Mark Dean
I'm a 40+ music fan. Fond mostly of rock and metal - my staple musical food delights. Originally from Northern Ireland, I am now based in the UK-Manchester. I have a hectic musical existence with regular shows and interviews. Been writing freelance for five years now with several international websites. Passionate about what I do, I have been fortunate already to interview many of my all-time musical heroes. My music passion was first created by seeing Status Quo at the tender age of 15. While I still am passionate about my rock and metal, I have found that with age my taste has diversified so that now I am actually dipping into different musical genres and styles for the first time.
Interview: Paul Brannigan – Author of “Unchained: The Eddie Van Halen Story”
Interviews
February 22, 2022
Interview: Paul Brannigan – Author of “Unchained: The Eddie Van Halen Story”
The first full-length biography of Eddie Van Halen—a searching, affectionate, and in-depth look at the remarkable life of a genuine…
Interview: Brandon Boyd of INCUBUS
Interviews
February 12, 2022
Interview: Brandon Boyd of INCUBUS
INCUBUS frontman, Brandon Boyd, is an accomplished multi-disciplinary artist – painter, author, game-designer, philanthropist, songwriter, and vocalist. His new solo…
Interview: Tanya O’Callaghan – Bassist with WHITESNAKE
Interviews
February 5, 2022
Interview: Tanya O’Callaghan – Bassist with WHITESNAKE
Whitesnake have had many line-up changes over their history. However, never someone originally from Ireland. I was lucky enough to…
Interview: DJ Ashba
Interviews
January 23, 2022
Interview: DJ Ashba
Produced and performed by ASHBA and released in October via EDGEOUT Records/UMG/UMe with a devious and delectable video, “Bella Ciao”…
Interview: IAN GILLAN of Deep Purple
Interviews
November 25, 2021
Interview: IAN GILLAN of Deep Purple
Being unable to tour the globe to support their successful studio album “Whoosh“, it would be easy to assume that…
Interview with TOMMY SKEOCH of Resist and Bite
Interviews
October 30, 2021
Interview with TOMMY SKEOCH of Resist and Bite
Tesla hit their pinnacle of success in the 80s with several albums which featured guitarist Tommy Skeoch. While they have…
Interview with Legendary Rock Vocalist DAVID COVERDALE
Interviews
October 15, 2021
Interview with Legendary Rock Vocalist DAVID COVERDALE
When I first started to get into rock music in the eighties, Whitesnake were my favourite band. After interviewing many…
Interview with drumming legend CARL PALMER
Interviews
October 11, 2021
Interview with drumming legend CARL PALMER
‘Out Of This World: Live (1970-1997)’, is a new 10LP and 7CD Deluxe Box Set released by BMG on 29th…
Interview with JOHN CORABI
Interviews
October 2, 2021
Interview with JOHN CORABI
John Corabi is a true Journeyman in the hard rock world, including stints as lead vocalist for The Scream, Mötley…
Album Review: BLACK SABBATH – Technical Ecstasy Super Deluxe Edition
Album Reviews
October 1, 2021
Album Review: BLACK SABBATH – Technical Ecstasy Super Deluxe Edition
Another month and another well-constructed Black Sabbath deluxe box set hits the shelves from BMG. Growing up this was an…
Album Review: GEEZER BUTLER – Manipulations of the Mind
Album Reviews
July 30, 2021
Album Review: GEEZER BUTLER – Manipulations of the Mind
If you are only familiar with the iconic bassist’s musical legacy with Black Sabbath, then it’s time to step out…
Interview: Legendary Guitarist PAUL GILBERT from MR BIG
Interviews
July 4, 2021
Interview: Legendary Guitarist PAUL GILBERT from MR BIG
PAUL GILBERT RELEASES NEW STUDIO ALBUM “WEREWOLVES OF PORTLAND” – OUT ON JUNE 4, 2021 Available on CD, red vinyl…
Interview: Ricky Phillips of STYX
Interviews
July 4, 2021
Interview: Ricky Phillips of STYX
A new era of hope, survival, and prosperity comes calling with the release of CRASH OF THE CROWN, STYX’s new…
Still Sabotaged… Another release of Black Sabbath deluxe album editions in the quality series by BMG
Album Reviews
June 27, 2021
Still Sabotaged… Another release of Black Sabbath deluxe album editions in the quality series by BMG
Black Sabbath was embroiled in a protracted legal battle with its former manager in 1975 when the band started recording…
Interview: Drumming Legend VINNY APPICE
Interviews
March 28, 2021
Interview: Drumming Legend VINNY APPICE
Singer Ronnie James Dio joined Black Sabbath in 1979 which resulted in two back-to-back classic albums: “Heaven and Hell” and…
Interview: Brad Arnold of 3 DOORS DOWN
Interviews
March 21, 2021
Interview: Brad Arnold of 3 DOORS DOWN
Back in September I first chatted to Brad Arnold on the release of his first solo single, “Wicked Man”. Embracing…
Interview: Rex Brown – PANTERA
Interviews
January 29, 2021
Interview: Rex Brown – PANTERA
Pantera’s final opus, “Reinventing The Steel”, represented a recommitment to everything the band loved about heavy metal. Released in 2000…
Interview: Todd La Torre – Queensrÿche
Interviews
January 17, 2021
Interview: Todd La Torre – Queensrÿche
"REJOICE IN THE SUFFERING" SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE ON FEBRUARY 5, 2021 VIA RAT PAK RECORDS.
Interview: RICK ALLEN & LAUREN MONROE
Interviews
January 6, 2021
Interview: RICK ALLEN & LAUREN MONROE
ANNOUNCING THE GLOBAL STREAMING CONCERT EVENT OF 2021: THE BIG LOVE BENEFIT CONCERT At a time in which the music…
Interview: Einar Selvik – WARDRUNA
Interviews
December 29, 2020
Interview: Einar Selvik – WARDRUNA
WARDRUNA—who are widely known for their ability to transcend music genres, cultures, and languages while introducing innovative and genre-creating renditions…