CRY OF THE WOLF MAGAZINE

A conversation With Charlie Calv from Radio Exile     Radio Exile is a powerhouse melodic rock band with pure, honest, straight ahead conviction and soul. Their debut cd, Simply entitled ,Radio Exile, is a master class in concentrated riffs, harmonious vocals and hard rocking tempos. This is one of those unexpected hit albums that you can never stop playing. Every song is a gem of genuine classic songwriting.  When asked if they recording together as a group or file shared like so many of their peers, keyboardist, Charlie Calv explained. " We wanted to get guys from different backgrounds and generations and throw them in a room together and see what happens. The intent from the beginning was to make a record the old fashioned way. We rehearse together and we go into the studio together. Not too many records are done like this these days. Calv noted further how involved the band is during the video production especially for the first release. " The dir

THE GREAT KAT INTERVIEW FOR CRY OF THE WOLF METAL BLOG     She is A sonic, sorceress of the shred guitar. A universally acclaimed leader in over the top superior guitar genius. SHe is loud, she is proud, she is ...THE GREAT KAT!!!!!     Hail to the Great Kat. These are a few questions for the Cry Of The Wolf Metal blog 1. Tell us about the upcoming DVD and what else is new in your world   Answer: Bryan – You are CORRECT:  HAIL to THE GREAT KAT!!!!!!!   The Great Kat is the ONLY GUITAR/VIOLIN DOUBLE SHREDDER since NICCOLO PAGANINI, taking NOTE-FOR-NOTE AUTHENTIC CLASSICAL ORCHESTRAL complicated music scores from Wagner, Beethoven, Bach, Rossini, Liszt, Paganini, Vivaldi and MORE and RESURRECTING these GENIUSES by combining it with SHRED GUITAR, VIOLINS, METAL BAND AND ORCHESTRA, PLUS VIOLENT IMAGERY and BRUTAL INSANITY!!!   Quick Background on Katherine Thomas/The Great Kat: Katherine Thomas was born listening to Ludwig van Beethoven and is an award-winn

Direct from Halifax, Nova Scotia comes the premier death metal power act, ENEMY DESIGNED. Their energy is unstoppable. Their devotion to their music is strong, proud, and loud. This band is on the fast track and they took some time to answer some questions. 1.Who came up with the name? Matt did. It's from a lyric in a Fear Factory song. 2.Who writes most of the music and/or lyrics? Matt starts by coming up with riffs, to which the bass and drums are added during jams. Mel writes all lyrics. 3.How is the metal scene in Halifax? It's a good scene with many great bands. Great group of fans too - they come out to shows often and support the local bands. 4.Any thoughts of playing in the states? Or overseas? We would LOVE to, it's just talking to the right people and making the right connections to have it happen - that's the difficult part. Someday! 5.Melanie as lead vocalist, who are your main influences? and the bands? My main voc

C.J.Snare vocalist for Rubicon Cross/Firehouse I had the chance to speak with C.J. Snare vocalist of Firehouse. He has a side project called Rubicon Cross along with guitarist Chris Green(Furyon). Taking a heavier more modern approach to the songs in this project, I chatted with C.J. about the project, Firehouse, and a life on and off the road. Tell me how this project came together?    I met Chris when we were doing shows together and we became fast friends. we became really important players in each others lives. Brothers from a different mother you know. We were best men at each others weddings. His son is my godson so we just became family. When he finally moved to the states we put this together. It had to be written. We have a really good creative chemistry. These are songs that people should hear. True and raw emotions. What are the touring plans?    Anyone who reads this should know that Firehouse is still alive and well. It is not meant to conflict with that band. Rub

Michael Sweet - I’m Not Your Suicide Big3 Records   Wow. The production and guitar tones on this album are some of the best I have heard. Full on in your face metal on some songs, rock and roll juggernauts on others. The ballads are simply angelic perfection. Such a great collection, of strong songs. And with special guest musician powerhouses like, Tony Harnell, Chris Jericho, Doug Aldritch, Elektra Mustaine, and others, this album plows through the speakers like a freight chain of melodic monster hits. “This Time” and “The Cause” are incredible pieces of music. The vocals are truly inspired. “Taking On The world Tonight” is by far my personal favorite. Just a juggernaut of intensity. The production is so strong on this track. Tony Harnell adds a tremendous element to the structure. “I’m Not Your Suicide” hits you hard. the message, always a strong component of Michael’s music, really comes into play with this song. Very emotional, and freshly modern sounding. He captures the

NORDIC UNION Nordic Union Frontiers Music srl Release: 29 January 2016 NORDIC UNION Ronnie Atkins: Lead & Background Vocals Erik Martensson: Lead Guitar, Bass, Keyboards and Background Vocals Magnus Ulfstedt: Drums Guest Guitar Solos: Thomas Larsson, guitar solo on "Every Heartbest" & "Wide Awake" Fredrik Folkare, guitar solo on "Point Of No Return" & "Hypocrisy" Magnus Henriksson, guitar solo on "The War Has Begun" Produced by Erik Martensson   Frontiers Records has certainly solidified itself as the label for power metal and hard rock power bands. Nordic Union features the incredible powerhouse vocals of Ronnie Atkins (PRETTY MAIDS,AVANTASIA), and the searing, sonically perfect guitar and songwriting of Erik Martensson(ECLIPSE, W.E.T)   This project is one of the best albums of 2016. Hands down in the top ten already and the year is barely a month old. From the Haunting intro to "The

Cage Interview          I talked with Sean Peck, vocalist and visionary for the metal band, CAGE, as they were about to visit ground zero in New York City. Sean Peck Is an author, vocalist, heavy metal spokesman. His imagination knows no limits. He is the Stephen King of heavy metal.   I found this metal vocalist to be full of ideas and driven to bring his band to the forefront of legendary metal bands.     So what's new in the CAGE world today? We are on the tour and today we will be doing a little sightseeing at ground zero. In Light of recent events overseas. How do you feel about security? I am actually going over to Israel Dec 17th, on the Metal Titans Show.   So that is going to be a different perspective. They deal with it 24-7. It's a fine line between balancing personal liberty and protection. I'm not all for massive phone tapping. Everyone should just be strapping a pistol to their side. Let the chips fall where they may. If som