Joel O’Keeffe / AIRBOURNE
Airbourne are back! Founding member and frontman Joel O’Keeffe sat down with ROCK ANTENNE for an exclusive, deep-dive interview! Taking six to seven years to craft their latest record, the Australian hard rock powerhouse delivered a true masterpiece built the old-school way.
Joel dives deep into recording in the Australian jungle with vintage tape gear, collaborating with legendary producers Bryan Adams and Mutt Lange, and writing an emotional letter to the late Lemmy Kilmister. He also talks about the band's relentless live energy, their iconic new mascot Captain Gutsy, and even kicks off the chat with some fun football talk!
From record production highlights to the unbreakable bond between Airbourne and their global fanbase — this is a must-listen for every rock and metal fan. Grab a drink, crank up the volume, and join the ride!
Zoltán Báthory / FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH
Five Finger Death Punch are back with their highly anticipated new album, Legacy, and founding guitarist Zoltan Bathory sat down with ROCK ANTENNE for an exclusive, deep-dive interview! Named after the band's relentless drive and enduring impact on heavy music, the new record is a powerful testament to their signature sound.
Zoltan dives deep into the military inspiration behind the track "De Oppresso Liber", explaining the Special Forces mindset, the warrior spirit, and why honoring their fans remains core to the band's philosophy. He also opens up about the band's journey, staying authentic in the modern rock scene, and even kicks off the chat with some fun culture and sports talk about Germany.
From album highlights to the bond between 5FDP and their global fanbase — this is a must-watch for every rock and metal fan. Grab a drink, crank up the volume, and join the ride!
Mick Jagger / THE ROLLING STONES
For the Rolling Stones, you happily hop on a plane! Our music editor Leo flew all the way to London to sit down at the table with none other than Mick Jagger.
He talks to him about the new album "Foreign Tongues", why record labels really ought to pick up a few foreign languages, how on earth Bruno Mars ended up on a Stones track – and why ‘Paint It Black’ isn’t actually a rock song at all.
You can hear it all right here!
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! 🤘🔥