"[Mike Levine] actually had our deal with Attic [Records] before we found Rik [Emmett]...Attic Records [asked] well who's the guitar player? [Mike] says don't worry, we'll have a great guitar player."

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George Dionne interviews TRIUMPH drummer GIL MOORE about the compilation album MAGIC POWER: ALL STAR TRIBUTE TO TRIUMPH for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on June 6, 2025 through Round Hill Records.

Artists that contributed to the project include Sebastian Bach (ex-SKID ROW), Joey Belladonna (ANTHRAX), Mickey Thomas (JEFFERSON STARSHIP), Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER), Lawrence Gowan (STYX), Deen Castronovo (JOURNEY), Jeff Keith (TESLA), Jason Scheff (ex-CHICAGO), DOROTHY, SLASH, Nancy Wilson (HEART), Jack Blades (NIGHT RANGER), and Phil X (BON JOVI).

Highlights include:

-How Moore got involved in the project
-Recruiting the guest musicians
-Phil X & Sebastian Bach's connection to TRIUMPH
-Did any performances take Gil by surprise?
-"Hold On" being chosen for Canada's Music Monday event
-50th Anniversary of TRIUMPH
-Memories of recording their self-titled debut (1975)
-When he knew the band was taking off
-Rock and Roll Machine documentary renewing interest in the band
-Technology-based reunion performances in the works
-Is new TRIUMPH music a possibility?
-His MetalWorks recording studio and college
-And much, much more

https://www.triumphmusic.com

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2024 - Rik Emmett interview HERE
2020 - Rik Emmett interview HERE