Interviews

American guitarist Alex Grossi is the lead guitarist for Quiet Riot, having been invited to join the band by its original vocalist Kevin DuBrow in 2004. Alex is also playing with Hookers & Blow, a project he has with Guns N’ Roses’ Dizzy Reed.

American guitarist Jay Jay French founded Twisted Sister. He has also been active as a manager and producer of other acts such as Sevendust.

American singer David Reece was the lead singer of German heavy metal band Accept in the late 1980s. He has also fronted acts such as Bonfire, Bangalore Choir, Gypsy Rose and Sainted Sinners and been working as a solo artist.

Englishman Dave du’Fort, also known as Hermien JD, initially made a name for himself as a drummer with artists such as Ian Hunter, E.F. Band, Angel Witch, Tytan and Mike Oldfield.

Scottish singer Doogie White is currently fronting classic hard rock band Alcatrazz. He and his excellent voice have also sung with Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force, Michael Schenker, Praying Mantis, Tank, Jon Lord, Cornerstone, La Paz and many more.

Canadian artist Lindsay Schoolcraft is best known as a former member of the British extreme metal band Cradle of Filth.

American singer Jeff Scott Soto made a name for himself as the vocalist for Yngwie J. Malmsteen’s Rising Force in the mid-80s.

American guitarist Bruce Kulick is best known as the former lead guitarist for KISS. But Bruce is much more than that.

Swedish artist Snowy Shaw is best known for his work as the drummer for King Diamond and Mercyful Fate.

American vocalist Stephen Pearcy is the founder, led singer and songwriter of Ratt.

Swedish guitarist Mats Karlsson co-founded melodic heavy metal band 220 Volt in 1979.

British drummer Denise Dufort co-founded Girlschool in London in 1978.

Having made a name for himself by fronting Iron Maiden and Wolfsbane, British vocalist Blaze Bayley, then embarked on a very productive solo career.