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Reviews:
Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Pittsburgh, PA – 12/16/2023
Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) took Pittsburgh fans on their annual holiday joyride through Christmas classics with two shows at PPG Paints Area on Saturday, the second of which began shortly after 7:30 pm and included a two-set performance entitled "The Ghosts of...
Steel Panther – Pittsburgh, PA – 12/10/2023
Rising from their early days on the Sunset Strip club circuit to America's Got Talent, Steel Panther continues to entertain fans around the globe with their profane lyrics and metal licks. Currently On The Prowl in support of their 2023 album, the glam metal parody...
Music Saves Lives presented an All-Star Jam to fund Suicide Awareness and Education
Music Saves Lives presented an All-Star Jam Session that included Kevin Martin (Candlebox), Brett Scallions (Fuel), guitar virtuoso Orianthi, Billy Morrison (Billy Idol), Julia Lage (Vixen), Richie Kotzen (The Winery Dogs), Jonathan Mover (Saigon Kick) at the...
Interviews:
Derek Davis of Babylon A.D. Interview
After releasing two albums on Arista Records and shooting a video for "The Kid Goes Wild" for the RoboCop movie, Babylon A.D. may have fallen victim to the destruction caused by the grunge scene, but according to vocalist Derek Davis, they never truly called it quits....
Tony Montana Formerly of Great White Interview
Enjoy this article from our archives, but be sure to check out our latest interview with Tony regarding his new project Shadow and the Thrill here. Tony Montana had played bass for Great White through the height of their success, but was fired for as he puts it,...
An Interview with Bruce Kulick of KISS and Union
In August of 1996 KISS made history reuniting the original band members and leaving guitarist Bruce Kulick and drummer Eric Singer out of work. Though Kulick continues to do performances at KISS-related events and is still on great terms with the band, it was time for...
News:
NITA STRAUSS + DOROTHY TO PERFORM “VICTORIOUS” TOMORROW AT SOFI STADIUM
Los Angeles-born guitar hero and musical force of nature Nita Strauss and equal force of nature, vocalist Dorothy, will take the stage and perform their single "Victorious" for the first-time ever this Sunday, October 22 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. "I'm so honored...
ZAKK SABBATH Announce US Winter Tour
While waiting for Santa this winter, ZAKK SABBATH will be coming to a North American town near you. The preeminent BLACK SABBATH tribute band on the planet, featuring guitarist and singer Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE, PANTERA), ROB ZOMBIE and OZZY...
OF LIMBO ANNOUNCES TOUR WITH FASTER PUSSYCAT
Australian raised brothers Jake and Luke Davies furthered their career in the states after a move to California and their band OF LIMBO pride themselves on making every show a party with their unique take on Heavy Rock N' Roll. The band plays more than 100 shows per...
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