Entries by Kevin

SWISS METAL ARTISTS CHAOSEUM JOIN ALL ACCESS LIVE WITH KEVIN RANKIN

CHAOSEUM is a Swiss Nu-metal / Metalcore band formed in 2018 in Lausanne.The band has released four studio albums and one acoustic album. Their latest studio album was released on September 19, 2025. They present themselves as a band with music that blends various influences and an uncommon visual aspect. In 2020, Chaoseum gained notoriety particularly due to their song “Smile Again,”which reached over 13 million views on YouTube. The band is composed of CK Smile (vocals), Valery Veings (guitar), Kevin Sink (guitar), Greg Turini (drums), and Finn Broker (bass). The group is currently preparing concerts to promote the release of their upcoming album.

A DISCUSSION AMONGST FRIENDS: THE RETURN OF RUSH

After a decade-long hiatus, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have decided to return to the road, enlisting phenom Anika Niiles on drums to fill the role of one rock’s arguably greatest drummers. Neil Peart will be honored in their return, and many of my friends are rabid Rush fanatics… so we’ll be gathered together in a spirited forum to discuss the return – our feelings, excitement and reflections. Join me and Rod Morgenstein, Jason Bittner, Joel Stevenett, Dan Pred and a plethora of other Rush fanatics!

ALL ACCESS LIVE WITH TOBY RAND (THE FELL / ROCKSTAR SUPERNOVA)

Toby Rand is a singer, songwriter, and creator known for his powerful vocals and magnetic stage presence. First breaking out on CBS’s Rockstar: Supernova, he has since signed international record deals, toured the globe, and shared the stage with icons from Bruno Mars to Rod Stewart.
Toby’s new endeavour “THE FELL” spotlights his dynamic voice, presence and brings him together with some of modern rock’s greatest talent.

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ALL ACCESS LIVE WITH BELOUIS SOME!

Belouis Some is a British singer, songwriter and musician. He had UK and worldwide hits in the 80s with “Some People”, “Imagination” and “Round, Round”, the hit song from the John Hughes film Pretty in Pink. Singles “Animal Magic” and “Let It Be With You” were both US Top 10 Dance and Radio Hits in 1987. Belouis Some has released three albums (so far!)…”Some People” in 1985, “Belouis Some” 1987 and “Living Your Life” 1993.

I had the pleasure to have toured alongside Neville (aka Belouis Some) in the phenomenal Lost 80s Live Tour this summer, and had a blast getting to know more about this remarkable human!

BACKSTAGE WITH LIVERPOOL’S CHINA CRISIS

Liverpool originals China Crisis have always made music that’s far easier to love than to define. For more than four decades now Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon, collectively better known as China Crisis, have been writing and performing some of the most distinctive, catchy and sophisticated pop songs out there, from “Wishful Thinking”, “Black Man Ray”, and “King in a Catholic Style” to “Christian”, “Arizona Sky” and “Down Here on Earth”. The band originally emerged in 1981 from their native Kirkby as the songwriting duo of vocalist/keyboardist Daly and guitarist/vocalist Lundon, who have been working together ever since. Come backstage with me, Gary and Eddie in Dallas, Texas as they prepare to rock the Lost 80s Live tour!

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BACKSTAGE WITH NEW WAVE RADIO PIONEER RICHARD BLADE

Richard Blade is a British-American radio, television, and film personality, best known for his work in Los Angeles radio during the 1980s and 1990s. He was a prominent figure on KROQ-FM, hosting the popular morning drive show and interviewing numerous musicians. Blade also hosted various TV shows and appeared in films, including “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”. He has also authored an autobiography, “World In My Eyes”. Join me and Richard backstage at Mahaffey Center in St. Petersburg before the Lost 80s Live festival.

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MIKE MANGINI JOINS ALL ACCESS LIVE WITH KEVIN RANKIN

Mike Mangini is more than just a drummer—he’s a living legend behind the kit:

For 13 years, Mike was the drummer for DREAM THEATER – Progressive metal giants and GRAMMY® winners
Former Extreme and Steve Vai Drummer – A master of both groove and shred
World Record Holder – Once held 5 WFD World’s Fastest Drummer records
Berklee Professor – Former educator shaping the next generation of elite players
Solo Artist & Innovator – Author, clinician, and drumming thought leader

We will dive into Mike’s wild ride through fame, failure, faith, and ferocity behind the drums, and the LIVE CHAT OPENS UP so YOU can ask Mike your questions in real-time!