Rock Music Alliance: Channel 1

E20: Spelled Moon With Andy Sarcone Rooney & Manager Karel Hamm.

In this episode Andy Sarcone Rooney and Manager Karel Hamm speak with host Cole Coleman about the plans for their next release, touring, and videos; how the songwriting is done in Spelled Moon; who the current musicians are in the band; what artists Karel Hamm has worked with and what his managing roll with Spelled Moon is; if release art is relevant in today’s environment; how Spelled Moon got started and what the name means; what city they are based in; listening to a sample of their song “Son Of Vengeance;” whether Andy will get a support guitar player or do both the guitar playing and lead vocals for live shows; how they will be promoting their music and live shows; where the players in Spelled Moon are from; how Andy got started into music; what gear Andy is currently using; and what their next step is.

E19: Mike Krompass & Dan Taylor - Interview Sessions With Producer Mike Krompass And Vocalist Dan Taylor Of Dead Romantic.

In this episode Mike Krompass and Dan Taylor speak with host Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about how their first single’s video has reached over 1 million views; their strategy of releasing singles before a full album; the importance of finding band members that you really get along with; having some outside songwriters contribute to songs; the band’s current lineup; being self-produced by band member Mike Krompass; how their band Dead Romantic formed and how they picked their name;  how they’re based out of Yorkshire, UK; how in today’s streaming work they plan to build their audience;  listening to a sample of their song “Yesterday;” how Mike Krompass has worked with Smash Mouth,  Steven Tyler, Mutt Lange, Nelly Furtado, Elton John, Demi Lovato, and more;  exploring Mike’s early days growing up and early career in Los Angeles; how he moved to Nashville to explore the music industry there but ultimately moved to Yorkshire, UK and has made that his base of operations;  how Dan Taylor got a start as a vocalist in a choir and then cover bands; exploring some of Mike’s gear including the Neural DSP Quad Cortex amp modeler; using Tony Iommi’s personal Laney amp for recording; and what gear Dan is using to track his voice.

E18: Joe Lester - Interview Sessions With The Bass Player For The Atomic Punks – Well Known Tribute To Early Van Halen, Tour Manager For Steel Panther, Photographer, Representative For Ultimate Ears.

In this episode, Joe Lester speaks with host Cole Coleman about his origins in Kodiak and Anchorage AK, his formative years in Seattle, WA; how he got started in music; seeing the beginnings of the “Seattle Sound;” moving to Los Angeles to launch his music career; how he got into The Atomic Punks; touring with The Atomic Punks; having bass player Michael Anthony of Van Halen guest with the band; meeting David Lee Roth; becoming the tour manager for Steel Panther; his photography; forming the band California; being the Los Angeles representative for Ultimate Ears in-ear monitors and how that blends well with his music career.

E17: Bjorn Englen - Interview Sessions With The Bass Player For Dio Disciples, Dio Returns, Soul Sign, Quiet Riot; Tony MacAlpine; Yngwie Malmsteen; And Many More.

In this episode, Bjorn Englen speaks with host Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about performing with a hologram of Ronnie James Dio in the band Dio Returns; founding Soul Sign and how long singer Mark Boals from Yngwie Malmsteen band has been involved; getting through the Covid19 pandemic; offering private lessons; starting his music career as a drummer then switching to bass; his early career days in Sweden; rehearsal ethics; how he got the gigs with Quiet Riot, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Uli Jon Roth of the Scorpions; how you must both network and prepare hard for the auditions you get.

E16: Ira Black - Interview Sessions With The Guitar Player For Of Gods & Monsters, Lizzy Borden, Metal Church, Vicious Rumors, And More – Plus Gear Talk In This Overview Of His Career To Date.

In this episode, Ira Black speaks with host Cole Coleman about the newest band he’s in Of Gods & Monsters and their new release due out soon; getting his home studio together and mixing and mastering; experimenting with different instruments and studio tools; his plans to release a solo metal record featuring him on vocals as well as guitar; how he got started playing guitar; how destiny seems to have put him on the road to being a musician from birth; how from the day he got his first guitar he started writing his own music and never was drawn to play covers; remembering his first show with his first band Arcane which was opening for Tommy Tutone; remembering his crossover point from local musician to professional with the band Heathen; his path through Vicious Rumors, Metal Church, Chris Caffery; and Lizzy Borden; recording a track with Vinnie Paul Abbott of Pantera; focusing on Of Gods & Monsters; studio gear for guitar. (Photo By: Karuna Tanahashi)

E15: Graham Bonnet & Beth-Ami Heavenstone - Interview Sessions With The Vocalist For Rainbow, Alacatrazz, MSG, And More About His Forth Coming Album. Plus, A Brief Overview Of His Career.

In this episode, Graham Bonnet and Beth-Ami Heavenstone speak with host Cole Coleman about writing new songs for a new Graham Bonnet album; the newly released Alcatrazz album (2020); doing recording tracks remotely; how Beth-Ami and Graham met and started doing music together; how the new Graham Bonnet album will have guest players Bob Kulick in his last studio appearance, and Steve Vai on it; how Ritchie Blackmore and Cozy Powell were always needling him about his short hair; how in his first show with Rainbow replacing Ronnie James Dio he had to win over the audience; how Beth-Ami’s last interaction with Bob Kulick was a dispute over lyrics; how Graham’s style began in R&B with The Marbles; the path from The Marbles to Rainbow; how there were for a time two Alcatrazz bands performing and how they’re now consolidated to one; how Alcatrazz may tour once the Covid19 Pandemic lifts; remembering his guest appearance with the London Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; guesting at the Ultimate Jam Night at The Whisky in Hollywood; how Beth-Ami got started in playing bass and performed her first gig with Bootleg opening for Jailhouse; Beth-Ami’s bass origins in Philadelphia and New York; how the next Graham Bonnet album may feature many guests spanning his career.

E14: John Tempesta - Interview Sessions With The Drummer For The Cult, Rob Zombie, Testament, Exodus, And More In This Overview Of His Career To Date.

In this episode, John Tempesta speaks with host Cole Coleman about how Motor Sister is mixing their new record; doing remote drum sessions; his beginnings in the Bronx; how he got his first drum kit; how watching Dennis Davis with David Bowie and seeing the Beatles’ movie A Hard Days Night inspired him; how Cozy Powel and John Bonham were major influences; how at age 14 he got out to see numerous shows; playing covers and originals with Jakals; getting out on the road for the first time as a drum tech for Charlie Benente of Anthrax and how that led to his drum position with Exodus; how timing and taking chances has led to many of his drum gigs; how being able to give his first gold record with White Zombie to his parents was a deep moment for him; how electronic drums and loops have been more inspiring than threatening; how he first thought the song More Human Than Human wouldn’t make the album Astro-Creep: 2000; how he started working with Page Hamilton and the new Helmet; how he got the gig with The Cult; the revelation that virtually every gig he’s had has been with people he’s known; how important it is to keep in touch with people you’ve worked with; working with Tony Iommi; how while he’s played a lot of styles in different bands he’s always wanted to try a modern Progressive Rock band; how doing your homework before an audition and going in with confidence and just going for it can get you places!

E13: Cyan Kicks - Interview Sessions With The Finnish Band As They Announce Their Latest EP Release "Not Your Kind." Plus, We Explore Their Origins And Listen To A Song From Their New Release.

In this episode, host Cole Coleman talks with Susanna Aleksandra, Niila Perkkio, and Leevi Erkkila as they announce the release of their latest EP: Not Your Kind; if they feel they are reaching an audience beyond Finland their home country; how and when Cyan Kicks formed; meeting each other in music school; describing the live music club scene in their town of Helsinki; how once forming they set a goal to succeed as music artists; how songwriting takes place inside Cyan Kicks; how they chose their name; how they were set to perform at festivals and begin performing beyond Finland before the Covid19 pandemic hit; who the current lineup of the band is; deciding to perform or record first; remembering their first performance; how their record label Ranka Kustannus found them; if they have a producer or are self-produced; listening to a sample of the song The Flood from their latest EP: Not Your Kind; announcing their plans to release a full-length album in the Fall of 2021; how Susanna Aleksandra is fulfilling her lifelong dream to sing and perform and some of her influences; some of the gear Niila uses to record and produce the band; how Niila secretly became a guitar player and some of his influences; how Leevi got into music and has always been drawn to bass; some of the guitars and plugins Niila uses to track with; some of the bass guitars and gear Leevi uses; some of the microphones Susanna uses in the studio and live; how they have begun tracking their next full-length album and are pouring all their energy into it.

E12: Stevie Stewart - Interview Sessions With The Keyboardist Of The Sweet - An Overview Of His Life And Career And What Is Next!

In this episode, Stevie Stewart talks with host Cole Coleman about how he’s been holding up during the Covid19 pandemic; how The Sweet is deciding if they will continue since the death of bassist and founder Steve Priest; how he found out that Steve Priest had died and how it has affected him; how if The Sweet continue he may take over the bass spot; how he first started working with The Sweet; how he had to perform on the night his stepfather died and how musicians often must perform under adverse conditions; how there were two versions of The Sweet performing; how many bands from the golden age of rock have two versions and that they are becoming multi-generational; where he was born and raised in a musical family; growing up as a hyper-kid eager to play the drums and his mother’s piano; how his step-father steered him towards piano; how he got his first organ and first Hammond organ; how as a keyboard player having the right gear can open doors; how he decided to move to Los Angeles in 1992; how placing an ad in Music Connection got him plenty of gigs his first year in L.A.; meeting up again with Nick Nicholas and gigging with the band World Classic Rockers for 13 years where he worked with many major names in Rock; his battle with severe dyslexia and his highly developed sense of hearing as a result; performing at and enjoying the Lucky Strike and Ultimate Jam nights in Hollywood; many of his current projects; some of the gear he uses in the studio; his advice for making connections and furthering your career in the virtual-digital age.

E11: STONETRIP - Our Rising Artist Spotlight Is On This Band From Melbourne, Australia As They Celebrate Their First Audio And Video Release Of Their Song "Sideways."

In this episode, Mark Ritchie and Mick Malusa of STONETRIP talk with host Cole Coleman announcing the video for their first release “Sideways;” how STONETRIP formed; assembling the lineup of the band over 6-7 months; recording their songs during the downtime of the Covid19 pandemic; about how Mark and Mick have known each other through bands; naming the lineup of STONETRIP; how they wrote their first group of songs; how they chose STONETRIP for their name; deciding to perform first then record; remembering a few venues they performed at in the city they’re based in Melbourne, Australia; starting up with a promotions and marketing company; finding producer Rickie Rae through seeking a killer drum sound; the inspiration of the lyrics and listening to a sample of their first release “Sideways;” where guitarist Mick Malusa is from and how he became a guitar player; where singer Mark Ritchie is from and how he became a singer; the guitars, amps, and effects Mick Malusa uses; deciding to either release a full album or release singles over the coming year.