Razzle was the heartbeat of HANOÏ ROCKS, the perfect drummer for the most flamboyant band. Unfortunately, Razzle is also famous because of is tragic death in a car crash in 1984 while MÖTLEY CRÜE's Vince Neil was driving. Ari Väntänen already wrote about HANOÏ ROCKS and Michael Monroe so he probably was the right person... Continue Reading →
Scream Idol – Trash Rock a Go Go!
STAR STAR has morphed into SCREAM IDOL, a scary montster for a new degeneration. We've asked Johnnie Holliday (vocals/guitar) a few questions about this new incarnation and the STAR STAR days... You were one of the first bands I interviewed for Veglam back in 2002. I remember thinking it was so cool to be able... Continue Reading →
The Claws – Gut-level Rock’n’roll!
Let's start 2022 with one of the most interesting rock'n'roll bands from L.A. Chad Cherry (lead vocals) and Gary Martin (guitars & vocals) tell us about the release of their new album "Stars and Broken Stars" and new EP "Hazy Days Wasted Nights" and much more! Can you tell us a bit about the history... Continue Reading →
Bad Losers – Paris Dolls!
France has never been the best place for glam rock'n'roll but there were a few jewel bands in the past. Some of you might think of The FRENCHIES in the 70s or bands like TEARS and TEASIN' BABES in the early 90s but the best French glam band in the mid-80s was undoubtedly BAD LOSERS.... Continue Reading →
Plastic Tears – Rock’n’Roll Rats!
It's always good to see bands that stick to their guns and PLASTIC TEARS are definitely one of them! Lead vocalist Miqu December tells us about the new album « Anthems For The Misfits » and much more! You were one of the very first bands I interviewed back in 2000 I think. Can you introduce the... Continue Reading →
Jay Luke – Alone In The Crowd
"It's better to be alone than in bad company" they say. Jay Luke probably knows about this although he also knows how to choose his accomplices in rock'n'roll. Jay's new album « Alone In The Crowd » offers us 8 songs of well crafted heavy rock with glam and punk influences at times. We were curious to... Continue Reading →
Micko & The Mellotronics – “… Everything forgotten hangs in dark dreams of the past, ever threatening to return!”
If you like glam rock then you must have watched Velvet Goldmine (Todd Haynes, 1998) quite a few times and you probably thought that the mysterious and glittery Jack Fairy was the perfect incarnation of the style. Micko Westmoreland was the perfect person for this role but he is also a musician who has just... Continue Reading →
The Speedways – New London Pop Sounds!
Who said powerpop can only come from sunny places ? The SPEEDWAYS have just put London on the contemporary powerpop map with their fabulous new album « Radio Sounds. » Mauro and Matt tell us more about the band, the new album, their music tastes and much more !... Can you tell us about the beginning of the band... Continue Reading →
Superlegend Frankie Delmane – Spontaneously Crafted Music!
TEENAGE FRAMES and The CRAZY SQUEEZE are two good reasons for us to have a little talk with Frankie, but his solo album "Street Penetration" has made us even more curious... Can you tell us how you first got into music? What were the first records you bought? The first band shirt you wore? "Music... Continue Reading →