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Reviews:
Alestorm, Elvenking & Glyph – Pittsburgh, PA 3/26/2024
So it was Tuesday, and essentially the beginning of the weekend for those who signed up to see Alestorm, Elvenking and Sylph in concert. The rain was coming down hard as we drove up to Stage AE on Pittsburgh's Northside, but that didn't stop fans of all ages...
Monsters of Rock Cruise – Day 3 at Sea – 3/4/2024
I'm not sure how, but I actually went for a 5K run with a small but fun group in Cozumel again this year. But I joined Will and Rich, who would lead the charge and I met Sue from Eastern, PA, who knew I was from Pittsburgh the minute I opened my mouth....
Monsters of Rock Cruise – Day 2 at Sea – 3/3/2024
Ok, so we admittedly stayed up way too late on the first night and like most were happy to ease into day two with the Bloody Mary Hangover Jam in Studio B. This is such a cool concept as people will do most anything to get "free shit" and while the show begins...
Interviews:
Paradise Kitty Interview 5 Things You Should Do on The Monsters of Rock Cruise
Paradise Kitty, the all-female Guns n Roses Tribute band, stopped by the studios of 91.7FM WNJR in Washington, PA on Thursday . During our conversation which you can hear below, Jenna Syde, Rachael Rine, Nikki Stevens, Ariel Bellvalaire and newest kitty Emily...
Mark ‘Gus’ Scott of Trixter Releases Solo Christmas Album
Trixter drummer Mark 'Gus' Scott catches up with The Pure Rock Shop on 91.7 FM WNJR in Washington, PA to discuss his involvement with the Hope 4 Kids International Charity, his talents on the trumpet, and his upcoming album "Christmas Miracle" featuring classical...
Ryan Roxie of the Alice Cooper Band Interview
The Alice Cooper Band got up close and personal with their fans and showcased solo projects from various members at an intimate performance at Moondog's in Blawnox (Pittsburgh, PA) this Thursday evening. Gathered in anticipation of a Friday evening Alice Cooper show...
News:
SUPAFLY FEATURING SPREAD EAGLE’S RAY WEST LAUNCH NEW SINGLE IN ADVANCE OF DEBUT ALBUM ON DEKO
As one of the more dynamic vocalists of the early '90s, NYC native Ray West's defiant screams and guttural wails defined a generation of headbangers. The leader of Spread Eagle, West aided in the creation of such metal anthems such as "Switchblade Serenade" and...
THUNDER TO LAUNCH TWO UNRELEASED LIVE ALBUMS ON JANUARY 26 VIA EARMUSIC
Among the most popular and enduring British hard rock bands of the past 25 years, Thunder are to launch two previously unreleased live albums on January 26 via earMUSIC. The first of the pair, Live At Islington Academy, captures the South London based band during the...
METALLICA’S BLACKENED® WHISKEY TO SPONSOR ANNUAL METAL HALL OF FAME GALA
BLACKENED®, the award winning whiskey from Metallica, will be a sponsor of the 2024 Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala, January 24, 2024, at the Marriott Delta Garden Grove, Anaheim, CA. BLACKENED® will have a special branding experience and will include a free sampling...
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