Whole Lotta Talk - Interviews that rock!

Ian Hill brings the bass to metal: He joined us for an exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview to discuss the upcoming European tour "Shield Of PaiN", featuring stops in Munich, Stuttgart, and more. Discover which support bands will be joining them and why these bands often have been staples in the rock scene for so long. Enjoy the interview!

2025 is all about the Elvis Metalheads: a new album, a new tour, and a new sound are on the horizon! However, the latter promises more of a new old soundscape. How this came to be and what Jon Larsen from Volbeat has to say about the longest song title ever can be found in the exklusive ROCK ANTENNE interview! More about the unique features of the album and its tracks, and which new songs drummer Jon Larsen is particularly excited to play live can be discovered by clicking the start buttont!

It's a documentary about the feeling of music, what music can be, and much more: "The Invisible Force" has been released on YouTube. The film features Sharon den Adel from Within Temptation, who has been advocating for the people affected by the war in Ukraine for quite some time. She talks to fans and is set to perform a concert in Kiew in July 2024. She meets with Ukrainian bands and demonstrates the impact music can have on people. Check it out!

Fresh off their tour with Lenny Kravitz, Amy Love and Georgia South of the Nova Twins are joining us on the couch at ROCK ANTENNE! They'll be chatting with Leo Lange from the music editorial team about life on tour, their new album 'Parasites and Butterflies,' and the story of how they found themselves in Elton John's dressing room!"

Ghost are back – and arguably bigger and better than ever. On April 25th the Swedish Metal phenom will be releasing its brand new record Skeletá, while also embarking on a 55-date-long world tour. We had the chance to listen to the album in its entirety pre-publication and, more importantly, dive into the lyrical and musical depths of Skeletá by chatting with the man behind the madness: Ghost mastermind Tobias Forge. Enjoy!

Since keyboardist Jon Lord left Deep Purple for good in the early 2000s, this man has been the master of the keys: Don Airey! After countless concerts and number one albums with the band, his latest solo work, "Pushed to the Edge," is now being released. Find out how this came about and why Don Airey almost forgot about his own album shortly before its release in this exclusive interview with ROCK ANTENNE, recorded this January!

We had the privilege of chatting with Amy Lee from Evanescence about the tour with Within Temptation. In an exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, she also shared all the details about the new single "Afterlife." Tune in!

Bloodywood is taking the european metal scene by storm year after year with their punjabi metal from India. In an exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, vocalist Jayant Bhadula shared how the band is handling their success, the goals they still dream of achieving, and why they wrote a song about indian food. Enjoy listening!

Fischer-Z is performing in Rock City Hamburg at an extraordinary venue: the Laeiszhalle! John Watts, the frontman of Fischer-Z, chats with ROCK ANTENNE colleague Erik Steffens about how the idea of playing in a classical concert hall came about. They also delve into the concept, background, and music video of the emotional song "The Hamburg Beat" - a love song dedicated to the most beautiful city in the world.

The Swedish punk rock band The Baboon Show was founded in Stockholm at the end of 2003 by Cecilia Boström (vocals), Håkan Sörle (guitar) and Niclas Svensson (drums). They released their latest album God Bless You All in February 2023 and have toured Europe several times. Now the band is celebrating its twentieth anniversary with THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY 2025! - tour.

Architects have been delivering one Metalcore album after another since 2004. On February 28th, they released their 11th studio album, "The Sky, The Earth & All Between." In an exclusive interview with ROCK ANTENNE, our colleague Maite Reck spoke with frontman Sam Carter and drummer Dan Searle back in December 2024. They discussed the new album, their upcoming summer shows as a support act for Linkin Park, and also some personal challenges.

Rise Against are currently touring Europe and stopped by our ROCK ANTENNE studio for an exclusive interview. Tim McIlrath and Joe Principe talk about collaborating with their new producer, Catherine Marks, on their new single "Nod" and the upcoming songs. They also discuss the political situation in America and explain why they have four different setlists for their tour. Enjoy listening!

Lita Ford, a pivotal figure in rock music, first made waves in the 1970s with the all-girl band The Runaways and later soared as a solo artist. Now at 66, she still has new milestones to achieve, such as her first appearance on the billing for this year's Rock Meets Classic tour in Germany! She will be performing alongside legends like Glenn Hughes (former Deep Purple & Black Sabbath) and Randall Hall (former Lynyrd Skynyrd). In our exclusive interview she shares her plans to transform her songs with orchestral arrangements, her fondness for Germany, and updates on her new album.

In this episode of Whole Lotta Talk, Robert Eriksson talks to us about the new Hellacopters album Overdriver and the upcoming tour. He also shares some funny stories from the recording sessions – the album was recorded so loud that they even had to fix something in the studio! Plus, he reveals how the band retreated to the Swedish wilderness to capture the perfect sound.

In this episode of Whole Lotta Talk, Dave Pirner talks to Metal Moser about the new Soul Asylum album “Slowly But Shirley” and the upcoming German concerts. The two also chat about the mega-success of “Runaway Train”, which made Soul Asylum world-famous in the 90s. Especially funny: Dave is sitting in a high school classroom during the interview - because he's currently on tour and has a gig nearby! Rock 'n' roll is everywhere!

This must be sibling love: Larkin Poe's Rebecca and Megan Lovell have been making music together for over 20 years now! After six studio albums and a Grammy, they released their next southern rock hit record at the beginning of the year, entitled "Bloom". In our exclusive interview with ROCK ANTENNE, the sisters tell us how they managed to stick together over the years and why it was important to them to write every single song on the new record together. Enjoy!

We're thrilled to announce that all four members of Papa Roach will be joining us for the ROCK ANTENNE Pub Quiz in January. In our exclusive interview with ROCK ANTENNE, we talked to lead singer Jacoby Shaddix about the year ahead, his quiz skills and new music. Make sure to listen in!

Twenty years after their debut, the Scottish combo Franz Ferdinand will release their sixth album "The Human Fear" in January. In an exclusive interview with ROCK ANTENNE, singer Alex Kapranos and keyboardist Julian Corrie talk about their own fears and when they have been very lucky in life so far. They also talk about why their newest band member, drummer Audrey Tait, fits perfectly into the group - and what they would like to give each other for Christmas this year. Enjoy!

Adam and Jonas from Royal Republic were recently in an our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, where they shared insights into their LoveCop tour. They also discussed their prowess in throwing, their first rock ballad "LazerLove," and their songwriting process. Plus, Christmas is just around the corner. Enjoy the listen!

In an exclusive interview with Matt from Bullet For My Valentine with ROCK ANTENNE, Matt talks about the making of the album "Poison" and how they went into the studio with only seven songs. He also talks about his personal highlights in his career and how some of it still doesn't feel real.

In an exclusive interview with ROCK ANTENNE, Noodles and Dexter talk about their album "Supercharged" how a meme inspired a song, and the bands from their youth. They also talk about dealing with band members leaving, their podcast with dream guests and their pre-gig rituals, which include drinking beer (oc).

Tommy Henriksen is a busy rocker. Besides touring with Alice Cooper and the Hollywood Vampires, he has recently launched his new project "Crossbone Skully." In an exclusive interview with ROCK ANTENNE, he shares insights into touring with all three projects, his favorite TV shows that he enjoys, and why he sometimes stays in 5-star hotels and other times in youth hostels. Enjoy the listen!

"The Art of Letting Go" - that‘s the title of a new solo record by exceptional singer and guitarist Myles Kennedy. Whether at the microphone with Alter Bridge, together with Slash and the Conspirators or solo - this man is constantly looking for new challenges! In the music video for his song "Say What You Will" he can be seen as a rocking school teacher. In our exklusive ROCK ANTENNE interview he tells us which school subjects he would probably be best at teaching, which strange instruments he started his career with and which legendary rock albums he rocked out to as a little boy. Plus, he opens up about future collaborations!

Fish is setting out on one last farewell tour before the 66-year-old leaves the stages of the vast world behind. He looks back on a lengthy career as a songwriter and singer, one he is proud of, but he feels he's too old to be traveling in a tour bus, as he himself admits. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, we not only discussed his past but also explored what his future might look like. Enjoy the listen!

"Megalomanium 2" is the second part of the double album by Eclipse. Erik Mårtensson, Magnus Henriksson, and Victor Crusner stopped by the ROCK ANTENNE studio and talked about the double album in our exclusive interview. Discover whether they prefer touring or songwriting and learn how they manage to step out of their comfort zone right here!

Although their new album is called "Full Circle," with the gentlemen from Sweet, one can never be quite sure whether the circle will truly close or if a new detour might emerge. Find out everything about the new album and Andy Scott's hairstyle here in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview. Enjoy!

Happy Birthday! Blues Pills vocalist Elin Larsson explicitly announces it with the title of their new album: "Birthday"! This year, the Swedish singer welcomed her son into the world and is featured on the album cover sporting a baby bump. Musically, the band's second album is rich with content. Lead vocalist Elin discusses the backstory of her favorite track, "Piggyback Ride," as well as other songs like "Birthday" and "Don't You Love It." She also shares her thoughts on being compared to music icons such as Janis Joplin and Aretha Franklin, and how she plans to celebrate the album's release at Wacken. Discover more about what to expect from the new album in our exclusive interview with Blues Pills!

Deep Purple are far from finished. Despite announcing what was supposed to be their final album, the British rockers have continued on and released "=1" in 2024. Ian Gillan and Don Airey joined us for an exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview to share insights about the new album and discuss the differences between german and english pub quizzes. Enjoy the listen!

Ever since their solid breakthrough in the early 2000s, The Dandy Warhols have been a staple in the rock music landscape. The first time you hear their smash hit "Bohemian Like You," it's not leaving your head anytime soon. We caught up with lead singer and guitarist Courtney Taylor-Taylor for an exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview to chat about their latest album "Rockmaker" and to dive into more than three decades of rocking out. Plus, he let us in on why the band sticks to recording in their own studio, what the 90s music vibe meant to them, and his take on how musicians' political activism stacks up against the past.

It's been five years since Royal Republic dropped their album "Club Majesty." Now, in 2024, we're finally getting fresh tunes from the Swedish rockers hailing from Malmö. In an exclusive interview with ROCK ANTENNE, we caught up with bassist Jonas Almén to chat about their latest record "Love Cop," the band's pre-show rituals, and their collabs with German punk icons Die Toten Hosen and Billy Talent. Plus, the musician dished on his love for metal and the Hamburg-based hip-hop and electropunk outfit Deichkind.

Although founded in 1989, Nestor only released their first album in 2021. The Swedes were more than successful with it. In an exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, we spoke with singer Tobias Gustavsson about the band's new album "Teenage Rebel". Additionally, the Swede revealed why the rock scene in Germany is better than in his home country of Sweden and how the band found each other again after more than 30 years.

tAKIDA is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year and in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, they share their personal secret to successful teamwork within the band. Additionally, Mattias Larsson and Tomas Wallin divulge some intriguing details about their latest album, "The Agony Flame." Enjoy!

They're back and bringing a big dose of fun with them: The Kings of Leon with their new album "Can We Please Have Fun". In our exklusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, Simon Fischer spoke to drummer Nathan Followill about their return to youthful lightness, the band's family spirit and their single "Mustang". Enjoy!

They came, they rocked and they are here to stay: The Mexican girls of The Warning are literally rocking our world right now! Right before their show in our Rock City Munich, we met up with Dany, Pau and Ale of The Warning and asked them some questions about their plans to take over and rule the (Rock) world. Enjoy!

Ross Gordon, the lead singer and guitarist of Cold Years, has made some impressive strides with his band. This year, they're not just celebrating a decade together; the Scottish rockers also had the chance to open for Billy Talent on their recent tour. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, Ross spilled the beans on how to nail a pop cover, like one of Lizzo's hits, and gave us a glimpse into how he spent the release day of their new album "A Different Life." He also offered his take on today's streaming and radio scenes. Sit back, enjoy, and have a great time!

Francis Rossi of Status Quo is hitting the road this summer for a tour across the Rock-Republic, and he's opened up about the forthcoming gigs in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview with music director, Thomas Moser. They also chat about Francis' 75th birthday and his struggle to pick the setlist for the upcoming shows. Have fun!

At the moment, Slash is touring with Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, with support from Wolfgang Van Halen and his band Mammoth WVH - it's a guitar orgy at its finest. On May 17, Slash's next solo record will be released, and it promises to be different from anything we've heard so far! So, when someone like Slash records a blues album - that's something we need to talk about! Listen to all the answers and details about 'Orgy of the Damned' in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview. Bonus: Discover the nickname AC/DC's Brian Johnson has coined for Slash. Enjoy! ;-)

What happens if you put ex-members of Children of Bodom, Lapko and Disco Ensemble together? You get a Finish Rock Supergroup that's ready to roll! Our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview with Jussi and Ville from Moon Shot touched on various topics including the choice of genre, their new album and touring - specifically, what kind of music they listen to backstage and what rituals they go through before they rock the stage. Enjoy!

The support for Ukraine goes so far that singer Sharon den Adel traveled to Kyiv in a covert operation overnight to record a song with the ukrainian producer Alex Yarmak. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, she tells us all about the venture and where the earnings of the song are going to: a project called Music Saves UA, a non-profit fundraising initiative created to provide immediate humanitarian help in Ukraine.

Modern, energetic and authentic - all while maintaining the spirit of bands like Oasis and The Clash. British quartett Kid Kapichi are continuing their pursuit of conquering the world of modern rock with their new full-length release "There Goes The Neighborhood". Centered around serious and heartfelt topics, this album once again achieves to keep the sound of British rock fresh and relevant. We talked to singer and guitarist Jack Wilson about their brand-new music and upcoming European tour. Enjoy!

As both - an actor and a musician, Charles Esten is no longer an unknown entity. His appears in series like Outer Banks and Married with Children. At the same time, the American is on the road with his country and rock music. We spoke with him in our ROCK ANTENNE interview about his musical journey, his acting career, and his first vacation on the European mainland, among other things. Enjoy!

With their single "Leave a Light On" Papa Roach addresses the important issue of mental health. "I'll be there for my people, no matter what" - that is the powerful message that lead singer Jacoby Shaddix aims to spread far and wide. Discover why this song creates a moment of intimacy at Papa Roach concerts by tuning into our exclusive interview on ROCK ANTENNE. Enjoy!

Nickelback will be touring through europe this summer and Ryan and Mike reveal, what we can expect from the upcoming shows. In this exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, they also talk about the new band documentary "Hate To Love", coming to theatres world wide soon, and about the incredible experience of seeing the legendary U2 in the amazing Las Vegas Sphere. Enjoy!

Tarja Turunen faces a very exciting year: two tours on her own, the Rock Meets Classic tour, lots of festivals and on top of all that, new music are on the list of the former Nightwish singer. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, Tarja talks to us about her favorite Rock Meets Classic-stars and why she feels honored to be a part of the project. In her opinion, Classical and Rock music are deeply connected. Find out why in our interview - and enjoy!

What you can hear on the new album of New Model Army "Unbroken" is a bunch of demos. That's how singer and guitarrist Justin Sullivan describes the record of the band in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE Interview. More detailed facts about how the songs were made and a bunch more stuff are discussed, so enjoy listening!

Shinedown have big plans for 2024! Their last headliner tour in Germany was set for November 2022, but was cancelled only a few weeks before it would have started. Since then, Shinedown have released their new album "Planet Zero". With the record being in the bag, they want to push on with a new European tour, planning trips to Germany as well as Australia and many more countries. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, Brent Smith tells us all about their plans and what the status is right now, and of course we talk about "Planet Zero" and the meaning behind their single "The Symptom of Being Human". Enjoy!

Shortly before Christmas 2023, we talked to Bob Catley and Lee Morris of Magnum about their newest work "Here comes the Rain", which would be out on January 12th 2024. Little did we then know about the tragedy that was about to happen only a few weeks later: the death of gitarrist Tony Clarkin on January 7th. We lost a great rock musician - but now find comfort in the last Magnum album he wrote. That is exactly what we talk about in this exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, so keep this in mind and enjoy listening to Bob Catley and Lee Morris. Rock in Peace, Tony!

He doesn't write songs - he writes stories: that's Luke Spiller of The Struts! In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, the singer talks about their new album "Pretty Vicious" and how it honors the past while still being aware of having been written in the present. Enjoy!

After their gig at ROCK OUT Festival in the German Rock City of Augsburg, we met Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme for an exclusive ROCK ANTENNE Interview. We talked about having technical issues on stage, the delicate chemistry within the band, the best guitar solo of the year - and money. Enjoy!

KISS are history, but original guitarist Ace Frehley is happily releasing his new solo album “10,000 Volts” in February! You can find out everything about it and his eternal love-hate relationship with the other KISS members here in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE Interview!

Mike Shinoda is back! The Linkin Park singer has talked to us about his new song "Already Over" and what to expect from his upcoming music. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, Mike also tells us why he thinks of Steven King during his writing sessions - and he confesses that Bon Jovi was always there when he went to sleep in earlier days. Enjoy!