With a new band recording, we capture the energy of the new player’s Paul and James Caputo on bass.Īndrew: Your new record also has some exciting features, including a guest appearance from Cactus’ original guitarist, Jim McCarty. This band’s members are, as I said, experienced in this kind of music, from sounds, songwriting, and production it all adds up to a tremendous new Cactus album. That said, what’s changed in terms of songwriting and album creation since the early days?Ĭarmine: What’s changed? Experienced songwriters and players. Andrew: How about songwriting? How did these tracks come together? Cactus is known for its driving, heavy sound and this album delivers that in spades. He plays like McCarty but with a lot more energy. Also, I feel that Paul Warren plays like a young McCarty, as he comes from Detroit. I also think that the production from all sides and sounds of the record is better. What is it about this record that really sets it apart? How would you compare this record to some of your earlier works, such as Cactus and One Way…or Another? AdvertisementsĬarmine: I feel the level of songwriting is better now. We were used to doing it this way though.Īndrew: You’ve said that you feel that Tightrope is one of the best records Cactus has ever done. Paul Warren, who co-produced with me, because he lives in Nashville, the engineer was in NYC, and I was in Florida. The tracks were all finished before COVID. Some songs start off with guitar riffs and then are made into songs with Jimmy Kunes writing lyrics and melodies to the jams and the riffs. We jam together in the studio, then put together songs from the jam. How much of a factor did COVID play in the sessions? Was it an entirely different experience?Ĭarmine: We recorded the album and wrote the songs the same way we always did. Tell us about the recording of this record. This is the band’s first record since 2016’s Black Dawn. AdvertisementsĪndrew: Let’s talk about Cactus’ new album, Tightrope. All together, these influences molded my style. Then, Joe Morello, Max Roach, Motown, and R&B. Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich was the first album I ever bought. Andrew: As an artist and drummer, who were some of your earliest and more important influences?Ĭarmine: My influences mainly were the Jazz guys. I got my drum set that eventually ended up on Vanilla Fudge’s “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” I played all kinds of gigs throughout my teens, took drum lessons, and little by little got into playing drums for a living. Then after a while, when I showed I loved playing, they bought a real drum set from our neighbor, who lived on our block in Brooklyn, where I grew up. After showing interest, my parents bought me a cheap used drum set. How did you get into music? What was the gateway? AdvertisementsĬarmine: My cousin played drums, and through him, I got turned on to drums. I also have been putting together a 25th anniversary Guitar Zeus box set….and, of course, Cactus. I’ve been recording a new instrumental album that will be coming out shortly called Energy Overload, with myself and a great artist named Fernando Perdomo. I turned our new guest house into a studio.
CARMINE APPICE NEW CACTUS ALBUM UPDATE
So, we had to update each book and do 3 min video ads for Amazon and the internet. I’ve been getting all of my drum book catalogs released in 2021. What have you been doing to pass the time?Ĭarmine: Actually, I’ve been very busy. AdvertisementsĪndrew: Carmine, thank you for taking the time to speak with us. If you would like to learn more about Cactus, or grab their new record, head here. If you would like to learn more about Carmine, check out his website here. We discuss Cactus’ new record, Tightrope, his early days as a drummer, some of his work with Vanilla Fudge and he answers if he would ever work with Vinnie Vincent again. Today, I’ve got Carmine Appice with me for a chat. Carmine has been nothing short of transcendent in his career as a musician, and he’s far from done. Or maybe his freelance work with Paul Stanley or Rod Stewart is more your thing? Regardless, you can expect the music he is a part of to hit you and hit you hard. You probably know Carmine from his work as a member of Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, King Kobra, or Blue Murder. His hard-hitting, powerful style, coupled with his incredible showmanship, has led him down a path that has seen him become a member of multiple legendary Rock bands. All images courtesy of Glass Onyon PR AdvertisementsĬarmine Appice is one of the greatest drummers ever to pick up a pair of sticks.
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