2020

By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Guitar super-star, Joel Hoekstra from Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Cher, can add another exciting new project to his impressive resume, the Echobats. This super-group also features: Tony Harnell (TNT)-vocals, James Lomenzo (WHITE LION, MEGADETH)-bass, Matt Starr (MR. BIG)-drums & Eric Levy (NIGHT RANGER) keyboards. Echobats recently released their official single and... Continue Reading →

July 7, 2020 0

Steve Brown – Tokyo Motor Fist, Trixter, Def Leppard – 06/30/2020

By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Tokyo Motor Fist, super group consisting of some of the most talented musicians in rock music, is the brainchild of Paramus, New Jersey guitarist/songwriter Steve Brown. The soon-to-be 50 year-old Brown is best known as the founding member of the glam-metal band Trixter, who dominated the MTV playlists in 1990,... Continue Reading →

July 5, 2020 0

Chip Z’Nuff – Enuff Z’Nuff – 06/24/2020

By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. (Band photo by Adam Kennedy) On July 10th, legendary glam-metal rockers Enuff Z'Nuff will be releasing their 14th studio release, entitled 'Brainwashed Generation.' Enuff Z'Nuff was formed in Blue Island, Illinois in 1984 by Chip Z'Nuff (bass/songwriter) and Donnie Vie (vocals/guitar/songwriter). After a few line-up changes, guitarist Derek Frigo and... Continue Reading →

June 24, 2020 0

Kelly Nickels – L.A. Guns (Steve Riley version) 05/07/2020

By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Welcome to Episode #1 of our new interview feature, "Glam Metal Interview Series." During the next few months, I will be featuring interviews with some of the most influential and innovative musicians of the 80's hard rock era. Our first episode features Glam Metal icon Kelly Nickels, bassist/songwriter of L.A.... Continue Reading →

June 1, 2020 0

APPICE – “MONSTERS & HEROES” A Tribute to Ronnie James Dio song/video.

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of legendary metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio. As a tribute, the band APPICE has put together a truly powerful song/video to commemorate the life of Ronnie James Dio entitled "Monsters & Heroes." The band APPICE consists of Ronnie's former drummer in DIO, Heaven & Hell, and Black... Continue Reading →

May 16, 2020 0

Goo Goo Dolls / Rob Thomas – Riverworks, Buffalo, NY – 12/15/2019

Goo Goo Dolls along with Rob Thomas give Buffalo, NY an unforgettable, once in a life time Christmas gift. By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Buffalo, NY - The multi-platinum selling music legends of Buffalo, NY, the Goo Goo Dolls, returned to their beloved hometown, along with co-headliner Rob Thomas for local radio station Star 102.5's... Continue Reading →

December 16, 2019 0