Tales from the Road

In the heart of the 80's Bay Area, where metal music thrived, one band emerged as an icon of the 80s thrash scene – Death Angel. Recently, I had the privilege to sit down with the legendary guitarist, Ted Aguilar. Together, we journeyed through time, delving into the band's captivating tales of tours, encounters with the Big Four, technology's impact on music, their unique songwriting process, and future plans. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more on the band Website – https://www.deathangel.us Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/deathangel Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/deathangelofficial/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/deathangelofficial ___________________________________________________________________LISTEN TO THE SHOW Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3xg7v9Z Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3foYNzm ___________________________________________________________________GET IN TOUCH 🌍 Our website: www.tftrmag.com 🌍 Work with us: [email protected] ___________________________________________________________________FOLLOW MY PERSONAL WORK 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vikramchandrase... 🌍 website: www.vikramchandrasekar.com

Elegant Weapons is the brainchild of Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner. The quartet released their debut album ‘Horns for a Halo’ on May 26th via Nuclear Blast Records.Elegant Weapons are Richie Faulkner, Christopher Williams, Ronnie Romero and Dave Rimmer. I caught up with Richie from his home in Nashville, to talk about the new album, playing live, some epic road stories with JJ Nichols and Zakk Wylde. He also spoke about this collaboration with the legendary Christopher Lee, the new Judas Priest album and a whole lot more. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more on the band Website – https://www.elegantweaponsband.com Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/elegantweaponsband/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/elegantweaponsband/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdC4CpGCouDxCCQ83qwB1g ___________________________________________________________________ LISTEN TO THE SHOW Apple Music: https://apple.co/3xg7v9Z Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3foYNzm ___________________________________________________________________GET IN TOUCH 🌍 Our website: www.tftrmag.com 🌍 Work with us: [email protected] ___________________________________________________________________FOLLOW OUR WORK 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vikramchandrase... 🌍 Our website:https://tftrmag.com _____________________________________________________________ ABOUT US Tales from the Road is a podcast where we talk to people from the world of performing arts, from those on stage and on screen to those behind the scenes, about life on the road and the journey behind taking their incredible art to the people. I'm your host Vikram and I'm a Music Photographer and Videographer.

In a heartfelt interview, Jamie Adler opens up about his own life, the undeniable power of rock 'n' roll, and his unwavering dedication to saving his brother Steven Adler from the clutches of drugs, reuniting him with Guns N' Roses, and tirelessly working to rebuild his career. ___________________________________________________________________LISTEN TO THE SHOW Apple Music: https://apple.co/3xg7v9Z Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3foYNzm ___________________________________________________________________GET IN TOUCH 🌍 Our website: www.tftrmag.com 🌍 Work with us: [email protected] ________________________________________________________________________ FOLLOW OUR WORK 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vikramchandrase... 🌍 Our website: www.vikramchandrasekar.com ___________________________________________________________________ABOUT US Tales from the Road is a podcast where we talk to people from the world of performing arts, from those on stage and on screen to those behind the scenes, about life on the road and the journey behind taking their incredible art to the people. I'm your host Vikram and I'm a Music Photographer and Videographer. ___________________________________________________

Tom Geldschlager, also known as Fountainhead, is a German guitarist and music producer. He began his musical journey at a young age, learning to play guitar and studying music theory. He developed a unique style influenced by various genres, including metal, fusion, jazz, and classical music. Throughout his career, Geldschlager has collaborated with numerous artists and bands. He has been a member of several notable groups, including the German progressive metal band Obscura, where he made significant contributions as a guitarist and composer. His work with Obscura can be heard on the 2016 album Akroasis. Geldschlager has also established himself as a skilled music producer. He has been involved in producing and engineering various projects, including albums for other artists and bands. This has allowed him to showcase his expertise not only as a performer but also as a studio professional. Tom Geldschlager continues to be an active musician, exploring new musical territories and pushing the boundaries of his craft. His dedication to his instrument, technical prowess, and creative vision have earned him recognition and respect within the metal and progressive music communities. LISTEN TO THE SHOW Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3xg7v9Z Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3foYNzm GET IN TOUCH 🌍 Our website: www.tftrmag.com 🌍 Work with us: [email protected] FOLLOW OUR WORK 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vikramchandrase... 🌍 Our website: www.vikramchandrasekar.com ABOUT US Tales from the Road is a podcast where we talk to people from the world of performing arts, from those on stage and on screen to those behind the scenes, about life on the road and the journey behind taking their incredible art to the people. I'm your host Vikram and I'm a Music Photographer and Videographer.

Kris Barras is a British blues rock guitarist and singer.Kris began playing guitar at the age of 5, under the guidance of his musician father, Paul Barras. He performed his first-ever gig with his Dad’s band at the age of 9. For most of his adult life, Kris used had an unusual side-job alongside his music career. Although now retired, he had a successful 10 year professional Mixed Martial Arts and Muay Thai career, which saw him compete and train in Las Vegas, Thailand and Singapore.  Kris picked up his first guitar aged just five -- two years later he upgraded to an electric and developed his signature style. At the same time, Barras was also training in martial arts, and although his music career saw him playing in various bands, touring the U.S., Europe, and the U.K., he also found himself competing in mixed martial arts contests.  Deciding that fighting wasn’t the direction he wanted to take, he fell back onto his first love, music. In 2014 he formed the Kris Barras Band, playing a mix of blues and Southern and classic rock. The following year they released their self-titled debut mini-album independently and spent the majority of their time playing gigs up and down the UK. The follow-up album, Lucky 13, appeared in 2016, once again self-released. In 2017 Barras signed to Mascot label Provogue and set about recording his third album. The Divine and Dirty. The success of this album led to tours with artists such as Beth Hart, Joanne Shaw Taylor and GUN. Kris was featured as one of "The 17 Best Blues Guitarists in the World". He was voted number 13, alongside names such as Joe Bonamassa, John Mayer, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Derek Trucks and Eric Gales. I caught up with Kris a couple months ago to talk about his bands latest release Death Valley Paradise. We also delved into his songwriting process, his fighting career, his experiences playing live at some of the most iconic venues, life on the road and his frontman duties with Supersonic Blues Machine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ For tour dates and merch - https://www.krisbarrasband.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisbarrasband/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/krisbarrasband Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6hSbEY0Xw0_45i0ybcvNw--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Tales from the Road Facebook https://www.facebook.com/talesfromtheroadofficial Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talesfromtheroad/ Sign up for our mailing list at tftrmedia.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google | Gaana |Audible You can also read, watch, listen via our website https://www.tftrmedia.com Hosted & Produced by Vikram Chandrasekar and Moving Pictures Media

Jack J Hutchinson is a London based blues rock guitarist and songwriter. Described by Classic Rock Magazine as “a real rock contender”, he has toured internationally, sharing stages with acts such as ZZ Top, Bad Company, Kris Barras Band and Blackberry Smoke. His most recent album ‘The Hammer Falls’ was released earlier this year to universal acclaim. I caught up with Jack to talk about his latest album, his songwriting process, playing live and some interesting road stories. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For tour dates and merch - https://jackjhutchinsonmusic.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JackJHutchinson/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackJHutchinsonBand --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Tales from the Road Facebook https://www.facebook.com/talesfromtheroadofficial Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talesfromtheroad/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google | Gaana |Audible You can also read, watch, listen via our website https://www.tftrmedia.com Hosted & Produced by Vikram Chandrasekar and Moving Pictures Media

Saul Hudson, better known as Slash, has created some of the loudest yet melodic guitar riffs in rock history. As lead guitarist for Guns N’ Roses, he helped shut the door on the synth-heavy sounds of 1980s pop and ushered in a new era of salacious rock that sold millions of albums for the band. His solos on songs such as “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” “November Rain,” and “Estranged” have sealed his reputation as one of the guitar gods of rock. We caught up with Slash to talk about 4 , the fourth studio album by Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, and Slash's fifth solo album overall. It was released on February 11, 2022, as the first album from the new Gibson Records label.The album was produced by country producer Dave Cobb in Nashville. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out US Tour Dates starting 2/9: https://www.slashonline.com/tour  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Slash Twitter: https://twitter.com/Slash SMKC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smkcofficial--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Tales from the Road Facebook https://www.facebook.com/talesfromtheroadofficial Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talesfromtheroad/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google | Gaana |Audible You can also read, watch, listen via our website https://www.tftrmedia.com Hosted & Produced by Vikram Chandrasekar and Moving Pictures Media

A guitar hero for guitar heroes, Joe Satriani had already served as a teacher for some of rock's most impressive axe slingers before accomplishing the rare feat of breaking into the mainstream with instrumental guitar music. His 1987 album Surfing with the Alien turned him into a star, kicking off a series of hit records that included 1989's Flying in a Blue Dream and 1998's Crystal Planet. There were dozens of successful tours all over the globe, as well gigs backing Mick Jagger in the '80s, joining Deep Purple in the '90s, and jamming with Sammy Hagar, Chad Smith, and Michael Anthony in the supergroup Chickenfoot.  Satriani's unstoppable momentum kept going for decades, with the guitarist releasing new music into the 2020s with albums like 2022's The Elephants of Mars.  Anurag and I caught with up Joe to talk about his new album The Elephants of Mars , the upcoming tour and stories from the road. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more information on Joe Satriani his work, mercy and tour dates take a look at his website http://www.satriani.com http://satriani.com. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Tales from the Road Facebook https://www.facebook.com/talesfromtheroadofficial Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talesfromtheroad/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google | Gaana |Audible You can also read, watch, listen via our website https://www.tftrmedia.com Hosted & Produced by Vikram Chandrasekar and Moving Pictures Media

Steve Vai’s contribution to the world of rock music and to the electric guitar is profound. Starting out under the tutelage of Joe Satriani, Steve is a three-time Grammy Award winner,fifteen-time nominee and a legendary performer across the world. He started out as a transcriptionist and guitar player with Frank Zappa in 1978, replaced Yngwie Mlalmsteen in Alcatrazz in 1984 and then went on to work with David Lee Roth playing guitar on his most seminal albums. Since parting ways with David Lee Roth in 1989, he has significantly expanded his horizons across a prolific solo career spanning 10 albums, countless live albums, soundtracks and media appearances including  playing the role of Jack Butler in the Walter hill film Crossroads. Despite being hailed as a trailblazer and a genius Steve continues to hone his chops and explore new techniques.  The electric guitar has no boundaries for Steve Vai, as far back as 1985 he designed the Ibanez JEM guitar, a unique instrument that incorporated a series of groundbreaking designs that have since become staple features throughout the guitar industry.  In 1989 he designed the Ibanez Universe, the first production seven-string guitar. Steve blew everyone away with his latest creation dubbed The Hydra an instrument that was aplty described as the intersection of modern technology collides with hammered brass. Inspired by a mad max film and his love for steampunk design the hydra is a triple-necked guitar and bass with sympathetic harp strings and a and dizzying array of in-built technology, all wrapped up in a gloriously steampunk finish. His latest release, inviolate is an ambitious, fabulously produced album that combines his guitar approach, exploring new techniques with inspiration drawn from a wide array of genres and influences, including the worlds of Celtic and Indian music.  On stage Steve is a commanding and show stealing presence. I had the good fortune to work with him for a couple of his shows in India and Singapore. I caught up with Steve early in the morning to talk about his latest release Inviolate, his role in the new Foo Figthers film Studio 666, his inspiration to create the hydra, working with David Lee Roth.Frank Zappa and all things creativity and technology.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more tour dates, to check out Steve's latest work with the Hydra, and for tickets go this his website https://www.vai.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Tales from the Road Facebook https://www.facebook.com/talesfromtheroadofficial Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talesfromtheroad/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google | Gaana |Audible You can also read, watch, listen via our website https://www.tftrmedia.com Hosted & Produced by Vikram Chandrasekar and Moving Pictures Media

Former Young Guitarist of The Year and now a full-fledged blues-rock virtuoso,Simon Mcbride grew up in Ireland, influenced by Rory Gallagher and Gary Moore. At the age of 16 he joined Irish Metal Band Sweet Savage and toured and recorded a couple of albums with them. A few years later he joined fellow Irishman Andrew Strong, playing soul, R&B and Pop Songs.  Simon’s talent as a songwriter/guitar player came to the fore with his solo work, starting with his first album Rich Man Falling in 2008, to his second album ‘Since then’ in 2010 which saw him nominated for the British Blues Awards . 2011 saw him realease his third album Nine Lives and 2012 his fourth Titled Crossing the Line.  Simon has also toured the UK and Ireland with  the likes of Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa and US slide guitarist Derek Trucks, In autumn 2010 he toured the UK supporting one of his early guitar heroes, Joe Satriani and then playing Glastonbury in 2011. He also had a guest spot at Don Airey’s Soul & Blues Festival in 2011 and 2013.  A short stint as a guitar player for Ian Gillan with his project Ian Gillan sings Deep Purple followed and post that he joined the classic rock band "Snakecharmer Simon has continued to make a name for himself over the past decade.  His Latest release The Fighter came out in February of this year just before he embarks on a 13 date Uk and Irish tour. I caught up with Simon from his home in Ireland to talk about his career, the new single, the upcoming EP and album. We also discussed his Songwriting process, his musical influences growing up and some Tales from the Road, from his time with Ian Gillan, and Joe Satriani. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more information on Simon Mcbride, his work and tour dates take a look at his website  https://www.simonmcbride.net -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Tales from the Road Facebook https://www.facebook.com/talesfromtheroadofficial Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talesfromtheroad/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google | Gaana |Audible You can also read, watch, listen via our website https://www.tftrmedia.com Hosted & Produced by Vikram Chandrasekar and Moving Pictures Media