_{Richie Sambora returns to Belfast for the first time in over 20 years when he plays at the Ulster Hall on 1st July. The Belfast date is part of a European tour that sees Richie playing alongside guitarist Orianthi and follows a number of successful shows in Australia and the USA.}

_{Darren and Nigel from Rock Radio NI spoke to Richie on 3rd June, just four weeks before the Belfast show and talked about the tour, working on the new album and much more. The interview was first broadcast on the Friday NI Rocks Show on 6th June and was then available for 8 weeks via the On Demand Player. The show from 6th June which includes the interview can be heard at} http://www.mixcloud.com/NIRocks/

_{Read the transcription of the interview below.}

 

THERE comes a time when the end of days is predicted, when pestilence, war and hunger rampage through a ravaged world. Such days are yet to have their revelation not rapture; but until the harbingers of the apocalypse are in hand in the shape of Avatar.

On Thursday, 12th June the carnival of chaos in the shape of the Swedish circus

RACISM has bedevilled recent weeks with its ugly head raised and manifested in sickening attacks against those who have come to Northern Ireland to work and live. It's time to say "no more" and this Friday (June 20th) at The Limelight you can make a stand.

The Limelight is hosting a 'Rock Against Racism' event, with all