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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:
Metal Hall of Fame – Hollywood, CA – 1/21/2026
The Metal Hall of Fame's Sunset Strip Blowout Bash took place on January 21,2026,and included the three of the most iconic rock clubs in history, the Rainbow Bar and Grill, The Roxy, and the Viper Room. The Red Carpet was held at the Rainbow Bar and Grill with some of...
TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES FIRST TOUR IN 30 YEARS WITH 50TH ANNIVERSARY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Triumph, one of Canada's most revered and influential rock bands, proudly announces their first tour in 30 years with the Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour, produced by Live Nation - an expansive 2026 North American run celebrating five decades of musical...
Wizards of Winter, Lorain, OH – 11/21/2025
Last night the Wizards of Winter kicked off their Christmas season tour in Lorain, Ohio at the Lorain Palace Theatre, bringing fans two full sets of holiday cheer. Having seen all-star ensemble a few times before locally in Pittsburgh, we knew it would be worth the...
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:
Gunshine Releases New Single “Goth Girl” Ahead of Upcoming Album Grand Rising
Florida rock band Gunshine kick off 2026 with the release of their new single, "Goth Girl," offering fans a first taste of their forthcoming full-length album, Grand Rising, due out digitally on July 24 through vnclm_ /...
RED REIGN RELEASE LIVE EP, ANNOUNCE UPCOMING SHOW WITH METAL ALLEGIANCE AT NAMM
Red Reign will start the new year off right with two exciting announcements: an upcoming release of a live EP, while fans in the Anaheim, California area will soon get the opportunity to see the band live. On Thursday, January 22, 2026, Red Reign will be supporting...
ROCKSTARS AND CELEBRITIES TO TAKE OVER SUNSET STRIP
Legendary Rockstars including current and former members of Poison, Vixen, Guns N' Roses, Quiet Riot, Dokken, Whitesnake, Movie and Television Producers, Record Company Executives, Music Promoters, Entertainment Managers from across the globe, Fortunate 500 Corporate...
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