Interviews

The Ataris’ Kristopher Roe on Legacy, Loss, and Finding New Life in “Car Song”

The Ataris’ Kristopher Roe on Legacy, Loss, and Finding New Life in “Car Song” After nearly two decades without a new studio album, The Ataris are roaring back with a deeply personal single—and frontman Kristopher Roe has a lot to say about where he’s been, where the band is going, and how grief and growth […]

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Rise Against’s Tim McIlrath Talks “Nod,” Longevity, and the State of Punk in 2025

Rise Against’s Tim McIlrath Talks “Nod,” Longevity, and the State of Punk in 2025 Rise Against is back.  Rise Against’ s Tim McIlrath recently sat down with Skratch N Sniff and SNSMix.com to talk about their first new music in three years, as well as their upcoming new album. After a three-year musical hiatus, the

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Johnny 3 Tears Talks “Hollywood Forever,” Sumerian Records Signing, and Hollywood Undead’s Rebirth

In a revealing sit-down with Skratch N’ Sniff and SNSMix.com, Hollywood Undead co-founder Johnny 3 Tears reflects on a transformative chapter for the band — from dropping their heartfelt new single “Hollywood Forever” to signing with Sumerian Records and embracing a new creative approach. “Every time we start coming out with new music and, like,

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TWIZTID Talk “Welcome To Your Funeral,” Working with Producer Zeuss, QUEENSRŸCHE’s Todd La Torre, and Breaking Genre Barriers

TWIZTID Talk “Welcome To Your Funeral,” Producer Zeuss, QUEENSRŸCHE’s Todd La Torre, and Breaking Genre Barriers   Detroit’s demented duo, TWIZTID, have unleashed their latest studio album, Welcome To Your Funeral. The record, produced by Chris “Zeuss” Harris (known for his work with Rob Zombie, Hatebreed, Demon Hunter, and QUEENSRŸCHE), fuses the aggressive rock elements

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Finger Eleven on New Album, Touring with Creed, and the Moment They Knew “Paralyzer” was a Hit

Finger Eleven Talk New Album, Creed Tour, and the Success of “Paralyzer” Finger Eleven remains one of Canada’s most celebrated rock bands. As one of the best-selling Canadian rock groups of all time, they’ve built a legacy of hit albums and electrifying live performances. In a recent interview with Skratch N Sniff, lead vocalist Scott

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Shavo Odadjian Talks New Project Seven Hours After Violet, System of a Down, and More In New Interview

Shavo Odadjian – Seven Hours After Violet Interview Shavo Odadjian from Seven Hours After Violet sat down with Skratch N’ Sniff to talk about his new band’s debut album on Sumerian Records.   Born from the minds of Shavo Odadjian and multi-platinum producer Morgoth (Winds of Plague), Seven Hours After Violet brings together Taylor Barber

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The Funeral Portrait Interview: Singer Lee Jennings Talks ‘Suffocate City’, Touring and Amy Lee Fanboying

Few bands enjoyed a bigger breakthrough in 2024 than The Funeral Portrait. The hard-hitting group scored the first No. 1 song of their career with “Suffocate City”, featuring Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills. 2025 is poised to be even bigger for The Funeral Portrait, as they launch a nationwide tour in January. Lead singer

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Jelly Roll Interview: Early Influences and Why He Has ‘Trouble Accepting’ Fame

Today, Jelly Roll is one of music’s biggest stars, but his journey to this point was anything but ordinary. The multi-platinum musician had a troubled youth, which included time in jail, before turning his life around and focusing on music. In the conversation below, Jelly Roll talks with writer Chad Carsten about his early influences,

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