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The Pure Rock Shop (TPRS.com) is your source for hard rock and melodic metal news, interviews, reviews, photographs, and more.
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Reviews:
Bruce Dickinson – Los Angeles, CA – 10/5/2025
On Sunday, October 5th legendary vocalist extraordinaire Bruce Dickinson took the stage for the last show of his current US Tour at the Wiltern in Los Angeles, California. On the heels of a very successful 2024 sold out tour, fans were treated to a sixteen-song...
The Marvelous 3 – Nashville, TN – 9-26-2025
The third year of reunion shows from The Marvelous 3 kicked off in Nashville at the Brooklyn Bowl on Friday evening to a SOLD OUT crowd. The guys were joined by local punk rock band Winona Fighter who are fronted by multi-instrumentalist Coco Kinnon. She was joined by...
Lita Ford – Warrendale, PA – 9/24/2025
Lita Ford rocked Jergels on Wednesday night to an lively crowd. Taking the stage after 9:30 pm, the audience was first warmed up by local openers NASH.V.ILL and Stereo Scandal, who offered a welcomed but eclectic mix of strong female fronted rock. We were blown away...
Interviews:
Paralandra’s Casandra Carson
We first caught Paralandra live at the kick-off party for Rokisland festival back in January. We’d heard the buzz around the band, but just hadn’t had an opportunity to see a show. They have played everything from Rocklahoma to NAMM to the KISS Kruise prior to...
Kamenar Frontman Sean Kamenar
Kamenar frontman Sean Kamenar talks with Kara from The Pure Rock Shop about his high-energy band’s origins and upcoming adventures. Listen in here (insert link) to learn more about the band including upcoming tour dates (including a local date in Pittsburgh on March...
DORO DISCUSSES NEW ALBUM AS SHE CELEBRATES 40 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
With a career that emerged from the explosion of heavy metal during the early 1980s, Doro Pesch has been tireless in her devotion to the metal cause for four decades. In 2023, she celebrates the past 40 years with two special anniversary shows and a brand-new studio...
News:
ANNUAL “BOWL FOR RONNIE” CELEBRITY BOWLING PARTY SET FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
ANNUAL "BOWL FOR RONNIE" CELEBRITY BOWLING PARTY SET FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 TO BENEFIT RONNIE JAMES DIO STAND UP AND SHOUT CANCER FUND Bowling Event Hosted by Broadcast Personality Eddie Trunk at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California Will...
Ellefson-Soto Unveil “Vengeance” Featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens of KK’s Priest
GRAMMY® Award winning bassist David Ellefson (Ex-Megadeth) and acclaimed metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have unleashed the official music video for "Vengeance," featuring guest vocals from the legendary Tim "Ripper" Owens (KK's...
FOREIGNER 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TO BE FILMED ON ELLIS ISLAND
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY FOR VISA CARDHOLDERS AND A FREE TICKET GIVEAWAY IS NOW LIVE Only 250 fans will witness this once-in-a-lifetime performance September 6th, 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members FOREIGNER will mark their monumental 50th anniversary...
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