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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 Struts – Pittsburgh, PA – 7/13/2023
One night only...for a SOLD OUT evening at The Roxian in Pittsburgh, PA, The Struts rolled into town with supporting act Mac Saturn. Straight out of 'Detroit Rock City', the six-piece is fronted by Carson Macc, who is joined by drummer Angelo Coppola, guitarists Mike...
Glam Slam Metal Tour II – Enuff ‘Z Nuff, The Quireboys & Bad Marriage – Pittsburgh – 7/6/2023
The Glam Slam Metal Tour II rolled through Pittsburgh on Thursday night, July 6th with local openers Faith by Order and Royal Honey warming up the crowd before the triple-bill. First of the triple-bill were Boston-based Bad Marriage, who have been making waves lately...
L.A. Guns – Pittsburgh, PA – 7/2/2023
L.A. Guns kicked off their Black Diamonds tour this past week with a holiday weekend performance on Sunday, July 2 at Jergel's that began earlier than anticipated. With a packed-in crowd that began lining up mid-afternoon, there was no parking to be found by the time...
Interviews:
TPRS Classic Interview: Alex Skolnick of Testament
It may have taken Alex Skolnick a few years to find a way to relate to his school classmates, but he says that the hottest band in the world offered up a world of possibilities for him around age nine. “I never related to sports, and everybody in school was a big...
Ronnie James Dio Unlocking His Secrets
When it comes to his vocal capabilities, Ronnie James Dio says, “It’s a matter of knowing how to do it…have some talent, have some technique and have a brain to use those other two things…of course these are all my methods, and I don’t know if they work for anyone...
W.A.S.P. – Blackie Lawless Interview
W.A.S.P. has aimed to please, dedicating fourteen months to the creation of their thought-provoking album, Unholy Terror (Metal-Is). The April 2001 release features Blackie Lawless (vocals, guitar), along with Chris Holmes (lead guitar), Mike Duda (bass), and Stet...
News:
Alice Cooper – Johnstown, PA – 8/6/2023
It can be quite intimidating when Alice Cooper stares you down at close range, but the results are worth it...to quote his official social media post from earlier today, which featured a few of our preview shots, "Loving every second, every moment, every scream....
THIRD ANNUAL ROKISLAND FEST 2024 UNVEILS ARTIST LINEUP SET FOR JANUARY 16-20 ON THE ISLAND OF KEY WEST, FLORIDA
RokIsland Fest 2024 has unveiled its full lineup set for January 16-20 on the island of Key West, FL. Hosted by legendary radio and television personality Eddie Trunk, the third annual music festival returns with its most dynamic list of artists to date including...
FORMER CINDERELLA BASS PLAYER ERIC BRITTINGHAM RAFFLES BASS GUITAR FOR CHARITY
Eric Brittingham, best known as the bass player from multi-platinum hard rock icons Cinderella has been collaborating with the team at Treatment Relief Help Corp. for several years now. And because of that long standing relationship you have the opportunity to win one...
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