Concert Review: L.A.B - Auckland - 22nd January 2022

Concert Review: L.A.B - Auckland - 22nd January 2022

By: Daryl Habraken (AKA The Mole)

Artist/Band: L.A.B, (Supported by; Sir Dave Dobbyn, Ladi6, The Black Seeds, Katchafire, JessB, RIIKI)

Venue/City: Outer Fields, Western Springs, Auckland, NZL

Date of Event: Saturday 22nd January 2022

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Studio Interview - Daryl Habraken (AKA The Mole) Speaks with Mikey Havoc - 21 March 2022

Studio Interview - Daryl Habraken (AKA The Mole) Speaks with Mikey Havoc - 21 March 2022

The Mole speaks with New Zealand ‘Radio Relic’ & Vocalist of Push Push about their slot at the upcoming Bay Rock at the Historic Village Green, Tauranga next weekend; how music has changed over the last 30 years and a little about the future of Push Push. Thanks Mikey; it was fantastic to have you in the studio!

By: Daryl Habraken (AKA The Mole)

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Interview - Mark Jansen of Epica speaks with Mark Derricutt - January 2021

Interview - Mark Jansen of Epica speaks with Mark Derricutt - January 2021

Like many, my love for symphonic metal can be traced back to the debut of Nightwish. Before that, however, Angra, Blind Guardian and After Forever had captivated my ears with their blending of orchestras, heavy melodies, and starting a dangerous hobby of peak soundstage in headphones.

By: Mark Derricutt

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Interview - Hoody Time, Bosho, and Max Duncan speak The Truth with Mark Derricutt - December 2020

Interview - Hoody Time, Bosho, and Max Duncan speak The Truth with Mark Derricutt - December 2020

Just over four years ago I ‘met’ Joey Talmage (Hoody Time) - the American rapper/hip-hop artist via reddit's r/newzealand sub ahead of his tour, and subsequent emigration to New Zealand. I managed to catch up with Hoody, and new found collaborators Bo Ade-Simpson (Bosho) and Max Duncan prior to the literal New Year release of MUSIC.

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Interview - Tom Nauman of Primal Fear speaks with Mark Derricutt - July 2020

Interview - Tom Nauman of Primal Fear speaks with Mark Derricutt - July 2020

Misplaced somewhere among the madness of 2020; just prior to it's release - I found myself on a cold rainy night, waiting for TOM NAUMAN - guitarist for long standing German Power Metal masters PRIMAL FEAR to talk about the release of METAL COMMANDO - the bands thirteenth release.

By: Mark Derricutt

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