Whole Lotta Talk - Interviews That Rock!

Talking about their current tour through Europe, what they think about the founder members of the ROCK ANTENNE Hall of Fame 2019 and who they would like to see introduced in the following years.

On the line with Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach. We are talking about the upcoming European tour with Hollywood Undead in 2020. It is going to be a mix of new and old music - especially in celebration of 20 years Infest. Jacoby also told us about new music that might be coming up next year which they might even present us live on tour. Very much looking forward to that! In addition to that, the Papa Roach vocalist also told us about his favourite candidates for this year's ROCK ANTENNE Hall of Fame.

What an amazing triple rock package, that's currently touring Europe: Alter Bridge, The Raven Age AND Shinedown. Tonight (27th November 2019) is going to be their last German show in Munich - and before they rock the stage, drummer Barry from Shinedown stopped by at our ROCK ANTENNE headquarters to talk about the tour, their Thanksgiving dinner plans for tomorrow, their very well earned title "hardest working rock band" (136 shows and more than 76.000 kms traveled, in 2018 only!) and about their 2020 plans - hint hint: new record!

The Glorious Sons are without doubt one of Canada's hottest Rock bands right now. Before their show in Hamburg, we talked to singer Brett Emmonds about Canadian junk food, icehockey, touring in Germany and of course their newest record "A War on Everything". Enjoy - and keep an eye on this band!

On the co-headline tour with Refused, Dustin Kensrue from Thrice talks about their latest recordings for the 2018 record Palms as well as the EP Deeper Wells from april 2019. But also new music is on its way as they never stop writing. Dustin admits that he is probably the most secluded member of Thrice, but he enjoys writing poems and music in the back of their tourbus. We talk about new music, the influences of the first CD and first gig Dustin ever experienced as well as his upcoming podcast.

In 2011, Robert Hart joined the legendary Manfred Mann's Earth Band as the new man on the microphone - and he couldn't be happier right now! Next year, Robert Hart will be on the road with Manfred, touring alongside Status Quo, as well as being part of one of Rock's most unique concert experiences - Rock meets Classic. Today, we talked to Robert about the upcoming touring and future plans for new Earth Band music. Enjoy!

Brit Floyd are more than a tribute band: Whoever gets to see them live, feels like traveling back in time, as if the real Pink Floyd had returned. So far, mastermind Damian Darlington has dedicated over 25 of his life to his icons and doesn't think about stopping. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, we talk to Damian about Pink Floyd and Brit Floyd, what to expect from the oncoming tour and what it means to stage such an epic show.

Ian Anderson is a true legend in the musical world: At the age of 72, he still rocks the stage like no other, with his flute in hand and jumping on one leg. Before we welcome him in the German concert halls in November, we talked to Ian on the phone - about what to expect from this tour, learning to play flute and Brexit. Enjoy!

Frontman James LaBrie of Dream Theater got up very early to tell us everything about their latest album "Distance over Time" and their forthcoming European tour in January and February 2020. Enjoy!

In almost 25 years of making music, Zebrahead have established their place as a constant player in the pop-punk scene. We talked to Singer/rapper Ali and guitarist Dan - about their latest album "Brain Invaders", the current European tour and why they decided to drop their label. Enjoy!

How do Hammerfall punch out those killer guitar riffs again and again? Their new album "Dominion" is the newest example that these guys know how to write a heavy metal classic. We talked to guitarist Oscar Dronjak about the new LP and congratulated for the best Accept-guitar riff since Accept's "Balls To The Wall". Enjoy!

It was quiet for a long time, but now Tito & Tarantula are finally going to release their new studio album „8 Arms to Hold You.” We talked to mastermind Tito Larriva about the new and sixth record, about the studio sessions near El Paso, about collaborating with his daughter Lolita und of course, about the upcoming tour! Enjoy!

After the death of Rick Parfitt Christmas 2016 no one knew what the future of Status Quo would look like. But they are back! With new energy and Richie Malone, who stepped into the footsteps of Rick. Now Status Quo are releasing their 33rd album Backbone - and the band is proud of their new work! We met Francis Rossi and Richie Malone and talked about the past, the new album and the future of Status Quo.

Crazy times for Bokassa: As Lars Ulrich's personal favorite, they are touring with Metallica through Europe. We talk to singer Jørn and drummer Olav about Bokassa's new album, their very unique sound and the upcoming headliner tour - but of course also about Metallica: How Lars Ulrich got to know them, how touring life with Metallica is and what playing in front of 50.000 people one night and 15 the next feels like. Great guys - don't miss out on Bokassa live!

Three years after their big comeback with "13 Voices", the next Sum 41 album is almost here! "Order In Decline" will be heavier and more agressive and in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, singer Deryck Whibley explains why. We also talk about 23 years of Sum 41, influences and inspirations, coping with the past through music and about arising chaos in countries around the world.

Rainbow are returning to Munich soon - the place, where the legendary group recorded their very first album "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow" back in 1975. In our exclusive interview, we talk to Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night about the city of Munich, the upcoming tours both of Rainbow and Blackmore's Night, the possibility of a new album and, last but not least, German folk music icon Florian Silbereisen. For real. Enjoy!

It’s "The End of the Road" for the legendary KISS – in Leipzig, the kick-off of the European leg of their farewell tour, we talked to Gene Simmons and Eric Singer about the legacy of KISS … and while we’re at "leg" - Gene has the ultimate pro tip for smooth silky legs. :-) Enjoy!

20 years of Sabaton - that's more than half of singer Joakim's life. In our exclusive interview, we talk about feeling old(ish), the upcoming album "The Great War", the anniversary itself, the definition of their sound, headlining the 30th anniversary of Wacken Open Air - well, basically a little bit of everything. Enjoy!

Are you ready? Chicago Metal-icons Disturbed are currently on tour celebrating the release of their newest album "Evolution". In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, THE VOICE David Draiman talks about touring in Germany, writing ballads and experimenting with sounds - it's like with ice cream, you sometimes just need to try some different flavors. Besides, David admits that he's a total James Bond wannabe... Enjoy!

British Glam Rock icons of Sweet are celebrating their 50th anniversary! In our exclusive interview, mastermind and original member Andy Scott talks about celebrations and touring - and we also talk a lot about films: "The Dirt" and Andy's memories of working with Mötley Crüe, some "Spinal Tap"-worthy onstage experiences and Marvel blockbuster "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" and what being part of the soundtrack meant for Sweet. Enjoy!