BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Buffalo, NY – Goth-horror, shock-rocker Wednesday 13 returned to the Buffalo, NY area last Wednesday night on his "There's No Such Thing As Monsters" tour, delivering a stunning 15-song performance. The show, which celebrated the 20-year milestone of his 2005 debut album Transylvania 90210: Songs of Death, Dying, and the... Continue Reading →
Welcome to episode #114 of the Rock interview series. This episode features Dario Lorina, the co- guitarist of the metal band Black Label Society. Dario has had an impressive career trajectory, having been recruited by ex-Warrant vocalist Janie Lane at just 16 years old to be his lead guitarist. Later, Dario joined shock rocker Lizzy... Continue Reading →
Rocking Through Five Decades: An Interview with John Gallagher of Raven In the latest episode of The Rock Interview Series, host Thomas Orwat Jr. welcomes John Gallagher, bassist and vocalist of the legendary metal band Raven, for an insightful conversation. This special episode, aired on January 17, 2025, celebrates Raven's remarkable 50-year journey in the... Continue Reading →
During a recent interview by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. with Phil Soussan, the former Ozzy bass player reflected on Metallica's iconic 1986 tour with Ozzy Osbourne. In 1986, the heavy metal world experienced a seismic shift when Metallica, then on the brink of becoming a global phenomenon, opened for Ozzy during his "Ultimate Sin" tour.... Continue Reading →
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Batavia, NY - The third show in the annual Batavia Downs 'Rockin’ the Summer Concert Series' featuring the legendary rock band April Wine and the multi-talented musician/vocalist Carl Dixon was certainly a night to remember. The concert drew a lively crowd eager to keep the 4th of July holiday spirit... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Episode #101 of the Rock Interview Series. For this episode, we have the return of a very special guest, Kurt Frohlich, the electrifying lead singer and songwriter of Riley’s L.A. GUNS. In this episode, Kurt will share insights into his debut solo album, ‘1977,’ set to hit streaming platforms tomorrow. This record is... Continue Reading →
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