By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Hearts & Hand Grenades is a new and exciting hard rock band from Buffalo, NY. Their debut full length record, 'Turning to Ashes' was released on January 8, 2021 (on Eclipse Records) and is receiving amazing reviews all around the world. The band consists of members: Stephanie Wlosinski - vocals... Continue Reading →
How the Goo’s stole Christmas and successfully navigated through a global pandemic.
By Thomas S, Orwat, Jr. Multi-platinum selling hit makers the Goo Goo Dolls are getting EVERYTHING this Christmas, and rightfully so. With the recent release of their chart topping holiday record, "It's Christmas All Over," Goo Goo Dolls' members John Rzeznik and Robby Takac have taken their band and brand to the next level, due... Continue Reading →
BRIAN WHEAT TELLS HIS SIDE OF THE STORY IN NEW BOOK, ‘SON OF A MILKMAN: MY CRAZY LIFE WITH TESLA’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:BRIAN WHEAT TELLS HIS SIDE OF THE STORY IN NEW BOOK, ‘SON OF A MILKMAN: MY CRAZY LIFE WITH TESLA’Tesla bassist Brian Wheat lifts the lid on living the rock ’n’ roll life while struggling with anxiety, depression, and other issues seldom discussed by musicians in his new book, ‘Son of a Milkman:... Continue Reading →
Don Dokken – Dokken- Audio Interview – 08/11/2020
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. On August 28, 2020, Don Dokken, the leader/vocalist/songwriter of the multi-platinum, American hard rock band- Dokken will be releasing a collection of previously unreleased tracks entitled, "The Lost Songs: 1978-1981" (Silver Lining Music). This collection of songs is the prequel to Dokken's debut record, "Breaking the Chains," and a must... Continue Reading →
Steve Riley – L.A. Guns (Steve Riley version) 07/07/2020
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Glam Metal rockers, L.A. Guns (Steve Riley version) recently issued a brand new single, entitled "Well Oiled Machine." This is the second single released from a soon-to-be released full album, entitled "Renegades." This line-up of L.A. Guns also consists of classic L.A. Guns line-up bassist/songwriter Kelly Nickels, along with guitarist... Continue Reading →
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 →