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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 – Santa Ana, CA – 4/15/2024
On the evening of April 15, 2024, the legendary Bruce Dickinson graced the stage at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California. The anticipation in the air was palpable as fans gathered to witness the Iron Maiden frontman’s solo performance—a rare treat, considering it...
Firewind, Edge of Paradise, Immortal Guardian – Pittsburgh, PA – 4/14/2024
Sunday evening Firewind featuring Greek guitarist Gus G. who is best known for his former role in Ozzy Osbourne's band visited the Crafthouse Stage & Grill. They were joined by tour mates Immortal Guardian and Edge of Paradise as well as local support...
Joe Satriani & Steve Vai – Cleveland, OH – 4/13/2024
On Saturday night, the MGM Northfield hosted guitar greats Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, who have united for the “Satch-Vai” tour this Spring. For the first time ever in their 50 years of friendship the duo have embarked on this co-headlining tour in tandem...
Interviews:
Johnny Dee Talks Doro, KICK, and Britny Fox
Drummer Johnny Dee caught up with The Pure Rock Shop on 91.7 FM WNJR in Washington/Pittsburgh (and on WNJR.org) to discuss Doro's celebration of Warlock's Triumph and Agony and upcoming festival plans, as well as details about his upcoming United States tour dates...
Michael Sweet of Stryper Asks God to Damn Evil
Michael Sweet of Stryper discusses the band's latest album God Damn Evil, which offers a prayer to God to banish the evil in our world and takes a heavier approach to the band's historically faith-based metal showcasing influences from the likes of Iron Maiden while...
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 which brings together founding members that haven't performed live together since...
News:
WILDSTREET RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘SICK TO DEATH’
Following the success of III (2021), New York City hard rock group Wildstreet has released their new single "Sick To Death" along with the music video to all major platforms. The single was written with Once Around guitarist/producer Wrath Starz and features drummer...
TESLA LP REAL TO REAL VOL 1 SET TO HIT THE SHELVES ON RECORD STORE DAY THIS APRIL
The legendary and iconic rock band TESLA proudly announces the release of a limited edition, double LP, Real to Reel Vol I, that is set to hit the shelves on Record Store Day, April 20, 2024. Originally released on June 5, 2007, Real to Reel Vol I is a cover song...
JUDAS PRIEST SHARE NEW SONG “THE SERPENT AND THE KING” IN ANTICIPATION OF INVINCIBLE SHIELD TOUR DATES
Today Judas Priest share new song "The Serpent and the King," the latest offering from their upcoming new studio album Invincible Shield. The song sees Judas Priest at their heavy metal best, with what is without doubt the most fist pumping track on the album. The...
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