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