HELIX FRONTMAN BRIAN VOLLMER DISCUSSES NEW ALBUM “OLD SCHOOL”
Ruben Mosqueda of Rock Confidential spoke with Helix frontman Brian Vollmer, who is currently promoting the new album Old School. Portions of the interview appear below. Rock Confidential: What’s the origin of the band’s name? It’s a scientific reference, you’re far from a “proggy” act. Brian Vollmer: Back in 1974 we needed a name. The founder of […]
FORMER CINDERELLA FRONTMAN TOM KEIFER’S #keiferband SET TO RELEASE SECOND SOLO ALBUM, “RISE,” ON SEPTEMBER 13TH; U.S. HEADLINING TOUR STARTS TODAY
Timing, as the saying goes, is everything. And when you’re a career artist like Tom Keifer you know exactly what it takes to get to the pinnacle and just how precarious it can be once you reach the top. After years of touring and growing with his solo band, Keifer feels the timing is right for a […]
MICHAEL MONROE TO RELEASE “ONE MAN GANG” ON OCTOBER 18TH, TITLE TRACK AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING
Former Hanoi Rocks frontman Michael Monroe will release his new album, One Man Gang, on October 18th through Silver Lining Music. Monroe innately knows exactly how to sing, swagger and walk the most glamorous and colorful of walks. One Man Gang is all about the fun of Friday nights, seven days a week, letting your hair down (or up!) for a dirty, dangerous, damn […]
WATCH DRUMMER ERIC SINGER PERFORM KISS’ “BETH” AT LIVE SHOW
Fan-filmed video footage of KISS performing the band’s hit ballad, Beth, on July 12th at Manchester Arena in Manchester, England can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user Chromeboy2003). Although, original drummer Peter Criss is credited for writing the song. along with the late Stan Penridge and producer Bob Ezrin, Paul Stanley claims that Criss had very little to do with […]
QUEENSRŸCHE RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO FOR “BENT”
Queensrÿche has released a lyric video for the song, Bent, from their album, The Verdict, which was released in March. Listen below. Singer Todd La Torre comments, “Bent is a lyrical conglomerate of social injustices and societal struggles infused with progressive musicality. Snippets of thought-provoking subject matter take you on a journey of uptempo hard rock/metal riffs with […]
MEMORABILIA FROM STEVE VAI, METALLICA, FOREIGNER, NICK MENZA (MEGADETH), MARKY RAMONE, MICHAEL MCDONALD & MORE UP FOR AUCTION FOR ROCK AGAINST MS
Rockstars and Rock Against MS Foundation (RAMS) have become synonymous when it comes to fundraising for charity. Recently RAMS has gathered several amazing items to start and ongoing online auction from some of their favorite supporters such as Six String Master himself, Steve Vai. Below are links to just some of the items up for auction. “We are on a […]