Ghost BC, or Ghost as it’s now known started it’s unholy pilgrimage in 2008 in the city of Linköping, located in the southern end of Sweden. “Where ideas come to life” being the motto of the city, can properly express their intent of conjuring up the super group that’s captured the attention of today’s metal […]
MEAT LOAF @ PECHANGA CASINO I’ve been able to see Meat Loaf many times over the last 40 years so I was very familiar with what I was about to witness. I have always loved the whole production that is a Meat Loaf trademark. I was privileged many years ago to witness a rehearsal before […]
I tend to view albums as a purely sonic experience. I love the catchy hooks and riffs that make me want to stand up and scream. But whether you think so or not, your response to an album is often influenced by things other than the actual sound of it. You need to load the […]
Pet Shark is a progressive rock, instrumental band from Orange County, California. Their first album features Keith Moreland on guitar, Ted Morton on drums, and Matt Bissonette on bass. They’ve been joined by Bassist Russ Reshaw who has played almost all of their live shows. This band is influenced by all the usual suspects. Yes, […]
It’s Not Dead Fest is a festival that depicts exactly that, that punk rock is not dead. A lot of heavy hitters were involved in this set up, to note some: Descendents, NOFX, Bad Religion, Pennywise, TSOL, Conflict, 7 Seconds, and about 30 other bands came together underneath the San Bernardino sun. This might also […]
On the Road with Jack Russell’s Great White. Jack talks about changes in the Music Business, his upcoming book and plans for a new album. Rocman got a chance to see his friend, the great Jack Russell of Great White recently. We had a chance to sit down for 20 minutes before the show and […]
PETTYBREAKERS – PALA CASINO As a huge Tom Petty fan I was treated to one of the best shows of the year for me. I first caught this band on AXS TV about a year ago and was immediately caught off guard by how amazing this band sounded. As far as tribute bands go, most […]
Joel Hoekstra’s 13 is a side project formed by current Whitesnake guitarist Joel Hoekstra, who is also well known for his work with Night Ranger, Trans Siberian Orchestra and the show Rock of Ages. The stellar musicians on the debut album “Dying To Live” are some of the absolute best the classic rock world has […]
As a solo artist Dustin Prinz puts a fresh perspective on solo acoustic acts which have been increasingly popular these past few years. With his signature “parapicking” technique, instrumenting percussion into his guitar playing Prinz essentially, becomes a one piece band. His newest album “Feeling It” (released May 22nd, 2015) is about love at first sight, […]
Christopher Ward is a bass player that is more commonly known as CJ Ramone. Chris had been given that name when he became the bassist for legendary punk rock group “The Ramones” for seven years. During those seven years, Cj replaced former bass player Douglas Colvin aka “Dee Dee Ramone”. He played in the band […]