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Keith Nelson of Buckcherry

After a scorching self-titled release on Dreamworks Records, hard rock's new torchbearers have returned, mixing their varied influences into an energetic, sexy, and adrenalized sophomore release entitled Time Bomb. And while...

Ryan Roxie Releases Imagine Your Reality

Greeting us from his home in Stockholm, Sweden, longtime Alice Cooper guitarist Ryan Roxie called into The Pure Rock Shop show on 91.7 FM WNJR Washington (Pittsburgh, PA) to discuss his...

David Readman Plans Return to Eden with Pendulum of Fortune

David Readman who is perhaps best known as the frontman for the band Pink Cream 69, caught up with Kara from The Pure Rock Shop on 91.7FM WNJR following the PC69's second Monster's...

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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The Three Tremors – Pittsburgh, PA – 03/11/2019

Despite a breakdown along the way to Pittsburgh, three of metal's greatest vocalists - Tim "Ripper" Owens (Judas Priest, Iced Earth, Diorites Disciples), Harry "The Tyrant" Conklin (Jag Panzer, Satan's Host, Titan...

Sammy Lee from Red Reign discusses Local Performances with Winger and Tesla

The Pure Rock Shop caught up with drummer Sammy Lee from Virginia-based Red Reign to discuss the band's upcoming performances with Winger at Jergel's on March 16th and shows with Tesla in Erie,...
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Sebastian Bach on Broadway

Park Avenue may lead to Skid Row, but Sebastian Bach's got bigger plans. The former Skid Row frontman has been pursuing a successful solo career for several years, and has now...

W.A.S.P. – Blackie Lawless Interview

W.A.S.P. has aimed to please, dedicating fourteen months to the creation of their thought-provoking album, Unholy Terror (Metal-Is).  The April 2001 release features Blackie Lawless (vocals, guitar), along with Chris Holmes (lead guitar),...
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Sammy Lee of Red Reign Interview

The Pure Rock Shop discusses the new EP with Richmond, Virginia-based melodic rockers Red Reign with drummer Sammy Lee. “Red Reign’s single “Not that Way” is a fresh new addition to The...

M3 Rock Festival – Day 2 – May 7, 2022

With the Extreme camp down for the count, our friend's from Enuff Z’Nuff joined the party on the second day of the M3 Rock Festival.  Despite the rain and fatigue from the...
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Warrant Vocalist Robert Mason Tells Fans What to Expect from the DRFSR Anniversary Tour

The Pure Rock Shop caught up with Warrant frontman Robert Mason this week to see what the band has in store for us this time around at Jergels.  Given that this...
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Steve Morse of the Dixie Dregs Checks off his Bucket List

Innovative rock fusion guitarist Steve Morse caught up with us on WNJR 91.7 FM in Washington (Pittsburgh, PA) and online at WNJR.org to talk about the current Dixie Dregs reunion tour...