interview

The women that appear in the pages of Playboy seem like incredibly intimidating creatures to men. Even the coolest of characters usually stutters more than Foghorn Leghorn being tasered when talking with one of the Playmates.

Before Staind took the stage to tear it up at Q103's Thanksgiving Hangover, they made a pit stop backstage  to sit down and chat with Q103 Staind super fan Bill Dunn and hang out a little before the big show.  After the jump check out Bills's big interview!

First it was Pearl Jam, then Nirvana, now it's the Smashing Pumpkins turn.  Their first albums 'Gish' and' Siamese Dream' are being remastered to be released on November 29th.  Pumpkins front man Billy Corgan sits down for a conversation about a wide range of topics including the re-issues and the future.  Check out the 6 part interview - its the ultimate interview for any Pumpkins fan.

Lzzy Hale from Halestorm doesn't like to just sit around, she is always on the move.  From constant touring, writing a "Dear Abby" column for Revolver Magazine,  in process of writing songs for a new Halestorm album,  named one of the baddest babes in rock and gracing the cover of 2012 Revolver Magazine Hottest Chicks in Rock calendar, she is crazy busy.  Recently, Lzzy  talked to us abo

Anthrax ripped up Northern Lights in Clifton Park on Tuesday night but before they hit the stage I had a chance to sit back and chat with guitarist Rob Caggiano.  What a great guy. He talked about a lot of things including how the art of buying a record has been lost, his influences, having Joey Belladonna back on vocals,  and about what it's been like for him traveling and playing with the 'Big F

Thanksgiving is an important time for family but it's also a very important time for the band Staind; according to Staind guitarist Mike Mushok.   The axeman took some time out of his busy schedule and talked to Q103 regarding Thanksgiving,  Staind's new album,  their tour and of course the Q103 Thanksgiving Hangover, November 26th at the Washington Avenue Armory.

Earlier this week, I reviewed newest local artist Frank Palangi's debut EP, which was released on August 31. The soloist hails from Queensbury, and has been blowing up the local rock scene with his talent, personality and good looks. I have heard nothing but good things about him and expect nothing but success from him in the future. I had a chance to talk with Frank and ask him a few novice quest

Rock band quartet Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix and I had the opportunity to chat and catch up last week. We discussed what the band has been doing and what the future holds for them, and Shaddix emphasized that their newest album will be different, and will be the album of the band's career. After almost two decades and a successful run, the band show no signs of slowing down, which is music

Apparently there is a group of men out there that enjoy being sat on by massively obese women.  Personally, I don't see the appeal of being flattened like a pancake.

Over the summer, local band Selfish Needy Creatures competed in the Play for the Stage contest, where a dozen bands performed over a span of three weeks, aiming at the shot of a lifetime- to open up for Godsmack at our Q-Ruption show. The quartet became finalists and ultimately won, and put on a great performance. Now, two months later, their 15 minutes of fame, literally, have made a big differen

Earlier this week, I got the awesome opportunity to sit down and chat with In This Moment frontwoman Maria Brink via telephone. Despite her being 3,000 miles away, I felt connected with her and like she was within arms reach, almost like I was talking to an old friend. Read on to find out more about her and the band and what they have been doing!

Chris Cornell says in a new Rolling Stone video interview that the new Soundgarden album is mostly done and feels the band hasn't missed a beat.  Soundgarden's new album will be out in the Spring of 2012 and is the first new material from the band in almost 16 years.  Watch the interview now.