December 2016
Steel Notes Magazine
feel is a great way to express myself outside
of Savatage.
- The reunion in 2015 and the show at
Wacken. What did that mean to you and to
the members of Savatage? Which kind of
relationship do you have with all of the
members of Savatage and TSO?
I have always had a close relationship with all
of the guys in Savatage. We always
considered ourselves a family. The show
meant so much to all the guys in Savatage to
get back together to have that gigantic show
with TSO at Wacken. It was like a family
reunion.
performing for the fans which make
everything possible. I like giving my all for
them.
- Something that you have with you on tour
that you can’t be without?
Water, chapstick, and some humor LOL!
- Any superstitious thing that you always do?
Not really, I just have a pre show routine of
vocal warmups and stretching.
- Are you the one who wants to stay healthy
or that enjoys living a hard road life?
Anyone who knows me knows that I am a
complete health nut LOL! If I hear one
person cough, I am running for the hills.
- What do you really love in the studio and
what don’t you like?
- Your current project and future ones?
Currently, I’m writing new music for my own
solo project, and always open to lending a
hand on other projects.
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I pretty much control my entire atmosphere
in the studio and I really don’t think there’s
anything I don’t like about it. I feel the most
comfortable and incredible when I’m in the
studio and everything is working great. I am
totally relaxed, and I don’t think there’s
anything much better than that.
- Live or Studio?
- When you come back what do you do first
at home?
They are both completely different and I love
them both equally.
Just hanging out with my fiance Kate and
going to see my kids.
- Touring moments, how did you handle this
and what you like about touring and what
not?
- The thing you really missed on the road
about home and vice versa? What do you
miss about the road while at home?
Touring is very easy for me. I like the
regimented schedule and approach to
touring. The only thing I don’t like is when
there are health problems or you start to feel
exhausted or sick, but other than that I love
I miss driving my brand new Dodge
Challenger SRT8. That thing is mean! And
awesome! I miss the camaraderie of the guys
in the band while I’m at home and the daily
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