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 →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Buffalo, NY – Shadowside, a brilliant, power-metal band from Brazil, played its first show in the USA in over nine years last night. The band, which consists of: Dani Nolden -vocals Raphael Mattos -guitars, Magnus Rosén (formerly of Hammerfall )-bass and Fabio Buitvidas -drums, is currently on tour with Canadian... Continue Reading →
Former teen pop sensation, Skye Sweetnam transforms into hot Metal star with her ground breaking band, SUMO CYCO. By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. / Top Photo - by Francesca Ludikar SUMO CYCO is an innovative, infectious- metal, punk, alternative influenced quartet from Hamilton, Ont. The band, who formed in 2011, is fronted by former teen pop... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Knee High Fox is an uncompromising, hard-hitting, musically diverse band, fronted by the lovely actress and songwriter, Krsy Fox. In addition to Krsy Fox, Knee High Fox consist of: Simon Nagel on bass, Sam Bam Koltun on guitar and Harley Dewinter on drums. This Hollywood, California-based band, who formed in 2012, have... Continue Reading →
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