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Reviews:
The Marvelous 3 – Nashville, TN – 9-26-2025
The third year of reunion shows from The Marvelous 3 kicked off in Nashville at the Brooklyn Bowl on Friday evening to a SOLD OUT crowd. The guys were joined by local punk rock band Winona Fighter who are fronted by multi-instrumentalist Coco Kinnon. She was joined by...
Lita Ford – Warrendale, PA – 9/24/2025
Lita Ford rocked Jergels on Wednesday night to an lively crowd. Taking the stage after 9:30 pm, the audience was first warmed up by local openers NASH.V.ILL and Stereo Scandal, who offered a welcomed but eclectic mix of strong female fronted rock. We were blown away...
The Darkness & Mark Daly – Atlanta, GA – 9/2/2025
When I heard that Multi-platinum rock legends The Darkness were making a stop the week I'd be visiting Atlanta, I did the only reasonable think I could think of - I moved my flight to ensure that I'd catch their show. And, with four-day Prog Power USA kicking off...
Interviews:
Resist & Bite Frontman Nathan Utz Introduces his Band
In follow-up to Resist & Bite's performance at Masquerade in Philadelphia this past weekend, I decided that it was time we get the scoop on this band fronted by Nathan Utz (Lynch Mob, Blonz) and featuring Tommy Skeoch (formerly of Tesla) on guitar. Formed by...
Nitro Nitra Recaps Masquerade and Introduces Her Rock Voice
Nitro Nitra is an alternative rock singer from Wilmington, Delaware. She has been singing since before she could even walk, but challenges in life kept her from reaching her full potential. Listen into our interview and learn about her awakening, her new band, and how...
The Pure Rock Shop talks “Force Majeure” with Kenny and Don “Crash” from H.E.A.T.
The Pure Rock Shop caught up with H.E.A.T. frontman Kenny Leckremo and drummer Don "Crash" for the scoop on the band's latest single "Hollywood," and their upcoming album Force Majeure, which is due out via earMUSIC on August 5, 2022. Listen in to the full video...
News:
Rock for Ronnie Raises $100,000 for Stand Up & Shout Cancer Fund
ROCK FOR RONNIE Fund Raiser Finds New Home at Autry Museum Park and Brings in $100,000 for Ronnie James Dio Stand Up & Shout Cancer Fund Sebastian Bach, Dio Disciples, Count's 77, Kill Devil Hill, Jason Charles Miller, Anita Squeeze and All-Star JamDeliver...
‘BALLAD OF JUDAS PRIEST’ DOCUMENTARY IN THE WORKS
Sony Music Vision, in association with Sony Music Entertainment UK and Epic Records, today announced the production of The Ballad of Judas Priest, a new documentary about legendary GRAMMY-winning English heavy metal band Judas Priest and their epic journey to the top...
Lords of Acid ‘Praise the Lords’ Tour Begins May 27th
Lords of Acid are hitting the road for their Praise The Lords tour in 2025! The tour kicks off on May 27 in San Francisco and spans 27 dates across the U.S., including stops in Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. Some upcoming shows include: 05/27...
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