SZ: Ok Rolf, I think I hit your with enough music questions. So lets do some fun questions:

SZ: What other outside interests do you have?  My Family.

SZ: Favorite movies?  I like some science fiction stuff as well as comedy!

SZ: Favorite actor and actress? Michael Douglas and Cher (SECRET: I love Cher).

SZ: Favorite food and drink? Believe it or not free-of-alcohol-BEER.

SZ: Favorite book? I wish I had more time to read. I guess it's years ago when I read my last non music-related book.

SZ: Favorite song? Too many.

SZ: Favorite color?   Black and Blue.

SZ: Married or single? Married.

SZ: If you could form a rock or metal super group what fellow musicians would you want in the band?

The EMPIRE guys!

SZ: What sports do you enjoy or take part in?  Enjoy Formula 1.

SZ: Is your guitar playing, touring, recording your full time job, or do you do that along with other things to supplement your income?

I give lessons and play in a cover band. No other job! I wish I could play more (live and studio) rather then giving lessons - but in the moment I have to.

SZ: So how do you manage so many projects at once? Working and working!

SZ: I know how that feels. I read your bio at your website.  How did you go from Plastics Engineer to rock star?

I hated plastics, they smell awful and I never really wanted that.  I always wanted to be a musician and one day there was a decision.

SZ: Good call on your part. So along with that, I read you’re into recording?

I understand you have a good size studio at your disposal at home?  How did you become interested in doing that aspect of musical process?

That really interests me a lot. I built a recording studio now in my new house with up to 48 Tracks of digital recording and use the new Tascam MX 2424, a great machine (I'm not sponsored by them). I have a recording booth for recording my stuff. For guitar recordings I use at the moment a Sennheiser MD 421. Old mic, but works great.

SZ: Favorite music related websites:  Bands'& Musicians' websites and www.melodicrock.com

SZ: Favorite Non-music related websites:  www.Ebay.de

SZ: Favorite Guitar Magazine: Gitarre & Bass

SZ: Can you share some words of wisdom?  Life's too short to live with "killing!"

SZ: Where can our readers go buy your CDs?  LION MUSIC.

SZ: Homepage Url: www.rolfmunkes.com

SZ: Other sites you can be found on:  www.empire-rock.com, www.vanize.com.

SZ: Contact email address: rolf@rolfmunkes.com

SZ: Well Rolf I'm real sorry this interview had to end.  It was a pleasure talking with you and I think you've gained some new fans from it.  Thank you again for your time.  Lastly, any closing words, or things that come to mind that we may have over looked in the course of this interview?

I enjoyed answering your great and interesting questions! Thanks for the interview. All my Best. ~Rolf

SZ: Well shred heads there you have it. Rolf Munkes is a German guitarist that plays straight melodic rock from the heart. Its great to see more guitarists gaining exposure around the world.  Rolf has some amazing chops and knows how to write a soulful melody line. I highly suggest you visit his website and lion music to learn more about his unique playing style. Its say to say I'm Empire's biggest fan thanks to Rolf. Empire's debut cd is available at www.lionmusic.com for instant online purchase. Again we'd like to thank Rolf for taking time from his work infested schedule for this deep interview into his world of music, playing and life. Until next time, this is Nick signing off.