By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Today, glam-metal veterans LA Guns are releasing their highly anticipated, 14 track CD (produced by legendary producer Andy Johns) entitled, "Hollywood Forever." And while the band (which consists of core members: Phil Lewis - vocals/guitar and Steve Riley - drums, with Stacey Blades - guitar and Scotty Griffin - bass)... Continue Reading →
Steve Blaze – Lillian Axe – 02/02/2012
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. On Feb 14th, the New Orleans based hard rock band, Lillian Axe will be releasing the 11th album of their 24 year career entitled, "XI: The Days Before Tomorrow." This epic, ten track masterpiece will finally give Lillian Axe the recognition that they rightfully deserve, in their criminally overlooked career. ... Continue Reading →
Erik Turner – Warrant – 10/08/2011
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. With the music industry in a decade long, downward decline, it sometimes takes innovative ideas to help an artist generate revenue and remain in the public's eye. And Erik Turner, guitarist in Warrant, is doing just that. With the guidance of renown wine creator, Kristain Story, Turner created an award... Continue Reading →
Alice Cooper – Buffalo Harbor, Buffalo, NY – 08/26/ 2011
Review by John Jeffrey Photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Buffalo, NY - Alice Cooper played an exciting and extremely entertaining 90 minute set last Friday night in front of a huge crowd at the Buffalo Harbor in downtown Buffalo. "The No More Mr. Nice Guy" tour was a throw back to Alice's tours... Continue Reading →
Ace Frehley – Erie County Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY – 08/17/2011
Review by John Jeffrey Photos by - Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Hamburg, NY - On August 17, 2011, original KISS lead guitarist, Ace Frehley, made a special WNY appearance, as Ace played a free concert at the grandstand of the Erie County Fair, on the second last date of his 10 city summer tour. This... Continue Reading →
Carmine Appice – King Kobra – 05/05/2011
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Rock music drum legend, Carmine Appice has been going at it for 45 years now. Over that period of time, he has performed with some of the most talented and popular performers on the face of the earth. That list includes Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart, Ted Nugent, Ozzy Osbourne,... Continue Reading →
