By Metal Dave Glessner (originally published 7/24/2009 in the San Antonio Express-News) Reached at a Cleveland hotel room, Judas Priest singer Rob Halford is juggling interviews and having a laugh at the trappings of heavy metal celebrity. “People have no idea, do they?” he asks in mock amazement. “I had two phones going at the [...]
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Interview: Rob Halford Revisits ‘British Steel’
Posted: 15th February 2012 by admin in Quotes and ChatterTags: 2Fast2Die, Recording British Steel, Rob Halford interview, Tittenhurst Park
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Brand New Hate: Rising from the Ruin
Posted: 24th January 2012 by admin in Quotes and ChatterTags: brand new hate, cleveland willis, rockets to ruin, skid row
By Metal Dave Glessner I met Cleveland Willis in the back of limo following a Broken Teeth gig in Austin, TX. I still have no idea who hired the car, but there was a party raging behind the tinted glass so I skipped the questions and dove right in. Wow. Nice! How ya doin,’ bro? [...]
Ask Michael Monroe: Your favorite album?
Posted: 16th December 2011 by admin in Quotes and ChatterTags: alice cooper, black sabbath, guns n'roses, hanoi rocks, jetboy, led zeppelin, michael monroe, poison
By Metal Dave Glessner Few rock singers can hold eyeballs hostage like glitter grenade Michael Monroe. Electric as a lightning bolt and flashier than a Christmas tree, the ex-Hanoi Rocks, glam-metal mantis is the personification of sensory overdrive. Of course, the spiraling swagger and kangaroo bounce would fall flat on its black-leather ass if not [...]
Saxon: An exclusive interview with Biff Byford
Posted: 8th November 2011 by admin in Quotes and ChatterTags: biff byford, call to arms, elton john, fastway, iron maiden, judas priest, motley crue, power & the glory, rock the nations, saxon, the eagle has landed
AND THE BAND PLAYS ON: Four decades since forming, Saxon not only continues to soldier on, but also recently released the new album, “Call to Arms,” which harkens back to the band’s mid-1980s sound. Left to right are guitarist Paul Quinn, guitarist Doug Scarratt, singer Biff Byford, drummer Nigel Glockler and bassist Nibbs Carter By Metal [...]
Ask Josh Todd: What’s Your Favorite Album?
Posted: 1st November 2011 by admin in Quotes and ChatterTags: buckcherry, josh todd, minor threat, out of step
By Metal Dave Glessner It doesn’t take a smack in the head to see why Buckcherry singer Josh Todd draws comparisons to Axl, Iggy and Tyler, but look past the obvious and you’ll also find he’s a HUGE fan of Slipknot, Prince and a long list of hip-hop artists. As Buckcherry gets ready to open for Guns [...]
Ask Anthrax: What’s Your Favorite Album?
Posted: 25th October 2011 by admin in Quotes and ChatterTags: alive!, anthrax, beatles, charlie benante, frank bello, iron maiden, kiss, rob caggiano, the number of the beast, white album, worship music
THE DEVILS YOU KNOW: Anthrax from left to right: Frank Bello, Scott Ian, Rob Caggiano, Charlie Benante and Joey Belladonna. How much does Charlie love the Beatles? Read his album pick and then pay attention to his shirt. By Metal Dave Glessner 2Fast2Die is still stark raving euphoric over the new Anthrax album, “Worship Music.” It’s so [...]
Ask Rob Halford: What’s Your Favorite Album and Why Did it Make Such an Impact?
Posted: 10th October 2011 by admin in Quotes and ChatterTags: judas priest, led zeppelin, rob halford
By Metal Dave Glessner Where do you start when Rob Halford grants you an interview? The better question is where do you stop? When the answers are coming from the Metal God himself, it’s tempting to not only ask about Judas Priest, but also about his pets, shoe size and favorite recipes. Hell, he’s Rob Halford!!! [...]
Ask Phil Bronco: What’s Your Favorite Album?
Posted: 25th August 2011 by admin in Quotes and ChatterTags: 2Fast2Die, buckcherry, flexx bronco, Hot Crush, new disaster, phil bronco, southbound saints
FLEXX MANIAC: Phil Bronco kicks out the early Buckcherry when he wants to get lit up. (Photo by Dajah Renee) By Metal Dave Glessner 2Fast2Die recently launched a new semi-whenever feature called, “Ask.” Why? Because we needed an excuse to pester your favorite rocks stars and scenesters without wrestling them to the ground (or bribing them) for a full-blown interview. After all, [...]
Ask Rex Rogers: What’s Your Favorite Album?
Posted: 15th August 2011 by admin in Quotes and ChatterTags: ac/dc, back in black, bon scott, have a drink on me, hell's bells, highway to hell, rex rogers, shoot to thrill, shotgun rebels, you shook me all night long
By Metal Dave Glessner We’re launching a new semi-regular feature here at 2Fast2Die called, “Ask.” The purpose? It’s our way of pestering your favorite rocks stars and scenesters without wrestling them to the ground (or bribing them) for a full-blown interview. After all, they’re too busy bagging groupies and bathing in blood … and 2Fast2Die [...]