Ink Spots

Elizabeth Elmore

With her days in Sarge behind her, Elizabeth Elmore is dividing her time between law school and trying to make it as a solo artist. Phil Bailey caught her in a rare open moment to discuss going solo, vegetarianism, Matlock, and why she thinks the "women's music" movement sucks.

Bal-Sagoth

If a band takes its name from a Robert E. Howard tale, they'd better have some epic lyrical battlescapes to back it up. Symphonic metal masters Bal-Sagoth deliver on the promise of their name. David Lee Beowulf talks with swordsman -- er, frontman Byron about Howard, weaponry, and metal!

Cheap Trick

For more than 25 years, Cheap Trick has been making irresistible power pop that has become permanently ingrained in the pop culture consciousness. Julio Diaz caught up with drummer Bun E. Carlos to discuss the band's place in history, the secret to their longevity, and why they never attended Rock N' Roll High School.

Fantastic Plastic Machine

DJ, radio personality, magazine editor, musician -- Tomoyuki Tanaka's resume is almost as diverse as his music. Jason Feifer offers a look into the mind and music of Fantastic Plastic Machine.

Ministry

Industrial godheads Ministry are in the midst of a resurgence with a Greatest Fits album and an appearance in the summer blockbuster, A.I. Kiran Aditham talks with Paul Barker about label politics, soundalike bands, and why Filth Pig is the band's greatest triumph.

Southern Culture on the Skids

Revealed at last: the source of Southern Cuture on the Skids' chicken obsession! Rick Miller and Mary Huff share the secret of their "Eight Piece Box" with Christopher Weingarten.