On RMA’s Channel 1 you’ll hear our shows: “Interview Sessions” with prominent musicians, celebrity artists, music industry people, and more – all related to rock music and it’s many genres; and “Rising Artist Spotlight” where we chat and listen a little to new rock artists trying to rise up and establish their careers. Plus, special guests and events from time to time!
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E35: Chris Wyse - The Vampire Explores Unusual Dark Areas Of Music Taking Bowed Bass To New Heights.
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Chris Wyse - bass player for the Hollywood Vampires, talks with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about his exploration of sonic textures and twisted dark topics like "Jack The Ripper" as we explore his solo career music and sample releases "Violent Center," "Haunted Bass," "Embryo & Children of the Grave," and "St. Jude." We'll also ask…
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E34: Mike Tramp - Bringing The Songs Of White Lion Vol. I & II To Life While Touring As A Solo Artist.
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Mike Tramp - the voice of White Lion talks with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about his forthcoming album release Songs Of White Lion, Vol. II, who the players are on it, gives us a sample listen, and tells us of the challenges faced with re-recording and performing the well-known songs of his early career, how those challenges were …
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E33: Sam Bam Koltun - Guitar Player For Budderside, Faster Pussycat, Dorothy, Crossbone Skully, Brings Us Up To Date On His Rising Meteoric Career!
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Sam Bam Koltun talks with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento filling us in on his career since the last time he talked with us in our Episode 10. In this episode he gives us the How, Who, and When he became the full-time guitar player for the current lineup of bands he's in. He tells us how he met and became friends with Tracii Guns of L.…
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E32: Julia Lage - Bass Player For Vixen Talks About Her Latest Single Release, Vixen, And More.
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Julia Lage talks with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about her latest single "The Ride"; who the players are on it, and gives us a sample listen; what it was like joining Vixen and how the band may shape their future; how she grew her network of musicians in Los Angeles after moving there from her native São Paulo, Brazil.…
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E31: Ben Owen - Rising Artist Talks About His Latest Single "Dangerous Love" And Plans For Videos And Moving His Career Forward.
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Artist Ben Owen talks with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about his latest single release "Dangerous Love," who the players are on it, and gives us a sample listen. He also tells us of his origins in the U.K.; how he got into music; and if there was any special way he accumulated 92-thousand YouTube followers!…
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E30: Patrick Kennison - Guitarist/Vocalist For Lita Ford, Founder/Frontman Of Heaven Below Talks About HB's New Album, Touring With Lita, How Early Digital Recordings Opened The Door To His Career!
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Patrick Kennison - Founder and frontman of Heaven Below, guitarist-vocalist for Lita Ford, talks with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about his forthcoming album release with Heaven Below, who the players are on it, gives us a sample listen, how he first got the gig with Lita Ford, his origins, and how early digital recordings led to h…
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E29: Marcus Nand - Solo Artist, Touring Player For Mike Tramp, Talks About His Forth-Coming Album Release And Origins.
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Marcus Nand - Solo Artist and touring player for Mike Tramp, talks with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about his forthcoming album release, who the players are on it, gives us a sample listen, recording and touring with Mike Tramp in support of the album Songs Of White Lion, what it's like to take on Vito Bratta's guitar parts, his or…
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E28: James Zota Baker - Solo Artist, Writer, And Touring Player, Talks About Performing With War, Writing And Recording With Edgar Winter, And His Solo Releases.
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James Zota Baker - Solo Artist, Writer, Touring Player, talks with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about what performing with legendary band War is like; writing and recording with legend Edgar Winter; who some of the guest musicians are on album release "Rebel Road;" and his own releases "Better Than Never," and "Brand New Eyes."…
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E27: Carrie Stevens - The Playboy Playmate Talks About Health, Modern Modeling, Eric Carr's Influence On Her Life, Her Book, Her Merch, And OnlyFans.com.
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Playboy Playmate Carrie Stevens tells The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about studying nutrition and health; how finding modeling and acting parts has become more difficult in today's diversity movement; how her modeling career began; how a visit to Hollywood and meeting Eric Carr (drummer for KISS and relationship partner with Carrie fo…
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E26: Mike Plotnikoff - Talks Mixing And Production, Guitar Miking, His Early Days, How Synesthesia Helps His Mixing And Production.
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Mike chats with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about recording Tommy Henriksen's new band Crossbone Skully; Edge Of Paradise's Margarita Monet; guitar miking techniques with Angus Young, Eddie Van Halen, and modern guitarists; amp modeling versus amps; where he was born and raised; his early career days working with legendary producer…
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E25: Jeff Scott Soto - Announces New Art Of Anarchy Release And Video, Updates Us On His Solo Career And Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
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Jeff chats with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about new Art Of Anarchy release Let There Be Anarchy and it's first song/video release Vilified, how he became part of the band's lineup; details us on his solo career releases Complicated, and The Duets Collection, Vol 1; where he prefers to record his vocals; talks about his origins as…
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E24: August Zadra - The Guitarist/Vocalist Known For His Work With Dennis DeYoung Is Setting His Own Course With His Album Release ”Guiding Star.”
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August chats with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about his album release "Guiding Star" including who the primary writers are and doing production with Alessandro Del Vecchio; where he was raised, how he became a musician; what inspired him to move to Los Angeles; how he got his gig with Dennis DeYoung of Styx fame; and tops it off wi…
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E23: Marco Mendoza - Setting Course As A Solo Artist With His Latest Release ”New Direction.”
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Marco chats with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about his latest album release "New Direction;" and how when combined with his previous release "Viva La Rock" really does establish a new direction for him as a solo artist; what it was like to record "New Direction" with Soren Anderson in Copenhagen, Denmark; how he's looking forward t…
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E22: Leanne Bowes - Her Path Becoming A Versatile Bassist, Touring/Session Player, And Bandleader For Demi Lovato.
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Leanne chats with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about her rising path as a versatile bass player, recording for Linda Perry, attending Emerson College, her father's early death and how that galvanized her to succeed in music, and how important networking and self marketing is and was in her landing touring and session work - and beco…
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E21: Dilana - Interview Sessions With The Powerhouse Rock Vocalist
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Dilana chats with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about her current performing project, being on Rock Star Supernova, The Voice Of Holland, her time as a teenage runaway, and what she has planned next. Tune in for this revealing interview!By Rock Music Alliance
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E20: Spelled Moon With Andy Sarcone Rooney & Manager Karel Hamm.
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In this episode Andy Sarcone Rooney and Manager Karel Hamm speak with host Cole Coleman about the plans for their next release, touring, and videos; how the songwriting is done in Spelled Moon; who the current musicians are in the band; what artists Karel Hamm has worked with and what his managing roll with Spelled Moon is; if release art is releva…
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E19: Mike Krompass & Dan Taylor - Interview Sessions With Producer Mike Krompass And Vocalist Dan Taylor Of Dead Romantic.
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In this episode Mike Krompass and Dan Taylor speak with host Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about how their first single’s video has reached over 1 million views; their strategy of releasing singles before a full album; the importance of finding band members that you really get along with; having some outside songwriters contribute to songs; th…
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E18: Joe Lester - Interview Sessions With The Bass Player For The Atomic Punks – Well Known Tribute To Early Van Halen, Tour Manager For Steel Panther, Photographer, Representative For Ultimate Ears.
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In this episode, Joe Lester speaks with host Cole Coleman about his origins in Kodiak and Anchorage AK, his formative years in Seattle, WA; how he got started in music; seeing the beginnings of the “Seattle Sound;” moving to Los Angeles to launch his music career; how he got into The Atomic Punks; touring with The Atomic Punks; having bass player M…
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E17: Bjorn Englen - Interview Sessions With The Bass Player For Dio Disciples, Dio Returns, Soul Sign, Quiet Riot; Tony MacAlpine; Yngwie Malmsteen; And Many More.
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In this episode, Bjorn Englen speaks with host Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about performing with a hologram of Ronnie James Dio in the band Dio Returns; founding Soul Sign and how long singer Mark Boals from Yngwie Malmsteen band has been involved; getting through the Covid19 pandemic; offering private lessons; starting his music career as a…
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E16: Ira Black - Interview Sessions With The Guitar Player For Of Gods & Monsters, Lizzy Borden, Metal Church, Vicious Rumors, And More – Plus Gear Talk In This Overview Of His Career To Date.
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In this episode, Ira Black speaks with host Cole Coleman about the newest band he’s in Of Gods & Monsters and their new release due out soon; getting his home studio together and mixing and mastering; experimenting with different instruments and studio tools; his plans to release a solo metal record featuring him on vocals as well as guitar; how he…
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E15: Graham Bonnet & Beth-Ami Heavenstone - Interview Sessions With The Vocalist For Rainbow, Alacatrazz, MSG, And More About His Forth Coming Album. Plus, A Brief Overview Of His Career.
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In this episode, Graham Bonnet and Beth-Ami Heavenstone speak with host Cole Coleman about writing new songs for a new Graham Bonnet album; the newly released Alcatrazz album (2020); doing recording tracks remotely; how Beth-Ami and Graham met and started doing music together; how the new Graham Bonnet album will have guest players Bob Kulick in hi…
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E14: John Tempesta - Interview Sessions With The Drummer For The Cult, Rob Zombie, Testament, Exodus, And More In This Overview Of His Career To Date.
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In this episode, John Tempesta speaks with host Cole Coleman about how Motor Sister is mixing their new record; doing remote drum sessions; his beginnings in the Bronx; how he got his first drum kit; how watching Dennis Davis with David Bowie and seeing the Beatles’ movie A Hard Days Night inspired him; how Cozy Powel and John Bonham were major inf…
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E13: Cyan Kicks - Interview Sessions With The Finnish Band As They Announce Their Latest EP Release "Not Your Kind." Plus, We Explore Their Origins And Listen To A Song From Their New Release.
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In this episode, host Cole Coleman talks with Susanna Aleksandra, Niila Perkkio, and Leevi Erkkila as they announce the release of their latest EP: Not Your Kind; if they feel they are reaching an audience beyond Finland their home country; how and when Cyan Kicks formed; meeting each other in music school; describing the live music club scene in t…
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E12: Stevie Stewart - Interview Sessions With The Keyboardist Of The Sweet - An Overview Of His Life And Career And What Is Next!
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In this episode, Stevie Stewart talks with host Cole Coleman about how he’s been holding up during the Covid19 pandemic; how The Sweet is deciding if they will continue since the death of bassist and founder Steve Priest; how he found out that Steve Priest had died and how it has affected him; how if The Sweet continue he may take over the bass spo…
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E11: STONETRIP - Our Rising Artist Spotlight Is On This Band From Melbourne, Australia As They Celebrate Their First Audio And Video Release Of Their Song "Sideways."
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In this episode, Mark Ritchie and Mick Malusa of STONETRIP talk with host Cole Coleman announcing the video for their first release “Sideways;” how STONETRIP formed; assembling the lineup of the band over 6-7 months; recording their songs during the downtime of the Covid19 pandemic; about how Mark and Mick have known each other through bands; namin…
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E10: Sam Bam Koltun - Interview Sessions With The Rising Guitar Player For Faster Pussycat, Budderside, and Dorothy.
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In this episode, Sam Bam Koltun talks with host Cole Coleman about the origin of his name; his latest main projects with Faster Pussycat, Budderside, and Dorothy; how he got the gig with Faster Pussycat; his days growing up in Chesterfield Missouri, his first gigs and jam nights there; what it’s like having a dad who looks like a rock star; how Raf…
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E9: Margarita Monet - Interview Sessions. An Update On Recording The Next Edge Of Paradise Album.
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In this episode, Margarita Monet talks with host Cole Coleman giving an update on the recording of the latest Edge Of Paradise album including what it might be called; if it’s a concept album; working with producers Mike Plotnikoff, Neil Sanderson of Three Days Grace, and Howard Benson; if the lineup of musicians has changed and if there are any gu…
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E8: Brian Young - Interview Sessions With Session Guitarist And Band Member Of Atomic Punks And David Lee Roth Band.
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In this episode, Brian Young session guitarist for many and well-known for his time as band member with the Atomic Punks and the David Lee Roth Band talks with host Cole Coleman about his beginnings in Camarillo CA; attending GIT circa: 1983-84; his inspiration for starting to play guitar and early influences including Chet Atkins, Led Zeppelin, Ye…
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E7: Tony Kaye - Interview Sessions With The Original Keyboard Player For The Legendary Prog/Rock Band - Yes. Part 1.
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In this episode, Grammy Award winning musician and Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Tony Kaye talks with host Cole Coleman about his latest project "End Of Innocence" which commemorates the tragic events of the 9/11 2001 attacks in New York City; his latest keyboard rig; his beginnings on piano and organ; backing up Roy Orbison; meeting Chris Squi…
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E6: Jon Davison - Interview Sessions With The Singer For Legendary Prog/Rock Band - Yes.
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In this episode, Jon Davison vocalist of Prog/Rock band Yes talks with host Cole Coleman about working on a new album during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic; remembering Jon's early days starting on guitar and bass; how he first sang in church choir; growing up with best friend drummer Taylor Hawkins; remembering Seattle based Psychedelic band Sky Cries…
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E5: Margarita Monet - Interview Sessions With The Vocalist and Founder of Edge Of Paradise.
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In this episode, Margarita Monet vocalist of Edge Of Paradise talks with host Cole Coleman about what countries they especially tour in; how they approach songwriting; her beginnings in Armenia, Moscow Russia, and Houston TX; coming to Los Angeles and founding Edge Of Paradise with guitarist Dave Bates; working with Michael Wagener, Chuck Johnson, …
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E4: Mahogany Rush - Interview Sessions With Paul Harwood, Jimmy Ayoub, Claudio Pesavento, And Special Guest John Tempesta. Part 2
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In Part 2: Host Cole Coleman continues his conference call with Paul, Jimmy, Claudio, and John speaking about monitor gear; why Mahogany Rush (MR) parted ways; remembering when young AC/DC opened for MR. Then, we go to Drum Talk featuring Jimmy Ayoub and John Tempesta (The Cult, Rob Zombie) discussing shells, heads, snares and snare drums, cymbals,…
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E3: Mahogany Rush - Interview Sessions With Paul Harwood, Jimmy Ayoub, Claudio Pesavento, And Special Guest John Tempesta. Part 1
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In Part 1: Host Cole Coleman speaks with members of Mahogany Rush - Paul, Jimmy, and Claudio about how MR got started; performing at High Schools and Colleges instead of clubs; getting their breakthrough record deal; Frank Marino's similarities to Jimi Hendrix; their record company's questionable promotions; their hit song Strange Dreams; adding ke…
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E2: Francesco DiCosmo (Evanescence, Chris Poland, Thin Lizzy) Interview Sessions. Part 2
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In Part 2: Grammy Award winning bass player Francesco DiCosmo tells host Cole Coleman about being on the Red Carpet at The Grammys speaking with Steve Vai; how he met up with John Sykes and became a member of Thin Lizzy; touring with Ronnie Montrose; performing in Russia with Bobby Kimball; doing a string of gigs with Jason Bonham; and getting to j…
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E1: Francesco DiCosmo (Evanescence, Chris Poland, Thin Lizzy) Interview Sessions. Part 1
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In Part 1: Grammy winning bass player Francesco DiCosmo tells host Cole Coleman of his latest project Dear Souls, playing in Rush tribute bands A Farewell To Kings and Caress Of Steel, attending Musicians Institute, working with and recording for Chris Poland, and how he came to be the studio bass player for Evanescence on their Grammy Award winnin…
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