AEROSMITH GUITARIST BRAD WHITFORD SAYS THE BAND “FEEL[S] A LITTLE BIT ABANDONED BY [SINGER STEVEN TYLER],” CONFIRMS NEW MUSIC AND TOUR DATES FROM WHITFORD ST. HOLMES
Gary Graff of Billboard reports: Scratch Aerosmith off the list of groups planning to tour in 2016 — at least in North America. The group was slated to play in both early 2016 and during the summer, but that’s been put on ice by frontman Steven Tyler and his solo album plans, according to guitarist […]
ARMORED SAINT DEBUT “AN EXERCISE IN DEBAUCHERY” VIDEO
Los Angeles, California’s Armored Saint has had a banner year with the release of their seventh studio album, Win Hands Down, which is a vintage crush of classic power propelled by a cathartic blast of life in the year 2015. They played massive European festivals, crushed the masses across North America co-headlining with metal legends […]
ALL STAR TRIBUTE TO KISS GUITARIST ACE FREHLEY SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 12TH IN LOS ANGELES
In 2013, Izzy Presley started ACK! A Tribute To Ace Frehley in Minneapolis along with Pentagram drummer Minnesota Pete Campbell, and since Izzy has relocated to Los Angeles he has taken his show with him. He is debuting the band in Hollywood on Thursday November 12th with an all star cast. The band itself features […]
11/9: SIRIUSXM TONIGHT, CUMIA SHOW, MICHAEL MONROE, RICKEY MEDLOCKE, MORE
Just back from a great weekend with Don and Jim in Chicago and Detroit area for our live gigs. Thanks to all who came to The Token Lounge and Q North. Really great crowds and thanks to the promoters for having us. Headed into NYC now. Live SiriusXM show with guests Michael Monroe and Rickey […]
RITCHIE BLACKMORE ANNOUNCES HIS BANDMATES FOR HIS EUROPEAN ROCK SHOWS
As previously reported, founding Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, has announced that he will be playing three rock shows in Europe under the name of Ricthie Blackmore’s Rainbow. Blackmore has finally revealed who will his bandmates. Sharing the stage with the legendary guitarist will be Lords of Black singer Ronnie Romero, Stratovarius keyboardist […]
DRUMMER MIKE PORTNOY DISCUSSES HIS BIGGEST INFLUENCES AND THE WINERY DOGS
Dennis Gast of Music Insider Magazine spoke with Winery Dogs drummer Mike Portnoy. Excerpts from the interview appear below. Dennis Gast: I am a huge fan, so I was wondering if you could tell me a bit about what first inspired you to begin playing? Mike Portnoy: Well, I was a music fan from the […]