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built on Italian, Irish and German immigrants.
They came to America, learned to speak
English and flew an American flag in front of
their house. They all worked 12 hour days
and taught their children the same work
ethic. It's that ethic you carry on, if you want
something you work for it. As an Italian
American we have the bond with bands from
Italy. We share the same nationality.
In the music industry it's not so much your
nationally as it is your ability to deliver on
records at radio. At the end of the day that's
what it's all about. But once thing for sure
is we eat good in the office every day.
Europe?
Where did your family come from in Italy? Is
the Italian lifestyle still part of your life or is
everything you do very American?
A: Yes it is, it will always be part of my
lifestyle. I grew up Italian and continue to live
Italian. Our family is all from the south near
Avellinoo and San Bartolomeo, Pomigliano
D'Arco and Valata. All those areas are way
cool. I went with my cousin's in Italy a few
years ago to see all those cities. I've been 7
times including your neighborhood in the
North.
You came to Italy many times, visiting cities
from North to South. What do you remember
the most and what do you miss from the last
trip you had here?
A: The food and the Grappa. But the lifestyle
is quite different. It's more laidback
and there's less emphasis on work and more
on life itself.
You came also many times to Europe (outside
Italy). Did you find any differences between
Europe and the US, in terms of music and
lifestyle? What do you like the most in Europe
that you would steal and bring with you to
the US? And vice versa, what do you miss
about your country when you travel to
A: One thing the Europeans have are killer
festivals. They blow away most of the fests
We have in America. Don't get me wrong,
Rock On The Range, Maryland Death Fest
New England Metal Fest are all amazing. But
nothing compares to Wacken as well as
Roskilde or Download in the UK. One thing
the Europeans have right are open air
festivals.
You know many Europeans, given your job,
and you interact a lot with them. Can you
give me an adjective for each nationality?
What do you like the most about Italians,
Germans, British, French, Spanish people?
(the one you know, obviously)
A: That's a tough question, I have fun
anywhere I go in Europe. Some countries
have better food or beer. But one thing for
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