Interviews

Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. discusses the early days of the Sunset Strip (and how he was there the night Van Halen signed their record deal), the censorship movement of the Eighties, and teaming up with another legend in K.K. Downing of Judas Priest. [...]

UK band Formal Sppeedwear sit down with Rock At Night to discuss the deep roots of Stoke-on-Trent and Northern Soul, the parental musical influences that shaped them, and how composing music during the COVID lockdowns ultimately kick-started the band. We also dive into how their multi-instrumental backgrounds drive their unique composition process, and look ahead to their packed schedule of future gigs—including upcoming festivals, an appearance on BBC Radio 6, and a potential run at SXSW. [...]

In this interview Taxi Girls discuss the creation of their latest album, Static, how the four ladies found each other in the Montreal scene, and just HOW personal are those songs for the members of the band. [...]

Chris Barnes of the Australian Pink Floyd discussed the appeal of tribute bands, what goes into delivering the best performance in tribute to a legendary act, and what keeps it fresh. [...]

Melladonna, the singer for The Fixer, and guitarist/songwriter Vic Sin, tell us about the difference between being an independent artist and one signed with a label and what we can expect for the rest of 2026 from the band.  [...]

A member of one of the biggest rock bands in Canadian history, drummer/vocalist/songwriter Gil Moore has been a part of Triumph since its inception in the Seventies. Now, with the reunited band ready to take off on its 50th Anniversary Tour, Gil sat down with Rock At Night to talk about the history of the band, how this tour is a REAL Triumph tour (and not what you might have heard online), and how important the fans are to the band. Check it out! [...]

Identity Crisis discuss their influences, living in Austin, their upcoming tour with Return to Dust, and hear their new single, "Starve." [...]

Ryan Roxie has been "in the trenches" of the rock and roll wars for four decades, playing alongside such legends as Alice Cooper and Slash from Guns N' Roses. "Tampa" Earl with Rock At Night had the chance to sit down to talk with Ryan about how Alice treats his "hired guns" like family, Ryan's System-12 Guitar Method for teaching guitar, his "In The Trenches" podcast, and his latest song "Fight Another Day" which is out now. [...]

Steve Hackett discusses his upcoming North and South America tours performing Genesis classics and his own solo work, traveling with guitars and gear overseas, guitar amps "going up to 11," working with Hungarian jazz fusion band Djabe, favorite Genesis tracks, his musical influence from his father and early years learning guitar, and Fernandes guitars and other gear. [...]

Danny Martin of the band WICKED discusses being a part of the Gasparilla parade, and their latest single "Obsession" from their upcoming album Go Rebel. Rock at Night also got the scoop on Wicked's activities for the remainder of 2026, including a journey west for the band to attend the Metal Hall of Fame ceremonies for 2026 and breaking the news of their upcoming tour with Vicious Rumors. Check it out! [...]