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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:
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...
Y&T – San Juan Capistrano, CA – 11/15/2025
Review by JoJo-Anthony with Photos by Joe Schaeffer Veteran rock band Y&T returned to Southern California with a sold-out performance at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. The band recently returned from a highly successful European Tour that lasted the whole...
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:
BROTHER CANE IS BACK
Brother Cane is back, releasing their new powerful album Magnolia Medicine, set for release in early 2026 on Double Dragon Records, distributed by Virgin Music Group. The album opens with "If This Means War," a fierce, no-apologies anthem that makes it...
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...
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