Kingdom Come exploded onto the music scene with the release of their self-titled debut album in 1988. The album contains awesome tracks like "Get It On," "Pushin' Hard," and the opening track, "Living Out Of Touch." Kingdom Come turned heads again in 1989 with their follow-up release of "In Your Face," with hard rocking songs such as "Do You Like It," "Overrated," and "The Wind," just to name a couple of kick ass songs off this great album as well. The line-up for these first two albums were, Lenny Wolf, (Vocals) Danny Stag, (Lead Guitar) Rick Steier, (Rhythm Guitar) Johnny B. Frank, (Bass) and James Kottak. (Drums)

Although I'm partial to the first two albums, Lenny Wolf went on to record many other great albums as well over the years, with many different musicians. Even though Kingdom Come haven't been in the spotlight here in the states for quite sometime, the band continues to write great music and tour today. Kingdom Come recently toured Russia in support of their new album titled "Ain't Crying For The Moon." Hopefully the day will soon come when this great band can shake up the states once again!

I'm happy to announce that I recently caught up with the very talented Lenny Wolf, who is the driving force behind Kingdom Come. During this Exclusive Interview for GlamMetal.com, Lenny talks about the new album, touring, and some other cool shit as well. So pull out those old Kingdom Come albums and rock out with us here at GlamMetal.com! Enjoy! 

Lenny Wolf, how the hell are you man?
Pretty good, thanks.

I want to start off by saying, we at GlamMetal love all of your records, even way back to the “Stone Fury” stuff, and it’s great to have you on our site, so welcome!
Thanks again Doobie!

I understand that you have a brand new record out titled, “Ain’t Crying For The Moon.” Congratulations on that. Lenny, how would you compare this new release to any of your previous albums, and what can Kingdom Come fans expect from it?
Me being the one who wrote it, I can only answer that question from a subjective point of view. It is certainly another reflection of what I felt like doing in 2006. One of KC's hardest approaches I think, speaking of the guitar arrangements. Otherwise, great, sums it up.

On your last release, “Perpetual,” you tracked all instruments and vocals yourself, is that the case with “Ain’t Crying For The Moon” as well?
Basically yes. The band is spread throughout Germany which makes the creative part very difficult. But the band and I have an unspoken agreement about letting me do my "thing". The boys are also very busy producing other projects, or giving lessons etc...so until now, I just keep hiding in my creative bubble and continue the KC mission!

How many tracks are on “Ain’t Crying For The Moon,” and where can people pick this CD up?
13 songs. The record is available all over Europe and Russia, and regarding the US, through online stores or in our shop at www.kingdomcome.de
The right label in the states is either not found or has not heard about it. Pretty strange that our biggest market now seems to be the hardest. Sad.

Kingdom Come toured Russia back in November of 2006, how did the tour go, and are you planning on touring in support of the new album here in the states?
Russia was a fantastic experience!!! Great people and a warm hearted exchange of emotions and energy. And last but not least, -- the women -- wow!! Surprisingly we had a lot more people showing up than we expected. St. Petersburg's Rock Radio station we actually went to number 1. That shows, that with the right support, and therefore people knowing about KC, it still can work.
We would love to hit the stages in my beloved USA, but as we have mentioned several times before, it is a real issue to fly a production, crew and band over to the U.S., and dealing with immigration costs etc etc... You may have noticed that KC ain't a super star band anymore. But we're hoping to make a lot more noise in the future!

Have you been asked to join any of the package tours which are so common these days?
Been asked twice a while ago, but one concept fell through, and the other package did not seem right for us. It was a fun and wonderful time, thank God I could experience it, but KC's roots lie more in the seventies, and has now build a bridge to the year 2006, musically speaking. So... we are not so keen on pressuring ourselves on package tours just to play, it has to fit, although we are playing a lot of older songs on tour, but with the "2006" feel to it.

How many times have you toured the states, and with whom?
Don't recall all of them right now. I remember Van Halen, Scorpions, Metallica before they hit it big, Black Sabbath. I just saw Toni Iommi again in Moscow at the Kremlin Show. Don Dokken, Warrant, Aerosmith with "Stone Fury", but certainly not enough. KC started a bit too late to build a solid base around the world like other bands that have been around a few years earlier. You may remember a couple of years after we started; the grunge thing took over and put bands like us on the second platform for a while.

What’s one of the most memorable tours you have ever been on?
The most enjoyable, but with the strongest impression, understandably the "Monster's of Rock" tour in '88.

While touring here in the states, is there a particular place you enjoy playing the most?
I love space. Therefore states like Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico were very groovy.
Cool audience's and fun people. Texas and Florida not to forget to mention. The east coast energy on the other hand is very similar to my home town in Hamburg, and therefore not as exotic to me. But a great audience always works, doesn't matter where!

How do European audiences compare to audiences here in the U.S.? Is there a difference?
The U.S. girlies are more excitable, or at least know how to show it more! But it's the overall U.S. vibe I'm really digging and missing. But hey, things happen when they are meant to happen. No complaints.

What’s the writing process like in Kingdom Come, and are you the sole songwriter of the band?
I always have been the driving force in KC. I still have not found that perfect match like a Lennon/McCartney or Page/Plant, so I rely more or less on my own output. But as long as I have lots of creativity pouring out of me, it's challenging and fun. Luckily I've been able to surround myself with good people on and behind the stage.

You also produce all of your own records as well as sing, and play guitar. How did you become such a great producer, and do you produce any other bands as well?
Thanks for the flowers! I learned by "doing" and by getting on peoples nerves asking questions. So far I'm busy living life. A great saying from Bon Scott: "Doing nothing means a lot to me," is important to reload my batteries. "Inhaling the silence," having coffee with "Friends in spirit," doing some "Twilight Cruising" and then kicking ass in my studio is my fulfilling mission in life!

You’ve had a few band changes over the years. Would you mind introducing the current Kingdom Come line-up?
Gotta promote my web-site: Details can be found at: www.kingdomcome.de or www.lennywolf.com 

Rick Steier played guitar on your first two Kingdom Come albums, and is an old acquaintance of mine. I’m curious, have you stayed in touch with Rick, or any of your old band-mates from back in the day Lenny?
Not really. Just saw James and Johnny again a couple of years ago. They actually joined a coffee shop scene for a video I shot in LA. Always great seeing them again! Rick I remember as being a pleasant and very reliable nice man, who played a cool rhythm guitar.
According to a mutual friend, he is doing well I heard. He's got a family and all the other good things in life.

I loved all the “Stone Fury” stuff as well, have you ever thought about resurrecting “Stone Fury?”
Not really. Did a few re-recordings on KC's "TOO" record, but that was about it.

For all of the newer fans that are interested in Kingdom Come, how would you best describe your music?
Emotionally intense mother fucker! No record sounds the same. Rock riffs meet industrial elements, traditional drums with a few bits of the unexpected. We're not a clichÈ band from the 80's. A Kraut doing the American thing with an English undertone and a Russian desire. If it did not make sense, don't tell anyone!

I’ve got to ask Lenny, how often are you told that you sound like Robert Plant, and do you get tired of the comments? It’s really not a bad thing, being compared to Robert Plant vocally, should be a huge compliment.
Hello!!!! Welcome to the year 2007. Nobody cares anymore, except the ones who "don't know." I don't care "either way!"

What’s a couple of your favorite Glam-Metal bands from back in the day Lenny?
Even risking to piss you off, but the lesser Glam bands like Van Halen, Ozzy, Rush and other 80's bands I used to like a lot back then. But again, people and sounds change as they grow. For the better or worse, who is to judge that?!

Where do you currently reside, and what do you like to do for fun, aside from working, and touring?
Mainly in Hamburg, Germany. Simple things make me a happy man! If in the summer a yacht is around, that's groovy, but otherwise the usual things like "hanging," "friends," "good food," and being aware of being "alive" with all the "senses" the all mighty has given us.

What advice would you give to young and aspiring musicians trying to make it in this business today Lenny?
Strong faith in yourself, no expectations, tons of luck, following what your heart is telling you to do, learning to separate between good and bad advise, and a rich girl or boyfriend until you make it. Then of course, remembering the good people from the beginning .

In closing, is there anything you’d like to say to all of the Kingdom Come fans out there Lenny?
Hold up the flag! Hope to see ya all in this life, and spread the word: Kingdom Come rules!

Thank you very much for taking the time to answer these questions for GlamMetal.com Lenny, and good luck with the new record man!
Let the angels of big stages hear you loud and clear!! Thanks!

Anyone interested in learning more about Kingdom Come, can go to www.lennywolf.com