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Reviews:
KIX – Baltimore, MD – 6/10/2023
Based on their performance at Ram's Head Live in Baltimore this past Saturday, June 10, 2023, there seems to be no winding down as KIX makes their way through the last few shows before their recently announced retirement. In fact, KIX was as explosive as ever. One...
Monsters of Rock Cruise – Final Day at Sea – 5/3/2023
As we headed back to Port Canaveral, there was one final day at sea, which began with a performance by Lynch Mob in the Royal Theater just after noon. As mentioned in our earlier coverage, George wasn't feeling well and had actually missed the band's photo experience...
Jackyl – Pittsburgh, PA – 6/3/2023
I believe we had promised to raise hell (or something similar) until Jackyl returned to Jergel's during their show last May, and with a raise of hands we swore to do the same in hopes that the venue would take the name of Jackyl's bar and grill out of fan demand......
Interviews:
Steve Morse: The Beginning, the End…and Two Resurrections
As Steve Morse recalls his first inspiration to play guitar, memories of initially playing the clarinet (because his brother played the clarinet); loving the Beatles for Lennon’s mid-range sound, Harrison’s guitar sound and McCartney’s melodic bass; and even his first...
Black Label Society – Zakk Wylde Interview
As a kid growing up in the stix of New Jersey, guitarist/vocalist Zakk Wylde listened to everything from the Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and the Allman Brothers to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. With his varied influences he played in bar bands, and one day got his big...
Keith Nelson of Buckcherry
After a scorching self-titled release on Dreamworks Records, hard rock's new torchbearers have returned, mixing their varied influences into an energetic, sexy, and adrenalized sophomore release entitled Time Bomb. And while they've opted for a more symbolic album...
News:
NITA STRAUSS DROPS NEW SINGLE “WINNER TAKES ALL” FEAT. ALICE COOPER
Fresh off the news that she would be returning to her role as guitarist with the legendary Alice Cooper, Los Angeles-born guitar hero and musical force of nature Nita Strauss has just announced her brand new single "Winner Takes All," featuring none other than Cooper...
BUCKCHERRY “GOOD TIME” VIDEO PREMIERES TODAY IN ANTICIPATION OF ALBUM VOL. 10
Buckcherry will release their tenth studio album entitled Vol. 10 on June 2. The 11-song album features 10 new Buckcherry originals and, as a bonus track, a cover of the Bryan Adams classic "Summer of 69." The album was produced by Marti Frederiksen and recorded at...
WINGER “PROUD DESPERADO” VIDEO PREMIERES TODAY
In celebration of their 35 years as a touring and recording act, multi-platinum artist WINGER announce today the release of Seven on May 5. The 12-track album, produced by Kip Winger and recorded in Nashville, will be distributed worldwide by Frontiers Records. ...

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