With veteran musicians from bands as Anthrax, Armored Saint, Adrenaline Mob, Machine Head, Overkill, Exodus, and Shadows Fall, it’s hard not to think of Category 7 as metal's newest a supergroup. Releasing their self-titled debut album in July 2024, they're ready to unleash a new era of heaviness; "It's really heavy and powerful", says front man John Bush as we sit down for a chat. Talking how the new band came about, the creation of the album, and giving an update on his plans to tour his Anthrax era, as well as an unlikely rockabilly collaboration, we caught up with the nicest man in metal. In a zone; Eamon O'Neill.
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Billy Ocean is a musical treasure. Decorated for his work with an MBE, a Lifetime Achievement Award from MOBO, an Oscar, and countless other accolades, the Trinidadian-born British singer and songwriter has more than made his mark on music. Scoring his biggest hits in the 1980s, he's preparing to hit the stage at this summer's celebration of that most colourful decade, Rewind Festival. Talking his fascinating career, recording with one of rock's biggest producers, and working with some of the world's biggest movie stars, we sat down with Billy for a chat. On the run; Eamon O'Neill.
With a voice as towering as the man himself, 6 ft 4 in Tony Hadley made his mark on a string of hits with Spandau Ballet in the 1980s. From 'True' to 'Gold' to 'Only When You Leave', the Londoner gave the new romantic act a classy edge that he's now carried forward into his latest swing and big band projects; "Sometimes I put my swing head on, and other times I put my rock head on", he tells us as we sit down for a chat. Talking this summer's touring plans, his love of hard rock, and a tantalising supergroup featuring members of Toto and Blondie, we caught up with Tony Hadley. Through the barricades; Eamon O'Neill.
Clare Grogan has worn many hats; actor, author, presenter, but music is her first love. "Nothing quite compares to walking on stage in front of those crowds.", she says as we sit down for a chat. Looking forward to her appearance at Rewind Festival this summer, the Altered Images star chats the return of the band, their album first album in four decades 'Mascara Streaks', and playing Craggy Island's Niamh Connolly. In the land of Tír na nÓg; Eamon O'Neill.
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