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All-new exclusive interviews with: Chris Troy of Praying Mantis talks about the latest album, Iron Maiden & past members. Michael Sweet of Stryper talks about the album Fallen, breaking through to the mainstream in the 80s and his personal struggles Kim McCauliffe of Girlschool on the album Guity As Sin, being electrocuted in Denmark & Motorhead Music from all the above plus tributes to Lemmy & Bowie

An interview recorded at Download 2015 with Crobot Lead Singer Brandon Yeagley. The show also includes one studio and one live track from the band.

Exclusive new interview with Dean Foxx of UK band Knock Out Kaine

Exclusive interview and music from Southern/Country Rock band Blackberry Smoke

An exclusive interview with Scottish all-girl power trio, The Amorettes.

Hailing from Denmark, Volbeat have been around since 2001 and their unique sound, superb songs and energetic live shows have built a fanbase which continues to grow daily. They've been described as a cross between Metallica, The Misfits and Johnny Cash which may be true but even then they continue to evolve. Aside from the music they have an image which while familiar is also unique, with very stylized artwork and set designs which has spawned a merchandising arm second only to the likes of KISS and Iron Maiden. A true classic band in the making this exclusive interview with vocalist/guitarist Michael Poulsen and guitarist Rob Caggiano (formerly of Anthrax) with a couple of album tracks is the perfect introduction to this incredible band.

All-new exclusive interviews with three more legends of Classic Rock. Bernie Marsden talks about his time with UFO and Whitesnake as well as the often overlooked Paice, Ashton, Lord project, how he was responsible for Michael Schenker joining the Scorpions and his most recent solo album, Shine which features contributions from Joe Bonamassa and David Coverdale. Jean Beauvoir started out with The Plasmatics in the 70s and has since worked with Little Steven, KISS, Ramones and many others, had solo success and was part of the Crown Of Thorns and Voodoo X projects. Beauvoir/Free rekindles his partnership with Micki Free and he talks about all the above. Blue Oyster Cult are legends of the genre and Eric Bloom takes us on a whistle-stop tour of their career, talks about a new album, playing THAT song every night and why you shouldn't smoke! Music from all the above plus Ratt and a vintage Scorpions live recording. Ratt - ‘Wanted Man’, Out Of The Cellar Paice, Ashton, Lord - ‘On The Road Again Again’, Malice In Wonderland [CLIP] Whitesnake - ‘Fool For Your Lovin’”, Ready and Willing [CLIP] Whitesnake - ‘Here I Go Again 87’, 1987 [CLIP] Bernie Marsden - ‘Trouble [feat. David Coverdale]’, Shine Plasmatics - ‘Butcher Baby’, New Hope For The Wretched [CLIP] Jean Beauvoir - ‘Feel The Heat’, Drums Along The Mohawk [CLIP] KISS - ‘Thrills In The Night’, Animalize [CLIP] Crown Of Thorns - 'No You Don’t’, Crown Of Thorns [CLIP] Beauvoir/Free - Angels Cry, American Trash Blue Oyster Cult - ‘(Don’t Fear) The Reaper’, Agents Of Fortune [CLIP] Blue Oyster Cult - ‘Cities On Flame’, On Your Feet, On Your Knees [CLIP] Scorpions - ‘Another Piece Of Meat (Live at Castle Donington August 1980)’, Monsters Of Rock

Joanne Shaw Taylor was born in Solihill in the West Midlands and at the tender age of 16 was spotted by Eurythmics supremo Dave Stewart who asked her to joing his touring band D.U,P. She played solidly on the road with various outfits until releasing her debut album White Sugar in 2009 to high critical acclaim. Since then she’s released another 4 albums culminating in last year’s superb dirty Truth record which came out on her own label. She’s almost never off the road and has spearheaded a new wave of British Blues artists which have emerged in the last few years and is now regarded as one of the finest performers on the circuit today. I caught up with her at the inaugural Ramblin Man Festival in Kent where she was getting ready to play the Blues Stage and we chatted about her career so far. Get to know this talented singer/somngwriter with a brief chat and a couple of tracks.

All new exclusive interviews with Rock Goddess, Raven and Madam X with music from all the above plus live recordings of AC/DC, W.A.S.P., Saxon and Iron Maiden, all from Donington over the years.

As always, brand new and exclusive interviews not available anywhere else! This month we talk to Andy Scott of The Sweet, Phil Collen of Def Leppard and Roger Miret of Agnostic Front. Music comes from all the above plus a classic from Dokken and a new track from Tenacious D alumni The Kyle Gass Band.

CRMP # 15 - April 2015

Tommy Vance 1940-2005 Tommy Vance presented the Friday Rock Show on BBC Radio 1 from 1978 until 1993. From 10:00pm until Midnight every self-respecting rock fan was glued to the radio waiting for Tommy’s great mix of music and info on the bands we loved and the ones we hadn’t heard yet. Most of us heard many of the bands we now know and love for the first time on Tommy’s show and for this we will always be grateful. The man has passed but the legend lives on. Cheers TV - we salute you!

After a long lay-off we are finally back with a new run of shows for you to enjoy. This month we have a longer than usual show as we accommodate some of the fabulous interviews we’ve conducted over the past few weeks. ‘Former’ Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora talks about being in such a huge band and the impact his songwriting can have on people’s lives as well as giving an in-depth run-through of his last solo album ‘Aftermath Of The Lowdown’ which was released after much-publicised difficulties in his personal life. He also talks about Bon Jovi’s first European tour supporting KISS in 1984. Another guitar hero on that same tour was Bruce Kulick who was drafted into the band when Mark St John was unfit to perform and he talks about how a few shows turned into 12 years with the hottest band in the world. We also cover his other work including the track ‘Hand Of The King’ from his BK3 album and features none other than Nick Simmons, son of KISS bassist Gene, on lead vocals. Legendary producer and music visionary Kim Fowley recently succumbed to the cancer that he’d battled with for years. We are proud to bring one of his final interviews when he talks about the Runaways, working with KISS and other totally unrelated topics! One person who is the product of Fowley’s vision is Lita Ford who started in the Runaways and continues to enjoy a successful solo career. Over the past few years she’s undergone no shortage of turmoil in her social life and like Richie Sambora she’s channeled this into a great rock record in ‘Living Like A Runaway’. She speaks frankly about how she’s managed to take so many negatives and produce something positive. Graham Bonnet is renowned as having one of the most powerful and recognisable voices in rock. Having fronted Rainbow, Alcatrazz and MSG and sung on such classics as ‘Since You Been Gone’ and ‘All Night Long’, his place in rock history is secure. We talk about all of that, plus his other work before and since, including a track from his recently released ‘Archives Vol I’ album which was recorded in 1975. There’s news, new releases and tour dates plus as many tunes as we can squeeze in. Join us won’t you?

A fascinating series of interviews with Brian Johnson from just after Back In Black’s release up to the Fly On The Wall tour prior to the recording of Who Made Who. The show also includes an interview with Angus Young plus a bunch of rare studio and live tracks to tempt any AC/DC connoisseur.