Author: Thomas S. Orwat Jr.

In 2002, I decided to started my own music webzine, and it was then that I launched GlamMetal.com. This was a site that primarily focused on the many great hard-rock bands of the 80's such as Motley Crue, Poison, Ratt, and you know the rest of them. Then in 2009, I decided that I wanted to write about all types of music, so I changed the site name to RockMusicStar.com. This way I could truly cover all different types of rock music. So here we are, and what a great trip it's been. Over the years, I've interviewed and photographed hundreds of amazing music artists. I still get just as excited about hearing new music today, as I did as a 12 year old kid, listening to KISS for the very first time. I really hope that you can find enjoyment out of my articles and photos. Hopefully, God willing, I will be able to provide many more over the next few years. Finally, I'm always looking for feedback on the site. I can be reached at thomas@rockmusicstar.com

Laurence Archer – Grand Slam / Pete Way Band / UFO (1992-95) – Audio Interview – 08/20/2020

By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. British guitarist Laurence Archer has graced the stage with many talented and iconic musicians through out his career. However, it was always Archer's impressive guitar skills that would mesmerize the audience and leave a life-long, lasting impression. His name could justifiably be listed among the greats such as Schenker, Clapton... Continue Reading →

August 20, 2020 0

Don Dokken – Dokken- Audio Interview – 08/11/2020

By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. On August 28, 2020, Don Dokken, the leader/vocalist/songwriter of the multi-platinum, American hard rock band- Dokken will be releasing a collection of previously unreleased tracks entitled, "The Lost Songs: 1978-1981" (Silver Lining Music). This collection of songs is the prequel to Dokken's debut record, "Breaking the Chains," and a must... Continue Reading →

August 11, 2020 0

Steve Riley – L.A. Guns (Steve Riley version) 07/07/2020

By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Glam Metal rockers, L.A. Guns (Steve Riley version) recently issued a brand new single, entitled "Well Oiled Machine." This is the second single released from a soon-to-be released full album, entitled "Renegades." This line-up of L.A. Guns also consists of classic L.A. Guns line-up bassist/songwriter Kelly Nickels, along with guitarist... Continue Reading →

July 11, 2020 0

Joel Hoekstra – Echobats, Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra – 07/07/2020

By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Guitar super-star, Joel Hoekstra from Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Cher, can add another exciting new project to his impressive resume, the Echobats. This super-group also features: Tony Harnell (TNT)-vocals, James Lomenzo (WHITE LION, MEGADETH)-bass, Matt Starr (MR. BIG)-drums & Eric Levy (NIGHT RANGER) keyboards. Echobats recently released their official single and... Continue Reading →

July 7, 2020 0

Steve Brown – Tokyo Motor Fist, Trixter, Def Leppard – 06/30/2020

By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Tokyo Motor Fist, super group consisting of some of the most talented musicians in rock music, is the brainchild of Paramus, New Jersey guitarist/songwriter Steve Brown. The soon-to-be 50 year-old Brown is best known as the founding member of the glam-metal band Trixter, who dominated the MTV playlists in 1990,... Continue Reading →

July 5, 2020 0

Chip Z’Nuff – Enuff Z’Nuff – 06/24/2020

By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. (Band photo by Adam Kennedy) On July 10th, legendary glam-metal rockers Enuff Z'Nuff will be releasing their 14th studio release, entitled 'Brainwashed Generation.' Enuff Z'Nuff was formed in Blue Island, Illinois in 1984 by Chip Z'Nuff (bass/songwriter) and Donnie Vie (vocals/guitar/songwriter). After a few line-up changes, guitarist Derek Frigo and... Continue Reading →

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