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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:
Bret Michaels and Lou Gramm – Wheeling, WV – 11/27/2024
It has become an annual tradition to catch the Bret Michaels band during Thanksgiving week, and this year we found them in nearby Wheeling, WV at the beautiful Capitol Theater. As a major bonus, the show was a Parti Gras event featuring newly inducted Rock 'N Roll...
W.A.S.P. & Armored Saint – Pittsburgh, PA – 11/20/2024
In a whirlwind of heavy downpours and possible tornado touchdowns in the area, fans drove into the city and lined-up down the block waiting for doors to open at Pittsburgh's Stage AE last night as the venue welcomed the return of W.A.S.P. on their Album One Alive...
Nelson – Warrendale, PA – 11/10/2024
Last night Nelson performed a full electric set highlighting their After the Rain album at Jergels in Warrendale, PA with support from a local act XDB that continues to impress with their selection of originals and cover tunes that few bands would attempt to perform,...
Interviews:
Nick Perri Discusses the release of his album Sun Via
Nick Perri & The Underground Thieves, a Philadelphia-based rock band led by artist/songwriter/producer Nick Perri, caught our attention earlier this month when opening for The Struts at the Starlight Drive-in in Butler, PA, the first show we've had the opportunity...
Photographer Mark Weiss Releases “The Decade that Rocked”
The Decade That Rocked takes rock music fans back to an era of musical excess, where photographer Mark Weiss lived at the heart of it all, documenting the most excessive bands as they welcomed him on the road, on the stage, and even in their homes. Fans of legendary...
Drummer Laust Sonne From D-A-D Says A Prayer for the Loud
The Pure Rock Shop caught up with drummer Laust Sonne from the danish rock band D-A-D on 91.7 FM WNJR in Pittsburgh, PA this past week to discuss the July release of the band's first album in over eight years, A Prayer for the Loud. We also chatted about the story...
News:
Jason Charles Miller Signs with One Opportunity Records
Accomplished southern rock/Americana artist Jason Charles Miller is proud to announce his signing to One Opportunity Records, where he will release his new album Knives In The Dark on August 16. The release will be followed by a North American tour (see dates below)...
Mick Mars Singer Brion Gamboa Premiers New Band, Debut Single/Video
BREATH OF ASHES (B.O.A.) was founded in late 2023 by Singer and Lead Guitarist Brion Gamboa, best known for his vocals on The Other Side Of Mars. This marked the first solo album by Mick Mars (Motley Crue) and was released on February 23rd of 2024. Gamboa can be heard...
GAVIN EVICK BAND RELEASE “YOUNG, WILD & FREE”
When is the last time rock 'n' roll made you feel good? We're talking heart-racing, headbanging, fist-pumping good? Sing-along, shout-it-out-loud, party-all-night good? If it's been a minute, know that you're not alone. Also, know this: Gavin Evick has your back. The...
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