Episode 132: Michael Sweet of Stryper – A Halloween Conversation About Christmas, songwriting , and the future plans of Michael Sweet. Recorded October 31, 2025. For this special Halloween edition of the Rock Interview Series, I sat down with Michael Sweet—vocalist, guitarist, and founding force behind the legendary Christian hard rock band Stryper. With over... Continue Reading →
Back in 1979, Gary Numan didn’t just release a hit—he rewired the future. “Cars” was cold, robotic, and unlike anything on the radio. It shot to #1 in the UK, cracked the U.S. Top 10, and turned Numan into a millionaire before his 22nd birthday. But the story didn’t start there. Before going solo, Numan... Continue Reading →
THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. North Tonawanda, NY -The West-Herr Riviera Theatre came alive Thursday night with a nearly sold-out crowd of enthusiastic rock fans, many in their 50s and beyond, eager for a night of high-caliber live music. The bill featured two standout acts: glam-metal veteran Tom Keifer, frontman of Cinderella, making his first Western... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Episode 131 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, I’m joined by returning guest Trace Foster—guitarist, songwriter, and mastermind behind the super-group Close Enemies. During this interview, Trace shares an update on Close Enemies, a powerhouse lineup featuring rock legends: Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith on bass, Tony Brock of The Babys on... Continue Reading →
THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Corfu, NY-Music lovers filled Darien Lake Amphitheater for one of the season’s final big shows-a double bill featuring Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace, with Return to Dust opening things up. With summer fading and the air just starting to cool, over 13,000 people showed up for a loud, emotional, and... Continue Reading →
THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Buffalo, NY -Buffalo got a dose of doom-psych magic last Tuesday as Blackwater Holylight opened for power trio doom band -Russian Circles at The Rec Room. I caught their set before the crowd got overwhelming. Blackwater performed as a power trio on this evening, though they’ve previously toured as a four-... Continue Reading →
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