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We've got a long list of stars that have stopped by to shoot the breeze with us and give us their latest news. Scroll down and you just might find the inside scoop on your favorite artists like Papa Roach, Reel Big Fish, Nonpoint, Godsmack, and P.O.D. Wanda SykesAll-American RejectsDeath Cab For CutieGodsmackThe Indigo GirlsFilterThe CallingString Cheese IncidentThey Might Be Giants 2001Bush311RatdogFlickerstick InterviewBetter Than EzraNonpoint3 Doors DownThe Go-Go'sReel Big FishOur Lady PeaceThey Might Be GiantsMxPxPapa RoachPoisonTonic3 Doors DownBarenaked LadiesFastballUnion UndergroundVASTP.O.D.Lynyrd SkynyrdShaggyPantera    Wanda Sykes Wanda Sykes: Turn the Safety on By: James Buell The cliche "good enough for government work" applies to a lot of things in this world. Wanda Sykes' sharp tongue and biting social commentary are not among them. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from Hampton University, the comedienne found herself stuck in a rut working at the National Security Agency. Sykes knew she was destined for greater things, so she took a chance. One Coors Light Super talent Showcase later, a star was born. Since entering comedy in 1987, Sykes has won two Emmy's, had her own television show (twice!), written for numerous comedy and award shows and starred opposite Jane Fonda and Jennifer Lopez on the big screen. Her greatest achievement, however, might just be the connection she makes with her audience every time she steps on stage. What's been described in the past as "sass" is the endearing quality that transforms Sykes from performer to best friend. Whatever it is, you can see it in person March 16th at Hard Rock Live in Orlando. Wanda spent a few minutes with Hard Rock to talk about professional athletes talking in the third person, Tony Danza, hunting accident press conferences and - brace yourself - the possible end of the Pootie Tang franchise. more All-American Rejects All-American Rejects: Americana's Emo Pop Fixture By: James Buell Singer/songwriter/bassist Tyson Ritter spent the bulk of his youth in the heartland of America. Like many kids in that situation, he grew up dreaming of rock stardom. Unlike many of those same kids, he's living his dream. Behind the success of their debut, self-title album, the All-American Rejects went from unknown kids from the Midwest to the IT band of 2003. Now touring in support of their second album, Move Along, the band makes a stop at Hard Rock Live in Orlando on November 6th. Ritter spent some time from the road to talk with Hard Rock about their whirlwind success, writing the new album and - shockingly enough - The Golden Girls. It's an interview you really don't want to miss. Especially if you're a fan of Tony Danza. more Death Cab For Cutie Death Cab For Cutie: Indie Rock Pioneers By: James Buell When Death Cab For Cutie burst onto the national scene last year, it wasn't just a case of the latest flavor the month. The band has worked on and perfected their craft through eight years and six releases. The Seattle quartet has become the darlings of critics and fans alike. Their spot on last season's OC only cemented their reputation as indie rock pioneers. Hard Rock recently caught up with singer/guitarist Ben Gibbard to talk about their new album, newfound fame and, of course, Joey. You can catch the group October 30th at Hard Rock Live in Orlando. more Godsmack Smackin’ with Sully An Interview with Sully Erna of Godsmack By Troy Schmidt more A Shining Ray of Indigo Phone Interview by Kelly Ladd with Amy Ray more Filter Being Frank with Filter Phone Interview by Kelly Ladd-Sanchez September 18, 2002 Frank Cavanaugh - Bass more The Calling Answer the Call Interview by Stephanie Fournier Aaron Kamin - guitarist, songwriter more String Cheese Incident Extra Cheese, Please Phone Interview by Kelly Ladd! Keith Mosely – Bass more They ARE Giants: An Interview with John Flansburgh By Troy Schmidt more Bush No More Beating Around the Bush Interview by Kelly Ladd Gavin Rossdale—Vocals, Guitar Robin Goodridge—Drums more 311 311's Nick Hexum Turns Chaos into Clarity March 6, 2002 Email Interview by Kelly Ladd more Ratdog Getting Down to the Bone with Ratdog's Rob Wasserman and Jeff Chimenti January 23, 2002 Phone Interview by Kelly Ladd more Flickerstick Lighting Up with Flickerstick Interview by Kelly Ladd Brandin Lea (vocals) Rex Ewing (guitar) Dominic Weir (drums) more Better Than Ezra Uncovering the Mystery of Better Than Ezra Interview by Kelly Ladd Kevin (vocals) Tom (bass) Travis (drums) more Nonpoint Getting to the Point with Nonpoint Interview by Kelly Ladd more 3 Doors Down Getting Down with Matt Roberts from 3 Doors Down Interview by Kelly Ladd more The Go-Go's Go-Go's Drummer Gina Schock Still Has the Beat Interview by Kelly Ladd more Reel Big Fish Reelin' in a Good Time with Reel Big Fish Interview by Kelly Ladd more Our Lady Peace At PEACE with Themselves An interview with Jeremy Taggart of Our Lady Peace By Troy Schmidt more They ARE Giants: An Interview with John Flansburgh By Troy Schmidt more MxPx The Gospel of Punk According to MxPx By Troy Schmidt more Papa Roach Roach Chat with Coby and Dave of Papa Roach By Troy Schmidt more Poison 20 QUESTIONS WITH RIKKI ROCKET OF POISON By Troy Schmidt more Tonic 20 QUESTIONS WITH EMERSON HART OF TONIC By Troy Schmidt more 20 QUESTIONS WITH 3 DOORS DOWN By Troy Schmidt more Barenaked Ladies The Barenaked Ladies Uncovered By Troy Schmidt more Fastball Fastball: Low and Inside By Troy Schmidt more Union Underground Going Deep with Union Underground By Troy Schmidt more VAST An Interview with VAST By Troy Schmidt more P.O.D. P.O.D. - Reaching for the Spirit in the Sky By Troy Schmidt more Lynyrd Skynyrd FREE AS A BIRD An Interview with Johnny Van Zant and Ricky Medlocke By Troy Schmidt more Shaggy Shaggin' with Shaggy By Troy Schmidt more Pantera In the Pit with Pantera's Beat Man, Vinnie Paul By Troy Schmidt more