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

George Dionne interviews solo artist CORY MARKS about his latest album SORRY FOR NOTHING, VOL.2. The album is out now through Better Noise Music.

“Everyone’s got a story and I’m just trying to tell mine through my music” - Cory Marks

Highlights include:

-Discussion of the new album

-If volume 1 and 2 tie into each other

-Stories behind the singles

-Working with the production trio of Kevin Churko (OZZY), Kile O’Dell (NITA STRAUSS), and Andrew Baylis (JELLY ROLL)

-Signing with Better Noise Music

-Reducing featured guests on this album

-Upcoming Southside Double Wide Tour with SEVENDUST

-Recent touring in Canada, UK, and Europe

-1st experience in Europe

-Flying with Royal Canadian Air Force Demo Squadron

-Advancing from his personal to commercial pilots license

-Playing competitive hockey

-His brother Mark playing in the NHL

-And much, much more!

George Dionne interviews vocalist LAURI YLONEN of THE RASMUS about their latest album WEIRDO. The album is out now through Better Noise Music.

“When we got on that stage [in Ukraine], it was pure joy. People were so happy that they had something else to think about for that one hour…the day before…there was a bombing.” - Lauri Ylonen

Highlights include:

-Discussion of the new album

-Writing & recording with Desmond Child & Marti Frederiksen

-Being labeled a weirdo

-Social media’s impact on self-esteem

-Stories behind the singles

-Creating more than just the music

-Performing at the Atlas Festival in Ukraine

-Live performance plans

-New guitarist Emilia Suhonen’s impact

-The origins of the band’s name

-And much, much more!

*Photo credit Venla Shalin

George Dionne interviews Swiss solo artist SERAINA TELLI about her latest album GREEN. The album is set for release on October 24, 2025 through Metalville Records. TELLI previously fronted the Power Metal group BURNING WITCHES from 2015 to 2019.

“I see a lot of people that have a lot of influence, that could do so [many] good things, and they decide to not be good role models…you’re connected with millions of people, so tell them something good!” - Seraina Telli

Highlights include:

-Discussion of the new album

-The concept of the color green

-Shifting her sound for this album

-Stories behind the singles

-Connecting this album with future ones

-Recent and upcoming live performances

-Issues during her first US tour

-Mixing full band with acoustic shows

-Her 2024 release BLACK ‘N’ WHITE SESSIONS

-Opening for KISSIN DYNAMITE in October

-Were there people that discouraged her to pursue a solo career?

-Christmas acoustic nights in Switzerland

-And much, much more!

George Dionne interviews TWO WOLF founder and bassist GREG T. Walker about their self-titled debut. The album is out now through Cleopatra Records, with a vinyl release set for October 2025.

TWO WOLF also features LANCE LOPEZ, KRIS BELL, and RUSTY VALENTINE. Walker was also the cofounder and bassist for the Southern Rock act BLACKFOOT.

Highlights include:

-The formation of TWO WOLF

-Discussion of the new album

-The resurgence of vinyl

-Songwriting dynamics

-Mixing originals with BLACKFOOT songs

-Stories behind the singles

-Recording the album in a traditional studio

-Southern Rock Woodstock performances

-Appearing on the the Rock Legends Cruise 13 years in a row

-BLACKFOOT signing with Epic Records

-Signing with Atco Records

-The high points and low points

-The label trying to change them

-Falling out of favor with Atco

-Unreleased BLACKFOOT material

-His brief stint with LYNRYD SKYNRD

-Does he keep in touch with RICKEY MEDLOCKE

-His Indian heritage

-What inspired the band names BLACKFOOT & TWO WOLF

-And much, much more!