Pipeman in the Pit

American heavy metal icons, ARMORED SAINT, are back with their anticipated new full-length, Emotion Factory Reset, set for release on May 22nd through Metal Blade Records. Produced, as were the previous four albums, by bassist Joey Vera and mixed by Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Stone Sour) the record finds the quintet challenging themselves. Songs like “Close To The Bone,” “Hit A Moonshot,” and “Every Man...

Carmine Appice and his reformed Cactus on behalf of the new blues rock album, Temple Of Blues II, that’s due out April 3 via Cleopatra Records. Now the Temple opens again, this time for an all-star aggregation that recalls Ted Nugent, Billy Sheehan, Bumblefoot, Dee Snider and Pat Travers from volume one, alongside an all-new wave of heavy hitters including Steve Morse (Deep Purple), Tracii Guns (L...

Dream Beard Teams Up with Dropout Kings for Powerful New Single “HIGH LIFE” via Judge & Jury Records Following the tragic passing of Adam Ramey, Dropout King's lead vocalist, the loss sent shock waves through fans, collaborators, and the music community at large.  For Dream Beard, the loss hit especially close to home, not only as a fan and collaborator, but as someone who had shared a real mo...

It’s the Pipeman in the Pit weekly segment of The Adventures of Pipeman. BRIAN WHEAT and TOMMY SKEOCH Join Forces with JOSEY SCOTT, CHRIS HOLMES to Form New Band T3RMINAL Debut Album Currently in Production, Slated for Release Later This Year A brand new modern hard rock band has officially arrived. Brian Wheat (Tesla) and Tommy Skeoch (formerly of Tesla, Bad Marriage) have joined forces with Jose...

It’s the Pipeman in the Pit weekly segment of The Adventures of Pipeman. Gunshine W/ Austin Ingerman  Gunshine Unveils Music Video for  "Single Looks Good On You"  Ahead of Upcoming Album Grand Rising  — Florida rock band Gunshine released their third track, “Single Looks Good On You,” offering fans a taste of their forthcoming full-length album, Grand Rising, due out digitally on July 24 through...

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12 Stones Release New Single "World So Cold" feat. Lyric Noel via Judge & Jury Records Accompanying the release is an official music video, directed by Michael Levine of Levine Pictures, that vividly brings the song’s message to life. The visual narrative explores two contrasting sides of the main character. One side is consumed by anger and the other is weighed down by sadness and emotion. Fe...

Rebirth marks the first brick in the house of music rebuilt by The Divine Project. Year after year, this entity has continued to grow and search for the souls that would bring it back to life. The goal of this EP was to pay homage to all that The Divine Project had accomplished, but at the same time introduce the next divergence. A blend of not just musical influences, but musical growth. Rebirth...

Pipeman chats with Legendary drummer Vinny Appice about HEAVEN & HELL -BREAKING OUT OF HEAVEN 2007-2009 RETROSPECTIVE CELEBRATES DIO’S THIRD ACT WITH MEMBERS OF BLACK SABBATH ON 4CD/BLU-RAY AND 7LP BOXED SETS AVAILABLE MARCH 27 INCLUDES THE DEVIL YOU KNOW, LIVE FROM RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, AND NEON KNIGHTS: 30 YEARS OF HEAVEN & HELL - LIVE AT WACKEN Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007–2009 will be...

Pipeman chats with Coosh (vocals) and Pete Rizzi (bass) from New Jersey’s red hot heavy rock/metal band WHO ON EARTH who will be releasing their new album, It Takes The Village, on May 8th Current Singles: Vigilance For Fans Of: Iron Maiden, Dio, Queensryche, Ozzy, Ghost, Clutch Who On Earth cut its teeth through relentless gigging across the New York tri-state area, with founding members Coosh an...

Pipeman interviews Southern California’s newest force in melodic death metal, Ravenmocker, and their second single / music video “Where The Raven Flies” to follow their debut track "Infallible." The new single continues building the band’s identity: soaring melody, cultural storytelling, and a modern take on the melodic death metal spirit once championed by acts like Children of Bodom, Insomnium,...

The band headed into 2026 like a freight train — all gas, no brakes. Upstate New York metalcore outfit Fight From Within released their new single, “Let Me Out,” through an exciting new partnership with Arson Theory. Produced by Pablo Viveros (Formerly Chelsea Grin), the track captures the band’s energy and edge to their sound. “We had a blast with this track,” the band shares. “We wanted it to be...

Pipeman discusses MacSabbath with Mike Odd the manager as he explains about dealing with these crazy illusive weirdos and the April 10th show at Respectable Street in West Palm Beach on 4/10/26 MAC SABBATH to Flounder Around Florida Before Setting Sail April 12th on Monsters of Rock Cruise. MAC SABBATH is more than a Rock Band, MAC SABBATH is more than an arena size theatrical stage show packed in...

Crimson Glory recently announced their brand new album “Chasing The Hydra”, the first new album in 26 years. The album will be released worldwide on all digital services, CD and vinyl on April 17th via BraveWords Records. The early reviews have been incredible and today the band releases a new track to YouTube for the fans… “Angel In My Nightmare” Alongside mainstay founding members Ben, Jeff and...

MICHALE GRAVES Signs to E.A.R. / VMG, distributed by Virgin Music Group Announces Spring Tour: “God Bless America Tour 2026”  “These shows on my God Bless America Tour will be an intimate, story-driven live experience that blends acoustic music, testimony, and storytelling,” says Graves. Adds Graves, “Signing with Epochal Artists Records marks an important new chapter for me in my career. In many...

The Pipeman is joined by Steve Conte of Michael Monroe to discuss the new Michael Monroe album "Outerstellar"  Legendary guitarist and songwriter Steve Conte touches on his solo work, Company of Wolves, New York Dolls, and Michael Monroe. The Pipeman and Steve dig into living in Europe and the music scene abroad vs in the United States, and they talk about Steve's classic rock inspiration, the ear...

The Pipeman interviews Tankard singer Garre live at Hell’s Heroes Festival VIII 2026 on W4CY Radio. The Teutonic thrash legend discusses the band's semi-pro approach to 44 years of thrash and reflects on metal influences and memories spanning the decades. They also cover Tankard's first shows in the US, wild influences from New Wave of British Heavy Metal and experiencing Bay Area thrash like Exod...

The Pipeman sits down with Sanctuary’s Lenny Rutledge and Joseph Michael live at Hell’s Heroes Festival VIII 2026 on W4CY Radio. The band talks about their return to the stage for the first time since 2019, upcoming album plans, and international touring. They also share a wild road story from the early days that turned into one of their most unforgettable memories, reflect on Warrel Dane’s legacy...

Voivod guitarist Chewy and drummer Away join The Pipeman live at Hell’s Heroes Festival VIII 2026 on W4CY Radio. The prog metal pioneers discuss their 44-year legacy, paying tribute to Piggy 21 years after his passing, and keeping the fun alive on stage while welcoming a new generation of metalheads to the fold. They also talk about new releases including a symphony orchestra live album, survival...

The Pipeman sits down with Giles and Mark of Warlord live at Hell’s Heroes 2026.   Formed in 1980 and engulfed by the LA underground, now 46 years after forming, Warlord makes their live debut in the United States at Hell's Heroes VIII 2026.  Hear how Giles became the singer of Warlord after growing up a huge fan, how a record store connection with Brian Slagel helped ignite a metal movement in LA...

Step into the pit with The Pipeman on W4CY Radio as he sits down with legendary drummer Robert Garven of Cirith Ungol live from Hell’s Heroes Festival. In this conversation, the two dive deep into the roots of metal from the raw energy of the early ’70s and the birth of doom to the revival that’s kept it burning for over five decades. Garven and Pipeman recount stories from the Sunset Strip days,...

Join The Pipeman as he talks with Baz from the legendary British heavy metal band MORE about their explosive new album Destructor, their roots in the early British metal scene, and honoring the legacy of late bandmate Chris Tsangarides. Recorded straight from Costa Rica, this exclusive interview covers: • The making of and meaning behind Destructor • How MORE overcame tragedy to release a great he...

Delray Beach Garlic Fest made a  stinky, bittersweet return to Old School Square. Leading the bill was New York alt-rockers Spin Doctors (“Two Princes”), Garlic Fest’s first national headliner in six years. Pipeman chatted with Chris Barron about headlining the South Florida Festival plus he shared some great insight of the band's career and told some great stories in the history of the band. Clic...

Zepulturaz are Nothern Europe's only Sepultura tribute band called from Gothenburg Sweden including members from Ex-Shift Ex-SailorHunter , porq , Nidbild and Devilicious.  Zepulturez play everything from Sepultura both Cavalera era and Derrick Green era.  Zepulturez are a live band 100% and give people a show to celebrate Sepultura!  Pipeman found out how funny they are.  The band members are fro...

A Royal Invitation: History, Fantasy, and Fun Await at the 34th Annual Florida Renaissance Festival Step Through the Gates to a Realm of Adventure, Fantasy, and Timeless Fun Pipeman Radio has a chat with Artistic Director Chris Leidenfrost The trumpets sound, the flags fly, and the call to revelry begins anew in South Florida! The 34th Annual Florida Renaissance Festival rides into Quiet Waters Pa...