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

Michael Sweet – Stryper- 03/21/2011

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. As the main songwriter, vocalist and co-lead guitarist of the multi-platinum selling Christian rock band, Stryper, Michael Sweet accomplished many feats that were previously unheard of in the non-secular music genre. Not only was Stryper uncomprising in their Christian beliefs, but they were musically competent as well. The band sold... Continue Reading →

March 21, 2011 0

Gunnar Nelson – Nelson – 02/21/2011

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. The multi-platinum selling band of the early 90’s, Nelson, have returned with a brand new CD entitled, “Lightning Strikes Twice.” With this release, the blonde-hair Nelson twins return to their melodic stylings that were prevalent on their debut release, “After the Rain.” The Nelson twins, Gunnar and Matthew, poured... Continue Reading →

February 21, 2011 0

Randy Cooper – Texas Hippie Coalition – 01/18/2011

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. The Texas Hippie Coalition is one of the most exciting new bands to emerge on the rock scene in a long time. The Denison, Texas based band, consisted of lead vocalist Big Dad Ritch, bassist John Exall, guitarists Randy Cooper and Crawfish, and drummer Ryan Bennett. The Texas Hippie Coalition released... Continue Reading →

January 18, 2011 0

Joey Belladonna -Anthrax – 01/27/2011

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Last May, vocalist Joey Belladonna returned to the band that brought him fame and fortune- Anthrax. With Belladonna’s return, Anthrax was back and ready to rock with the vocalist that most of their fans wanted back in the band. And rock is what they most certainly did. Soon after his... Continue Reading →

January 11, 2011 0

David “Rock” Feinstein – 11/10/2010

By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. The Rods guitarist/singer/songwriter David “Rock” Feinstein will be releasing his second solo CD on November 23, 2010 entitled “Bitten by the Beast.” This hard hitting, nine track release is Feinstein at his all time best. “Bitten by the Beast” has killer guitar riffs, slamming solos and well written metal style... Continue Reading →

November 10, 2010 0

Eric Johnson – 10/17/2010

By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Eric Johnson is one of the most original and accomplished guitarists in the world. The 56 year old, Texan born guitarist/composer/songwriter created a unique style and sound that was derivative of his early musical influences that consisted of rock, jazz fusion, country and bluegrass. In 1990, Johnson released his most... Continue Reading →

October 17, 2010 0