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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:
Wizards of Winter, Lorain, OH – 11/21/2025
Last night the Wizards of Winter kicked off their Christmas season tour in Lorain, Ohio at the Lorain Palace Theatre, bringing fans two full sets of holiday cheer. Having seen all-star ensemble a few times before locally in Pittsburgh, we knew it would be worth the...
Y&T – San Juan Capistrano, CA – 11/15/2025
Review by JoJo-Anthony with Photos by Joe Schaeffer Veteran rock band Y&T returned to Southern California with a sold-out performance at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. The band recently returned from a highly successful European Tour that lasted the whole...
Queensryche & Accept – Greensburg, PA – 11/18/2025
Headed east of the city to Greensburg last night for a double-shot of melodic metal hosted by the Greensburg Cultural Trust in the historic Palace Theater. As fans gathered inside to get refreshments and band merch before the show, we couldn't help but giggle at the...
Interviews:
Resist & Bite Frontman Nathan Utz Introduces his Band
In follow-up to Resist & Bite's performance at Masquerade in Philadelphia this past weekend, I decided that it was time we get the scoop on this band fronted by Nathan Utz (Lynch Mob, Blonz) and featuring Tommy Skeoch (formerly of Tesla) on guitar. Formed by...
Nitro Nitra Recaps Masquerade and Introduces Her Rock Voice
Nitro Nitra is an alternative rock singer from Wilmington, Delaware. She has been singing since before she could even walk, but challenges in life kept her from reaching her full potential. Listen into our interview and learn about her awakening, her new band, and how...
The Pure Rock Shop talks “Force Majeure” with Kenny and Don “Crash” from H.E.A.T.
The Pure Rock Shop caught up with H.E.A.T. frontman Kenny Leckremo and drummer Don "Crash" for the scoop on the band's latest single "Hollywood," and their upcoming album Force Majeure, which is due out via earMUSIC on August 5, 2022. Listen in to the full video...
News:
BROTHER CANE IS BACK
Brother Cane is back, releasing their new powerful album Magnolia Medicine, set for release in early 2026 on Double Dragon Records, distributed by Virgin Music Group. The album opens with "If This Means War," a fierce, no-apologies anthem that makes it...
ANNUAL “BOWL FOR RONNIE” CELEBRITY BOWLING PARTY SET FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
ANNUAL "BOWL FOR RONNIE" CELEBRITY BOWLING PARTY SET FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 TO BENEFIT RONNIE JAMES DIO STAND UP AND SHOUT CANCER FUND Bowling Event Hosted by Broadcast Personality Eddie Trunk at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California Will...
Ellefson-Soto Unveil “Vengeance” Featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens of KK’s Priest
GRAMMY® Award winning bassist David Ellefson (Ex-Megadeth) and acclaimed metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have unleashed the official music video for "Vengeance," featuring guest vocals from the legendary Tim "Ripper" Owens (KK's...
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