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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:
The Marvelous 3 Reunion – Atlanta, GA – 10/27/2023
Atlanta's Tabernacle, which originally opened in 1911 as a church, hosted a religious experience like no other last night as the Marvelous 3 performed together live for the first of three sold-out shows at the downtown venue under the 20-story Centennial Park SkyView...
Mushroomhead, Fleischkrieg, Kurt Deimer, and Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow – Warrendale, PA – 10/24/2023
Jergel’s hosted a unique ensemble of bands on Tuesday evening in support of Cleveland-born Mushroomhead, an alternative metal band known for their stunningly theatrical live show and artsy masks. It was no surprise that the band’s support would offer some theatric...
Tesla – Las Vegas, NV – 10/4/23
Tesla has returned to Las Vegas for five more residency shows this week at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort, following five dates earlier in 2023. This review, which recaps the show on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, is courtesy of Taylor T. Carlson and our...
Interviews:
Jeff Pilson Talks Lynch Pilson Project
All it took was a simple phone call and George Lynch and Jeff Pilson found themselves reunited to write a new album that draws from their very powerful and intuitive connection, which has fueled favorites like “Just Got Lucky,” “Alone Again,” and “Breaking the...
The Many Faces of Mike Keneally
Perhaps best know for his work with Frank Zappa or more recently as a member of Steve Vai’s touring band, Mike Keneally draws his own dedicated following with his band Beer for Dolphins, and solo efforts like his latest masterpiece “Nonkertompf.”Flying Solo Including...
Pink Cream 69 Interview with Dennis Ward
TPRS.com was fortunate enough to recently meet Pink Cream 69 bassist Dennis Ward and drummer Kosta Zafiriou, who as you may know, had supported vocalist DC Cooper (Silent Force, ex-Royal Hunt) on his first solo effort along with guitarist Alfred Koffler (also Pink...
News:
Tesla adds shows to Las Vegas Residency at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort
Due to overwhelming demand and following a sold-out 5 day stint, legendary rockers Tesla have added five additional shows to their highly-anticipated Tesla: The Las Vegas Residency at House of Blues Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Celebrating their 36...
THIS SUNDAY MARYLAND WELCOMES EVERYONE FOR THE “KIX…WALKIN’ AWAY, THE FINAL SHOW”
It is with heavy hearts that KIX have announced their retirement from performing live. Lead singer, Steve Whiteman made the announcement from the stage at M3 Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion on May 7. "After much thought we have decided to call it a career,”...
ANNUAL “BOWL FOR RONNIE” CELEBRITY BOWLING PARTY SET FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16
The Annual BOWL FOR RONNIE Celebrity Bowling Party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org), is set for Thursday, November 16, 2023. The event, to be held at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California, will once again...
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