Erik Norlander and I go way back…sort of. I first discovered Erik and his wife Lana Lane back in the mid-2000s while running my own rock e-zine. Between Erik and Lana’s solo material and Erik’s …READ MORE
Interview With John Payne (Asia) about playing a role in The War of the Worlds and how he first heard the record. LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW HERE! by Mick Burgess
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After leaving the spotlight in 1985, Asia surprised everyone by resurfacing in 1992. Aqua reintroduced Asia to the people with a whole new lineup, with John Payne replacing John Wetton, and Al Pitrelli replacing Steve …READ MORE
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Asia’s last album of the 90s surfaced in 1996, and it, of course, started with another A-word, as the album was called Arena. After 1994’s Aria, Al Pitrelli left to join Savatage, and Arena features …READ MORE