Melodic Rock Festival 5 – Part 2

While we hadn't traveled nearly as far as many of those in attendance at Melodic Rock Fest 5 (just one time zone and a one hour flight from Pittsburgh), we found...

Interview with James Kottak of Kingdom Come

The Pure Rock Shop caught up with drummer James Kottak to discuss the upcoming Kingdom Come tour kicking off later this month in celebration of the the band's 30th Anniversary.  James...
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Chuck Garric and Calico Cooper of Beasto Blanco Interview

Coming off two hot and steamy performances on the 2017 Monsters of Rock Cruise, Beasto Blanco members Chuck Garric and Calico Cooper (both members of the Alice Cooper Band) discuss their...

Jizzy Pearl – Vegas Must Die!

Jizzy Pearl known best for his jaunt as the lead vocalist for Love/Hate (and outrageous publicity stunts like tying himself to the Hollywood sign or more recently setting up Web cams...

Ronnie James Dio Unlocking His Secrets

When it comes to his vocal capabilities, Ronnie James Dio says, “It’s a matter of knowing how to do it…have some talent, have some technique and have a brain to use...
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John Corabi Talks Dead Daisies and Motley Live

The Pure Rock Shop caught up with John Corabi for an interview on 91.7 FM WNJR in Washington/Pittsburgh (and on WNJR.org) while in he was in New York rehearsing with The...

Megadeth: Al Pitrelli Interview

After almost two years of playing with Megadeth, guitarist Al Pitrelli seems to have found a new home, considering himself a full-time and fully dedicated member of Megadeth. But when asked...

Melodic Rock Festival 5 – Part 3

If you haven't already, start at the beginning with an intro to the festival and Day 1 coverage, then check out Day 2, before moving on to this, the final day of...
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Pink Cream 69 Interview with Dennis Ward

TPRS.com was fortunate enough to recently meet Pink Cream 69 bassist Dennis Ward and drummer Kosta Zafiriou, who as you may know, had supported vocalist DC Cooper (Silent Force, ex-Royal Hunt)...
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Jeff Scott Soto Releases ‘Wide Awake (In My Dreamland)’

The Pure Rock Shop caught up with Jeff Scott Soto to discuss his new solo album 'Wide Awake (In My Dreamland)', his 7th official solo album.  The album is sure to...
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Steel Panther Discusses the Good Old Days of Danger Kitty

Last week, The Pure Rock Shop had the opportunity to witness the comic genius of Steel Panther.  Follow us back in time to an interview we had with Michael Starr just...

Todd La Torre of Queensryche Discusses “The Verdict” from MORC 2019

Queensryche vocalist Todd La Torre caught up with Kara from The Pure Rock Shop for an interview for WNJR 91.7FM out of Washington, PA somewhere in the North Atlantic Ocean this past...