Louise Phillips speaks to the original Helsinki Vampire, Jyrki 69 of the legendary Gothic ‘n’ Roll band, The 69 Eyes!

Louise Phillips caught up with Jyrki at the hotly anticipated night of their London tour as part of the Just Drive UK Tour. During the interview, we dive deep into the secrets of their impressive longevity, how do they keep the ‘Goth ‘n’ Roll’ spirit alive for decades and treat their music as pure art? Jyrki gives us the inside story, including a discussion of their latest album, Death of Darkness, how his vegan lifestyle contributes to his eternal rock energy, and how the band’s sound remains an ever-evolving journey. He reveals that surprising early UK influences like Gaye Bikers on Acid, Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction, and Crazyhead have all fed into their unique musical evolution over the years. We also get his thoughts on “What next?” for the band.

Plus, we get a fascinating look into the raw energy that gives their songs that irresistible, dark, seductive sound—exploring just how much ‘sex’ makes it into their unmistakable music.

But that’s not all. This is an absolute must-see for all rock fans, as Jyrki 69 brings on a very special guest: Frank Ferrer, the drumming legend from Guns N’ Roses! And finally, in a TotalRock exclusive, Jyrki teases an upcoming project with another rock icon, the incredible Billy Idol guitarist, Steve Stevens!

Get ready to sink your teeth into one of the most exciting interviews of the year!