An Interview with Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum

As the primary songwriter for Soul Asylum, Dave Pirner has penned hundreds of songs over the course of nearly four decades and has helped to shape the alternative-rock world through his artful lyrics and distinctive vocals. With twelve full-length studio albums under their belts and the release of their last albums “Hurry Up and Wait” in 2020, Pirner and Soul asylum have produced songs that have captured multiple generations of music fans.

Soul Asylum in back in the UK after an inexplicable 28 years hiatus for an 8 days stint with Everclear.

InterviewJohann Wierzbicki15 November 2022O2 RitzDave Pirner, Soul Asylum, Interview, 2022, Hurry Up And Wait, Manchester, O2 RitzComment

Interview with Jon Harvey of Monster Truck

While on their 2022 UK tour, Monster Truck stop at the O2 Ritz in Manchester. Johann Wierzbicki of ROCKFLESH takes some time with Jon Harvey to ask the questions that matter to him.

InterviewJohann Wierzbicki5 October 2022O2 RitzMonster Truck, Jon Harvey, O2 Ritz, Manchester, 2022, Interview, WarriorsComment

An Interview with Levy Seynaeve of Wiegedood

‘Live and unshaved’, a brief interview with Levy Seynaeve of Wiegedood on their current 2022 European and UK tour supporting their latest album "There's Always Blood At The End Of The Road". Johann ‘The Overlord’ met with Levy at the downstairs bar of the Star and Garter in Manchester. Enjoy and come back here for more interviews in the near future.

An Interview with Jake E of CyHra

When Delain roll into town they have a history of bringing interesting and exciting support acts with them and tonight is no exception. This time around they have the melodic supergroup Cyhra with them and our illustrious leader Johann meet up with vocalist Jake E to shoot the breeze and discuss ABBA, backing tracks and being bigger than Iron Maiden.

InterviewJohann Wierzbicki7 February 2020O2 RitzJake E, Joacim Lundberg, Cyhra, O2 Ritz, Manchester, 2020, InterviewComment

An Interview with Niilo Sevänen of Insomnium

Insomnium have been slowly been building both an impressive back catalogue and a committed fanbase. They arrive in Manchester on the back of a mighty fine new album and sold out shows. Our Johann spoke to Niilo Sevänen about tours, happy Fins and why they don’t play Winters Gate.

InterviewJohann Wierzbicki20 January 2020Academy 3Niilo Sevänen, Insomnium, Interview, 2020, ManchesterComment

An Interview with Chewy of Voivod

Voivod, are one of the most interesting acts to emerge from the eighties thrash boom. As our reviewer played avoid the beetroot juice with GWAR, his satanic majesty sat down somewhere dryer with guitarist Chewie.

InterviewJohann Wierzbicki20 December 2019Chewy, Snake, Away, Voivod, Manchester, Academy 2, 2019, Interview, Johann WierzbickiComment

An Interview with Jennifer Haben and Chris Hermsdörfer of Beyond The Black

Symphonic metal, melodic metal, commercial metal, call it what you want, the point is that Beyond the Black are making quite a splash. Ahead of their sold out Manchester headline debut ROCKFLESH’s satanic overlord Johann caught up with Jennifer Haben and Chris Hermsdörfer from the band.

Interview with Asger Mygind of VOLA

VOLA are one of the most exciting new acts that ROCKFLESH has come across. They ply a really interesting mix of prog, djent and pop. Yes, you read right, pop! The result is a heady mix of accessibility and intricate musicianship. Rebellion in Manchester was the second stop on their first ever European headline tour and before they went on stage (review here) our very own satanic majesty Johann Wierzbicki sat down with vocalist and guitarist Asger Mygind for a chat.

InterviewJohann Wierzbicki8 September 2019RebellionInterview, VOLA, Asger Mygind, 2019Comment

An Interview with Doug Robb and Dan Estrin of Hoobastank

Hoobastank are in Manchester tonight to celebrate 15 years since “The Reason”. Sarah caught up with Doug and Dan before the show to talk about cover songs, 25 years in the music business and spending the night in Sadam Hussein’s palace…

InterviewJohann Wierzbicki2 February 2019O2 RitzDoug Robb, Dan Estrin, Hoobastank, O2 Ritz, Manchester, 2019, Sarah Cummings, InterviewComment

An Interview with Johannes Eckerström of Avatar

I stroll past the Ritz at 4pm and there’s a crowd outside. The sky has threatened snow on and off all day, and the chill in the air is bitter. The doors won’t open for another 2 hours, and yet the people are waiting patiently already for tonight’s spectacle. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Avatar Country.

InterviewJohann Wierzbicki20 January 2019O2 RitzJohannes Eckerström, Avatar, Manchester, 2019, interview, Sarah CummingsComment