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Since 2003, Phil Sgrosso has been a very busy man. Not only is he the chief songwriter for Grammy-nominated metal giants As I Lay Dying, he also serves as a guitarist in such varied bands as Saosin, Author & Punisher, Wovenwar, and Poison Headache. He's proven his talent many times over crossing genres back and forth while contributing what is necessary to make each band shine in their own right. His latest endeavor is a solo project in which he in control of everything - from the guitars to the drums to the electronic elements.

When most people think about bass players and The Sex Pistols, their minds immediately gravitate to Sid Vicious. Well, they shouldn't. MANY years before and MANY years after Sid had come and gone, Glen Matlock handled the bottom-end for the British punk innovators. He was a founding member of the band and re-joined them for several reunions starting in 1996.

The big hits The Sex Pistols are known for? Yeah, those were co-written by Matlock well before Vicious picked up the bass. As a matter of fact, out of the 12 tracks embodying the band's only true album, "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols," 10 of those are credited as co-written by Matlock.

After his stint in The Sex Pistols, Matlock moved on to play with many well-known artists that have made a lasting impact on rock history. Some of those include Iggy Pop and The Damned. He also played in supergroups with members of The Clash, Generation X, The Alarm, New York Dolls, and Spandau Ballet. Glen even played in a band WITH Sid Vicious after the demise of The Sex Pistols.

Matlock has went on to have a successful and fullfilling solo career and also partners up with different acquaintances as time and pandemics allow. His latest pairing is with guitarist Earl Slick. For those who don't know, Slick is known for performing with big names like David Bowie, John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Robert Smith, John Waite, Tim Curry, and David Coverdale. He also has several of his own solo recordings.

MrENC is the passion project of Eric Collins of Lakeland, FL. Collins has a long history in the indie rock scene. He formed MrENC after having played with Dennison Marrs, The Party People, and The Dark Romantics. Originally started as a solo project, Eric recruited his brother-in-law Dean Lorenz to collaborate on the newest album "We Do Our Own Thing." The EP was recently released through Velvet Blue Music and will definitely appeal to fans of Starflyer 59 and Hum, as well as 1980's legends Ultra Vivid Scene and The Jesus and Mary Chain.

It's not too ften that you hear of someone who finally realized their childhood dream as an adult. That's exactly what is about to happen to Seth Metoyer. From the age of 14, Seth and his buddy have been putting together Mangled Carpenter. "Why did it take so long?" you ask. Well, as a grownup now with a family and other responsibilities, life tends to happen.

Horror punk and rock isn't a subgenre that gets much attention in the world of Christian music. When a band playing this style does comes about, it sticks out like a sore thumb. How can lyrics about vampires, werewolves, demons, and other monsters be used to push the message of the Bible?

Vocalist Wretched of Fort Wayne, Indiana's Grave Robber is here to explain it all to you. Playing a blend of punk and metal that brings to mind bands like The Misfits, Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, and even Gwar, these guys are here to spread the message of the Re-Animator (ie. Christ) through their own brand of holy terror. I talked and Wretched growled and hissed through some questions about horror, religion, movies, music, and more. Enjoy and Happy Halloween.

Zack Plunkett is the mastermind behind the brutal deathcore band Abated Mass of Flesh. Working out of Tennessee since 2011, the former one-man project now consists of Zack and his brother /  lead vocalist Matthew Plunkett. The brothers recruited a full band in the beginning of 2020 to embark on the Hasten Revelation Tour, which is where I was first exposed to the group.

Upon arriving home from their stint on the road, the Plunkett brothers took the Pandemic lockdown as an excuse to write and release Abated Mass of Flesh's new album, "The Dead Will Never Forgive Us." What you get is eight tracks of bludgeoning metal that blends together the best elements of death and doom metal.

Upon hearing "The Dead Will Never Forgive Us," I was encouraged to track down someone from the band to find out what they're all about. Zack Plunkett was kind enough to give me a chunk of his time to talk about Abated Mass of Flesh and other subjects. We discuss everything from movies, music, and more. Surprise! We hope you enjoy this rather personal look into what makes Zack and the band tick.

If you miss the passionate and bombastic sounds of Taking Back Sunday, Saosin, and other late-80s / early 90s indie and emo rock bands, you will absolutely love Red Weather. Hailing from Virginia Beach, VA, this talented trio is made up of vocalist and guitarist Mike Mcfarland - vocalist and bassist Tim Ilardi, and drummer Brian Bassette. Ilardi will be familiar to some as an ex-member of Driving East, which released album on The Militia Group. After hearing Red Weather's new 5-song EP, "Empty Places," I tracked them down to chat about movies, music, and more.  

Vocalist Nick Moore formed Findlay, OH's Before Their Eyes in 2006. The band quickly gained a large following through their albums on Rise Records and constant touring with acts like Saosin, Norma Jean, Silverstein, Blessthefall, and many other hardcore and post-hardcore outfits. Moore has kept the passion project alive almost singlehandedly over the years, continuing to put out material with a revolving door of different musicians.

2020 has already seen the release of three singles and a remix of their 2019 song, "Why 6 is Afraid of 7," on Moore's own label InVogue Records. Oh yeah... did I mention he's ran his own record label since 2009? Those are just two of the businesses the married father-of-three keeps himself running at a brisk pace with.

After hearing Before Their Eyes' latest remix "6 vs. 7," catching up on their back catalog, and reading up on Nick Moore's background in Christian music, I decided to reach out and find out more about this hardworking member of the hardcore and punk community.

Watch or listen to hear Moore and I chat about everything from his favorite superhero to what TV shows he watches, and how his faith affects his career choices and life. We also talk about how he keeps himself busy even when he's already busy. Come get educated as to why you should be listening to Before Their Eyes and other InVogue Records artists.

Grandpa Loves Rhinos might just be the best pop punk band you've never heard. Made up of brothers Paul and Seth Hyde, the two use their musical outlet to stay connected to each other and the music they grew up listening to. With incredibly personal lyrics and driving melodies, this is a group you're going to want to get to know if late '90s and early 2000's infectious punk anthems are your thing.

I sat down with brothers Paul and Seth Hyde and we discussed... what else... movies, music, and more. As I've found to be the case, there's a lot more to these two guys than just their love for a good tune. We talked about all kinds of crazy and interesting topics. From their careers in the military as a fighter pilot and soon-to-be member of Space Force to being foster parents, it's all here. Don't worry, we also talk about Grandpa Loves Rhino's new single, "Fostering Patience With Patients." You'll get the lowdown on their upcoming 8-song release as well.

Check out the interview to get up to speed on your new favorite rock band.

Trevor Vickers might be a bit uncomfortable if someone referred to Lifelong as a Christian band. Don't get me wrong. Vickers and band member Joel Piper wouldn't necessarily consider themselves Christians IN a band, either. They would probably be more comfortable identifying as Christ followers and Bible believing musicians who perform in a group together. They take their art and faith both seriously and it shows on Lifelong's first emotionally charged full- length release for Solid State Records, "Above the Waves."

I sat down for a lengthy talk with Trevor and we dove into some topics much deeper than I was prepared for when interviewing someone. That's not a bad thing. I'm just not used to an actor, artist, or musician being so open right off the bat. The interview was so full of great stuff that I had to split it into two parts.

Trevor talks about not only Lifelong, but his other bands Confide and Underneath the Gun. He also opens up about his faith and why it's taken almost two years for the band to get their first full length album out through Solid State Records. Grab a snack and soda, folks, and get ready to be educated on what Lifelong and Trevor Vickers are all about. It's an enjoyable and insightful journey you'll be glad you took.

Nate Parrish is passionate about many things in life - his wife, his worship ministry, and his music to name a few. Just like almost everyone, the Kutless guitarist also enjoys a good dose of entertainment and pop culture. With the release of his new solo album, "I'm a Wreck," I thought it would be a good time to talk with Nate about the record and other fun stuff.  Check out my interview with Nate Parrish, where we chat about his favorite music artists, superheroes, TV show, and more. He also talks about his hobby of collecting action figures.   

You'll have to forgive some of the technical difficulties, as Bakersfield had just been hit by an earthquake and it wreaked havoc on the internet reception. We powered through and he even played a song off the new album.