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Entries from July 31st, 2009

André Andersen: “And all of a sudden, it was like this beast jumping at me from the speakers”

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments · Royal Hunt Interview

NOTE: Greg Hasbrouck interviewed Royal Hunt keyboardist and founding member André Andersen, in June of this year.
Greg: So first off, thanks for taking time out of your evening to speak with me, I really appreciate it.
André: Thanks.
Greg: So just to start things off, for those people who may still not be familiar [...]

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Rodrigo Hidalgo: “Mindflow goes way beyond the music…We always wanted to offer more to the public, to go that extra step”

July 29th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Mindflow Interview

NOTE: Milton Mendonca interviewed Mindflow guitarist/vocalist Rodrigo Hidalgo in July of this year.
Milton: Good afternoon, Rodrigo. This is Milton calling you from the USA.
Rodrigo: Milton! How’s everything, my friend?
Milton: All is well over here. How’s Sao Paulo today?
Rodrigo: It’s nice out today. The sky is blue and the sun is shining. It’s actually weird, [...]

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Andy B. Franck: “I learned a lot from Bruce Dickinson, so probably he was my teacher…I should pay him for that”

July 21st, 2009 · 1 Comment · Brainstorm Interview

NOTE: Greg Hasbrouck interviewed Brainstorm vocalist Andy B. Franck, in June of this year.
Greg: Thanks a bunch for taking time out of your schedule to talk to me. I’m a big fan and I really appreciate it.
Andy: Thank you very much, thank you very much.
Greg: So, let’s start off with something simple. [...]

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Kobi Farhi: “Mabool is combining all beliefs together in a synergy and harmony, and saying that everything belongs to one constant”

July 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Orphaned Land Interview

NOTE: Greg Hasbrouck interviewed Orphaned Land vocalist Kobi Farhi in June of this year.
Greg: It’s a pleasure to speak to you; I’m a big fan of yours.
Kobi: Thanks a lot. Thank you. The pleasure is mine.
Greg: Let’s start off some place easy. Since there are some people who are unfamiliar with [...]

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Michael Eriksen: “That’s what Circus Maximus is all about, melodies”

July 14th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Circus Maximus Interview

NOTE: Greg Hasbrouck interviewed Circus Maximus vocalist Michael Eriksen in May of this year.
Greg: How are you doing?
Michael: I’m doing good… how are you?
Greg: I’m doing really well. It’s a pleasure to speak with you. I appreciate you taking time out of your schedule.
Michael: Of course. Anytime my friend… anytime.
Greg: I was [...]

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Nils K. Rue: “There’s something about the music of Pagan’s Mind that triggers a lot of American fans even more than European fans”

July 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Pagan's Mind Interview

NOTE: Greg Hasbrouck interviewed Pagan’s Mind vocalist Nils K. Rue in May of this year.
Greg: Hi Nils, it’s Greg, how are you?
Nils: Fine, Greg. How about you?
Greg: I’m well. So first off, thank you for taking some time out of your evening to speak with me. So how are things going for [...]

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Gregg Rossetti: “I always liked the Muppets and I loved seeing Zoot…that’s what made me want to play sax”

July 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Suspyre Interview

NOTE: Greg Hasbrouck interviewed Suspyre guitarist/saxophonist Gregg Rossetti in May of this year.

Greg: Hello… Gregg? This is also Greg. How are you doing?
Gregg (Suspyre): How are you doing? I’m well.
Greg: It’s nice to be talking to somebody else from New Jersey for a change; these long distance calls to Norway are killing [...]

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ProgPower USA X…BE THERE!

July 4th, 2009 · No Comments · ProgPower USA X Ticket Link

Less than 200 tickets remain to America’s Premiere Metal Fest. If you’re a fan of the world’s finest progressive power and progressive metal, you need to buy your tickets now. Don’t wait. Buy them now.
Just click on this Ticketmaster link.
I’ll wait.
I mean it.
Do it!

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