Welcome to episode 140 of the Rock Interview Series, recorded February 17th, 2026.For this feature, we catch up with singer, songwriter, and guitarist Donnie Vie — the original voice and longtime creative force behind Enuff Z’Nuff. Donnie recently signed with Little Steven Van Zandt’s Wicked Cool Records, where his 2019 album Beautiful Things is getting... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Rock Interview Series. This is episode 138, recorded on January 29, 2026. For this feature, I’m joined by guitarist Denver Cooper of the legendary metal band Vicious Rumors. Vicious Rumors formed in 1979. The band currently consisted of founding member- guitarist Geoff Thorpe-lead guitar, Larry Howe -drums (since 1985), Robin Utbult -bass,... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Episode #137 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, I’m joined by Jason McMaster, vocalist of the Austin, TX–based hard rock band Dangerous Toys. Formed in 1987, the band released four studio albums between 1989 and 1995: “Dangerous Toys” (1989), “Hellacious Acres” (1991), “Pissed” (1994), and “The Rtist 4merly Known as Dangerous... Continue Reading →
. For Episode 136 of the Rock Interview Series, I sat down with guitarist Peter Stroud of the rising rock super‑group Close Enemies. This is my third feature on the band this year, and their momentum shows no signs of slowing. With Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith on bass, Tony Brock of The Babys on drums,... Continue Reading →
THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. West Seneca, NY — Last Saturday evening, Boston hard rock band Bad Marriage—featuring Jonny Paquin (vocals), Mike Fitz (lead/rhythm guitar), Tommy Skeoch (lead/rhythm guitar, formerly of Tesla), Todd Boisvert (bass), and Michael Delaney (drums)—delivered a high‑energy headlining set at the Rockin’ Buffalo Saloon in West Seneca, NY. Known primarily as a... Continue Reading →
In the latest episode of the Rock Interview Series, host Thomas Orwat, Jr. sits down with virtuoso guitarist Sammy Boller. Recorded on November 21, 2025, the conversation dives into Sammy’s brilliant new all‑instrumental solo EP "Midnight Garden" and his whirlwind journey joining the Goo Goo Dolls on tour. Sammy recalls how quickly it all happened:... Continue Reading →
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