Thrash metal pioneers, Exodus, are back and better than ever before. With the release of their 10th studio album, 'Blood In, Blood Out,' and the return of classic line-up vocalist, Steve "Zetro" Souza, Exodus has re-established themselves as one of the most important metal bands. This April, Exodus will hit the road with another influential thrash... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. At the age of 64, legendary heavy metal vocalist, Biff Byford, is still creating some of most intense and profound metal music ever recorded. As the leader of the 80's British band- Saxon, Byford has remained true to his original vision, and never compromised his musical integrity for... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Vinnie Moore has always been a hard-working and passionate musician. During the mid 80s, Moore was regarded as one of rock music's most innovative guitarists; with his lightning fast fret board skills and melodic riffs. He released several impressive instrumental solos records during that time period on the guitar shredder-oriented... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Shock rocker, Marilyn Manson, has returned with what many music critics are calling the best album of his career, 'Pale Emperor.' After a decade of rather lackluster albums, the controversial Manson teamed up with one of Hollywood's most sought after soundtrack composers, Tyler Bates, to co-write the new record. This... Continue Reading →
Review - John Jeffrey, photos - Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Rochester, NY - October 1st marked the beginning of the "Redeemer Of Souls" tour for British Heavy Metal icons, Judas Priest. Spending the better part of last week in Rochester, NY rehearsing and preparing for the tour, Priest kicked things off on Wednesday night at... Continue Reading →
Darien, NY - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers returned to Darien Lake PAC on Sunday evening for hit-filled, two hour-long performance. This was the 63-year-old, Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee's first performance at Darien Lake since his two shows in 2010. Although this show failed to sell out, possibly due to the high... Continue Reading →
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