MICHAEL MONROE – “Those Hair Metal Bands Played Their Hairspray Cans Better Than Their Instruments”; More Asq.me Q&A Videos Streaming

Asq.me recently ran a video AMA with former Hanoi Rocks frontman Michael Monroe, in which he gave answers to Japanese fans’ questions. Some new video clips from the Q&A are streaming below:

On style and his real opinion of hair metal:

Michael gives the lowdown on The Voice of Finland and Season 5:

On the stories behind his new song “Old King’s Road”:

On his sessions with Slash, Alice Cooper and wanting to play with the Rolling Stones:

Michael’s attitude towards life, and growing older:

On the hidden message behind the Blackout States album cover:

Michael’s songwriting tips:

On the buzz of a live show and feeling rock:

Episode #289 of the Iron City Rocks Podcast features an interview with Monroe. During the chat, he talks about his new solo album, Blackout States, and how it came together, as well as his touring plans for the foreseeable future, bands that influenced his style, and his relationship with Guns N’ Roses over the years.

Commenting on GN’R, Monroe stated,  “Guns N’ Roses had that punk thing that was missing from those hair bands… the chemistry in that band wasn’t the same after Steven Adler left.”

Tune in at this location.

Tracklisting:

“This Ain‘t No Love Song”
“Old King‘s Road”
“Goin’ Down With The Ship”
“Keep Your Eye On You”
“The Bastard’s Bash”
“Good Old Bad Days”
“R.L.F.”
“Blackout States”
“Under The Northern Lights”
“Permanent Youth”
“Dead Hearts On Denmark Street”
“Six Feet In The Ground”
“Walk Away”
“Break The Noose” (vinyl LP bonus track)

“Old King’s Road” video: