Whole Lotta Talk - Interviews that rock!

Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless stops by the studio to talk about her incredible journey opening for AC/DC, a hilarious coincidence involving The Rolling Stones, and what fans can expect from their raw, authentic upcoming album.

In this exclusive ROCK ANTENNE inteview, Taylor Momsen breaks down the reality of playing in front of notoriously tough AC/DC crowds, her deep-rooted connection to German rock festivals, and why she refuses to use modern computer production or click tracks in the studio.

He was the voice of H.E.A.T. and Skid Row, and he shared the stage with Michael Schenker – but now it’s time for Erik Grönwall to truly go his own way.

In this exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, Erik opens up about:

his toughest years and personal setbacks
parting ways with H.E.A.T. and Skid Row
working with Michael Schenker
and of course his new album “Born To Break” – from the first idea to the final vision
Discover how Erik is reinventing himself, the stories behind the songs, and why this album is so much more than just music to him.

➡️ Enjoy the interview – and let us know in the comments: Which Erik Grönwall song is your favorite?

Benji Webbe tells us how the album’s writing process unfolded. He also gives us insights into the recording sessions, reveals which song changed the most along the way, and shares whether there are still clashes in the studio after almost 30 years. And you definitely don’t want to miss the fascinating story of how he came up with the album title! Enjoy!

John 5 has toured Europe many times—with Mötley Crüe and Rob Zombie—but never with his own solo show. That’s about to change: he’s announced for 2026 dates across the Rock Republic this May and has plenty of plans beyond just performing live. Discover what he’s got in store and what major surprise he’s planning for 2027 in the ROCK ANTENNE interview!

Steve Vai is currently on tour across Europe with BEAT, performing alongside Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, and Danny Carey, bringing King Crimson’s iconic 1980s music back to the stage. In an exclusive interview with ROCK ANTENNE, he shares how he became part of the band, talks about the incredible talent and professionalism of his bandmates, and expresses his admiration for Tony Levin’s on-stage energy.
He also opens up about what it’s like to spend a lifetime on the road and how important it is to have the right people by your side while touring.
Steve Vai goes on to compare his experience with BEAT to his time playing with Frank Zappa, and reveals whether he ever feels the need to take a break from it all.