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As guitarist for Mötley Crüe, John 5 is used to playing huge stadiums, however, he can't wait to get back in the clubs when plays his biggest ever UK solo tour in May. "I love playing small places because you're right here with the person when they're pounding on your foot or jumping on the stage", he says; "it's just so much fun". Talking about what to expect from the dates, badgering his Mötley bandmates to play deep tracks, and whether or not we can expect a new Crüe album, we sat down with the former David Lee Roth, Marilyn Manson, and Rob Zombie player. Que pasa; Eamon O'Neill.
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Technical chameleon and guitar virtuoso Paul Gilbert is back with 'WROC'; his first vocal album for a decade. Standing for "Washington's Rules of Civility," it's the Racer X / Mr. Big man's most outlandish offering to date. Using George Washington's Rules of Civility as the conceptual driving force, Gilbert has dared himself to think outside the box and use an etiquette guide dating back to the late 1500s as his main source of inspiration. We sat down for a chat with Paul about the album, and the end of the road for Mr. Big. Spark of celestial fire; Eamon O'Neill.
Jackass star Chris Pontius - aka PartyBoy - is diving headfirst into Norwegian metal culture, staring in the short movie for the music video for Norwegian metal legends Vreid and Djerv. Pontius takes the lead in the dark cinematic clip for 'Loving The Dead'; a collaboration with Djerv, who are known for their massive global reach through Arcane and League of Legends. We caught up with Chris and Vreid main man Jarle Kvåle to talk about how the collab came about, the video, and what to expect from the forthcoming Jackass movie. Loving the dead; Eamon O'Neill.
As a member of thrash titans Testament and leader of his own jazz trio, Alex Skolnick is one of the busiest players in music. Having recently spoken to him about both, he's back with eonmusic to talk this time about Metal Allegiance; the all-star collective that has been coming together at regular intervals for over a decade. "It's just a different experience. It doesn't happen that often, so you don't get burned out on it", he says as we sit down for a chat over Zoom. Talking their latest collaboration with a member of Alice in Chains, NAMM 2026, and how he almost landed himself an unlikely gig with one of post-Grunge's most successful acts, we sat down with shredder's shredder. Pocket full of Kryptonite; Eamon O'Neill.
Adrian Smith on Smith Kotzen, 50 Years of Iron Maiden & Playing Metallica Legend's 'Greeny' Guitar15/12/2025 As guitarist and song writer for Iron Maiden, Adrian Smith has forged a path as one of the most revered players in metal. His long partnership with childhood friend Dave Murray, and amigo Janick Gers has endured for decades, but in 2021 he joined up with Shrapnel shredder Richie Kotzen to form hard rock blues duo Smith Kotzen. Two and a half albums in, they show no signs of slowing. "Working with him really brings out the best in me", he affirms as we sit down for a chat over Zoom. We joined Adrian to talk about Smith Kotzen, how it felt to play Metallica man Kirk Hammet's legendary 'Greeny', deep tracks, and Maiden's 50th anniversary celebrations. Scars; Eamon O' Neill.
Joining Thin Lizzy in 1980, Darren Wharton added a new sonic layer to the band's tapestry. Featuring on studio albums including 'Chinatown', and 'Thunder and Lightning', he's named his Lizzy tribute act after their 1981 set 'Renegade'. The band are now set to headline a special concert in Dublin remembering forty years since Phil Lynott's passing, for what promises to be a very special event. "It's going to be a hell of a night", he enthuses, as we settle in for a chat. We caught up with Darren to talk about the show, his Thin Lizzy memories, and the highs and lows of post-Lizzy project Dare. Cold sweat; Eamon O'Neill.
The term 'supergroup' is all too freely bandied about, but in a band where its members have been involved in such towering releases as 'Automatic For The People', 'Songs For The Deaf', and the self-titled albums by Screaming Trees and Mad Season, Drink the Sea are truly worthy of the moniker. Coming together with a focus on song writing, they've released not one, but two albums ahead of their debut tour. "It was just this very natural, organic process of recording songs with some of my favourite people that also happened to be incredible musicians", says mastermind Barrett Martin casually, as we sit down for a chat. We caught up with Barret, and bandmates Peter Buck, Alain Johannes, and Duke Garwood to talk about the project, their pasts, and what lies ahead. Meteors; Eamon O'Neill.
There's living legends, and then there's Slade. One of the biggest bands of the '70s, they scored a run of hits to rival the greats, going on to influence everyone from Oasis to Kiss to Twisted Sister. It wasn't always a given however, particularly in the wake of the horrific car crash suffered by drummer Don Powell that almost ended the band; "we survived and moved on to make more records, and we carried on together until obviously, we had a massive comeback", he says almost unbelieving as we sit down for a chat. Telling us why he's continuing the band's legacy with a new tour, and forthcoming solo album, we caught up with the guitarist and singer.
A cartoon explosion of sound and vision, rapper, singer and producer Betty Boo made her mark with debut album 'Boomania', and hits 'Doin' the Do' and 'Where Are you Baby?' in 1990. Awards and platinum albums followed, yet she stepped away from it all following the release of 'GRRR! It's Betty Boo' in 1992. "I gave away all my recording equipment", says the artist better known as Alison Clarkson to those closest to her; "I thought; that's it done and dusted, finished!" But she wasn't, and with the re-release of her first two albums in 2025 she's going out on her first proper British tour. We caught up with her to discuss her success, working with Blur's Alex James, and why she's back doin' the do. Hoodlum; Eamon O'Neill.
Steve Morse has been through it all since stepping back from Deep Purple in 2022. Initially taking a temporary hiatus from the band to tend for his wife Janine who was battling cancer at the time, he eventually announced his permanent departure a few months later. However with 'Triangulation', his new solo release, the Ohio native is getting back to what he does best; tasteful licks, wailing leads and rocking riffs. "Picking up the pieces and finally having that sense of purpose and drive again after seeing the band I was with for twenty-eight years, Purple just ride off into the sunset without me, it feels really good to have my musical gang again", he confesses as we sit down for a chat. Talking the album, the emotional impact of the track 'Taken by an Angel', and his favourite Deep Purple album, we caught up with Steve Morse.
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