Performed on July 19, 2012 (via Skype)

Whoever said “anticipation is half the fun” either is a big, fat liar or was not waiting for Kobra and the Lotus’s self-titled album. No, actually having Kobra and the Lotus is both halves of the fun! It is no secret that massive, full-throated voices are right down my alley. Couple Kobra Paige’s impressive pipes with muscular (yet nimble) guitar work, and you have a positively killer album in the finest NWOBHM tradition.
 

Sonic Cathedral’s Robin Stryker sat down with Kobra Paige for one of her first in-depth interviews. Dive in for Kobra’s take on the evolution of Kobra and the Lotus, being signed to Gene Simmons’ label, ginormous snakes, and much more!

Edge of Attack Interview
Performed in June 2012 via Skype

Every time Facebook seems like an endless time-suck of useless gob, someone slips us a band recommendation that makes our ears prick up with interest. One of our latest discoveries is the power metal quartet, Edge of Attack, from the snowy plains of Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. These newcomers were on the eve of releasing their self-titled debut with vocalist, Roxanne Gordey, when they were snapped up by Spread the Metal Records. (Having legions of rabid fans probably didn’t hurt matters.) They are now headed back into the studio to re-record Edge of Attack. If the new version is even better than their stellar self-produced version, I’ll be first in line to get it.

Sonic Cathedral’s Robin Stryker sat down with Roxanne Gordey (lead vocals), Jurekk Whipple (lead guitars/vocals) and Denver Whipple (bass) to chat about their recent tour, the making of Edge of Attack, championship go-karting, the wonders of cake, and much more. Dive in for a behind-the-scenes look at all things Edge of Attack!