’80s Rock

Review: Jackyl Marks Their Return with Best in Show

Review: Jackyl Marks Their Return with Best in Show

Posted September 26, 2012 at 9:59 am | No comments

Well known for their signature southern hard rock that takes some dynamite influences of AC/DC’s dynamo power and a few heavy doses of David Lee Roth’s charisma, their raunchy fun attitude, and arguably even more so for their unrivaled chainsaw solos, Jackyl marks their 2012 return with the Best In Show.

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Review: Van Halen’s A Different Kind of Truth Tab Book

Review: Van Halen’s A Different Kind of Truth Tab Book

Posted September 20, 2012 at 4:41 pm | One comment

Five words: A Different Kind of Truth. Although having already given a magnificent 2007 reunion tour, the almighty Van Halen’s true return finally came around this year with their first new studio album in over 28 years with the just-as-legendary David Lee Roth on lead vocals.

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Review – Destroyer: Resurrected Breathing New Fire

Review – Destroyer: Resurrected Breathing New Fire

Posted September 17, 2012 at 1:21 pm | No comments

In many ways, Destroyer can easily be called “the definitive Kiss album”.

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Review: RUSH Clockwork Angels One of This Year’s Strongest Releases

Review: RUSH Clockwork Angels One of This Year’s Strongest Releases

Posted September 11, 2012 at 12:57 pm | No comments

Rush is one of the world’s most easily recognized and infamous progressive rock bands to ever dominate the world. Their music is instantly recognizable amongst their undying and ever growing fanbase, between Alex Lifeson’s intricate guitar riffs, Geddy Lee’s powerful vocals, the masterful percussion work by Neil Peart, and their overall futuristic sound.

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The Space Cowboy Lands in D.C – Steve Miller Band Live at Wolf Trap

The Space Cowboy Lands in D.C – Steve Miller Band Live at Wolf Trap

Posted August 29, 2012 at 11:39 am | No comments

The Steve Miller Band returned to The Filene Center at Wolf Trap, Vienna, Virginia, for what has become an anxiously awaited annual highlight of the gorgeous outdoor amphitheater’s summer season schedule.

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KISS Releases the KISS Monster Book

KISS Releases the KISS Monster Book

Posted August 15, 2012 at 9:47 am | No comments

Iconic Rock Band Launches a Larger-Than-Life Journey Through 40-Years of KISS, with Limited-Edition Book Of Rare Photography on August 21 at Viper Room; Unseen Photographs, The Real Story, Exclusive Material

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Fagan, McDonald and Scaggs: “The Dukes of September” Serve up a Triple Play

Fagan, McDonald and Scaggs: “The Dukes of September” Serve up a Triple Play

Posted August 14, 2012 at 12:22 pm | One comment

It’s 8pm sharp on an unseasonably cool summer night at The Filene Center at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia, and a large audience is on hand expecting to hear their favorites from three musical icons of the classic/adult contemporary rock genre, The Dukes of September.

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Bret Michaels at the 2012 Quick Chek Balloon Festival

Bret Michaels at the 2012 Quick Chek Balloon Festival

Posted August 1, 2012 at 9:45 am | No comments

Depending on where you stand, Bret Michaels may be most notable to you as the front man of rock’s most iconic and enduring band, Poison, or as a reality star in his over the top VH1 Series Rock of Love, or even as the winner of Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice.

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Lita Ford Returns with Living Like A Runaway

Lita Ford Returns with Living Like A Runaway

Posted July 26, 2012 at 4:57 pm | No comments

Lita Ford is one of rock ‘n roll’s most rabid and most recognized front woman of the 80’s.

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Aerosmith Global Warming Tour Heats-up New Jersey

Aerosmith Global Warming Tour Heats-up New Jersey

Posted July 26, 2012 at 9:07 am | 4 comments

Aerosmith and Cheap Trick stormed into the Izod Center in NJ on July 24th for their Global Warming Tour.

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