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Blasting onto the music scene like a tempest cast from God’s own hand, Stormking made their public debut to a packed house at Pittsburgh’s Smiling Moose and of course Empire was there! |
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One of the most unique and talented bands in the Pittsburgh area, Crown the Lost is proving that all metal doesn’t have to have screaming to be brutal. This band, which can be compared to old Anthrax and Iron Maiden, will most definitely carve themselves a place in music history. Crown The Lost - Interview Crown The Lost - MySpace |
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With blistering guitars a thunderous rhythm section and vocals that make you turn your head and pay attention. Combining sounds of old school style thrash along with new (not nu) metal elements similar to bands like Killswitch Engage, this band is one to be reckoned with In The Wake - Interview In the Wake - MySpace |
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CHEF DUFF Ace of Cakes is one of Food Networks most popular shows. Lead by Chef Duff Goldman and his crew of “cake architects” at Charm City Cakes in Baltimore, MD. Producing amazing edible works of art for rock bands, the NFL, even the leader of the free world. Duff is also the bassist for up and coming post-rock group …soihadto… www.aceofcakestv.com www.soihadto.com Chef Duff - interview on iTunes Chef Duff - Interview mp3 |
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This four piece outfit hailing from Southwest California brings back memories of an age when music was much more simple and less contrived. With their laid back jams this inde band conjores images of U2 and the Police. 24E - Interview.mp3 24E - Interview on iTunes 24E - MySpace |
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Eyes Set To Kill have just released their debut album "Reach" which can only be described as a sonic tour de force of aggressive vocal driven guitar rock. With a fresh sound unlike anything that has come before. Catch guitarist Greg Kerwin and the rest of the band on tour with Otep this spring. Eyes Set To Kill - Interview.mp3 Eyes Set To Kill - Interview on iTunes Eyes Set To Kill - MySpace |
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With five extremely successful albums under their belt and a list of hits that could keep any modern rock radio DJ supplied with music for days on end, Seether has become one of the bands with 'staying power" in an age where a quick single has become the rule. They have accomplished thier top seat in the rock would with stellar lyrics and catchy guitar riffs that stick in your head. We sat down with drummer John Humphrey Seether - Interview.mp3 Seether - Interview on iTunes Seether - MySpace |
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HENRY ROLLINS This one was actually kind of hard for me. Not because I didn’t know what to say, quite the opposite. But because I’ve been such a fan of Rollins’ music and writing for so many years, it was nearly impossible for me not to come out with every question like a stuttering, bumbling fucking fan boy. Never the less, here it is… an interview more than 15 years in the making with the man, the myth, the liar. |
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KINGSPADE Our friends at WPAJ hooked up another cool interview with Richter from Kingspade and the Kottonmouth Kings. Catch them on tour with HED(pe) and watch for their new live DVD entitled "Throw Your Spades Up". Kingspade - Interview.mp3 Kingspade - Interview on iTunes Kingspade - MySpace |
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B-CIDE Taking the underground by storm, from his little corner of the North East, B-Cide is one of today's most talented, undiscovered gems. As usual, Empire Extreme is bringing you the freshest new talent long before the rest of the world catches up. B-Cide - Interview MP3 B-Cide - MySpace |
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NEVERSET Hailing from Dallas Texas, this hard rockin outfit can currently be seen on tour with Three Days Grace, Seether and Breaking Benjamin. They are also working on a new album with Morgan Rose (Sevendust) producing. Scotty Dawg had the chance to catch up with front man Shawn Hamm. Neverset - Interview on iTunes Neverset - Interview MP3 Neverset - MySpace |
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ILL E GAL Ill E Gal is one of the hottest underground rappers to hit the scene in a very long time. She has the style, the voice, the talent and the drive to become the next "big thing" We spoke to here over the weekend about her move to the West coast, the Patriots, her award winning group THC and some of her future plans, Enjoy! Ill E Gal - Interview MySpace |
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BILLY TALENT One of Canada's hottest exports, Mutli-platinum selling artists, who have been know to show up at award shows in a Sherman tank, are about to release 666, a live CD/DVD combo to the world. Empire got to talk with Ian D'Sa. the lead guitarist of Billy Talent to shed some light on there amazing success, the new release and some future plans. Billy Talent Interview - Ian Interview MySpace |
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BILLY TALENT - BONUS!!!! Empire is always hooking up, you the fan. As if getting one Billy Talent interview was not cool enough, we doubled your pleasure and are bringing you an interview with Billy Talent's bassist Jon Gallant, Enjoy! Billy Talent - Jon Interview |
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Springfield Cub's Bassist Ilyn has played in Burning Vegas , Another Kid Tryin, Veinacava, Gold Circles, Night About Town, Why Lady Why and Vyne.
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DEVILDRIVER Exclusive photos of DevileDriver tearing up the stage during this past summer's Ozzfest in front of 23,000 rabid fans. Exclusive Empire Extreme Photos MySpace Official Website |
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SCUM OF THE EARTH Guitarist and front man Riggs from Scum of the Earth sat down and gave us the low down dirty facts about pig skin covered guitars, the newest album Sleaze Freaks, censorship and all things vile. Scum of the Earth - Interview MySpace Official Website |
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GWAR The scum dogs of the universe entered our galaxy just long enough to kick Scotty Dawgs ass. His body still has not been found, but some how this recording ended up in our mail box. So enjoy what may have been the last few moments of his live at the hands of GWAR! GWAR - Interview 2007 GWAR - Interview 2005 MySpace Official Website |
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JURY THE CLOWN A pioneer of pop art, a free thinker, a challenger of conventional wisdom. Jury challenges you to question your concept of value and worth through artwork that defaces government property. This act of civil disobedience was the inspiration in naming Empire Extreme's parent company Deface Marketing. Jury The Clown - Interview MySpace Official Website |
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DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN After just releasing a new album entitled “Ire Works” The Dillinger Escape Plan has set out on a massive tour in support of the new album, before they played to a packed house in Pittsburgh, PA I got to sit down with Ben Weinman one of the founding members of New Jerseys, The Dillinger Escape Plan. Dillinger Escape Plan - Interview DIllinger Escape Plan - MySpace |
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THREE DAYS GRACE Phone interview with Lead Guitarist, Barry Stock of the Multi-platinum group Three Days Grace. Hints of the new album, 2008 tour plans and guitars! Three Days Grace - Interview Three Days Grace - MySpace |
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SKINDRED The UK's premier hard and heavy, reggae flavored metal act, Skindred sat down with Empire's roving reporter, Scotty Dawg and gave us a heads up on the new album "Roots Rock Riot" and all things Skindred. Skindred Interview Skindred MySpace |
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NONPOINT On the day of the release of their new album "Vengeance", and in the midst of the "Great American Rampage" tour Nonpoint gave a sit down interview and drop some knowledge. Nonpoint Interview Nonpoint MySpace |
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DOWN Hot off an European & Australian tour with Heaven & Hell and the release of their third album of power charged southern metal, Down's guitarist, Kirk Windstein gave us the low down on all thing Down. Down - Interview 2007.mp3 Official Down Website * Special Thanks to: Scott Massie of Innervenus Music & Art. www.innervenus.org |
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PITTSBURGH SLIM Def Jam's hottest new commodity is Pittsburgh's own Pittsburgh Slim. With over 5 million Youtube hits on his break out hit "Girls Kiss Girls" he is taking the nation by storm. Mixing hip hop and rock guitars he has put Pittsburgh on the map again. Pittsburgh Slim - Interview 2007.mp3 Pittsburgh Slim Myspace Coming Soon! Bootleg video from Release Party |
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SIXTH VENOM Sixth Venom (aka J Swagg) has been a long standing part of the music scene in Cleveland, we caught up with him to talk about his new mix tape, Cleveland Brown project and much more. Check it out! Sixth Venom - MySpace Sixth Venom Interview |
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JJ DILLON The infamous leader of the 4 Horsemen and legendary manager JJ Dillon sat down with Empire Extreme and gave us the dirt on his amazing wrestling career, that has spanned nearly 50 years.. JJ Dillon - Interview 2007 Official JJ Dillon Website |
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ANGEL Spanish Angel; to most Extreme Championship Wrestlers, he was the spanish devil, as he dealt out the punishment to many, staple-gunned the fallen, and always berated the beaten-down, but, make no bones about it, did it all in the name of RESPECT. The Leader of ECW’s Da Baldies answers the deadly 13 Questions Angel Interview |
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TYPE O NEGATIVE Straight from the pages of Empire Extreme Magazine. The audio version of the interview with Johnny & Kenny of Type O Negative Type O Negative - Interview.mp3 Empire Extreme Exclusive Photos |
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Hot off the Family Values tour and a fall trek across the nation with Korn, Five Finger Death Punch have proven to be one of the hottest up and coming bands this year and 2008 should set them at the forefront of the heavy hitters. FFDP - Interview.mp3 Empire Extreme Exclusive Photos |
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SID HAIG Just before the release of "Devil's Rejects" we caught up with the infamous Sid Haig at a horror convention and got to talk about his involvement with Rob Zombie, his past musical endeavors and his 30+ years of film and TV experience. Perhaps one of the most interesting people we have ever interviewed. Sid Haig - Interview.mp3 |
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE During the 2007 Warped tour RoadRunner Records hooked us up with Killswitch Engage front-man Howard Jones. Even though he was one the most uncooperative interviewee, carried on secondary conversations and made lame and annoying jokes throughout the interview, we were able to edit it down to what you have here. Enjoy! Killswitch Engage - Howard Jones Interview.mp3 |
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SILVERCHAIR Silverchair are one of the most acclaimed and successful bands in Australian music history. They have had five #1 albums in their homeland, which is more than any other local group (Midnight Oil had 4, AC/DC and Crowded House each had 3). They’ve sold over six million albums and their most recent release – Young Modern – is the fastest seller of their extraordinary career to date. Silverchair - Interview.mp3 |
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KITTIE During their 2007 tour Kitte did a set of acoustic performances in conjunction with their instore appearances to promote the release of "Funeral For Yesterday". You can see the photos in our photo section and list to the interview as you browse. Kittie - Interview.mp3 |
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VENOM RELEASES FREE MIX TAPE Underground rap pioneer Sixth Venom has released a free mixtape. It's available for download on his MySpace page. This cat has been tearing up the scene in his home town Cleveland for the 5 years. Yeah, I said Cleveland, but we won't hold that against him. |
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