Review by John Jeffrey, Photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Niagara Falls, NY- On a rainy day in May, Hinder made their appearance in Western New York, playing the Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls. The entire RockMusicStar.com staff was on hand for the show, arriving while Royal Bliss was playing, as we didn't catch... Continue Reading →
Mike Levine – Truimph -05-13-2010
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Triumph, one of the most successful hard rock bands of 80's, have just released an incredible CD/DVD retrospective package entitled "Greatest Hits Remixed." This package features a 14 track hit filled Cd remixed by producer Rich Chycki ,who has previously worked with Aerosmith and Rush. This set also includes a DVD mixed in... Continue Reading →
Billy Rowe – Jetboy- 04/08/2010
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Jetboy, one of the most underated bands of the 80's, is back and dare I say better than ever. The core of the original band (Billy Rowe-guitar, Mickey Finn -vocals and Fernie Rod-guitar) just released an hard rocking ep entitled "Off Your Rocker." This release, available as download only,proves that Jetboy are... Continue Reading →
Matthias Jabs – Scorpions 04/02/2010
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Last January, the internationally acclaimed German hard rock band The Scorpions announced that their new Cd, the 17th of their career, "Sting in the Tail" and world tour would be their last. After 40 hard rockin' years, the band wanted to go out on a high note. With the release of "Sting... Continue Reading →
Warren DeMartini – RATT – 03/25/2010
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. live photos - Jim Hackett On April 20, glam-metal legends Ratt will release “Infestation,” their first in CD in over a decade. The band consists of original members, Warren DeMartini-guitar, Stephen Pearcy-vocals , Bobby Blotzer-drums plus Robbie Crane –bass and Carlos Cavazo formerly of Quiet Riot on guitar. The initial... Continue Reading →
Megadeth, Testament, Exodus- Buffalo, NY – 03/13/2010
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Buffalo, NY -The highly anticipated “Rust in Peace 20th Anniversary tour", featuring legendary thrash metal bands Megadeth, Testament and Exodus played to a jam packed audience at intimate Town Ballroom. This was without doubt one of the greatest metal shows ever to come through the WNY area. The audience, which was... Continue Reading →
