Steve Stevens, best known as Billy Idol’s longtime guitarist, joins Matt Pinfield for this episode of New & Approved. This year marks the 40th anniversary of “Rebel Yell” so Stevens talks about how the album will be celebrated. This will include some special edition releases! Stevens has experienced many adventures with Billy Idol’s band so…… read more »
Shinedown vocalist Brent Smith joins Matt Pinfiled for this episode of New & Approved. Smith has seen great success with Shinedown who have broken records with the amount of no.1 singles they have released. Smith talks with Matt all about these accomplishments and how Shinedown’s fans and terrestrial radio have impacted the band’s entire career.…… read more »
Legendary Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash joins Matt Pinfield for this episode of New & Approved. Slash recently released a solo album called “Orgy of the Damned” which features a multitude of blues covers. He is joined by his very talented friends for this collaborative effort including Brian Johnson, Gary Clark Jr., Chris Stapleton, Billy…… read more »
Kenny Wayne Shepherd joins Matt Pinfield for this episode of New & Approved. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJZMndTz81s&feature=youtu.be Shepherd recently released his 11th studio album “Dirt On My Diamonds” so he talks with Matt about what the record entails. He also talks about the significance of the car that is featured on the album’s cover. As a child prodigy,…… read more »
The legendary Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler joined Matt Pinfield for an in-depth interview on this episode of New & Approved. Geezer recently released his memoir “Into the Void: From Birth to Black Sabbath―And Beyond” all about his years in Black Sabbath along with his solo career that followed. He talks with Matt about many…… read more »
Billy Morrison, guitarist for Billy Idol, joins Matt Pinfield for this episode of New & Approved. Morrison recently released the album “The Morrison Project” which features collaborations with some of his talented friends. These friends include Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, and many more that he discusses with Matt. Morrison also uncovers his relationship with Billy…… read more »
Everclear’s Art Alexakis joined Matt Pinfield for this episode of New & Approved. Everclear recently released the double LP “Live at the Whisky a Go Go.” The record captures Everclear’s first performance at the famous Whisky back in 2022. Alexakis speaks about his experience playing the iconic venue decades after the band formed. Alexakis also…… read more »
Scott Stevens of The Exies joins Matt Pinfield for this episode of New & Approved. Stevens talks with Matt all about The Exies’ recent reunion and how they decided to get back together. This all stemmed from the release of the single “Spirits High” in 2023. We also learn about how Stevens left Colorado for…… read more »
Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan recently joined Matt Pinfield for an episode of New & Approved. McKagan recently released his solo album “Lighthouse” so he tells Matt all about the record’s creation. He also describes in detail the single “Longfeather,” which Matt has especially been drawn to. We get to learn about McKagan’s admiration…… read more »
Mick Mars, former lead guitarist and co-founder of Motley Crue, joins Matt Pinfield to discuss his latest solo album “The Other Side of Mars” for this episode of New & Approved. “The Other Side of Mars” sees the legendary guitarist push his boundaries even further. Mars talks about the different approach he took on the…… read more »
