A clothing line based on his tattoos. A new band. A new dedication for his instrument. Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx skips the past and talks about present projects and a future of cracking coconuts on the beach. Gail Worley digs up the dirt.

Daniel Mitchell discusses Nair, tennis, and Indian food with Rob Suchan of Koufax.

Joe Hedges from July For Kings tells Andrew Ellis how his band is soldiering on in the face of adversity.

Former Gathering Field singer Bill Deasy tells Andrew Ellis about his new solo career, the frustrations involved with landing a record deal and why as a consequence, he’s going his own way.

Andrew Ellis gets the low down on the return of Birmingham, Alabama modern rockers Mars Electric, and finds out about everything from life after a major label, Headbanger’s Ball and lead singer Jacob Bunton’s new-found bluegrass obsession.

On their new album, Anthem Red, Winnipeg-based Sixty Stories likes to sing about knee fetishes. Or is it eating disorders? Stein Haukland talks to vocalist and guitarist Jo Snyder and sets the record straight.

Dropkick Murphys’ bassist Ken Casey talks with Rob Walsh about nearly eight years of giving a voice to the man on the street.

Just how do you get to a VANS Warped Tour stage if you’re an unsigned band? Gail Worley talks with 2 Cents’ drummer/vocalist Adam O’Rourke to find out.

Shawn Smith, vocalist for Brad (featuring members from Satchel and Pearl Jam) discusses comparisons with Elton John, Prince, and finding a proper label to release Brad’s material. Troy Jewell has the scoop.

Ink 19 catches up with the always tuneful, never tasteful Turbonegro to find out how the underground is doing, and why they hate the kids. Vinnie Apicella survives – barely.

From the subtleties of covering Magazine songs to prompting riots in Pearl Harbor, the Men of Ministry are not afraid to discuss anything. First of a two-part interview with Gail Worley.

Paul and Al spill the beans on the death of River Phoenix, Lenny Kravitz’ little secret, and messing with Spielberg’s head on the set of AI, as their informal chat with Gail Worley continues.

Liza Hearon talks to Sleater-Kinney’s Carrie Brownstein about women in rock, Eddie Vedder and watching 13-year-olds make out in front of the stage.

Athens icon Vic Chesnutt discusses his brilliant new CD, Silver Lake, with devoted fan Steve Stav.

Brian John Mitchell is a busy man leading Remora and running the Silber Records label, but he throws our Stein Haukland a few moments to get us up to speed on slo-core.

“Melodic with a touch of groove and an anemic, very white approach to the vocals, but still soulful.” Gail Worley talks to Johnny Marr, currently of The Healers and formerly of the Smiths, and manages to keep it together. Mostly.

East Bay Ray proves there is life after Jello for the Dead Kennedys. Vinnie Apicella gets it all.

From Helium to her solo career, Daniel Mitchell discusses life’s finer points with Mary Timony.

Down and dirty with Global Underground mainstay Nick Warren. Dan Stapleton mixes it up short and sweet.

Chicago noise veteran Todd Trainer has been pounding drums for the likes of Big Black, Riflesport and lately, Shellac. Daniel Mitchell discusses men’s hair products with the man.