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Reviews:
Live/Loud Tour with Tom Keifer, Winger, and John Corabi – Pittsburgh, PA – 7/1/2023
In epic follow-up to last year's Sonic Slam Tour, Tom Keifer (Cinderella) returned to Pittsburgh on the Live/Loud Tour with Winger and a solo performance from John Corabi (The Dead Daisies, Motley Crue, Union, The Scream) for a night of hits at the Carnegie Library of...
Kuarantine – Pittsburgh, PA – 6/30/2023
While most are staying indoors this week due to the poor air quality from the Canadian wildfires, we ventured out to see one of three scheduled performances by the KISS tribute band Kuarantine featuring wrestler and Fozzy frontman Chris Jericho at Jergel's in...
Faster Pussycat and Jason Charles Miller – Pittsburgh – 6/13/2023
Well, we certainly weren't expecting to hear that the only tables left in the Crafthouse Stage & Grill were at the rear of the long room, near the merchandise table, given it was a rainy Tuesday night in Pittsburgh. But when we arrived at the Faster Pussycat...
Interviews:
Megadeth: Al Pitrelli Interview
After almost two years of playing with Megadeth, guitarist Al Pitrelli seems to have found a new home, considering himself a full-time and fully dedicated member of Megadeth. But when asked if he’s going to be a permanent fixture, he still jokingly says, “that’s a...
James LaBrie Interview
Dream Theater vocalist James LaBrie has always anticipated doing a solo album, but it was not until Magna Carta Records approached him that that dream became a reality. Ironically, it was not at all what he had thought it would be. He says “Originally I was thinking,...
Rod Morgenstein of Dixie Dregs and Winger Makes Jelly Jam
Rod Morgenstein and the Making of the Jam An Interview by Kara Uhrlen When you hear the name The Jelly Jam, it may not strike a bell, but most will recall hearing about the band Platypus, which began about four or five years ago, and featured members of Dream Theater....
News:
HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES SHARE VIDEO FOR “I GOT A LINE ON YOU”
With "I Got A Line On You," we get a glimpse into one of the most spectacular live shows of the last few years. The new single is the prelude to the first live album by Hollywood Vampires, which will be released by earMUSIC on June 2. With singer Alice...
Zebra Celebrate 40 year Anniversary of Self-Titled Debut with 2023 Tour
The mighty Zebra, 40 years ago this week on March 21, 1983, released their acclaimed self titled debut album, selling out shows everywhere becoming one of Atlantic Records fastest rising stars. The record was quickly certified GOLD within a few short months. In...
ANVIL’s 2023 U.S. TOUR DATES WITH MIDNITE HELLION ANNOUNCED
ANVIL's 2023 U.S. tour dates with MIDNITE HELLION: Mar. 31 - Providence, RI @ Alchemy Apr. 01 - Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Upstairs Apr. 02 - Portland, ME @ Geno's Rock Club Apr. 04 - Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom Apr. 05 - Sellersville, PA @ Sellersville Theater Apr....
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