Amanda Somerville’s TRILLIUM – Tectonic
Amanda Somerville is an American singer-songwriter well known for her collaborations with various high profile European metal bands like Avantasia, Epica, Kamelot, and After Forever, to name a few. And let's...
Sunstorm – Road To Hell
Any hardcore fan of hard rock will certainly be no stranger to the story of Joe Lynn Turner’s career. From his early days with Fandango to his successful stints fronting Rainbow,...
Billy Morris and The Sunset Strip – Holdin’ All The Aces
Holdin' All The Aces the debut CD from Billy Morris and The Sunset Strip is set for an August 24th release via HighVolMusic and distributed via Amped/Alliance Distribution.Holdin' All The Aces features 14 tracks of all original material including their...
DC Cooper of Royal Hunt Interview
The Pure Rock Shop visits the home and studio of vocalist DC Cooper, the frontman for the Danish band Royal Hunt. Cooper takes time to reminisce about his first solo album...
Donnie Van Stavern of Riot V Discusses Their Latest Release Armor of Light
Donnie Van Stavern of Riot V discussed their latest album Armor of Light (Nuclear Blast Records), the legacy of Mark Reale and the future goals of the band with Greg from...
Eric AK of Flotsam and Jetsam Interview
Eric AK of legendary thrashers Flotsam & Jetsam recently joined The Pure Rock Shop on 91.7FM WNJR Washington / Pittsburgh to discuss their current tour with Hammerfall (which stops at the...
Vixen to release “Live Fire” via Rat Pak Records
Classic 80’s rock veterans Vixen will release “Live Fire” via Rat Pak Records on July 6, 2018. Mixed by Michael Wagener, “Live Fire” features 12 live tracks and was recorded at Chicago's legendary Arcada Theater during the group’s successful 2017...
Mark Slaughter Interview
Mark Slaughter checked in with The Pure Rock Shop on 91.7FM WNRJ to discuss his solo album Halfway There, Slaughter's upcoming show at Jergels locally here on Sunday, May 20th and plans...
Flotsam & Jetsam/ HammerFall North American Tour
May 2018
14 - Come and Take It Live - Austin, TX *
16 - Crowbar - Tampa, FL *
17 - Kelsey Theater - West Palm Beach, FL
18 - The Haven - Winter...
Melodic Rock Festival 5 – Chicago, IL
The MelodicRock Fest began on Thursday, May 3, 2018 for those who were lucky enough to secure VIP ticket packages. The evening's marquee promised special intimate appearances from Cassidy Paris, The...
BMG TO REISSUE THREE CLASSIC SAXON ALBUMS ON MAY 25TH, 2018
Saxon, over the decades have gone from being pioneers of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, to becoming one of the most successful UK rock acts of all time.The truth,...
Praying Mantis are pleased to announce their 11th studio album, “GRAVITY”!
After the positively warm reception to the band's last studio album, 'Legacy' (2015), the new album sees the band returning with an inspired, take-no-prisoners set!“GRAVITY” sees the band keep the same line-up...