By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Last January, the internationally acclaimed German hard rock band The Scorpions announced that their new Cd, the 17th of their career, "Sting in the Tail" and world tour would be their last. After 40 hard rockin' years, the band wanted to go out on a high note. With the release of "Sting... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. live photos - Jim Hackett On April 20, glam-metal legends Ratt will release “Infestation,” their first in CD in over a decade. The band consists of original members, Warren DeMartini-guitar, Stephen Pearcy-vocals , Bobby Blotzer-drums plus Robbie Crane –bass and Carlos Cavazo formerly of Quiet Riot on guitar. The initial... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Buffalo, NY -The highly anticipated “Rust in Peace 20th Anniversary tour", featuring legendary thrash metal bands Megadeth, Testament and Exodus played to a jam packed audience at intimate Town Ballroom. This was without doubt one of the greatest metal shows ever to come through the WNY area. The audience, which was... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Former Hanoi Rocks vocalist' Michael Monroe is back!!! After putting an end to the band that brought him internation acclaim, last year, Monroe has returned with a killer new band. The Michael Monroe band consists of long time Hanoi Rock bassist - Sami Yafffa, guitarist' Ginger from the Wildhearts, Todd Youth guitarist formerly of Danzig... Continue Reading →
Review/Photos- Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Buffalo, NY- The highly anticipated Metallica "World Magnetic World Tour" hit Buffalo, NY on Tuesday evening. The kings of metal and Rock n' Roll Hall of fame inductees, played a two hour set to a nearly sold-out mostly male, metal starved audience. The band, which consists of James Hetfield-vocals/guitar, Lars Ulrich-... Continue Reading →
Ace Frehley - "Anomaly" By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. It was almost 20 years years since ex-Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley released a solo record. During that time, Ace rejoined Kiss and then quit the band again. He struggled with his demons, but then turned his life around. He is now sober, healthy and dedicated to... Continue Reading →
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