By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. The hard hitting Danish rock quartet D-A-D is back in America, performing here for the first time in over twenty years! The band, which consists of Jesper Binzer (vocals, guitar), Jacob Binzer (guitar), Stig Pedersen (bass) and Laust Sonne (drums,) touched down in New York City earlier this week, and is playing... Continue Reading →
Jim Crean – Hair Nation – 02/28/2013
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. If you live in the Western New York area, and are a fan of 80's hard rock, you have most likely heard of Jim Crean, if not seen him perform live. The gifted vocalist, multi-talented musician/songwriter and Buffalo, NY native has been rocking the masses in his hometown for... Continue Reading →
Charlie Benante – Anthrax – 02/27/2013
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. The recent resurgence of the thrash metal pioneers, Anthrax may be one of the greatest comebacks stories in rock history. They were one of the original bands of the thrash metal movement during the early to late 80’s, and had achieved their greatest success during this time period. They were... Continue Reading →
Phil Lewis – L.A. Guns – 02/25/2013
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. It is said that "In life, what you really want; will never come easy," and vocalist/songwriter Phil Lewis of the Hollywood 80's glam-metal band, L.A. Guns, is living proof of this. Throughout his 30 year plus career, Lewis has faced much adversity, with a roller coaster ride of ups and... Continue Reading →
Hinder – Rapids Theatre, Niagara Falls, NY – 02/23/2013
Review/photos - Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Niagara Falls, NY - The Oklahoma City, multi-platinum selling band, Hinder played a high energy and entertaining 90 minute set to a decent sized, "party ready" audience at the historically haunted Rapids Theatre. This was the bands second date of the second leg of their "Welcome to the Freakshow"... Continue Reading →
Chuck Billy – Testament – 01/31/2013
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. The legendary, Thrash Metal band - Testament (whose original lineup re-formed in 2005), will kick off their first major heading tour in years, today. Riding high off of their critically acclaimed, brutal and intense 2012 release, "Dark Roots of Earth," Testament is ready to take the next step on their... Continue Reading →
