1/21: ROKISLAND, STEVE STEVENS PODCAST, RIP MEAT LOAF, MORE

Just back from hosting a phenomenal first year event in Key W FL called RokIsland. Fantastic time, setting, bands and weather! Thanks to all I met and the event for having me. It will return in 2023 and I will be back to host, can’t wait! Next is the return of the Monsters Cruise! I’ve […]

KING’S X GUITARIST TY TABOR TO RELEASE 11TH SOLO ALBUM “SHADES” ON MARCH 4TH

Acclaimed King’s X guitarist, songwriter, and co-vocalist Ty Tabor has today announced his latest solo album, Shades, out on March 4th through Rat Pak Records. The upcoming 11th solo album features 10 brand new songs with three bonus tracks and follows the successful release of 2018’s Alien Beans. Shades is available for preorder in various configurations including CD, vinyl and digital download at […]

GENE HOGLAN AND TESTAMENT PART WAYS, NEW DRUMMER TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

Testament has released the following statement: To all our Testament fans around the world,    First off, we are beyond grateful to have had Gene Hoglan behind our drum throne for ten years, several albums and countless tour dates. Unfortunately, our brother Gene’s additional tours and solo endeavors in 2022 conflict insurmountably with Testament’s rescheduled dates after two years […]

WATCH SMITH/KOTZEN PERFORM IRON MAIDEN’S “WASTED YEARS”

As previously reported, Smith/Kotzen have announced tour dates, and are currently in the midst of their US portion of shows. Some fan footage was posted of the band performing the Iron Maiden classic Wasted Years, watch it below. For the US dates, joining Smith and Kozten onstage are Richie’s wife, internationally acclaimed bass player Julia Lage, […]

QUIET RIOT ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES

Quiet Riot has announced the first batch of shows from their upcoming 2022 tour season, which is set to begin on Friday, February 18th at The Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. The band recently welcomed legendary bassist and founding member Rudy Sarzo back to the band after an 18-year absence.  We can’t wait to get […]