Just how can you keep your drum patterns fresh? Gail Worley speaks to master rhythm chef Stephen Perkins about that and cooking with Tommy Lee, in this second part of her two-part interview.

Explosion, implosion… then nothing. Another explosion. Gail Worley tackles the genesis and chronology of one of the most influential bands to come out of Los Angeles, Jane’s Addiction, with drummer Stephen Perkins.

Is it Irish or Celtic music? Mary Ellen Gustafson gets an explanation – and more – from Keith Roberts of The Young Dubliners.

Margie Libling gets 15 questions with Scottish actor Billy Boyd, who plays Pippin in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.

“LA Song” soul-rocker Beth Hart took a tumble a few years ago; she’s now resurfaced with a remarkably powerful new CD, Leave The Light On. Steve Stav takes turns on the couch with the singer-songwriter in a revealing – and therapeutic – interview.

Nine Days went from having a Top Ten smash hit to having no record deal in the space of two short years. But as Andrew Ellis found out, the band’s front man John Hampson doesn’t spend too much time wallowing in the past - he’s too busy making music.

Daniel Mitchell quiets the nervous quiver in his voice long enough to speak with Lol (of Levinhurst, and once of the Cure) about a bevy of topics.

Gail Worley discusses how to deal with intimacy and rainbow-haired mall punks with NYC musician Chris Grace.

Mike McColgan left the Dropkick Murphys to become a Boston firefighter. His tenure with the Street Dogs marks his return to punk rawk. And now he’s sharing his experiences from the past six years with Rob Walsh.

From Howlin’ Wolf to the Small Faces to Billy Bragg. One man has made the Hammond B-3 hoot and holler with all three – Steve Stav introduces us to the many faces of Ian McLagan.

Gail Worley makes her Type O Negative trifecta by speaking with Peter Steele. The new record is discussed, as well as Peter’s trailblazing work in the pages of Playgirl, and his no-longer secret fetish for ’80s new wave and show tunes.

Is Marilyn Manson scary or boring? On the eve of his Australian tour, Dan Stapleton tries to work it out, once and for all…

Bitter, sweet. Gothic. Country. These opposites attract and meld in the revolving conundrum that is The Handsome Family. Stein Haukland deciphers meaning from feeling.

Martin Atkins leads the revolving mayhem of Pigface and Gail Worley finds out why the heaviest drummer in the land doesn’t play drums much anymore.

Martin Atkins leads the revolving mayhem of Pigface and Gail Worley finds out why the heaviest drummer in the land doesn’t play drums much anymore.

Andrew Ellis finds out the frustrations and joys Brad Byrd experiences in writing, producing, and releasing his music independently.

I Can Lick Any Sonofabitch In The House has been raising eyebrows this summer with their gutsy new disc and phenomenal live show. Frontman Mike Damron takes on Charlton Heston, Courtney Taylor, George Bush and much, much more in a no-punches-pulled interview with Steve Stav.

Even for the likes of the mega-successful John Mayer or David Gray, being a singer songwriter is a sometimes lonely, often difficult vocation and it’s even harder as an independent artist. Andrew Ellis finds out about life as a solo artist at the other end of the spectrum with Atlanta-based Chuck Carrier.

If you have not heard of The Eaves chances are there will be a massive hole at the heights of your top 10 list at year’s end. Aaron Shaul and The Eaves guitarist/drummer Casey Sweten do their best to correct your mistake with talk of an AirWolf sequel, jetpacks, and even some music too.

Daniel Mitchell cozies up to Brett from The Juliana Theory to talk about life on a major label and that covers album everyone is waiting for.