THE SKULL / Original TROUBLE Drummer Jeff "Oly" Olson Interviewed On Maximum Threshold Radio
March 27, 2012, 12 years ago
Legendary drummer Jeff "Oly" Olson (TROUBLE, RETRO GRAVE, THE SKULL) was interviewed on the March 24th edition of Maximum Threshold Radio, discussing his latest endeavor with THE SKULL, Olson's newly formed band alongside former Trouble band mates vocalist Eric Wagner and bassist Ron Holzner.
Moreover, Olson discussed plans for his Internet radio show Heady Metal With Jeff Olson and commented on vocalist Kory Clarke's recent departure from Trouble. You can now listen to the interview in its entirety below:
The Skull has recruited guitarists Lothar Keller and Michael Carpenter of the Chicago, Illinois-based progressive power metal band SACRED DAWN. Glen Drover (MEGADETH, TESTAMENT, KING DIAMOND) will not join the band as the guest touring guitarist due to scheduling conflicts.
Commented Wagner, Olson, and Holzner in a statement: "We welcome the twin guitar attack of Lothar Keller and Michael Carpenter from Sacred Dawn. Both guitarist have been playing together for many years and that's a big plus. We are excited to begin rehearsing for our upcoming shows!"
The following festival dates have been confirmed so far. More dates will be announced soon.
June
16 - Days of The Doomed Festival - Cudahy, WIJuly
21 - Hells Pleasure Festival - Pößneck, GermanySeptember
1 - SHoD (Stoner Hands of Doom) - New London, ConnecticutNovember
10 - Hammer of Doom Festival -Würzburg, Germany'Touch The Sky' during Eric Wagner's BLACKFINGER set at Days of The Doomed Festival 2011 with Eric Wagner, Ron Holzner, and Jeff "Oly" Olson:
