By John Jeffrey Beasto Blanco; the band comprised of Chuck Garric (long time Alice Cooper bassist) on guitars and vocals, Calico Cooper on vocals, Brother Latham on guitars, Jan LeGrow on bass and Sean Sellers on drums,will release their 3rd studio album 'We Are' on May 24, 2019 via Rat Pak Records. 'We Are' is... 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 →
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 →
Thrash metal kings, Slayer, provide Western New York with final auditory assault. Photos / review- Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Darien, NY - For the 8000 hard rock / metal music loving fans filling the Darien Lake amphitheater on Friday, there was no other place in world to be on this hot and humid summer night. One of... Continue Reading →
Conducted by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. and John Jeffrey May 2, 2018 - RockMusicStar.com's Thomas S. Orwat Jr. and John Jeffrey sat down with Anvil's- Steve "Lips" Kudlow for this exclusive interview. During this chat, we discuss the band's new CD, "Pounding the Pavement," their 41 year anniversary and why they will remain a power... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Buffalo, NY - On a dull Wednesday night in Western New York, the legendary Canadian metal band, Anvil, started their 2018 "Pounding the Pavement" U.S. tour at the Ironworks bar in downtown Buffalo. The opening night of the tour already started out with 'Spinal Tap'-ish... Continue Reading →
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