Chris Gamper (GamperDrums) GamperDrums, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a prominent drum set artist hailing from Oakland, California. Known affectionately as Chris, Gamper, Gamp, or by other endearing (or occasionally less desirable) terms, he embodies a rich legacy in the local music scene. GamperDrums is a fixture in performances and recordings throughout […]
Every so often, a band emerges that reminds us why we fell in love with music in the first place. It’s not just about the sound but the energy, and the sense of possibility. Sugar Fix Band, a quintet of supremely talented teens who are putting their own spin on rock music. If the name […]
With Foghat’s Twang and Bang tour well underway, regulars at the Belly Up Tavern were once again entertained by a slow ride into savory music, taking it easy on a Wednesday night. Originally formed by Dave Peverett, Foghat first emerged from London, and has stayed strong for longer than half a decade. The tavern was […]
John 5, Living Colour & The Violent Hour Headline The Observatory The Violent Hour Well, it was Friday night and I was ready to rock, so after a full day of walking around the NAMM convention in Anaheim, it was time to head out and go check out one of many different rock shows of […]
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For 127 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Gibson is proud to unveil the first guitars in the new Dave Mustaine Collection, the Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V™ EXP. For the new Flying V’s, the Gibson […]
Resurrection Kings, consisting of core members Craig Goldy (guitars), Chas West (vocals), and Vinny Appice (drums), have announced their return! Their sophomore record, “Skygazer” takes up where their self-titled debut (2016) left off, offering a magnificent set of songs with big, heavy riffs coupled with loads of catchy hooks and melodies. Goldy is truly on […]
Gus G. made a name for himself with Firewind, the band he initially launched as a solo project in 1998 that made its official debut in 2002. In that time the band has released nine albums, while Gus has also recorded and toured with Mystic Prophecy, Nightrage, Arch Enemy, Dream Evil and Ozzy Osbourne. He […]
Hot on the heels of the release of his well received debut solo album, “The Rumble”, Perfect Plan frontman Kent Hilli has released a new covers EP, ‘Vital 4’. As with his debut, Kent once again teamed up with producer Michael Palace to offer his take on songs by Joe Lynn Turner, Michael Bolton, Signal, […]
Sunflower Dead, the infectious active rock band from Long Beach, CA, has released its new song “Falling Down” today. The song is the second single from the band’s upcoming fourth album March Of The Leper, due out early 2022. The official lyric video, directed and animated by Rob Cisneros can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CphwlWvq1eU March Of The Leper is available for […]