Tour Interviews

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[SUPANOVA COMIC-CON] Interview with Kara Eberle

Kara Eberle is an American voice actress and internet personality. She’s most known for her role as Weiss Schnee in the award-winning anime series, RWBY. Sarah had an amazing chat with her ahead of this weekends PERTH SUPANOVA!


Kara first stepped into the industry working at Rooster Teeth Productions, where she met Monty Oum (RWBY) in 2011. They became close friends, and Oum shared a “crazy idea” that would turn out to be a global phenomenon. Warner Bros. Japan recently debuted RWBY to the eastern market in late 2015.

Kara also lends her voice to the new video game, RWBY: Grimm Eclipse – introduced at RTX 2015 and currently available on Steam.

In addition to voice acting and interacting with fans, Kara works as an executive at Powerhouse Animation Studios, located in Austin, TX. She enjoys seeing all aspects of the animation world!

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[SUPANOVA COMIC-CON] Interview with Peta-Marie Rixon

Peta-Marie is an actor most notably known for her role as Alpha 5, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie. The feature film was produced by some of Hollywood’s leading producers like Jon Landau (Titantic and Avatar) and Suzanne Todd (the Austin Powers franchise and Alice in Wonderland). Sarah had a killer chat with her ahead of Supanova Sydney and Perth.

She also appeared in Hong Kong film How Deep Is Your Love working alongside Ken Wu (Tai Chi Zero Producer).

She appeared in Home and Away in 1997 and was a television presenter for Infobreak which aired on Good Morning Australia. This gave her skills to teach Television Presenting at TV Pro casting which was leading TV Presenting school located in Sydney.

She has appeared in over 30 TV Commercials and has worked in various arrears in the arts sector from Art Direction – she designed the set for Kasey Chambers Music Video Luca and has worked on photo shoots and competitions as both an Art Director and fashion stylist which have been published in magazines World Wide including over 10 covers and had 4 finalist nominations in 5 categories for the AIPP awards in Paris 2011.

Peta-Marie has been involved as an Australian Producer for charitable organizations including AHS (UK), H4O (AU) – which raised money for children with cancer. With shows Produced in London – Royal Albert Hall, Kremlin State Theatre , Seoul Korea as Australian Producer and in Sydney Australia – helping to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars. She has also worked with Fashion Icons: Robert Lobetta, Xpression to name a few as a Producer for ssshhh the oz secret staged in Sydney 2015/16.

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Interview with Tony Rogers (The Charlatans)

Well on the back of a great tour announcement that the most widely-loved British bands, THE CHARLATANS are headed to Australia. Casper had a great chat with drummer TONY ROGERS about what to expect in August. You can hear the entire interview below:

Metropolis Touring are thrilled to announce that one of the most widely-loved British bands, THE CHARLATANS are returning to Australia this August.

Tim Burgess “We love playing in Australia”

The group found initial success in 1990 with their debut record ‘Some Friendly’. The album charted at #1 in the UK and featured the indie anthem The Only One I Know as well as Then and fan favourite Sproston Green.

Since then THE CHARLATANS have released 12 albums, most recently ‘Different Days’ which fans called “a new classic” and which The Guardian called it their “finest effort since 1996’s Telling Stories”. Along the way they have built up an impressive catalogue of most excellent songs including One to Another, Northern Country Boy, Just When You’re Thinkin Things Over, Weirdo, Blackened Blue Eyes and loads more.

THE CHARLATANS have seen off Madchester and Britpop and made music that’s stood the test of time. That along with their amazing live shows have garnered them a passionate following that has given them lasting success… ‘simply a quality band with great back catalogue, great current stuff and phenomenal live musicians’

“THE CHARLATANS sound like home. They’re like your big brothers, always reliable. And always your best mate!”

The Charlatans Australian Tour Dates August 2018:

Friday 24th BRISBANE: The Triffid

Saturday 25th SYDNEY: The Metro

Sunday 26th MELBOURNE: 170 Russell

Tuesday 28th ADELAIDE: The Gov

Wednesday 29th PERTH: Capitol

Tickets:

Pre-Sale – Friday 27th April, 9am (Local time) – Monday 30th April, 9am (Local time)

On Sale – Monday 30th April, 9am (Local time)

From: https://metropolistouring.com/the-charlatans/

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[SUPANOVA COMIC-CON] Interview with Karan Ashley

Karan Ashely Jackson, better known by her stage name Karan Ashley, is an American acress. Ashley was born in Odessa, Texas and graduated from David W. dcarter High School in Dallas. In 1992, she was a member of the short-lived girl group K.R.U.S.H., who contributed a song to the soundtrack of Mo’ Money. She was known as Ashley Jackson at this time. Sarah had a great chat with her ahead of Supanova in Sydney and Perth.

In a career spanning more than 20 years, Karan Ashley has worked as an actress, singer, radio show host, reality star, writer, and TV and film producer.

Her big break came when she won the role of Aisha, the Yellow Power Ranger, on the number one kids show in America, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

Karan was able to do over 80 episodes and also starred in the hit film Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie.

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[SUPANOVA COMIC-CON] Interview with Johny Cruz

Jonny is an actor/director know for titles such as Matador, Overwatch, Hitman, Heroes of the Storm, Prototype 2, Stinky and Dirty. Sarah Had a chat to him ahead of the Sydney & Perth Supanova.

Jonny’s passions led him to start his career in Dallas Texas, landing him some fun direct to DVD action movies (Walking Tall: Long Justice, Missionary Man) and early TV appearances (Prison Break). He produced and directed his first feature film (Small Timers) and many online series before moving to LA.

Since living in LA he has made his way into television (Matador, The Closer, NCIS: Los Angeles) and voice over (Overwatch as Lucio, Hitman, Heroes of the Storm, Prototype 2, Stinky and Dirty). He is Currently working on a few new VO titles and is a Producer at Facebook | Instagram

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Interview with Rachel Bolan (Skid Row)

Well they are on their way back in October with new frontman former Dragonforce singer ZP Theart for what promises to be some killer shows. Casper had a great chat with SKID ROW bassist RACHEL BOLAN about what they have planned for us.

Multi-platinum selling band SKID ROW will embark on a full Australian tour this October whilst also hitting Auckland New Zealand. It will be the first time Australian fans get to see former Dragonforce singer ZP Theart up front and he will be joined by guitarists Snake Sabo & Scotti Hill, bassist Rachel Bolan and drummer Rob Hammersmith!

Skid Row started in 1986 when a group of New Jersey kids, armed with their punk and metal attitude, and a collection of riff-heavy, high-octane songs, set out to conquer the world, one concert at a time. This determined and focused approach proved to be an unquestionable success, as the group went on to clock up numerous Top Ten singles, Gold and multi-Platinum selling albums and a Number 1 on the Billboard album chart. In other words, the world was theirs.

They might have conquered the world several times over, but guitarist Snake Sabo admits the success hasn’t changed him or the band, and Skid Row are focused on making more earth shattering music. He says: “I will always be that 16-year-old kid in front of the mirror, pretending to be Ace Frehley or Michael Schenker. It’s still about writing a great song with your friends, praying it connects with someone. That has never left me. That willfulness will always exist, and there’s so much left to say!”

Now, SKID ROW is gearing up to record the final instalment of the United World Rebellion trilogy. Recording new songs means capturing the signature SKID ROW energy for drummer Rob Hammersmith. “That sound and energy is what resonates with people and knocks them on their ass! We have a lot of great ideas to work with, so we’re all really excited about this new music.”

As the energy for the new album and tour is reaching fever pitch, enter ZP Theart. “I’ve been a mad fan of this band since I was a teenager, and to now be a member of SKID ROW, is beyond any sense of my imagination!”

The Fever Pitch is sure to be reached as SKID ROW unleash all that energy and hit Australia and NZ this October!

Skid Row Australian and NZ Tour Dates:

Thursday 18th October BRISBANE Eatons Hill Hotel

Friday 19th October MELBOURNE Prince Bandroom

Saturday 20th October SYDNEY Manning Bar

Sunday 21st October PERTH Astor Theatre

Tuesday 23rd October ADELAIDE The Gov

Wednesday 24th October AUCKLAND The Studio

Tickets on sale 9:00am Monday 21st May 2018

From: http://silverbacktouring.com.au/

 

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Interview with Joakim ‘Jocke’ Borg (Hardcore Superstar)

The Swedish sleaze, street rock masters HARDCORE SUPERSTAR hit our shores in June (full tour info below) and Megan took the time to have a killer chat with front man  Joakim ”Jocke” Berg, about what to expect from the onslaught!

(Megan) Hi Jocke, thanks so much for taking the time to speak with us today. How’s your afternoon so far?

(Jocke) Thank you! It’s good, I’m sitting in the tour bus on the way to Sweden Rock, we are headlining day one. We don’t go on stage until after 11pm but we are really looking forward to it!

The anticipation is electric awaiting your arrival in Australia. I can’t open any social media page without a mention of the tour. What’s the energy like in the Superstar camp?
It’s great, it’s really great. We’ve been rehearsing for a couple of days now. First up we have Sweden Rock, then we go into Milan tomorrow for Malt Generation festival and Madrid on Friday. Then back home on Saturday and then we come to Australia on Monday!

Wow, no rest for the wicked!

Yeah it’s going to be a crazy couple of days but it’s going to be awesome to come back. We’ve been looking forward to this for a very long time.

Your 11th studio album, You Cant Kill My Rock and Roll is coming out on September 21st , 2 decades ago your very first album named Its Only Rock and Roll came out.

(laughs) Yeah, long time ago!

Is the new title a nod to the longevity and dedication you have to music?

Yeah it’s a statement you know, you can’t kill my rock and roll! I mean the first album was called Its Only Rock and Roll so it’s as if to say we are still here, you can’t kill us!

So far we’ve seen four singles of new material, Have Mercy on Me, Bring The House Down, Electric Rider and your most recent Baboon. Do you think fans will hear any more teasers before it’s released in full?

Yeah probably another one coming in August.

I read that you got some inspiration from Ghost in regards to trickling new material out to keep the fans updated.

Yeah we thought it was a cool idea to do when releasing an album. To give the fans teasers and to almost release half of the album before the whole thing is out.  We are always willing to try something new.

Almost to say, hey we’re still here, we haven’t gone anywhere!

Yeah! Exactly! Bands that I like and listen to, they release one or two singles before the album and then there’s a half year wait and I feel like the dust settles too much. I just think it’s better to keep the fans updated along the way.

Speaking of your teasers, you just release your most recent single Baboon, that seemed like a fun clip to make.

Yeah, it was fun to write but especially the video was fun to make. The song is about a guy that everyone as met, you know, the party crasher, the baboon, the stalker, you know the guy that is too much. I think everyone can relate to that video.

Absolutely, I’ve met a few!

Yeah! Me too (laughs) you and I just have to make sure we are never the baboon of a party.

What do you think is the secret to still enjoying yourself that much after 20 years in this band on and off stage?

I know it sounds a bit cliche but it really is the love for music, you know? Me personally, I don’t like being in the studio, I like to do what we do live. Live and studios are two different worlds in Hardcore Superstar. For me, Hardcore Superstar is a live band, you have to see it but of course we have to record the albums to do the live shows. I’m happy to sit in a studio and work my butt off to get an album out if that means I can go back on the road and play a live show.

I’ve been following your socials for quite some time now and see you’re a big music fan of Saxon, Misfits and King Diamond who you pay tribute to most Mondays to name a few.

Oh yeah, I love love King Diamond!

Is there an act past or present you wish you could tour with?

We would love to tour with King Diamond, if we had the opportunity to.  It would be a dream! We have toured with Saxon which was awesome. Actually Biff (lead singer of Saxon) emailed me when we did a UK tour, and we spoke about him coming down to see the show but he was building a studio for his son, you know, keeping music in the family so he couldn’t make it this time.

Please correct me if I’m wrong but 2018 marks 10 years of Vic being in the band. His first live show with you even being in here Sydney!

Yeah! You’re absolutely right. The fun thing is, the last time we came to Australia, it was February. So now it’s June, just a couple months off it being exactly 10 years.

When he joined there’s no denying he brought a very charismatic stage presence and distinctive guitar sound. How has it been having him on board?

He’s an awesome guitar player and he brought a lot of energy as you said. In terms of song writing he brought a fresh mind and ideas, it’s been great. We’ve written some awesome music together and there so much more to come.

Seeing as it has been such a long time since you came back, we won’t even mention what happened last time.

(laughs) Thanks

Is there anything you’re looking forward to doing once you get down here?

Yeah, I want to meet a koala and a kangaroo. That’s actually the only demands I have for the whole tour. We only have a couple days before the tour starts then four shows, in four days, in four states! So I will try my best to meet the kangaroo and the koala.

These days, unfortunately we are seeing music venues close and record stores closing as streaming is taking over as a way to access music. How do you feel the music business has changed in the time you have been involved?

If you talk, selling records, I mean, almost everything is on the internet now. The vinyl is coming back, which is good. It’s nice to see it’s resurgence. But I think in a way it’s getting bigger because of the internet, it’s easier to reach music these days, I think its developed in the right way, but we did not think that in the beginning, because of the down load but I do think it’s heading in the right direction. Just a different way for people to hear music.

There are so many negative comments about the way music is heading, and it’s nice to hear some positivity!

Yeah, I’m a positive guy!

It must be challenging putting together a set list from 20 years of material, of course there are going to be some staples that you feel as though you should play.

Yeah we have to play the hits, you can’t take them off the set list. I want to make my fans happy not cross with us.

Are there any surprises in store for the Australian fans?

Of course, we will play the singles from the new album and some older tracks, as well as the obvious ones that we have to play. We feel like we have built a really strong set list. Still time to tweak it though, but we think the fans will be satisfied.

I think so to! Even without your usual stage props, like the pop up bar and huge crosses.

Yeah unfortunately we can’t bring that this time. We have them today at the festival, we have the full stage production. Keep an eye out for some live videos, you’ll see what we are all about before we come down.

Your live shows are incredibly energetic and I feel as thought there is a heavy emphasis on making sure every person has a good time.

You said it. I think as a front man it’s very important for me to let the audience in. To let them be a part of the show. I’ve seen far too many bands who just stand there and don’t communicate with the audience and look like they don’t want to be on stage. That’s not Hardcore Superstar! We are all about the entertainment, having a good time you know. Delivering an energetic show. Have fun! It has always been that way, always will be. Music is about having fun, and that’s what we want to deliver every time we step on stage.

To wrap up, what do you hope an audience comes away with after watching a Hardcore Superstar show?

The main goal for us is when someone leaves the venue, or concert hall or festival, wherever they see us, they will turn to each other and say “Damn! We had a good time tonight!”

I’m sure that is about to happen a lot in Australia.
That’s all I have for you today Jocke, thanks so much for your time. I am really looking forward to your shows next week, all the best at Sweden Rock!

Cool, I will see you in Australia, thanks a lot Megan! Take care.

Tickets available http://silverbacktouring.com.au/531-2/

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[SUPANOVA COMIC-CON] Interview with Frazer Hines

Frazer Hines came to prominence as a child actor, appearing in several films, including Hammer’s X The Unknown (1956) and Charlie Chaplin’s A King in New York (1957). In 1957 he played Napoleon in the six part BBC serial Huntingtower and followed this with the role of Jan in the seven part BBC serial The Silver Sword (1957-8). Other television roles in the sixties include the characters of Tim Birch in Emergency Ward 10 (1963-4), and Roger Wain in Coronation Street (1965). SARAH MINAZZO had a great chat with her ahead of SUPANOVA (Sydney and Perth).

His film roles include The Weapon (1957) with Lizabeth Scott, Witness in the Dark (1959) with Richard O’Sullivan, The Young Jacobites (1960) with Francesca Annis and Jeremy Bulloch, Go Cart Go (1964) with Dennis Waterman, The Last Valley (1971) with Michael Caine and Omar Sharif, and Zeppelin (1971) with Michael York and Elke Sommer.

His big break came when he was cast to play the part of Jamie McCrimmon in the BBC series Doctor Who, a companion of the second Doctor, played by Patrick Troughton. Frazer appeared in the series regularly from 1966 to 1969, earning himself a place in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest running companion of the Doctor. He returned to the show twice, as a cameo in the 30th anniversary show ‘The Five Doctors’ (1983), and alongside Patrick Troughton (second Doctor) and Colin Baker (sixth Doctor) in ‘The Two Doctors’ (1985).

In 1972, Frazer was cast in the soap opera Emmerdale Farm as Joe Sugden, a role he played regularly until 1994. Since leaving the show he has concentrated on a career in the theatre, appearing in many plays, and he currently believes he holds the record for the second most consecutive pantomime appearances – the record holder being Christopher Biggins with 38 appearances. His most recent theatre tours were Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None (2015) and Seriously Dead The Musical (2016/7). He recently appeared as Sir Fletcher Gordon in the TV series Outlander (2016).

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[SUPANOVA COMIC-CON] Interview with Trina Nishimura

Brandishing her voice just as Mikasa wields her blade; Trina Nishimura has sliced her way through the Anime world over the past few years, primarily working with FUNimation Entertainment. SARAH MINAZZO had a great chat with her ahead of SUPANOVA (Sydney and Perth).

From meager beginnings as the little hungry girl Namiko in Desert Punk, to her much anticipated and lauded appearance as Mikasa Ackerman in Attack on Titan; Nishimura’s agile voice has brought her critical acclaim, and unprecedented fan support.

Fans will recall Trina’s many dutiful portrayals in such works as Claymore (Flora and Sophia), Kenichi the Mightiest Disciple (Shigure Kosaka), School Rumble and Yurippe School Rumble: 2nd Semester (Akira Takano), Baccano! (Rachel), Sgt Frog (Ghost Girl), and the ever popular Witchblade (Shiore Tsuzuki), to name a few.

More recent work includes Luna in Cashern Sins, Mizune in Soul Eater, Francesca Lucchini in Strike Witches, Lan Fan in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Sohara in Heaven’s Lost Property, Aiko Kudo in Baka and Test, Mari Makinami Illustrious in Evangelion 2.22 & 3.33, Kurisu Makise in Steins;Gate, Mamitas in Space Dandy.

Trina is that rare breed of performer who not only embodies her characters, but also embraces her fans… taking time to make appearances across the world.

Though her voice and talents have taken her, and her characters to every corner of the globe…. her heart will always belong to Texas, and Taco Villa.

 

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[SUPANOVA COMIC-CON] Interview with Brina Palencia

Brina Palencia is an actress working in Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA. She’s voiced… a lot of stuff. Some of her anime highlights include: Shirayuki in Snow White With the Red Hair, Minoru Mineta in My Hero Academia, Touka in Tokyo Ghoul, Ciel Phantomhive in Black Butler, Juvia in Fairy Tale, Chopper in One Piece, Holo in Spice and Wolf, Ririko in Sakura Quest, Varona in Durarara!! x2, Yuno in Future Diary, Natsuki in Summer Wars, Chibitalia in Hetalia, Rei in Evangelion 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, Kokone in Napping Princess, Mamushi in Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga, the list goes on for a very long time…

In the land of gaming she can be heard as Mad Moxxi in the Borderlands franchise, Carol Anne in Sony’s Farpoint, Paige in Telltale’s The Walking Dead: Michonne, Elle in Tales of Xillia, Teresa in Tales of Berseria, Mellka in Battleborn, Rayfa in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Cupid in SMITE, Gerda in Comic Jumper, Moogle in Final Fantasy Fables, and various characters in The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct, Duke Nukem Forever, Guitar Hero III and IV, Stunt Driver 2, and Street Fighter 4.

She also served as the Music Director for Space Dandy, Show By Rock, Dance With Devils, Negima!?, My Bride is a Mermaid, Rosario+Vampire, and Dragon Ball Super.

On camera she is best known for playing Sophia in the CW series Star-Crossed, Ana on Season 4 of The Walking Dead, Jody Evans on Season 7 of Castle, and Kayla Bates in the web series The Troubadoors.

Brina can also be seen in several indie films, such as Lumberjack Man, Ghost of Goodnight Lane, and Ladies of the House, and writing music on Instagram @brinakins.

 

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