Hey, can you tell something about yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nI’ve been writing for DutchMetalManiac since 2016 when I saw Tim’s ad on Twitter. I exist in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and am over a half century old. I have literally built a wood makeshift bridge over a 200 foot moving river, am a certified Use of Force and Self Defence Instructor and recently competed in full contact stickfighting competitions, winning several 1st place rankings. I’ve never met Tim personally, but it’s amazing how we have interacted despite being literally, worlds apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What does metal mean for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis is the coming together of a family, no matter where on the planet and sharing that same feeling, that knowing nod, that raising of the hairs on your neck when you hear THE riff of all time. Plus, supporting local bands and independent music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who are some of your favorite bands?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nI can happily name: Rush, Blue Oyster Cult, Prismind, Damn Pigeon, Razor, Sacrifice, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Pretty Maids, Pike’s Edge, Tribulance, Ryder, A Rebel Few, AC\/DC, 3 Inches of Blood, Rogue Male, Motorhead, Ratt, Aldo Nova, Accept, Coney Hatch, Godsmack, Triumph, Black Sabbath, Dream Theatre, Helix, Halford, Into Eternity, Queensryche, Loudness, Kick Axe, Metal Church, Lita Ford, Primal Fear, Streetheart, Saxon, Seether, Van Halen, Venom, Vixen, Whitesnake, Voi Vod , ZZ Top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oh, Devo and Kraftwerk too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can you tell something about your best live-experiences?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMoshed like a pro wrestler at Hatebreed – all good….almost get kicked out of Sting and Tom Cochrane for using a lighter???<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Met, rocked, interviewed and was invited to Helix’s’ Brian Vollmer’s house after meeting many years ago in the wilds of Northern Ontario!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rush, Billy Idol and Def Leppard and Blue Man Group were probably the most emotional concerts I have attended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Metal On Ice: Lee Aaron signed my shirt..with me in it! I also made my singing debut at soundcheck when she tilted the mike my way and had me utterly savage Whatcha Do To My Body<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMetal On Ice VIP! Met and talked with Brian Vollmer of Helix, Nick Walsh of Famous Underground and Slik Toxic, Lee Aaron, Darby Mills of Headpins, Carl Dixon of Coney Hatch, Sean Kelly of Lee Aaron\/Crash Kelly\/Nelly Furtado who organzied this gathering!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anything you want to say to DutchMetalManiac’s readers?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNot only do I want to thank Tim for his endless energy dealing with my sometimes insane rants and off beat working style and how he kindly and thoughtfully manages all us writers, but I want to thank all the readers silent and those who have commented on our scrawls. We need to hear from you so please send us your thoughts; it’s how we grow. Please support us in anyway you can as this blog’s for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glenn van der Heijden<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n