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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:
Richie Kotzen & Mark Daly – Warrendale, PA – 10/7/2024
Pennsylvania native Richie Kotzen returned to Pittsburgh in support of his newly released album Nomad (BMG) on Monday evening. He was joined by Mark Daly and The Ravens, who are no strangers to the venue, and local act Supermonkey. Frontman Mark Daly returned to...
Tesla – Washington, PA – 9/27/2024
Tesla continues to top my list when it comes to personal favorites. In fact, after announcing the news in my review of the band from their MGM Northfield show last March, it was my goal on 'Record Store Day' in April to score a copy of Reel to Reel Vol...
Lord of The Lost and Beasto Blanco – Cleveland, OH – 9/20/2024
It has been a whirlwind of a week, but we couldn't imagine skipping out on Beasto Blanco's first night on tour with Lord of the Lost. We've been fascinated with this band since the first time we caught a glimpse of their theatrical show on in a crowded room on...
Interviews:
Keri Kelli Introduces A New Revenge “Enemies & Lovers”
Night Ranger guitarist Keri Kelli caught up with The Pure Rock Shop for the first time in nearly two decades to discuss his band A New Revenge with Tim "Ripper" Owens (Judas Priest, Spirits of Fire, The Three Tremors) on vocals, Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, Whitesnake,...
Ripper Owens to Release Albums with Three Tremors, Spirits of Fire, and A New Revenge
The Pure Rock Shop caught up with Tim "Ripper" Owens on 91.7FM WNJR to discuss upcoming releases from the Three Tremors, Spirits of Fire, and A New Revenge. Ripper (Judas Priest, Iced Earth, Dio Disciples) is joined by Harry "The Tyrant" Conklin (Jag Panzer, Satan's...
Chris Clark from Babylon Shakes on their New Album Exile to the Velveteen Lounge
Chris Clark from Babylon Shakes caught up with The Pure Rock Shop on 91.7FM WNJR to discuss how the band formed following a chance meeting at a Faster Pussycat aftershow party back in 2017, what you can expect at upcoming live shows, and the new release of their...
News:
JUDAS PRIEST ANNOUNCES LEG 2 OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL INVINCIBLE SHIELD TOUR WITH SABATON
Today, heavy metal titans Judas Priest have announced leg 2 of their Invincible Shield Tour with special guest Sabaton. The all-time greats will take over new markets in North America this fall with an additional 23 performances. All shows will feature music from...
I PREVAIL + HALESTORM COLLAB ON “CAN U SEE ME IN THE DARK?” IN ADVANCE OF TOUR
HALESTORM and I PREVAIL are gearing up to embark on the "can't miss" tour of Summer 2024. Their co-headline trek, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on July 9 in Raleigh and runs through August 17 in Las Vegas. Hollywood Undead and Fit For A King will serve as...
SKID ROW ANNOUNCE FIRST OFFICIAL LIVE ALBUM + CONCERT FILM LIVE IN LONDON
Welcome to the Skid Row live album 35 years in the making! On October 24, 2022, Skid Row took to the stage at 02 Forum Kentish Town and bottled lightening with Skid Row – Live in London, their first official live album and concert film that captures unforgettable,...
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