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Reviews:
Metal Church, Truckstop, and Vermithax A.D. – Pittsburgh, PA – 11/12/2023
Sunday evening seemed like an appropriate occasion to host a show headlined by the 1980s band, Metal Church. The congregation came dressed in leather with horns raised, filling the Crafthouse Stage & Grill from stage to the merchandsie table in the rear. The show...
Orianthi, Brother Cane, and Stone Horses – Warrendale, PA – 11/11/2023
Another night of great music at Jergels as fans arrived early to catch Stone Horses and Brother Cane in support of Australian guitarist, singer and songwriter Orianthi. Stone Horses is a Rock band from the Baltimore area featuring John Allen and Jason Heiser of Charm...
Mac Sabbath & Cybertronic Spree with support from Playboy Manbaby – Warrendale, PA – 11/4/2023
You know how you see something cool, and you just have to share it with your friends? Well, when Mac Sabbath joined us on the Monsters of Rock Cruise for the first time, I can tell you that my friends were calling my cabin laughing hysterically and telling me that I...
Interviews:
Saigon Kick is Ready to Rock Again
After riding two days on a bus from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Buffalo, New York, three quarters of the original Saigon Kick, Tom Defile, Matt Kramer, and Phil Varone, reunited to play for fun again. For their reunion shows, Jeff Blando has joined the trio to handle...
Jeff Pilson of Dokken Interview
With the driving strengths behind Dokken lying in their vocal harmonies, arena-style guitar explosions, and adrenalized live performances, for many fans it was a great disappointment to see the band waver from their trademark sound. But, after wiping the slate clean...
George Lynch of Lynch Mob Interview
As one of the most respected guitarists of his time, George Lynch has been blessed with many endorsements, including a signature series of ESP guitars, which he promotes through a handful of guitar clinics each year. When TPRS.com recently caught up with him in...
News:
John Corabi to Headline G4L Records Cancer Benefit Show Oct 17th in Nashville
Legendary performer John Corabi headlines an incredible lineup for G4L Records Cancer Benefit Show #1 for "Elizabeth & Chris" on October 17th in Nashville at The Eighth Room. John will be performing songs from his Motley Crue days including hits such as...
THE DARKNESS KICKS OFF U.S. DATES OF THEIR PERMISSION TO LAND 20 TOUR IN OCTOBER
This year finds Britain's beloved rock band THE DARKNESS – singer/guitarist Justin Hawkins, guitarist Dan Hawkins, bassist Frankie Poullain, drummer Rufus Taylor – celebrating 20 years since they birthed Permission To Land, the multi-platinum, chart-topping debut...
DORO TO RELEASE CONQUERESS – FOREVER STRONG AND PROUD AS SHE CELEBRATES 40 YEARS
Conqueress - Forever Strong And Proud is a phenomenal album and the result of intensive, hard work that took the incomparable singer and songwriter back to the studios of Miami, New York and Hamburg, among others. The album impressively confirms that DORO is at the...
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