“Sometimes a melody comes to my mind when I’m going to the grocery store”
”When I was young I wanted to be the fastest guitar player on Earth. I could play five million notes in a minute…sometimes a song needs only three notes in the solo…played with feeling.”
Photo Credit: Kai Hoffman
George Dionne interviews guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL about his latest album ‘Ghost Town’ for KNAC.COM. The album is set for release on March 20, 2026 through Steamhammer.
The AXEL RUDI PELL band features longtime vocalist Johnny Gioeli (HARDLINE), bassist Volker Krawczak, keyboardist Ferdy Doemberg (ex-EDEN’S CURSE), and drummer Bobby Rondinelli (ex-RAINBOW).
Highlights include:
- -How soon after the last album he began writing
- -Where he gets his guitar ideas
- -Why he doesn’t revisit unfinished material
- -Stories behind the singles
- -Udo Dirkschneider (U.D.O.) appearing on the album
- -Why he thinks playing fast is boring today
- -Switching to AI for his album covers, but not for music
- -Upcoming European Tour
- -Hand shake deal for the Wacken main stage in 2027
- -Why you won’t see ARP in the US or on a cruise
- -Has he considered retirement after 40+ years
- -Rumors of him being courted for MOTLEY CRUE & DEEP PURPLE
- -And much, much more!
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