When bands do interviews to talk about their music, it’s always hard to tell whether they’re being completely honest or just putting up a front to sell records and make their label happy. But Type O Negative leader Peter Steele puts up no such pretenses. During the course of a telephone interview, the singer/bassist openly … Read more
When the Breeders released their first album, “Pod,” in 1990, the project was essentially a side project for then Pixies bassist Kim Deal and Throwing Muses guitarist Tanya Donelly. But now that the Pixies have disbanded and Donelly has moved on to her own group, Belly, The Breeders have evolved into a full-time band for … Read more
Being picked up by a major label may mean more money, support, and exposure, but in some cases it can also lead to less fun. In Cop Shoot Cop’s case, their first tour after being signed has proved to be disappointing in terms of unexpected incidents that will turn into good stories to tell people … Read more
Back in the early 80’s, David J was part of Bauhaus, one of the most influential bands of that era. Along with such other groups as the Cure and Sisters Of Mercy, Bauhaus helped provoke a generation of teenagers to wear black and take pride in being depressed. But David, who’s full name is David … Read more
When Machine of Loving Grace spent $1000 to put together a demo, they did it so well that they ended up getting stuck with it as their debut album. Much to the bands surprise, it not only attracted the attention of Mammoth, but the label decided to release it. Vocalist Scott Benzel says that it … Read more
In late 1989, Nine Inch Nails came out of nowhere and proved to be a driving force in the “industrial dance” scene that was quickly emerging from the underground. Essentially a solo project of 27 year old programmer/musician Trent Reznor, Nine Inch Nails was fleshed out to a full band and toured extensively in support … Read more
On the surface, Murder Inc. may look like nothing more than a reformed Killing Joke with Chris Connelly replacing Jaz Coleman as lead vocalist. But while most of the line-up is the same, the members of Murder Inc. stress that it is a completely new band that happens to feature former Killing Joke members. “Rather … Read more