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

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

Matthias Jabs – Scorpions- 09/08/2007

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. German multi-platinum hard rock legends, The Scorpions are back with a brilliant new CD “‘Humanity Hour 1.’ Although, some fans have voiced their displeasure with Desmond Child producing this CD, and some have even suggested that Child “hijacked the Scorpions” to make the record he always want to make, the... Continue Reading →

September 8, 2007 0

Cliff Williams- AC/DC – Interview 06/28/2007

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. For over thirty years, bassist Cliff Williams has been the anchor of one of the most successful bands in rock history, AC/DC. And if Cliff has it his way, he’ll do it for many more. And although AC/DC hasn't released a CD since Feb 29, 2000, when "Stiff Upper Lip"... Continue Reading →

June 28, 2007 0

Mandy Meyer – Krokus – 09/26/2005

By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Swiss rockers Krokus are back!!! The band is currently on their first American tour in over 15 years. Although lead singer Marc Storace is the only member remaining from the bands most popular line-up of the early 80’s, the new Krokus is just as good, if not better. Much of... Continue Reading →

September 26, 2005 0

KISS / Poison – Darien Lake PAC, Darien NY – 07/14/2004

By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Darien NY-You wanted the best and you got the best!!! The hottest band in the world-KISS!!! Yes, even after all these years- thirty to be exact, Kiss still remains as one of the hottest bands in the world. Well, at least as far as their stage show, merchandising and fan... Continue Reading →

July 14, 2004 0