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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:
Monsters of Rock Cruise – Day 1 at Sea – 3/2/2024
I was rested and even decided to squeeze in a quick run in Miami before we jetted off to the port that Saturday morning. In hindsight, probably didn't have time for that run, but I knew the only running I'd be doing on the ship was from show to show with a heavy...
Monsters of Rock Cruise Pre-party – Miami, Fl – 3/1/2024
This was far from a normal pre-party day for me as I decided to take the scenic route to get to Miami, and sadly it really wasn't very scenic, just a lot of highway that pretty much looked the same...I started my journey to Florida at about 3 am the previous morning...
KK’s Priest, L.A. Guns, and Burning Witches – Pittsburgh, PA – 3/17/2024
Our weekend concluded with the triple threat of Burning Witches, L.A. Guns, and KK's Priest on St. Patrick's day with a Sunday evening performance at Stage AE on Pittsburgh's North Shore, but with the city's parade being the day prior we saw more black than green in...
Interviews:
Mark Kendall of Great White Interview
Great White guitarist Mark Kendall discusses the addition of singer Terry Ilous, their live show, and the band's new album Full Circle. Listen to Mark Kendall's in-depth interview with The Pure Rock Shop for fun stories about how his grandson imitates him (and Angus...
Paul Gilbert of Mr. Big Interview
The Pure Rock Shop talks to one-time local guitarist Paul Gilbert about growing up outside of Greensburg, Pennsylvania before starting guitar school in Los Angeles and ultimately forming Mr. Big with bassist Billy Sheehan. Paul took time away from packing (his...
Terry Ilous of Great White Interview
The Pure Rock Shop talks to Terry Ilous, who is currently singing for Great White and is best know for founding 80's metal band XYZ, about the premier of his solo release Gypsy Dreams. Learn about what influenced the flamenco sound of this covers album, how Terry...
News:
TESLA Announce Return to House of Blues Las Vegas in April
The legendary and iconic rock band TESLA have announced they are returning to House of Blues Las Vegas inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in 2024 with their TESLA: The Las Vegas Takeover. Shows will be held on April 5, 6, 10, 12 and 13, 2024, and are scheduled to...
Kurt Deimer Announces Tour Dates Alongside Rock Legends Tesla
Kurt Deimer has released the official lyric video for single "Doom" on all streaming platforms in conjunction with his newly announced tour with rock legends Tesla. "'Doom' is a song I wrote for my movie coming soon called Hellbilly Hollow. It's a feature film and...
THE LONELY ONES Release New Single and Announce Album Release Party!
Experience the latest sensation from the rock band, The Lonely Ones! Their newest single, "Don't Cry For Me," arrives along with an electrifying new music video today, December 1, 2023. Anticipation has been mounting for their debut album, boasting 12 powerful tracks....
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