Whole Lotta Talk - Interviews that rock!

Howlin' Pelle Almqvist brings the rock back: In an exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, The Hives frontman talks about their new album "The Hives Forever Forever The Hives", the upcoming fall tour, and his passion for old-school hardcore. Enjoy the interview!

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.

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!

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!

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!

How does it feel to open up the show for bands like Guns N' Roses or Aerosmith? How do you turn an audience into people who love what you do? Rival Sons guitarrist Scott Holiday has the answers - listen to them now in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview. Enjoy!

One project isn't enough for someone like the mighty Ann Wilson! Together with her sister Nancy, she still appears on stage as Heart. With her Band Tripsitter, she recently released her new album "Another door". What's it like to have several irons in the fire? Listen to Ann Wilsons thoughts here in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview. Enjoy!

With their new album "Bleed Out", Within Temptation are doing some things differently in comparison to their previous records. Most Songs were released as a single at first and the album was formed afterwards. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, Sharon Den Adel tells us what the songs are about and how they refer to the current world situation. Enjoy!

Not only does Duff McKagan have his own Rockstar-Radioshow on ROCK ANTENNE together with his wife Susan (every saturday at 6pm CET - check it out 😎) AND happen to be the bassist of a small Rockband called Guns N' Roses - no, he also just released his fourth Solo record "Lighthouse"! And it's really good one! 😊 In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, we had the pleasure to talk to Duff about his record, being on the radio in song and show, personal stories, future plans and much more. Enjoy! Die größten Rocksongs aller Zeiten im Radio! Die Rockstar-Radioshow mit Duff & Susan: https://www.rockantenne.de/rockhoeren/sendungen/die-rockstar-radioshow-mit-susan-und-duff-mckagan Alle Infos, News, Webradio & Streams: https://www.rockantenne.de

Southern Rockers of Black Stone Cherry are back - with a new record called "Screamin at the Sky" and a new bass player called Steve Jewell. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, we talked to guitarist Ben Wells about their new album and how (and where) they worked on it, about how Steve fits in with the band - and when we might expect Black Stone Cherry back on German stages. Enjoy!

Simple Plan are celebrating 25 years of punkrock and are touring through europe in 2024. We talked to founding drummer Chuck Comeau about the highlights of his career, playing onstage next to his idols and about suddenly going viral on TikTok. Enjoy!

After 25 years of Eclipse, nobody would doubt that the band has changed - apart from Eclipse themselves! Although they have welcomed several new members over the past years, they still embody the essence of Eclipse. Tune in to hear what that means to them and how they have achieved it! In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, we also talk about the new album called "Megalomanium" and why this isn't some kind of dinosaur - AND why they always go to the snack section first whenever they visit Germany. Enjoy!

During the Covid pandemic, bands had to reorganize themselves. So did Canadian rockers Danko Jones - but now that most things are back to normal, they have still kept up their routine to write songs far away from each other. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, singer Danko Jones himself tells us how their new record "Electric Sounds" was created. He also reveals which surprises the band has come up with for their fans. Enjoy!

Time really does go by: The Dead Daisies are celebrating their 10 year anniversary already! In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE Interview guitarist Doug Aldrich tells us stories from the past and what's his all time favourite on their Best Of-Album. Enjoy!

Ayron Jones' new record "Chronicles Of The Kid" is out now and we had a chat with Ayron about various topics that have had an influence on this album in particular and his music in general. The singer tells us how it felt touring with The Rolling Stones, why he cried on stage once and why he won't do it again - enjoy our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview!

With their new record "Skeletons" Pop Evil released a new highlight in their band discography. We talked to singer Leigh Kakaty and bass player Joey Walser about the influence of their new producer and about processing scary topics in songs that are entertaining. Enjoy!

Besides touring with Slipknot - Corey Taylor still found time to record a brand new soloalbum "CMFT2". Just like on his debut LP the new songs have a lot of variation so all his fans - if Slipknot or Stone Sour - can really look forward to it. Corey tells us about the advantages of working alone, a very exciting phone call from KISS' Paul Stanley himself, about the plans of releasing another B-side LP with only cover songs and of course we're talking about Slipknot as well. Enjoy!

The career of US-Rockers Rival Sons started back in the day on Myspace - now they have just released their seventh studio album "Darkfighter" in 2023. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, singer Jay Buchanan looks back at their band history. What he has to say about the new songs and why the NOW is the most important thing to spend your energy on - listen to it now. Enjoy!

It is always a pleasure to talk to Papa Roach. We met Jacoby Shaddix and drummer Tony Palermo at the Rock am Ring festival and talked to them about their must haves when being on tour. They also reveal what Disney princess they would like to be the most and what kind of music they would like to try out for the first time in their 30-year long history. Enjoy!

Extreme are back! Nuno Bettencourt and his bandmates just released "Six", their first album in 15 years. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, Nuno reveals what he TRULY thinks about their new songs. We also talk about soccer - and the Extreme guitarist tells us what he does if he has some free time at festivals. Enjoy!

What's more difficult: Writing the first, or the second album? ROCK ANTENNE spoke with Wolfgang van Halen aka Mammoth WVH in an exclusive Interview - and he has a very clear opinion: The Second Album was much more fun! Musically, Mammoth WVH could let go off any limitations to his creativity and focus more on the challenging, fun side of rock. Tune in to learn more about "Mammoth II" and why Wolfgang will be able to run a marathon next year - yet only in circles.

In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, Sharon Den Adel of Within Temptation tells us EVERYTHING you didn't want to know about hairstyles, raising children and the Eurovision Song Contest. And of course we get some interesting information about Within Temptation's new single "Wireless", too. Enjoy! And of course we get some interesting details about her new single "Wireless", enjoy!

He is popular for being part of the ManDoki Soulmates and playing the guitar, but there is more to know about Al Di Meola. In 2023 he represents Europe's biggest exhibition of high technology for audio and video. In our ROCK ANTENNE interview we talk with him about the challange to be a musician nowadays and what he is thinking about streaming services. We also talk about the comeback of the vinyls and his upcoming personal music projects. Enjoy!

This woman truly rocks the stages on her current European tour: Suzi Quatro! In our exklusive ROCK ANTENNE Interview, she recollects the special moments being on stage with her son Richard and how she rediscovered herself through writing and producing together with him. Enjoy!

Metallica's new album "72 Seasons" is out now! In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, we talked to bassist Rob Trujillo about the longest song in the band's history and the secret to his fabulous hair. Enjoy!

Five years after their last record, Fall Out Boy have now released "So Much (For) Stardust". Singer Patrick Stump and drummer Andy Hurley tell us in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview how long it takes to make a good album and why the word "For" in the title has been placed in brackets. Enjoy!

We take a walk down memory lane with Linkin Park's Guitarist "Big Bad" Brad Delson. "Meteora" changed everything when it was released on March 24th 2003. Now, 20 years later, we recap this big success, how they delt with the pressure after "Hybrid Theory" and what it felt like when they rediscovered their recordings for "Lost" and heard Chester Benningtons voice again. Enjoy!

"Neat Neat Neat", "New Rose", "Smash It Up"... we could go on and on naming hits of The Damned and why they are so damn important for punk history - pun intended! We talked to founder Captain Sensible about their upcoming record "Darkadelic", the never ending discussion about who was the first british punk band and the sad fact, that he's only able to drink three pints during a show instead of 30. ;-) Enjoy a new episode of WHOLE LOTTA TALK

With "Truth Decay" You Me At Six already released their 8th record - time to talk about their best memories: Of their time in the studio, of wild parties in Hamburg and about a childhood before Social Media. Enjoy a new episode of WHOLE LOTTA TALK with singer Josh Franceschi!

Saxon-Fans in Germany couldn’t be more happy right now: The metal giants will tour the whole country in march and their cover album „More Inspirations“ is set to be released on march 24th. Singer Biff Byford tells us about more plans for Saxon and about their flawless live shows. ;-) Enjoy!

Norway's most exciting blues rock band PRISTINE is back with a brand new record: "The Lines We Cross". We talked to singer Heidi Solheim about writing loud rock songs in silent cabins, what superpowers she'd like to have and why she's looking forward to tour in Germany again. Enjoy!

Five records in ten years - that's a good ratio of new albums. And the Black Star Riders are back again with their new album "Wrong Side of Paradise"! Singer Ricky Warwick disclosed in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview how to write songs with high addiction potential and how it was like to work with singer Joe Elliot of Def Leppard. Enjoy!

What does a rockstar need to be sexy? There is no one better than singer Michael Starr from Steel Panther to answer this question. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE Interview he tells us the secret for a sexy ass and a few things about the upcoming album "On The Prowl", which will be released on 24th February. Enjoy!

Is it scary how much lives can change? After their win at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2021, Måneskin are riding a huge wave of success - after their first american tour they now released their fourth studio record "Rush!". We talked to Damiano, Victoria, Thomas and Ethan about their favourite tour memories and what's about to come for them. Enjoy!

Climate change, social issues and an upcoming election campaign in the US: Times could not be better for a new Anti-Flag record! On "Lies They Tell Our Children" Justin Sane and his colleagues are rubbing salt into societys' wounds - but this time they're doing this with lots of support: Tim McIlRath (Rise Against), Jacey Dee (Bad Cop/Bad Cop), Campino (Die Toten Hosen) and more are singing on the new record which became an international great Polit Punk Statement. We talked to Justin about the many guests on the album, how fun it still is to write political songs and about lies he was told as a child. Enjoy!

Earlier this year, Manowar made headlines when they surprised their fans by going on stage as an undercover tribute band called "The Lords of Steel". In our exklusive ROCK ANTENNE Interview Manowar mastermind Joey DeMaio explains why the band decided to perform like that and what all of this has to do with the perfect show. He also has something to say about internet trolls who complain that the latest Manowar music isn't new, and tells us what to expect of the upcoming tour next year. Enjoy!

Nickelback planned to celebrate the 15th anniversary of "All The Right Reasons" - but then the pandemic kicked in and cancelled everything. Mike Kroeger admits: "We didn't really know what to do" - and so they started making new music. The result "Get rollin'" is finally here and one thing is for sure: Nickelback won't run out of energy and creativity - good for us! We talked to Mike about the songwriting process for "Get rollin'", why Nickelback were the opposite of Dave Grohl during COVID and asked who "Skinny Little Missy" is. Enjoy the ROCK ANTENNE Interview! Foto: EPA/MARCELO SAYAO

"I don't have to ask for anyone's permission" - one of the main reasons why Ville Valo is enjoying his solo project VV so much. In january he will release his first record "Neon Noir" on which he played all instruments himself. We talked to the former HIM-singer about the new musical freedom, his touring habits and of course about the writing process for his record. Enjoy!

Billy Talent are touring Gemany and are about to play twelve hot rock shows! In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE Interview guitarist Ian D'Sa tells us more about the opening acts and what he likes to do in his free time. Enjoy!

Did you know the unknown nickname of Rob Caggiano? In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, the guitarist of Danish Rock'n'Roll metallers Volbeat reveals his secret! Besides that, Rob talks about the upcoming tour dates in Germany and why he so loves the German christmas markets so much. Enjoy!

Rise Against are finally on tour through Germany again and singer Tim McIlrath has a lot to say about being back! In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, Tim tells us why he likes the German fans so much and also reveals which songs he looks forward to playing live the most. And there is the story of Tim's craziest fan moment... Enjoy!

With their new record "Devisive", Disturbed are going back to their roots again! The band from Chicago presents us with really heavy Metal stuff, which singer David Draiman describes as "The Sickness" meets "Ten Thousand Fists". If that doesn't sound promising, we don't know! Which new songs David loves to play live already and why he is the first person who can't wait for the reunion of Pantera - listen to all of his answers in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview. Enjoy!

Sharon den Adel and Stefan Helleblad from Within Temptation explain why it's easier to release singles than producing whole LPs and reveal if Within Temptation or Evanescence will be the main act on their upcoming tour! Enjoy the exclusive ROCK ANTENNE Interview!

In October 2022, The Cult have released their new album "Under The Midnight Sun". The writing process was particularly exciting, singer Ian Astbury tells us in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview. But that's not all: Why "Under The Midnight Sun" turned into such a big success, what kind of fans Ian Astbury likes the most and what other stories he has to tell about the new LP - the answers to those questions can be found in the newest episode of "Whole Lotta Talk". Enjoy!

In may 2022, The Rasmus rocked the Eurovision Song Contest with their song "Rise" from their latest, same-titled album. And now they are on tour in Germany! In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, we talked to singer Lauri Ylönen about the new energy in the band with their new guitarist Emilia "Emppu" Suhonen and why "Rise" reminds us of the early The Rasmus.

Finally: After five long years Arch Enemy put out their brand new record "Deceivers" and couldn't wait to perform the new songs live. We talked to singer Alissa White-Gluz and drummer Michael Amott about writing music together, looking forward to their upcoming gigs and why they have the best fans in the world. Enjoy!

They were huge in the 2000s - and they're still going strong! We talked to Sum 41's Deryck Whibley and Simple Plan's Pierre Bovier about their upcoming tour, new music and crazy social media trends. Enjoy! Pictures: Ashley Osborn

What's the will of the people in 2022? Well that's a question no band might answer more perfectly than Muse. With their ninth record "Will of the People" Muse still sound exciting and experimental as we're used to and they still understand it perfectly to create a power like no other band does. We talked to bassist Chris Wolstenholme about the creative process behind the album and of course we asked what he thinks about the "will of the people"? Foto: Nick Fancher/Jesse Lee Stout/Warner Music/dpa

It's time to come to germany! Status Quo will start their tour in September with Manfred Mann's Earth Band as their very special guest. Now they are getting ready to perform songs of their new compilation "Quo'ing In - The Best of the Noughties" - but they won't leave out classics like "In The Army Now" or "Rockin' All Over The World" for sure. In our exlusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, Francis Rossi talks about how the band is getting ready for the tour and what they have planned. Enjoy!

New record - new Five Finger Death Punch! After 15 years of becoming one of the biggest metal acts in the world, Ivan Moody and his bandmates are releasing their ninth album "AfterLife" and broke some old rules while making it. What Ivan means by that we asked him personally for a brand new episode of Whole Lotta Talk. Enjoy!

What is it like as a band when you've had so many number 1 hits that you could fill a whole concert setlist with them? And are Slade actually doing that? Before the British Glam rockers hit the stage at two Classic Rock Allstar Nights in Germany, we talked to mastermind Dave Hill about exactly that and much more. What to expect of Slade now and in the future - listen to our exclusive interview and find out. Enjoy!

Singer Arrow de Wilde and guitarist Henri Cash talking about the upcoming album, that is already finished and just waiting to be released in autumn. They also let us know, what their newest singles "Roadkill" and "She Said" are about. In addition, they are talking about their short stay in Munic, Germany and how they want to win the german fans for their music.