I have a pet peeve with the term “music journalist”. I guess technically what I do for Ryan’s Rock Show is a form of journalism, but sadly my image of a music journalist is no longer Lester Bangs. To me, the term “music journalist” has...
Launched in 2007 and active for 11 years, Ryan’s Rock Show was a music website and interview series that delved into rock, metal, and hardcore genres. Founded by Ryan Minic, the platform became a repository of band news and exclusive interviews with renowned musicians. Read more…
Korn Interview on Ryan’s Rock Show: Drummer Ray Luzier Remembers Who He Is
Back in the prehistoric days when neanderthals like Geocities and MP3.com walked the net, Korn was the baddest band in the world. When I was in the 7th grade, I would go to my Catholic grade school non-uniform days strictly in Korn attire, and would scream...
36 Crazyfists Interview on Ryan’s Rock Show
You gotta wonder about the fate of some of these younger bands. Will majority of them just put out an album or two and vanish, or will some groups actually have the lasting power to stand the test of time? The “test of time” meaning that they’ll have...
I Am Abomination Interview on Ryan’s Rock Show
Months leading up to the death of Michael Jackson I went through this crazed MJ obsession where I couldn’t stop listening to “Dirty Diana”. Literally, I was smoking that song in my iPod for at least 60 days straight. So one day after his passing I...
Red Sparowes: The Ryan’s Rock Show Interview
I was straight edge in high school. Not one of those snobby hardcore sXe kids that only ate vegetables and refused to hang out with anyone that smoked weed, but I was the poser that would sharpie my wrists and sign English tests “Ryan xxx”. I broke edge my...
Zechs Marquise: The Ryan’s Rock Show Interview
Back when I was a wee lad, 15 or so, At The Drive-In was by far my favorite band ever. Even today their music is on my top all-time list of kick ass bands next to groups like Fugazi and Faith No More. I remember in my pubescent years always thinking, whoever got to...
The Dillinger Escape Plan Interview on Ryan’s Rock Show
Through The Eyes Of The Dead Interview: Years On The Road May Make You Skepsis
Eyes Set To Kill Interview on ‘Broken Frames’
From First To Last Interview – Matt Manning, Blake Steiner – ‘Throne to the Wolves’
It has been quite some time since I last sat down with the From First To Last gentlemen. In fact, my previous interview with the band was about Sonny Moore quitting the group, working with Ross Robinson on “Heroine”, and Wes Borland of Limp Bizkit filling...
Dark Tranquillity Interview: The 90’s Gothenburg Music Scene
They are one of the bands credited for pioneering the Gothenburg metal scene — a Swedish music community from the early 90s that influenced generations of heavy musicians worldwide. In fact, Dark Tranquillity is perhaps the longest standing band from the...
Ontronik Interview: Ex-System of a Down Drummer Returns
If you want to hear a crazy rock story, meet Andy Khachaturian. He was original drummer for System Of A Down and frontman for the now defunct Armenian-American quartet The Apex Theory — ever wonder what happened to those guys? If you were born after 1990, you...
Doomriders Interview – Nate Newton – The Beginnings, No Expectations, Converge
When Nate Newton is not on tour playing bass for Converge, he lends his guitar and vocal skills to Doomriders, a metal band that has released two full length albums and a handful of splits – they’ve even played a few shows with Danzig. There are no goals or...
Agnostic Front Interview – Roger Miret, Vinnie Stigma – 25 Years of ‘Victim in Pain’
If you are unfamiliar with Roger Miret and Vinnie Stigma of Agnostic Front, you don’t know shit about hardcore. The Village Voice recently claimed that the band’s 1984 record, “Victim in Pain”, is as important and influential to New York music...
Destroy The Runner Interview On Ryan’s Rock Show
Tough I don’t really like to do phoners anymore for Ryan’s Rock Show, I’ve been hearing that a lot has been going on with the Destroy The Runner camp — so I decided to get the dudes on the phone. The band just released a B-side to their album...
Tera Melos Interview – Why Vince Left, The New Album, Japan
Andrew W.K. Interview: Death Metal & Getting Mugged in NYC
About this interview: In a 2009 interview with Ryan Minic of Ryan’s Rock Show, Andrew W.K. shared insights into his journey from a teenage music enthusiast to a rock icon and motivational speaker. He recalled his early love for death metal, citing Obituary as a...
Glassjaw Interview: DIY Roots, Frustrations & Creative Freedom
About this interview In a 2009 interview with Ryan Minic of Ryan’s Rock Show, Glassjaw members Daryl Palumbo, Justin Beck, and Manuel Ragoonanan Carrero reflected on their long history, creative struggles, and frustrations with the music industry. They admitted this...
Foxy Shazam Interview – Eric Nally, Loren Turner – Road stories, Early Touring, New Album
Maylene and the Sons of Disaster Interview – Kelly Nunn on Pranks, He Is Legend, & WWE
Thursday Interview: Full Collapse & 12 Years of Evolution
About this interview: In a 2009 interview with Ryan Minic of Ryan’s Rock Show, Geoff Rickly, Tom Keeley, Tim Payne, and Steve Pedulla of Thursday reflect on their career, the unexpected success of “Understanding in a Car Crash”, and how the music industry has shifted...
The Fall of Troy Interview – Andrew Forsman, Frank Ene – ‘In The Unlikely Event’ and fans
Woe of Tyrants Interview – Tribunal and Metal Blade, on the road, the writing process
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Cave In Interview: Dave Grohl, Major Labels & DIY Comeback
About this interview: In a 2009 interview with Ryan Minic of Ryan’s Rock Show, Stephen Brodsky, Adam McGrath, and JR Conners of Cave In reflected on their journey from local hardcore shows to major label experiences and their eventual return to their roots. They...
Dance Gavin Dance Interview – Chino Moreno, why Jonny was kicked out, and LSD
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Every Time I Die Interview – Andy Williams – Junk Aesthetic 101
Oh Sleeper Interview – The Road, Christianity, Band Objectives
3 Inches of Blood Interview – Shane Clark, Justin Hagberg – Fundamentals of Metal
Dredg Interview – Gavin Hayes, Mark Engles – Aspirations, Chi Cheng, & Drugs
Torche Interview: Meanderthal roundup, insight on a new record and future plans
DevilDriver Interview – Supernatural Experiences & the Development of Metal
CKY Interview: Chad Ginsburg on the Band’s Inner Tension & Playing Shows Shit-Faced
Poison The Well Interview – Ryan Primack – The Tropic Rot & Working with Steve Evetts
Nightmare of You Interview: Touring Dangers & Disillusionment
About this interview: In this 2009 interview with Ryan Minic of Ryan’s Rock Show, Nightmare of You reflects on their touring experiences, including harrowing moments on the road, cultural differences in the UK, and their disillusionment with the music industry. The...
Look What I Did Interview – Crashing music industry, life in a van, and a business model for new bands
Death By Stereo Interview – The early days of punk rock
Ryan Boesch Interview: From Tupac to From First To Last & What it Takes to be a Producer
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Iwrestledabearonce Interview: ‘It’s All Happening’ & Why They Don’t Give a Fuck
Repeater Interview – Ross Robinson finding them on Myspace and the recording process.
Emery Interview – Toby Morrell, Devin Shelton – Evolution of Music, Keeping it Organic
Brian “Head” Welch Interview – Leaving Korn & Christianity
Closure In Moscow Interview – Manny Zennelli – The American culture; signing to Equal Vision
OTEP Interview – Otep Shamaya – Music & politics, and her scary brush with the GOP
Rx Bandits Interview – Commercialism, early tours, and music & technology
Melissa Cross Interview on Ryan’s Rock Show
Fugazi – Ian MacKaye – Straight edge, politics, and influencing generations of bands
Past Lives Interview – Jordan Blilie, Devin Welch – Expectations & The Blood Brothers
Hope Kills Fear Interview: Carley Coma on Candiria, Religion, & the $29 Million Van Accident
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Trivium Interview: Corey Beaulieu on Building a Fanbase & Opening for Metallica
Exotic Animal Petting Zoo – Stephen – getting signed, DIY touring
Sonny Moore (Skrillex) Interview: Leaving From First to Last, his Solo Project
About this interview In a March 2009 interview with Ryan Minic of Ryan’s Rock Show, Sonny Moore, known as Skrillex, discusses his life experiences. Born in Los Angeles, Moore moved to San Francisco at age three and later attended a boarding school in Barstow. He...
Woe of Tyrants Interview: Adam Kohler on Forming in Ohio & Signing to Metal Blade
Iwrestledabearonce Interview: Partying in Abandoned Houses & Almost Living w/ Crackheads
The Empire Shall Fall Interview – Jesse Leach – Leaving Killswitch Engage
From First to Last Interview: Travis Richter on The Color of Violence & Life as a Producer
Coma Lies Interview: Liam Christenson on Australia to the US to Work with Steve Evetts
Protest The Hero Interview: Rody Walker on How They Formed, & Shitty Myspace Bands
Cyrus Fell Down Interview: Aaron Anderberg – DIY Touring & Spokane
Ross Robinson Interview: The Art of Making Timeless Records
About this interview In a 2009 interview with Ryan Minic of Ryan’s Rock Show, legendary producer Ross Robinson reflected on his career, creative philosophy, and the emotional depth he brings to the recording process. Known for shaping the sounds of Korn, Slipknot,...
