Simon McBride / DEEP PURPLE
Deep Purple are back with a bang! 🎸 In this exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, guitarist Simon McBride sits down to talk all things about their new album 'Splat', stepping into the shoes of guitar legends, and why retirement is a word that simply doesn't compute for the rock icons.
Simon shares hilarious insights into Ian Gillan's songwriting brain (including how a simple typo turned "Jessica's Bar" into "Jessica's Bra"!), working with legendary producer Bob Ezrin, and how bringing fresh blood into the band gave everyone a well-deserved kick in the ass.
Turn it up, subscribe to ROCK ANTENNE for more exclusive rock content, and let us know in the comments: What's your favorite track off the new record? 🤘
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Chris Wolstenholme / MUSE
Muse are gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated 10th studio album, The Wow Signal, and bass legend Chris Wolstenholme sat down with ROCK ANTENNE for a massive, exclusive chat. Named after the famous 1977 radio signal that remains our best bet for alien life, the new record is an absolute wall of sound.
Chris dives deep into the metaphor behind The Wow Signal, why they literally blasted a tablet 30 kilometers into space to launch the album, and how they bridge the gap between high-tech studio wizardry and raw, high-energy attitude. He also opens up about the immense mental pressure of remembering a 25-year-old song catalog on tour, why he still loses sleep over a massive live blunder in Moscow from 2019, and the real reason why he had to stop playing pre-show football matches with fans (hint: it involves a partial hip replacement!).
From World Cup predictions with England's new German manager Thomas Tuchel to why Muse's music might be a football jinx — this is a must-watch for every rock fan. Grab a drink, crank up the volume, and join the ride! 🤘🔥
Nick Wheeler / THE ALL AMERICAN REJECTS
After 14 album-less years that felt like forever, The All-American Rejects are back in full force. Their brand-new record “Sandbox” shines with a sun-drenched surf-rock vibe and tells the story of a band growing up – the same band that crashed into our hearts in the 2000s with cheeky pop-punk anthems.
In our interview, guitarist Nick Wheeler reveals just how grown-up the band really is now, what finally pushed them back into the studio after more than a decade, and whether we might even get to look forward to a house party with The All-American Rejects in our own neighborhood sometime soon.
Jasen Rauch & Keith Wallen / BREAKING BENJAMIN
Breaking Benjamin are finally back in Europe after nearly a decade!
We catch up with the band to find out how it feels to be back and if they’re excited to see their European fans again. Plus, with "Something Wicked" marking their first new track in years, Jasen and Keith drop some hints on when we can finally expect the upcoming album – after all, Ember is already 8 years old!
We also dive into their songwriting inspiration, the healing power of music during tough times, and what the future holds for Breaking Benjamin. Could a Breaking Benjamin cruise be on the horizon, since frontman Ben always travels by ship? Or maybe a collab with Electric Callboy? Tune in to find out!
David Freiberg & Cathy Richardson / JEFFERSON STARSHIP
We sat down with rock icons Jefferson Starship (David Freiberg & Cathy Richardson) for an exclusive, no-holds-barred chat! The band that has shaped rock history across five decades is opening up about everything. Find out why they traded small clubs for massive arenas, what it's really like touring with their buddies in Deep Purple, and why the legendary 1960s "Summer of Love" actually only lasted about two weeks.
Grab a cold beer, crank up the volume, and dive into this exclusive interview. Keep on rockin'! 🤘