NOTE: Bill Murphy interviewed Fates Warning vocalist Ray Alder in July of this year.
Ray: Hello?
Bill: Is this Ray?
Ray: Hey, how you doin’, man?
Bill: Hey, this is Bill Murphy calling.
Ray: Ah, what’s going on?
Bill: Just wanted to do some chatting with you about your career and upcoming gig at ProgPower.
Ray: My career?
Bill: [...]
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NOTE: Greg Hasbrouck turned in a first for PPUSA interviews, interviewing not one but two members of Futures End – at the same time! – guitarists Marc Pattison and Christian David Wentz. Greg’s epic interview took place in July of this year.
Greg: Let’s start at the beginning. Can you talk a little bit [...]
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NOTE: Greg Hasbrouck interviewed Primal Fear vocalist Ralf Scheepers in June of this year.
Greg: Hi Ralf, how’re you doing?
Ralf: I’m OK, how you doing?
Greg: Great. So, the new disk, “16:6 Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead” is going to be released in the States on June 7th. Unfortunately, I haven’t had [...]
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NOTE: Bill Murphy interviewed Diablo Swing Orchestra guitarist Pontus Mantefors in July of this year.
Bill: Hi, Pontus. This is Bill Murphy.
Pontus: Hi, Bill.
Bill: How are you? ProgPower USA calling.
Pontus: Hi. I’m good, thanks. How are you?
Bill: Good. Did I catch you at a good time? It’s 8:00 there?
Pontus: It’s 8:00 exactly. It’s one minute past. [...]
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NOTE: This interview, conducted by Bill Murphy with Crimson Glory guitarist Jon Drenning on August 4th of this year, is a brief follow-up to the interview conducted last month. Enjoy!
Bill: Hi, this is Bill.
Jon: Hey Bill. This is Jon Drenning.
Bill: Hey, Jon, how are you?
Jon: Good, man. I apologize for missing your phone call [...]
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NOTE: Greg Hasbrouck interviewed Cage vocalist Sean Peck in July of this year.
Greg: How’s everything?
Sean: Everything is good. Just another day in sunny San Diego, down by the beach.
Greg: Oh, that’s beautiful. Well first of all, thanks for taking time out of your day and for being flexible at the last moment [...]
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NOTE: Greg Hasbrouck interviewed Sabaton bassist Pär Sundström in June of this year.
Greg: Hi, Pär this is Greg from Prog Power. I appreciate you taking time out to talk to me
Pär: This time you reached me. It’s cool… as I told you we’re making preparations for our ten year anniversary [...]
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NOTE: Bill Murphy interviewed Crimson Glory guitarist Jon Drenning in July of this year.
Bill: Hey Jon. Thanks for calling me back.
JD: No problem, man. We’re good, we’re all good.
Bill: Oh, good.
Jon: I’ve got some pictures, I’m picking out some pictures for you. Soon as we’re done with the interview, I’ll send them over.
Bill: Oh, [...]
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Although ProgPower USA organizer Glenn Harveston again graciously allowed me (Bill Murphy) to be the Official Band Interviewer for this year's metal fest, a death in my family prevented me from performing my duties. However, I did interview Fates Warning, Diablo Swing Orchestra, and Crimson Glory.
Thankfully, Greg Hasbrouck (aka "General Zod" on Ultimate Metal) was able to step in and conduct the vast majority (10!) of the interviews for ProgPower USA X. Greg did a tremendous job, and I am in his debt.
In addition, the interview with Mindflow was conducted by Brazil native and long-time fan Milton Mendonca (aka "AngraRULES" on Ultimate Metal).