Last In Line and Resist & Bite – Columbus, OH – 11/12/2022
As the first snow of the season fell upon us, I couldn't help reflecting on the enormity of events we attended over the summer, given that two of the amazing axemen...
KIX – December 17, 2017 – Pittsburgh, PA
When a band’s Facebook profile lists their biography as “The best damn rock band you will ever see live,” one may think that they are full of themselves, and perhaps they...
Grand Rocktember VI – Hinkley, MN – 9-7-18 (Day 2)
Grand Rocktember continued on Friday afternoon with local musician Chris Hawkey kicking off the day with a blend of original country rock, and an eclectic collection of rock, metal and grunge...
WEAPONS OF ANEW ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES WITH SCOTT STAPP AND MESSER
Melodic metallists Weapons of Anew are set to open shows throughout the summer in the US for Scott Stapp (Creed) and Messer, and are already poised for a great 2020, as...
The Fifth Frontman Roy Cathey Discusses the Band’s latest EP and Upcoming Tour
The Pure Rock Shop caught up with frontman Roy Cathey from North Carolina hard rock quartet THE FIFTH to discuss the band's upcoming tour in support of their self-titled Ep. Dubbed...
Rokisland Festival – Day 3 – Friday – 1/20/23
The weekend kicked-off with a VIP performance featuring members of the Bulletboys, Trixter and Stephen Pearcy at the Sunset Pier at 0 Duval Street in Old Town. The atmosphere was tropical...
Music Saves Lives presented an All-Star Jam to fund Suicide Awareness and Education
Music Saves Lives presented an All-Star Jam Session that included Kevin Martin (Candlebox), Brett Scallions (Fuel), guitar virtuoso Orianthi, Billy Morrison (Billy Idol), Julia Lage (Vixen), Richie Kotzen (The Winery Dogs),...
Metal Allegiance – Anaheim, CA – 1/25/2024
On January 25th 2024, Metal Allegiance performed at The House Of Blues Anaheim for their 10th anniversary celebration (which coincided with the return of the Winter NAMM show). The band took...
SteelHeart – Monsters of Rock Cruise 10-3-16
My first experience seeing SteelHeart was at a sold out Akron Agora in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Their musicianship was was precise, crisp and energetic. However, the vocal prowess and mere stage presence...
Shock Rockers GRANNY 4 BARREL Hit the Road With Texas Hippie Coalition & Kobra...
Local Show this Sunday, May 13 at Jergel's.Imagine if Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, and Alice Cooper had a grandmother that fronted a rock band...enter Granny 4 Barrel! A Neo-Victorian steampunk shock...
Generation Axe – Greensburg, PA – 12/04/2018
The Generation Axe tour came to The Palace Theater in Greensburg, PA on Monday, December 3rd, bringing together five of the most talent guitar players in the world of rock and...
Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Pittsburgh, PA – December 22, 2019
For the past two decades, I've watched the Trans-Siberian Orchestra show grow from theaters to arenas from a core band to two touring companies and the show never disappoints. I prefer...