Japan Nick's Rock and Metal Pandemonium

Topics Include Blackthorn 51 venue Dealing with promoters and club owners and pointing to the greater evil in the scene. What good promoters do when they make flyers and how to hand them out properly. Ghost Ghuleh / Zombie Queen How members of the music press acquire press credentials? Discussing Nathan and Roger the old and new drummers. Zamboni 5 year plan (DRI Cover) Speaking about the next thrash bash BBQ The Great Kat Worship me or die The Great Kat Satan Goes To Church Speaking about Wrestling politics. Meteorkrieg (Rob Orr’s black metal side project)

This is an interview conducted by WMSC 90.3's Japan Nick on June 16th 2013 with Holy Grail Singer James Paul Luna and Guitarist Eli Santana about various topics including transitioning to become a headliner, fond memories of the 70,000 tons of metal cruise, and what musicians need to prepare for when they performing at festivals including diet concerns and using different instruments, amps, monitors and more. They spoke about about what types of things they need to do to prepare for a club tour throughout Europe. They discussed interest on appearing on Compilation CDS. In depth information concerning the songs Lucifera, Go Down Swinging, and Can't Hide the Wolf were thoroughly explained. Some of the earliest Holy Grail songs like TGPD and For all Eternity were discussed. Luna's appearance on the Children of Bodom album relentless reckless forever was gone over along with guest vocals spots on a number of other albums was discussed. Very introspective information was given for the topic of deciding what the difference between paying your dues and being taken advantage of is. Lastly Eli discussed the guitar demonstration that will be included in every show on this tour.

Bruce Corbitt the singer of Warbeast and Rigor Mortis called in to speak with Neil Wonnell of Neil Wonnell's Metalmouth and WMSC 90.3's and The Aquarian Weekly's Japan Nick to talk about the June 14th Mike Scaccia concert. Information such as when the Scaccianators show will be rescheduled due to Rigor Mortis drummer Harden Harrison being injured. Nearly all the Rigor Mortis songs from Slaves to the Grave were spoken about. Many items that will be included in the raffle on June 14th were explained. Bruce gave intelligent advice on how bands should record their debut album and more.

NYC Hard Rock Singer Evan Russell Saffer appeared on WMSC 90.3's Japan Nick's Rock and Metal Pandemonium for a fifth appearance/interview. Evan Russell Saffer spoke about recording his new album the Opponent, moving forward with a new lineup, differences in how the Opponent was recorded vs Neon Gas. Beautiful Stranger an acoustic version was performed. Best in Me song was played and Martin the synthesizer discussed the various effects that went into the song as well as what audio programs were used to create it. Working with his new producer Martin. I couldn’t love you anymore than I do now acoustic song was also performed. Evan also gave advice for musicians going about a DIY approach to touring and other things.

Father and Son's Singer Tim Barr and Drummer/Saxophonist Ryan Smith sat down for an interview with WMSC 90.3's Japan Nick of Japan Nick's Rock and Metal Pandemonium. Topics ranging from advice for dealing with producers, wild adventures at the Far House in Michigan were covered along with tons of other things. They discussed plans to tour this summer and Wally's Waltz and the Crazy 88 singles were gone over.

This interview was recorded on March 22nd 2013 by WMSC 90.3's Japan Nick Of Japan Nick's Rock and Metal Pandemonium to publicize the Thrasho De Mayo concert on May 11 in Los Angeles. I had an interview with the singer of a Pittsburgh Pennsylvania based Thrash Metal band(Mantic Ritual's Dan Wetmore) that are doing a one off reunion show with their original singer at the Los Angeles Based Thrasho De Mayo festival and I have an interview with that singer Dan Wetmore of Mantic Ritual. · When Dan left Mantic Ritual to become a photographer, how long he has been interested in photography and about his main focus as a photographer.· · The types of camera equipment he uses. · The possibility of Dan taking pictures at the Thrasho De Mayo concert. · Updates on how Adam Haritan is doing, and his focus on becoming a nutritionist. · When he quit Mantic he ended up playing with local musicians, and also played drums. · How the initial connection was made for him to be informed about participating in the Thrasho De Mayo concert. · When he initially heard about the Thrasho De Mayo Mantic Ritual concert, did he immediately jump on the opportunity? · If he had talked with Loana Valencia in the past few months. · Ideas for promotion of the Thrasho De Mayo Concert (May 11). · Hearing about Dan’s knowledge of a Mantic Ritual album recorded with Dave Watson Speaking about 2 Mantic Ritual songs recorded with him. · Having interest in touring Japan or South America for two weeks. · Speaking about the song Blackout not making it on the album.

Tom Morrissey is a founding member and lead singer of the New York hard rock band Killcode that was formed in late 2008. They recently appeared alongside former Queensryche singer Geoff Tate at the College Music Journal convention showcase for Skateboard Marketing and appeared in clubs such as Webster Hall, The Bowery Ballroom, Highline Ballroom, Irving Plaza and more. Tom talks about Guns n Roses’s drummer Frank Ferrar filling in for their drummer at a club called the Trash Bar in 2009 and reveals how Killcode made Frank’s acquaintance. The story of Killcode’s first music video- an acoustic version of their song "Breaking Away" which will be included on the DVD release of David Swajeski’s documentary Dressed. In the conversation below we discussed song writing in ways such as seeing a tell tale sign when you have composed a notable lyric or riff and how you are able to distinguish when something has mass appeal for an audience. A few words of appreciation were mentioned for the New York Rock Scene and what some of the difficulties in being a member of it are.

On January 18th 2013, Shadowplay appeared on the Last Japan Nick's Rock and Metal Pandemonium Interview in the old studio at the Student Center at Montclair State University. The followings songs and topics were gone over in the interview. End of all things song (1st shadowplay song) live version Dark Hour live song Aspirations Visions live song Live version of Boy’s Fantasy Autumn Sky a song about chasing after someone and wanting to be in their life, it just doesn’t work out that way. Song about Hurricane Sandy (Sandy Eyes Speaking about the Trocadero theatre as well as World Cafe in Philly Finley Ohio Birmingham Alabama and more. Speaking about street teams in other parts of the US and other countries How promotion for bands revolves around social media vs physical media like flyers Playing the pay to play shows Clocktower These drops live recording Speaking about their distribution network Monkey Bars Speaking about Comcast concert in Columbus, Ohio The belligerent drunk from Finley Ohio

On January 4th 2013 Apathy from Clifton, NJ visited WMSC 90.3 for an in station interview with Japan Nick. Apathy talks about the meaning of their songs, They tend to write songs about factual events in through life, as well as ideas of fantasy. Born into pain Final Threat Era of Terror Speaking of various festivals like Wacken, New England Metal and Hardcore Fest, Chaos in Tejas. Going out to Phoenix to perform 5 shows. Hell is All We Have the new album Thinking about the Metal Alliance dates Big brother episode

Xero Gravity was on Japan Nick's Rock and Metal Pandemonium on November 18th 2012 for an in station performance and interview with Japan Nick and Melissa Ann Mautone the following songs were performed Here they come (Studio and Live Version) End of Me Help Storm Rockit Program Speaking of Running from my past music video Chatting about zombies Debating Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer and Metallica. Storm (Studio) And spoke about the Skate and Surf fest.

Polyphony are a NJ Rock Band who appeared on Japan Nick’s Rock and Metal Pandemonium for an in station interview/concert on November 16th 2012 and they discussed the savage life, and performed the following songs live Storming the Bastille Live Song Weaving Spiders come Not here Live Divalta confect waltz Lovecraft 575 Call Me Ishmael Summer between a few and a few too many

This interview with Warbeast Drummer Joey "Blue' Gonzalez was conducted on December 9th 2012 by Japan Nick of WMSC 90.3's Japan Nick's Rock and Metal Pandemonium. Joey Gonzalez is a Dallas, Texas based drummer who is a full time member for Warbeast as well as Philip Anselmo, and does live work for Hank Williams III and Protest. He has been out to Europe twice, once with Hank Williams III and just recently getting back from the Warbeast/Down Tour with a great many performances in Germany. He joined Texas Metal Alliance which is now known as Warbeast at the age of 17. People he views as teachers/mentors include Philip Anselmo, Marzi Montazeri, Bruce Corbitt, Scott Shelby, and Hank Williams III. This coming year Joey will be appearing on 3 albums including The War of the Gargantuas Split with 2 Philip Anselmo songs paired with the Birth of a Pyscho and IT songs which have been featured in the setlists of a great many live Warbeast concerts, Warbeast’s Destroy album, and Philip Anselmo’s Solo Album Walk Through Exits Only. There has been talk of a music video for Warbeast perhaps being BloodMoon ; an upcoming track from the Destroy Album that’s a pretty have fun with it type track with the whole werewolf scene deal going on. It’s not the most serious stuff in the world, Warbeast tries to pick songs that they can have the most fun in a music video, make people laugh but still get the essence of the song through. Major talking points include Joey Gonzalez's first days in Texas Metal Alliance which is now called Warbeast, the story of Bruce Corbitt bringing Joey into the band as a full member with a story about a trip to the Rockstar Sportsbar. New songs for the upcoming album Destroy were discussed such as Nobody, War of the Worlds, BloodMoon and the Day Of were discussed. The memory of the final show with Down from the European Tour with a special perhaps one time only performance of The Terrible Terribles, a Spanish band comprised of Joey Gonzalez on lead vocals singing in Spanish, Phil Anselmo on drums and a number of techs from the European production of Down comprised the band. The War of the Garguantuas story and how it developed over two years is thoroughly explained. A discussion on the preparations that needed to take place and afterthoughts on the European Tour were spoken about. Song Writing with Philip Anselmo, Scott Shelby, and preparing for live performances with Hank Williams III were gone over in an depth style.

On October 19, 2012 Condition Critical's Guitarist Sam Agnew and Bassist Mike Dreher stopped by WMSC 90'3's Japan Nick's Rock and Metal Pandemonium for an interview to discuss an upcoming show with Morbid Saint in Philly, what it was like recording their debut album in Florida, appearing for an interview with an Alabama radio station, and discussing their past appearances at the Blue Room with Bonded By Blood. This was the second interview by Japan Nick with Condition Critical, the first was on April 20th 2012.

Zamboni appeared for an in station interview on Japan Nick's Rock and Metal Pandemonium on WMSC 90.3 on October 12, 2012 and discussed such topics as recent concerts played, the NJ Music Scene, The Blue Room, the CMJ convention, the new wave of American Thrash Metal, the difference between music journalism and blogging, their various side projects, Napster and more!

This interview was conducted by Japan Nick of Montclair State University’s WMSC 90.3 on September 25th 2012. Topics of discussion included things such as Neil Kurnen being a possible choice to produce/mix/master their next album, the album being out possibly by the beginning of next year, time touring with Anthrax in England, their tour with Warbringer, as well as performing with Warbringer on the song Abandoned by Time at Reggies, talking about the Chicago/East Coast Pizza feud, and talking about doing his guitar lessons.