Gil Moore has been a part of Triumph since its inception in the Seventies. Now, with the reunited band ready to take off on its 50th Anniversary Tour, Gil sat down with Rock At Night to talk about the…
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Chatting with Austin band Identity Crisis
Identity Crisis discuss their influences, living in Austin, their upcoming tour with Return to Dust, and hear their new single, "Starve." [...]
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Chatting with guitarist Ryan Roxie
Ryan Roxie has been "in the trenches" of the rock and roll wars for four decades, playing alongside such legends as Alice Cooper and Slash from Guns N' Roses. "Tampa" Earl with Rock At Night had the chance to sit down to talk with Ryan about how Alice treats his "hired guns" like family, Ryan's...
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Chatting with legendary guitarist Steve Hackett
Steve Hackett discusses his upcoming North and South America tours performing Genesis classics and his own solo work, traveling with guitars and gear overseas, guitar amps "going up to 11," working with Hungarian jazz fusion band Djabe, favorite Genesis tracks, his musical influence from his…
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Chatting with Danny Martin of NYC rock band WICKED
Danny Martin of the band WICKED discusses being a part of the Gasparilla parade, and their latest single "Obsession" from their upcoming album Go Rebel. Rock at Night also got the scoop on Wicked's activities for the remainder of 2026, including a journey west for the band to attend the Metal…
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Chatting with Aussie artist Chez
Aussie alt-pop singer Chez discusses how her first American tour is going, her latest release "Reaper," and the difficulties of being a foreign artist coming to the States." [...]
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Chatting with Caitlin Krisko & the Broadcast
Caitlin Krisko of blues-rock band Caitlin Krisko & the Broadcast discusses the new single/video "Let It Ride," the upcoming album Heirloom, performing in the Virginia festival circuit, the upcoming UK tour, and the magic of live performance. [...]
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Chatting with Gray Motsinger of the band Tension Splash
Gray Motsinger of Tension Splash reflects on the band's journey and the vibrant Ann Arbor and Detroit music scenes of the late 1980s and early 1990s, where grunge emerged organically from rock and punk influences, distinct from the Seattle scene. [...]
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Chatting with Glenn Page of the UK band Len Price 3
Singer/songwriter Glenn Page of The Len Price 3 discusses backstories of songs about local people and places like "Billy the Quid," "Mr. Grey," and "London Institute," using vintage equipment to record at Ranscombe Studios, performing with the same members for about 20 years, the new single...
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Chatting with Jake & Luke Davies of the band OF LIMBO
Jake and Luke Davies of ON LIMBO discuss the origin of the band's name, the band’s new album Of Limbo Unplugged, the “wild’ live full band shows vs. the acoustic “shirt & tie” shows, being raised in Australia, attending Berklee School of Music, the love of Boston people, and even the advice that...
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Chatting with Jason Crosson of Aussie band CROSSON
Jascon Crosson of the Aussie band CROSSON discusses his new album Guilty of Rock, the influence of KISS on his music, the band's live shows, and more! [...]
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Chatting with New Jersey band Spider Rockets
New Jersey rockers Spider Rockets speak about the band's new album, Dirty and Bad, playing the ORIGINAL Van's Warped Tour, and how does a band get hooked up with wrestler Charlotte Flair. Fun for all! [...]
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Chatting with UK musician Wille Edwards of Wille & the Bandits
Wille Edwards of UK band Wille & the Bandits discusses the album Paths, writing socially conscious themes, touring with bands like Warren Haines, the video series which blends music and surfing called Fins & Strings, surfing in the UK, the voices of Chris Cornell and Beth Hart, and more! [...]
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Chatting with Detroit band Visitor
Steve Dombroski (guitar) and Dustin Buckley (bass) discuss the Detroit music scene, releasing the album Origin Threshold during the pandemic, the album's unique artwork which is created by bassist Dustin Buckley, growing up with a famous father (Steve's dad is Vinnie Dombroski of the 90s band...
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Chatting with Detroit musician/songwriter Annemarie Jo
In this interview, Detroit musician/songwriter Annemarie Jo discusses the making of the video for "Excuse Me (While I Lose My Cool)" with White Knuckle Films, which was filmed at the Aretha Franklin Jazz Cafe. She discusses her single "Cherry On Top," playing over 100 gigs last year, singing the...
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Chatting with Sam ‘Spade’ Morris of The Midnight Devils
Singer/bassist Sam Morris of the Midnight Devils brings us up to speed regarding the band's tour of the US, EU, UK, and AU with Pretty Boy Floyd and Enuf Z'Nuff, and UK festival with Kickin' Valentina, wearing face makeup on stage, traveling overseas with equipment, being a "positive party rock &...
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Chatting with Ryan Allen of Detroit band Extra Arms
Ryan Allen of Detroit band Extra Arms discusses songs from the new album Radar like "Inflatable Boys" (it's about toxic masculinity), "Space & Time" (it features a steel pedal guitar) and "I Don't Want to Surrender" (an anti-work anthem). He also discusses his musical history, the band's cover of...
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Chatting with John Armstrong of UK band The Speed of Sound
John Armstrong of the Mancunian band The Speed of Sound discusses the album trilogy Cornucopia, songs like "Clickbait" and "West Wind," the history of the band, and more! [...]
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Chatting with Liverpool band Joe Symes and the Loving Kind
In this interview, Joe Symes and Colin White of the Liverpool band Joe Symes and the Loving Kind discuss the psych rock-tinged "It's All Too Late," their love of the Beatles and the album 'Revolver,' using a mellotron in the studio, their love of art and old Hitchcock films, the new album...
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Chatting with Taylor Roberts of Riding With Killers – Part 2
In this interview, Taylor Roberts discusses his recording experience in Sweden with renowned sound engineer Jakob Hermann of Top Floor Studios, record labels vs. independent recordings, the Blue Ridge Festival, Mississippi Delta blues artists, a spooky encounter, and more. [...]
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Chatting with Taylor Roberts of Riding With Killers
In this interview, Taylor Roberts of Riding With Killers (RWK) discusses the inspiration (e.g., dementia, the corporate culture) behind songs in Riding With Killer's album Full Circle discovering his voice, learning to be a frontperson, and more. [...]
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Chatting with rock band The Lonely Ones
The Lonely Ones discuss how Bobaflex reformed into The Lonely Ones, creation of the band's name, their new music, "growling," the St. Petersburg venue Jannus Live, and even training dogs in the U.S. Air Force. [...]
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Chatting with the duo Barry & Carr
Barry & Carr discuss how longtime friends of 30 years only recently began collaborating, their musical influences, which include classic rock and R&B, and their future plans for the duo. [...]
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Chatting with Detroit rock band SNAPCAT BANDITS
The Snapcat Bandits discuss being a duo; performing live with a bass player; the origin of the name 'Snapcat Bandits'; their comparison to Soundgarden and Nirvana; the band's love of 90s grunge and classic punk rock; the influence of Detroit on rock music and the local music scene; and their...
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Chatting with German hard rock band April Art
Lisa-Marie Watz and Ben Juelg of the German rock band April Art to discuss their upcoming performance at Wacken Open Air 2024...and why the color red! [...]
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Chatting with Collin Hegna of Federale
Collin Hegna of Federale discusses the new album Reverb & Seduction, spaghetti-Western films, Brian Jonestown Massacre, the upcoming tour, and creating music for commercials. [...]
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Chatting with Katherine Yeske Taylor, author of the book ‘She’s a Badass’
Katherine Yeske Taylor, author of She's a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism discusses the women rockers she interviewed for the book (for example, Suzi Quatro and Gina Schock of the GoGo's), the common theme for all of their stories, and if there was someone that Katherine wanted to…
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Chatting with UK artist Laurence Archer of Grand Slam
UK artist Laurence Archer of Grand Slam discusses how he began his music career at age 17 1/2; his experience working with Grand Slam and Phil Lynott; reviving Grand Slam and songs written in the 80s with Lynott (the original reels were stolen from Lynott's studio after his death); quitting…
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Chatting with Melody Cristea of the melodic metal band Liliac
Vocalist Melody Cristea with melodic metal band Liliac discusses the band's original material, the new album Madness, shutting down the Santa Monica pier, being called the "Partridge Family," and the song "Rise Up." [...]
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Chatting with John Nickoloff of the band NICKOLOFF
John Nickoloff of the rock band NICKOLOFF discusses his career, how he came up with covering the band Poison, the new album Envy, and where Nickoloff is going from here. [...]
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Chatting with Bill Pascali of the New Rascals, Vanilla Fudge, and Steam
Bill Pascali has been carrying on the legacy of rock and roll for many years. He has worked with the New Rascals and Vanilla Fudge, contributing heavily to their history and their sound. Bill now is doing the same with the band Steam, and Rock at Night had a chance to sit down with Bill to talk...
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Chatting with Canadian band Frantic Lullabies
Frantic Lullaby discusses its inception during their high school and college years, the genre they deem 'post rock shoegaze,' pre-stage performance anxiety, the new single "Blurry Vision," collaboration and songwriting, being the leader in a band, and the practical goals and aspirations in the…
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Chatting with John Ramsey of Orange Animal
John Ramsey of Cleveland band Orange Animal discusses the origin of the band's name, the stories behind songs on their recent album Still Frames, using string accompaniment and collaborating with musicians, writing music during COVID, playing at the infamous Viper Room, and their upcoming tour....
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Chatting with Andy Summers of the Police
Andy Summers discusses The Cracked Lens + A Missing String tour; living and studying in California; photography, including his opinion of AI; punk and New Wave; and a couple of the Police songs, including "Mother." [...]
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Chatting with Natasha Petrou of UK band Casual Wednesday
Tash Petrou of the London band Casual Wednesday discusses the origin of the band's name; how Drew Barrymore, roller derby, and an accident kickstarted her music career; Essex girls; the EP Visions; gigging in London; the support from queer bands; opening for Republica at the O2 Islington; and new...
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Chatting with Johnny McCuaig of Arcana Kings
In the interview, Johnny McCuaig discusses how bag pipes were incorporated into their rock music; the band's Star Trek-themed video for their cover of Slade's "Run Runaway"; the logistics of the band playing when there are 8 hours between them; Vegas gigs and Bike Week in Sturgis; their latest...
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Chatting with Detroit band Second Hand Mojo
Vern Springer and James Hampton of Second Hand Mojo discuss the origin of the band’s name; the band’s 70s sound and their admiration of ZZ Top and Boston; the ‘new’ classic rock sound; life during COVID; their comparison to Huey Lewis & the News (sans the sax); Wang Chung; their thoughts on...
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Chatting with music veteran Charlie Souza
Charlie Souza discusses Mudcrutch; working with Gregg Almann and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers; the early-70s bands--glam rock White Witch, blues rock Cactus, and rock Bacchus; and Radio St. Pete. [...]
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Chatting with Detroit retro rock band Secondary Colors
Secondary Colors discusses their interest in 60s music (e.g., The Pretty Things, Dave Clark Five, the Zombies, etc.), the formation of the band, and their bright pastel jumpsuits! [...]
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Chatting with Sammy Lee of hard rock band Red Reign
Sammy Lee of Red Reign discusses the band's latest single "Don't Look Back," writing music during COVID, mental health, and using the double-kick bass drum for music. [...]
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Chatting with UK indie artist Teddy Clarke
Teddy Clarke discusses his retro look (very Teddy Boy), songwriting during COVID, collaborating with Ben Bogen, songwriter/mixer of Analog & Digital, the formation of the live band, his background in theatre, growing up in London with the wealth of musicians and venues, his video making with a...
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Chatting with metal rocker Sid Stratton
Sid Stratton and the band talked about their recent experience of getting to play at the 2023 Inkcarceration festival at the Ohio State Reformatory after a battle of the bands; setting up equipment for gigs; and their new album release. [...]
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Chatting with singer/songwriter Tamar Berk
Singer/songwriter Tamar Berk speaks about her new album tiny injuries. She started work on the album after the passing of her father and, along the way, began to redefine herself - and sometimes in an unflattering manner. The album was released on August 18th. [...]
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Speaking with veteran musician Greg Armstrong
Veteran musician Greg Armstrong discusses his collaboration with a 'supergroup' of musicians to reimagine Dio's "This Is Your Life." Called 'This Is Your Life 2023,' the proceeds of the project go to Dio's Stand Up and Shout Foundation. [...]
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Chatting with Ian Cattell of Brit Floyd
Ian Cattell, bassist/vocalist with Brit Floyd, the "World's Greatest Pink Floyd Experience," discusses how he became a fan of the legendary British rock act, what era of Pink Floyd was the best, and just how much leeway does a performer with a tribute band have in the music. [...]
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