Browsing Year 2012

Troubadour Thom Chacon to Release New Album in 2013

Troubadour Thom Chacon to Release New Album in 2013

Posted November 14, 2012 at 7:01 am | One comment

Thom Chacon, the Durango, Colorado dark cowboy balladeer who has recently opened concerts for Los Lonely Boys, is set to release his second studio album Thom Chacon on Pie Records in early 2013.

Posted in: Country News, Guitar News, Uncategorized

Tesla Electrifies with Twisted Wires

Tesla Electrifies with Twisted Wires

Posted November 14, 2012 at 6:31 am | No comments

When these hard rock icons first manipulated the radio waves back in the late ’80s with such staples as “Edison’s Medicine” and “Hang Tough”, the name Tesla would soon be forever entwined in the VH1 and Hair Nation rotations.

Posted in: '80s Rock, Reviews, Rock Reviews, Uncategorized

Wolf Hoffman Talks About Stalingrad, Blood of The Nations and His Solo Project

Posted November 12, 2012 at 7:50 pm | No comments

For the past four decades, Wolf Hoffman has been prominently ruling the metal world as the lead guitarist for the heavy metal band, Accept.

Posted in: '80s Rock, Interviews, Rock Interviews

Rolling Stones Release the 3-D Classic Hits Grrr

Rolling Stones Release the 3-D Classic Hits Grrr

Posted November 12, 2012 at 1:24 pm | No comments

The Rolling Stones are easily one of the most influential and downright greatest classic rock bands to ever stun the ears of the world.

Posted in: Reviews, Rock Reviews, Uncategorized

Judas Priest Issues Screaming for Vengeance: Special 30th Anniversary Edition

Judas Priest Issues Screaming for Vengeance: Special 30th Anniversary Edition

Posted November 8, 2012 at 12:41 pm | No comments

A dampening shadow is cast over the valley. You break into a fast run, but the metallic beast is faster than anything you’ve ever seen, as you’re pursued by the new release by the legendary Judas Priest.

Posted in: '80s Rock, DVD Reviews, Metal Reviews, Reviews, Rock Reviews, Uncategorized

The Who Kick Off Quadrophenia Tour

The Who Kick Off Quadrophenia Tour

Posted November 8, 2012 at 6:05 am | One comment

The Who, one of rock’s legendary and defining bands, kicked off their “Quadrophenia And More” tour last week in Sunrise, Florida, unveiling a dynamic new stage set and fast-paced video footage to accompany their iconic 1973 double album, Quadrophenia, which is being performed in its entirety along with a selection of WHO classics.

Posted in: Guitar News, Rock News, Uncategorized

Flyleaf’s Bassist Pat Seals Talks About the Weight at the Bottom of the Pyramid

Posted November 8, 2012 at 6:00 am | 2 comments

Flyleaf’s bassist, Pat Seals, lays down the groundwork to control the pace and provide a dominating backbone for rock songs of the group.

Posted in: Interviews, Metal Interviews, Rock Interviews, Uncategorized

L.A. Punk Pioneers Concrete Blonde Re-Group For New Release & Tour

L.A. Punk Pioneers Concrete Blonde Re-Group For New Release & Tour

Posted November 8, 2012 at 5:48 am | No comments

Concrete Blonde released five studio albums on I.R.S. Records, starting with their self-titled debut, through Free(1989), Bloodletting (1990), Walking in London (1992) and Mexican Moon (1993).

Posted in: Indie Pop Rock News, Punk News, Rock News, Uncategorized

James Marsters: Rockin’ Out With Spike And Ghost Of The Robot

Posted November 7, 2012 at 7:49 am | One comment

James Marsters just might be the hardest working man in show business with one of the coolest dossiers in both music and Hollywood.

Posted in: Industry Interviews, Instrumental Interviews, Interviews, Uncategorized

Blackmore’s Night and Candice Night Release New Albums

Blackmore’s Night and Candice Night Release New Albums

Posted November 6, 2012 at 5:24 pm | No comments

Former Deep Purple guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore, and wife, Candice Night, are releasing new music this month with their traditional folk rock duo, Blackmore’s Night.

Posted in: Acoustic News, Folk News, Guitar News, Rock News, Uncategorized