The Cover Story Archives

Foghat: “We always say, if you can’t have fun in a rock and roll band, you might as well just give up….“

In our latest Cover Story, Bryan Bassett, guitarist for blues rockers Foghat reveals what keeps it exciting after five decades and 17 albums.

Hip-Hop/Rap12 months ago

Swavy: “This is just the beginning of what I do. Everyone has had a taster now and I’ve many years of stories still to tell…“

In our latest Cover Story, rising rapper Swavy explains how a life-changing sports injury took his life down a new career path...

Alternative/Rock1 year ago

Godsmack: “We’re done making records, we’re done being thrashed in the machine and having to make a product and go and sell it…”

In our latest Cover Story, Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin tells us why now feels like the right time to release their final studio album...

Alternative/Rock1 year ago

Fur Trade: “It blew my mind how effective song writing can be if the music and everything works together.”

In our latest Cover Story, indie pop duo Fur Trade discuss the addiction, heartbreak, and creativity inspiring new album ‘Dark Celebration.’

Metal1 year ago

Staind: “It’s just nice to be able to go up and perform and play the songs and to connect with the fans…”

In our latest Cover Story, Staind guitarist Mike Mushok confesses how good it feels that the alt-rock band are back making music again...

Metal1 year ago

3TEETH: “This album is almost entirely about death and transformation, which can be a little bleak, but there’s a lot of positivity in there.”

In our latest Cover Story, 3TEETH frontman Alexis Mincolla looks at technology, the music industry, and his own future post-COVID.

Candlebox in 2023, photo by Jay Westcott

Alternative/Rock1 year ago

Candlebox: “It’s been heartbreaking and it’s been exciting, and it’s been damaging. Ultimately, it has been everything that I’ve wanted it to be and more…”

Preparing to say their last goodbye, Candlebox frontman Kevin Martin looks back on their career and the legacy he wants to leave behind.

Alternative/Rock1 year ago

Beartooth: “It was just like hitting a very low point and living there for a while. Not quite being at rock bottom, but it was low and depressing…“

Beartooth's Caleb Shomo explains how quitting drinking and taking care of his mental health inspired positivity on new album 'The Surface.'

Alternative/Rock1 year ago

Danko Jones: “‘Electric Sounds’ represents us leaner, edgier and angrier and more rockin’ than ever before….“

Danko Jones explains why, after twenty-seven years, you won't find the band reinventing the wheel on new album ‘Electric Sounds’...

Alternative/Rock1 year ago

Skindred: “’Smile’ is passionate, loving and very real. It’s 100% organic music for a real world with real pain and real problems…“

Skindred vocalist Benji Webbe spoke to us recently about why it is important now, more so than ever, that we all learn to ‘Smile’...

Alternative/Rock1 year ago

Louise Post: “It’s the greatest feeling ever to know that people are caring about what you’ve just spilled your blood and guts into.”

Following the release of her solo album, ‘Sleepwalker,’ Louise Post spoke to us about the importance of music in her life.

Hardcore/Punk1 year ago

Harm’s Way: “There’s always a way out, right? And sometimes the best medicine for that is writing about it or talking about it.”

In this Cover Story, Harm’s Way drummer Chris Mills speaks about catharsis, touring, and inspiration behind their album ‘Common Suffering.’

Metal1 year ago

Voyager: “The dream will be to make it sustainable for all of us . . . so we can keep it up for another 25 years!”

Progressive metallers Voyager talk about their Eurovision Song Contest journey and the release of their new album 'Fearless In Love.'

Alternative/Rock1 year ago

Sevendust: “We’re no different to anyone else in this life. We all walk through this crazy world together trying to make it.”

Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon talks about how the Atlanta band reconnected to record 'Truth Killer,' the most diverse album of their careers.

Gin Blossoms Robin Wilson, photo by Shervin Lainez

Alternative/Rock1 year ago

Gin Blossoms: “I’m at a point now where I just want to share the perspective of what really fucking happened.”

In our latest Cover Story, Gin Blossoms’ Robin Wilson opens up about touring with Sugar Ray, the band's inner dynamics, challenging experiences, and chaos of recording...

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Foghat: “We always say, if you can’t have fun in a rock and roll band, you might as well just give up….“

Swavy: “This is just the beginning of what I do. Everyone has had a taster now and I’ve many years of stories still to tell…“

Godsmack: “We’re done making records, we’re done being thrashed in the machine and having to make a product and go and sell it…”

Fur Trade: “It blew my mind how effective song writing can be if the music and everything works together.”

Staind: “It’s just nice to be able to go up and perform and play the songs and to connect with the fans…”

3TEETH: “This album is almost entirely about death and transformation, which can be a little bleak, but there’s a lot of positivity in there.”

Candlebox: “It’s been heartbreaking and it’s been exciting, and it’s been damaging. Ultimately, it has been everything that I’ve wanted it to be and more…”

Beartooth: “It was just like hitting a very low point and living there for a while. Not quite being at rock bottom, but it was low and depressing…“

Danko Jones: “‘Electric Sounds’ represents us leaner, edgier and angrier and more rockin’ than ever before….“

Skindred: “’Smile’ is passionate, loving and very real. It’s 100% organic music for a real world with real pain and real problems…“

Louise Post: “It’s the greatest feeling ever to know that people are caring about what you’ve just spilled your blood and guts into.”

Harm’s Way: “There’s always a way out, right? And sometimes the best medicine for that is writing about it or talking about it.”

Voyager: “The dream will be to make it sustainable for all of us . . . so we can keep it up for another 25 years!”

Sevendust: “We’re no different to anyone else in this life. We all walk through this crazy world together trying to make it.”

Gin Blossoms: “I’m at a point now where I just want to share the perspective of what really fucking happened.”

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