By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. 25 years ago, one of the most controversial records in rock history was released. Twisted Sister’s “Stay Hungry” was, at the time, regarded as not only a groundbreaking metal release, but as one of the records that the PMRC (Parents Music Resource Center) targeted as being too explicit. "Stay Hungry”... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Rochester, NY -The multi-platinum band Korn stopped off in Rochester, NY last Monday as part of their ‘Escape from the Studio’ tour. And the big question of the night was would Korn be able to bring the same level of intensity to a smaller venue that they displayed two... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr Erie, PA- A sold out, ready to rock crowd witnessed the return of Mötley Crüe to the Civic Center in Erie, PA. And It if you were between 30-55, this was most certainly to place to be. And as always The Crue did not disappoint. With a show filled with... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Hamburg, NY-At first it looked like another canceled show at the Erie County Fair concert grounds, (which was no more than just a stage set up on a dirt horse racing track in front of the grandstands). The performance on the prior evening by teen sensation Vanessa Hudges was canceled... Continue Reading →
Def Leppard guitarist/songwriter Phil Collen is one of the busiest musicians in Rock right now. Not only is he currently touring the world in support of the Lep’s brilliant recent release “Sparkle Lounge.” He has also just released a CD from his side project Manraze. In addition to Collen, ManRaze also includes veteran musicians Simon... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. German multi-platinum hard rock legends, The Scorpions are back with a brilliant new CD “‘Humanity Hour 1.’ Although, some fans have voiced their displeasure with Desmond Child producing this CD, and some have even suggested that Child “hijacked the Scorpions” to make the record he always want to make, the... Continue Reading →
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