Paul O’Neill and Chris Caffery Discuss TSO and Savatage in 1999 Interview

After the instrumental "Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)" from Savatage's rock opera "Dead Winter Dead" was received surprisingly well by radio across the country during the holidays following its 1995 release, Savatage...
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Johnny Dee Talks Doro, KICK, and Britny Fox

Drummer Johnny Dee caught up with The Pure Rock Shop on 91.7 FM WNJR in Washington/Pittsburgh (and on WNJR.org) to discuss Doro's celebration of Warlock's Triumph and Agony and upcoming festival plans,...

Chris Caffery Discusses the Upcoming Spirits of Fire Album

Chris Caffery caught up with The Pure Rock Shop on 91.7FM WNJR to discuss the upcoming release of the debut album from Spirits of Fire, which also features vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens, Steve...

Firewind’s Gus G. Checks-In From the Road

Guitarist Gus G., founder of the band Firewind caught up with The Pure Rock Shop following his band's soundcheck at The Roxian Theater in McKees Rocks, just outside of Pittsburgh, PA.  The...

Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater Interview

Jordan Rudess was first united with Dream Theater when Kevin Moore left the band several years ago. In fact, Moore had given the band his name as a possible replacement, since...
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Chuck Garric and Calico Cooper of Beasto Blanco Interview

Coming off two hot and steamy performances on the 2017 Monsters of Rock Cruise, Beasto Blanco members Chuck Garric and Calico Cooper (both members of the Alice Cooper Band) discuss their...
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Donnie Van Stavern of Riot V Discusses Their Latest Release Armor of Light

Donnie Van Stavern of Riot V discussed their latest album Armor of Light (Nuclear Blast Records), the legacy of Mark Reale and the future goals of the band with Greg from...
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Mike Tramp Strays From the Flock

The Pure Rock Shop caught up with Mike Tramp before his acoustic show with John Corabi at the Crafthouse in Pittsburgh this week for a radio interview for 91.7 FM WNJR in Pittsburgh...
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Paradise Kitty Interview 5 Things You Should Do on The Monsters of Rock Cruise

Paradise Kitty, the all-female Guns n Roses Tribute band, stopped by the studios of 91.7FM WNJR in Washington, PA on Thursday .  During our conversation which you can hear below, Jenna...

Billy Morris Talks about His Band’s New Album Holdin’ All the Aces

The Pure Rock Shop caught up with Billy Morris in nearby Cleveland, Ohio to discuss the debut release from Billy Morris and the Sunset Strip, Holdin’ All the Aces, plans for a book about his...

Reb Beach Releases “A View From the Inside”

It's always surprised me how we've covered this guy playing with everyone from Winger to Alice Cooper and Dokken to Night Ranger and of course Whitesnake ... But, have never caught up for...

The Pure Rock Shop talks “Force Majeure” with Kenny and Don “Crash” from H.E.A.T.

The Pure Rock Shop caught up with H.E.A.T. frontman Kenny Leckremo and drummer Don "Crash" for the scoop on the band's latest single "Hollywood," and their upcoming album Force Majeure, which is due...