George Dionne interviews TIM DURLING, the host of TIM’S VINYL CONFESSIONS, about his YouTube channel and series of music related publications.

George Dionne interviews A LIGHT WITHIN vocalist KYLE BRANDT and guitarist JEFF IRVINE about their latest single “Dying Clock”.

Highlights include:

-Discussion of the new single

-How the song came together

-Working toward a full-length album

-Members of the band on a break

-Guest drums by Kelli Scott (FAILURE)

-Their prior concept EP releases

-Updating some of that music

-Other music projects their involved in

-The origins of the band’s name

-How Kyle & Jeff first met

-And much, much more!

*Photos by Sid@Too Much Rock, Todd Zimmer & Jeff Irvine

George Dionne interviews vocalist PETER GOALBY about his lost solo album DON’T THINK THIS IS OVER. The album, originally recorded in the late ‘80s, was recently released on December 5, 2025 through Explore Rights Management. The album follows two prior releases of lost music PETER GOALBY recorded after his departure from URIAH HEEP in 1986.

Highlights include:

-His unreleased material finally getting its due

-Not being aware that the recordings still existed

-The process in getting it all back

-Discussion of DON’T THINK THIS IS OVER

-Mick Box (URIAH HEEP) punching up one of the songs

-How a radio DJ caused RAK Records to pull the plug on his solo album

-Worldwide response to his current releases

-Playing golf with GLENN HUGHES

-Getting the gig in TRAPEZE

-Originally getting passed over for URIAH HEEP

-His first album with URIAH HEEP turning their career around

-Highlights of his time with the band

-ARGENT, MOTT THE HOOPLE, and MICHAEL SCHENKER courting his services

-Replacing RONNIE JAMES DIO in RAINBOW

-Getting fired shortly thereafter

-Does he have any more unreleased material?

-Why he left URIAH HEEP in 1986

-Rumors sabotaging future opportunities

-And much, much more!

*b&w photo by Juha Kivinen

George Dionne interviews Rock and Roll solo artist DES ROCS about his latest single “The Juice”, upcoming 2026 studio album, and recently announced North American tour. “The Juice” is available for streaming now through Sumerian Records.

Highlights include:

-Discussion of the new single

-Previous released singles

-His contributions to the video game Borderlands 4

-Collaborating with Zayn Malik (ONE DIRECTION)

-Covering “Ring of Fire” for the movie Nobody 2

-Upcoming 2026 studio album

-Touring North America in 2026

-His involvement with the 2024 film Queen of the Ring

-Signing with Sumerian Records

-Opening for the ROLLING STONES

-His one-of-a-kind Aviator guitar

-Recurring symbols

-Being in a band vs. going solo

-And much, much more!

George Dionne interviews HORIZON THEORY vocalist JOSH HARRINGTON and guitarist CHRIS BLACK about their latest single TRANCENDANCE. The single is out now through Mindful Recordings, with a full studio album, MISSION CONTROL, expected March 2026.

“We’re lucky that we have kind of a home studio set-up, because we can record all the time…we’ve got probably two years worth of music right now that we can have mixed and mastered and put out any time we feel like it.” - Chris Black

Highlights include:

-Trying to avoid genre labels

-The story behind “Trancedence”

-Working with producer Morgan Rose (SEVENDUST)

-Shifting their production from in-house to outside

-Songwriting dynamics

-Singles vs full albums

-Offering other bands recording, production, and songwriting services

-Camaraderie among Michigan bands

-Partnering with Mindful Recordings

-Getting their music on vinyl

-Does HORIZON THEORY have a drummer?

-Their recent tour with HED PE

-Touring with SEVENDUST

-Their on stage “flame thrower”

-Future touring plans

-Story behind the band’s name

-Not knowing of all the other ‘theory” bands

-And much, much more!

George Dionne interviews DEADLY APPLES frontman ALEX MARTEL about their latest singles, and upcoming album DISTRESS. DEADLY APPLES also features Antoine Lamonthe on drums and synth. Their upcoming album features guest spots by Richard Patrick (FILTER) and Danny Lohner (NINE INCH NAILS).

”I really think that the best way to experience Deadly Apples is live…as much as I’m a very calm and quiet person…when I get up on stage, a whole different side comes out.”

Highlights include:

-How DEADLY APPLES was formed

-Plans for their full album release

-Taking their time crafting their music

-Special guests from FILTER & NINE INCH NAILS

-Lamonthe playing on METALLICA’s drum kit

-Hitting 100k streams on Spotify & YouTube

-Debuting “Volatile” video at Montreal Festish Weekend

-Stories behind the singles

-Performing at Welcome to Rockville 2025

-Rubbing elbows with his music idols

-Future live performances

-His other music ventures

-What inspired the band name

-Continuing to write music

-And much, much more!

* Photos by Emmanuelle Guilbault Daif

“[On his time in SAGA] It is what it is, and thankfully it lasted at least three years. We pulled off a studio and live album…then Michael [Sadler] came out of retirement, and I understand that.” - Rob Moratti

George Dionne interviews Melodic Rock solo artist ROB MORATTI about his latest album SOVEREIGN. The album is set for release on December 12, 2025 through Frontiers Music and features Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, NIGHT RANGER ) and Tony Franklin (BLUE MURDER, JIMMY PAGE). Moratti was also the frontman of FINAL FRONTIER (2002-2006) and SAGA (2008-2011).

Highlights include:

-How soon after his last album he started writing this one

-Songwriting collaborations

-Deciding on the album’s title

-SOVEREIGN’s message

-Stories behind the singles

-Countries and markets that embrace his style of music

-Chances of a vinyl release

-Opportunites to perform live

-His early years in FINAL FRONTIER

-Co-writing with guitarist Mladen Haze (VON GROOVE)

-Pete Lesperance (HAREM SCAREM) on their debut album

-Joining Progressive Rock act SAGA in 2008

-The US band gig he nearly secured

-And much, much more!

*Photo by Surge Audio & Video

George Dionne interviews HELL IN THE CLUB drummer MARCO “MARK” LAZZARINI about their latest album JOKER IN THE PACK. The album is set for release on November 7, 2025 through Frontiers Music.

Marco is also the drummer for SECRET SPHERE (w/bandmate Andy), ACHON ANGEL (w/Zak Stevens of SAVATAGE), and ODD DIMENSION.

Highlights include:

Frontman Davide Moras (ELVENKING) leaving the band

How Tezzi Persson (INFINITE & DIVINE, VENUS 5) became their new singer

His contributions to the songwriting

Stories behind the singles

Album release party in Italy with special guests

Backing up JIM PETERIK & PRIDE OF LIONS over the summer

Getting the gig with HELL IN THE CLUB in 2020

Will there be more SECRET SPHERE music

The future of ACHON ANGEL

Working with ODD DIMENSION

The declining local music scene

And much, much more!

*Group photo by Manuel Maggiore & Heine Otomiya. Marco photo by Debora Zaccarelli