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

Judas Priest – CMAC

Heavy metal legends Judas Priest are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of their classic hit album "British Steel" and performing the album in its entirety on their current summer tour. The 'British Steel Tour' featuring Judas Priest plus 80’s pop metal band Whitesnake and opening act Pop Evil rolled into the Comcast Center in Mansfield,... Continue Reading →

July 8, 2009 0

Eddie Ojeda – Twisted Sister – 06/30/2009

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. 25 years ago, one of the most controversial records in rock history was released. Twisted Sister’s “Stay Hungry” was, at the time, regarded as not only a groundbreaking metal release, but as one of the records that the PMRC (Parents Music Resource Center) targeted as being too explicit. "Stay Hungry”... Continue Reading →

June 30, 2009 0

Korn – Armory – Rochester, NY – 05/18/2009

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Rochester, NY -The multi-platinum band Korn stopped off in Rochester, NY last Monday as part of their ‘Escape from the Studio’ tour. And the big question of the night was would Korn be able to bring the same level of intensity to a smaller venue that they displayed two... Continue Reading →

May 19, 2009 0

Motley Crue – Eric Civic Center, Erie, PA – 03/07/2009

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr Erie, PA- A sold out, ready to rock crowd witnessed the return of Mötley Crüe to the Civic Center in Erie, PA. And It if you were between 30-55, this was most certainly to place to be. And as always The Crue did not disappoint. With a show filled with... Continue Reading →

March 8, 2009 0

Ted Nugent – Erie County Fair, Hamburg, NY 08/10/2008

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Hamburg, NY-At first it looked like another canceled show at the Erie County Fair concert grounds, (which was no more than just a stage set up on a dirt horse racing track in front of the grandstands). The performance on the prior evening by teen sensation Vanessa Hudges was canceled... Continue Reading →

August 10, 2008 0

Phil Collen – Def Leppard / Manraze 06/30/2008

Def Leppard guitarist/songwriter Phil Collen is one of the busiest musicians in Rock right now. Not only is he currently touring the world in support of the Lep’s brilliant recent release “Sparkle Lounge.” He has also just released a CD from his side project Manraze. In addition to Collen, ManRaze also includes veteran musicians Simon... Continue Reading →

June 30, 2008 0