80s_Metal_Headz Interviews

🎙️🔥 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! 🔥🎙️ In this episode, I’m joined by the legendary Michael Angelo Batio, guitarist of Nitro, for a deep dive into one of the most technically impressive albums of the late 80s, "O.F.R." We talk about the making of the album, writing and recording classics like “Freight Train,” Michael’s early journey into music, the incredible chemistry between the Nitro band mem...

🎙️🔥 NEW INTERVIEW OUT NOW 🔥🎙️ In this episode, I'm joined by Rachel Bolan, best known as the bassist and founding member of Skid Row, to talk about his brand new solo album. We dive into the making of the record, the stories behind the songs, the new singles, music videos, the writing process, and what inspired Rachel during the creation of the album. We also talk about working on new music,...

🎙️🔥 NEW INTERVIEW OUT NOW 🔥🎙️ This is a HUGE one, I’m joined by Mick Sweda, guitarist of King Kobra and BulletBoys, and one of the key players from the 80s rock scene! 🤘🏼 We go deep into Mick’s early journey into music, how he met Carmine Appice and joined King Kobra, and everything leading into their debut album  Ready to Strike . We talk about the making of that album, the writing, the studi...

In this episode, I’m joined by Lorraine Lewis, legendary frontwoman of Femme Fatale and one of the most iconic voices of the 80s rock scene. We dive into Lorraine’s incredible journey in rock, her time with Femme Fatale, stories from the Sunset Strip era, touring in the 80s, and some amazing memories from those early days of the band. We also talk about Lorraine’s upcoming Australian tour, her rec...

In this episode, I sit down with Steve Brown, guitarist and founding member of Trixter. We talk about Steve’s early beginnings in music, forming Trixter at a young age, the band’s rise during the late ’80s and early ’90s, touring stories, recording experiences, and the realities of life on the road. Steve also shares stories from stepping in with Def Leppard and reflects on his journey through mor...

My new interview with P.J. Farley, bassist and vocalist of Trixter, is out now. In this episode, we talk about Trixter’s early rise in the late ’80s and early ’90s, stories from the Blood, Sweat & Beers tour, and touring alongside bands like Poison and Scorpions. PJ also shares some great behind the scenes memories from that time, his personal journey through the years, and answers fan questions a...

This episode features my interview with Wednesday 13, talking about his upcoming Australian tour, his first run with Kim Dracula, his influences, his favourite Australian bands, and stories from his time in Wednesday 13, Murderdolls, and more. It was a great conversation and a lot of fun to record. Huge thank you to Wednesday 13 for taking the time to chat. If you’re in Australia or anywhere else,...

Welcome to Episode 1 of the brand new  20 Questions  series on 80s Metalheads Interviews. To kick things off, I sat down with  Billy Rowe  from Jetboy and Buckcherry for a 20 question fan driven conversation, packed with great stories from his time in Jetboy, life on the road with Buckcherry, guitar talk, and his work building instruments with Rock N Roll Relics. This was a fun one to record and a...

In this episode of  80s_Metal Headz _nterviews , I sit down for an in depth two hour conversation with the legendary  Paul Shortino   the powerhouse voice of  Rough Cutt ,  Quiet Riot , and  King Kobra . We talk about his time in each band, recording the albums that defined those eras, stories from the road, artists he’s played with and met, and so much more. Paul also shares personal reflections...

In this episode, I sit down with  Eric Brittingham , bassist and founding member of  Cinderella , for a powerful and personal conversation — all supporting the  Rock for Hope  charity. We talk about: 🎤 How Eric met  Tom Keifer  and formed Cinderella 🎶 The early days and rise of the band 🕊️ The legendary  Moscow Peace Festival 💬 Eric’s own story — from humble beginnings to rock stardom 💥 And th...

In this episode, I sit down with  Jerry Dixon , bassist of the legendary  Warrant , for a raw and real conversation about the wild ride that was the LA glam metal scene. We dive deep into: • The early club days and the rise of  Warrant • Writing and recording songs that defined a generation • Touring with  Mötley Crüe  and living life on the road • Stories about the late, great  Jani Lane • Jerry’...

🎧  NEW episode — now live on Spotify! In this special edition of  80s Metal Headz , I sit down with the legendary  Rudy Sarzo  — one of the most iconic bassists in rock history. We dive into: 🔥 Touring with  Ozzy Osbourne  during the Randy Rhoads era 🔥 His time in  Quiet Riot  and the rise of '80s metal 🔥 Rocking stadiums with  Whitesnake 🔥 Deep, personal stories from Rudy’s  childhood 🔥...

 🎧  LIVE from Melbourne, Australia! In this special episode of  80s Metal Headz , I sit down with  Jesper  and  Jacob Binzer  from the legendary Danish rock band  D-A-D  — with a surprise appearance from their drummer! We dive into:🔥 Touring with  Ozzy Osbourne 🔥 The wild early days of starting the band🔥 Navigating lineup changes🔥 The highs and lows of a decades-long rock career🔥 Their class...