By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Iconic and legendary guitarist Michael Schenker has influenced millions of guitarist around the world with his unique neoclassical style and work with classic rock bands: UFO, the Scorpions, and MSG. Currently, Schenker is working with a newer project called Michael Schenker Fest. This has Schenker working with four of his... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Rochester, NY - When the original lineup of a rock band with a storied career like Dokken reunites, considering the size of the gigantic shadow that the lineup of Don Dokken, George Lynch, Jeff Pilson & Mick Brown casts upon the hard rock world, most... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr.Heavy-metal superstar guitarist, Metal Mike Chlasciak, (Rob Halford solo band - Halford, Sebastian Bach) is one of the most intense, dedicated and talented musicians in the world of rock and metal music.From his humble beginnings as a teenage Polish immigrant who moved to New Jersey in 1984, to performing at Madison... Continue Reading →
Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Cheap Trick, delight sold out audience with a stellar performance. Review/ photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Niagara Falls, Ont - Iconic power-pop rockers Cheap Trick played an energetic, 90 minute headlining set at the beautiful Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Canada. The band, featuring original members: Robin... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S, Orwat Jr. KK Downing, former guitarist of Judas Priest, chats with RockMusicStar.com about his new autobiography, "Heavy Duty: Days and Nights in Judas Priest." In addition, we discuss his future music plans, his relationship with his ex-band mates and much more. So, sit back, and take a listen to one of the... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Darien, NY - When following any heritage act which has tenure of 40+ years, you'll be hard pressed to find one that features all of its original members. Essentially, what it seems to come down to, is how the band's diehard fans and casual music... Continue Reading →
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