It's 1 Louder

"With red-raw third album, STARCATCHER, rated as the old-soul Michigan rockers' best, Jake Kiszka reflects on banning stacks from the studio, shaking off those Zeppelin comparisons, and the "warfare" with his sibling bandmates back in the family garage."
Words: Henry Yates
Portrait Photography: Paige Sara
Article from Guitarist magazine.

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"LIFE LESSONS: DAVID ELLEFSON.
The ex-Megadeth bassist talks about addiction, his sex scandal, and starting afresh in the new death metal band, Dieth."
Words: Matt Mills/ Pictures: Maciej Pieloch
Article from Metal Hammer magazine. 
Narrated and commented on by PJ Pat on the It's 1 Louder podcast. 

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Article from Metal Hammer magazine. 
"This is Harajuku-core
Brash, bold, colourful and chaotic - enter the world of Hanabie, Japan's most exhilarating new metal hopes."
Words: Paul Brannigan
Pictures: Genki Ito

This was a super fun one! Especially because I recently discovered this amazing, crazy band so was keen to get to know them even more. 

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Article from Classic Rock Magazine:
"10 Reasons Why POWERTRIP Was the Gig of the Year"
An almighty gamble but one that paid off in spades, PowerTrip was held on the site of Coachella in the Californian desert and saw the planet's cream of rock and metal go hard.
Words Rich Hobson
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Article is from GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE January 2024 issue. 
MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS
“La Grange” aside, these are the songs Billy F. Gibbons considers among his finest achievements.
Written by Mark McStea

Billy Gibbons, the legendary guitarist and vocalist of ZZ Top, has left an indelible mark on the music world with his soulful blues-infused sound. Bor...

Article is from GUITAR WORLD magazine.
"NAMM 2024: Martin's 2024 limited-edition collection brings Bitcoin back, drops a $50K anniversary guitar and partners with a prestigious watchmaker - to celebrate a train."
By Matt Owen, published January 23, 2024.

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SLEEPING GIANTS
"They're heavy music's latest masked mavericks, and now they've sold out Wembley Arena. But who exactly are Sleep Token? We chart the rise and rise of metal's hottest new band."
Words: Merlin Alderslade
Art and time lapse video by Luke Phillips (see YouTube channel @rockwithpjpat. Click the PODCAST Tab)

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Formed in 2014, Sleep ...

PJ Pat comments and reads a review of the Martin OM Biosphere by Jimmy Leslie from Guitar Player Magazine on the It's 1 Louder Podcast.

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No heavy metal collection is spared from inverted crosses. A staple in many album covers. Listen to this to find out who the originators are and which bands took it to the next level...

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"THE TALENTED MR. KRAVITZ
As he prepares to drop his first album in more than five years, with a massive tour to follow, the rock and style icon talks candidly about family, faith, sex, love and legacy.
By Madison Vain
Esquire Magazine Interview Jan. 2024

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The prevalence of the color purple in many heavy metal albums can be attributed to its rich symbolism and psychological impact. Purple, often associated with mysticism, royalty, and power, aligns with the genre's themes of otherworldly experiences and the grandiosity of ...

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Every member of this band definitely did the music justice. Jason Bonham‘s in true form playing his dad‘s stuff effortlessly. The show was fun since in betwee...

"Wolfgang Van Halen reveals the battle plan behind the huge sound of Mammoth II"

Words by Chris Gill
Photo by Ryan Piorkowski
Article from Guitar World Magazine
Narrated and Comments by PJ Pat on the It's 1 Louder podcast

I saw Wolfgang do a headlining show in Toronto earlier this year (Nita Strauss opened for his band, Mammoth WVH) and it was KILLER. See my show recap and review here: h...

The Scottish band Teenage Fanclub. What are they up to now? 

"Teenage Fanclub's Norman Blake and Raymond McGinley discuss mortality, enjoying ice cream with Nirvana and the mixed blessing of never quite hitting it huge.

Words by Jon Wiederhorn"

Article from Guitar World magazine. Narrated and commented on by PJ Pat on the It's 1 Louder podcast. 

The band that never quite made ...

Guns N' Roses' latest release, 'The General,' falls short of the iconic standards set by their earlier classics. Axl Rose's vocals, once a powerhouse, now seem strained and lacking the raw energy that defined the band's golden era. The song's attempts at modernity feel forced, with a sound that struggles to resonate in today's music landscape. The lyrics lack the depth and storytelling finess...

THOSE HAPPY NU YEARS

"10 late-Nineties nu metal gems (What, you didn't think we were gonna mention nu metal?!?)
Written by Andrew Daly
Article from Guitar World Magazine Special Issue: The 90s Issue

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THE ITALIAN JOB

"Thirty years ago, Guns N' Roses released "The Spaghetti Incident?", an album of covers, and brought a load of mostly obscure, mostly punk-rock tracks to a wider audience. We take a look at the originals that fired up Axl and co. enough to want to record their own versions."
Words Dave Everley
Magazine: Classic Rock
Narration and comments by PJ Pat on the "It's...

"The Danko Jones frontman on not going to festivals, not going out, not getting any awards and putting in the air-guitar hours."
Interview by Polly Glass. Article from Classic Rock Magazine 2023. 

Narrated and additional commentary by PJ Pat.   

Danko Jones, the Canadian rock trio fronted by the charismatic Danko Jones himself, is a powerhouse of high-energy, no-frills rock 'n' roll. With t...

"THIS IS WHO I AM"
"Ahead of the publication of his revealing autobiography, Geddy Lee, talks about some of the events and people who have helped to shape his life as a person and as a musician."
Words: Paul Elliot
Portrait: Mick Hutson

Narration and comments by PJ Pat.

Geddy Lee, the iconic frontman of the legendary rock band Rush, is a virtuoso bassist and vocalist known for his d...