Mark Biedermann of legendary Bay Area metal band Blind Illusion joins The Zach Moonshine Show for a deep dive into nearly five decades of heavy metal history.
Mark takes us through the early days of Blind Illusion, the legendary The Sane Asylum, working with Kirk Hammett, and the band’s connections to some of the most important musicians in metal history, including Les Claypool and Cliff Burton.
We also talk about Blind Illusion’s reunion with original vocalist David White, the recording of the new live album STAGE FLIGHT: Live At The UC Theatre, and why Mark says the record is a completely authentic 100% live performance.
Mark also shares stories about his work connected to Blue Öyster Cult’s Imaginos, playing guitar alongside names such as Robbie Krieger, and the time his guitar work was mistaken for Joe Satriani.
The conversation goes deep into Mark’s musical influences, including Deep Purple, Ritchie Blackmore, Uli Jon Roth, Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Bruce Lee, and his lifelong connection to Kung Fu.
We also look ahead to the next chapter of Blind Illusion, including the upcoming Crushing the Universe album, the band’s current lineup, their plans for Europe, and Mark’s determination to keep creating and performing for years to come.
This is a conversation packed with Bay Area metal history, legendary musicians, wild stories, and a firsthand look at the continuing evolution of Blind Illusion.
BLIND ILLUSION
Mark Biedermann
The Zach Moonshine Show
Metal Devastation Radio
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