30 years ago Queensrÿche produced their career defining masterpiece, Operation: Mindcrime, an album that not only helped create Progressive Metal but also was one of the finest Metal releases ever. The band that created that …READ MORE
Having a Rockabilly band complete with stand-up double bass player and drummer may seem an odd opener for Punk veterans The Damned, but former Stray Cat drummer, Slim Jim Phantom, is no ordinary guy having …READ MORE
They inspired Guns N’ Roses and Michael Monroe and exploded brightly with their snarling debut Young, Loud and Snotty. They are back to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Mick Burgess called up guitarist Cheetah Chrome to …READ MORE
It’s not everyday that a million selling album is performed in its entirety by the creator and voice behind the music in a small bar in Newcastle. Trillians pulled off a major coup in signing …READ MORE
Mr. Big were back in Europe recently in support of their latest album, Defying Gravity. Mick Burgess caught up with lead singer, Eric Martin, to talk about the tour and the new album. He also …READ MORE
Guitarist George Lynch has his fingers in many pies. Not only does he have his own band Lynch Mob out on the recording and touring, he has hooked up with Ray Luzier and Doug Pinnick …READ MORE
On stage with Alice Cooper for the first time in the UK in over 40 years, bassist Dennis Dunaway joined fellow original members Michael Bruce and Neal Smith for a triumphant 6 song encore. Metal …READ MORE
After stints with Vince Neil’s band, Ratt and Lynch Mob, bassist Robbie Crane joined the rapidly rising Black Star Riders in time for the release of their second album. Mick Burgess caught up with Crane …READ MORE
In the ’70s any Rock band worth their salt would release a live album, usually a double, with a sumptuous gatefold sleeve. So many of the albums now regarded as timeless classics such as Deep …READ MORE
Mick Burgess chatted to Ross The Boss during Manitoba NYC’s recent UK tour where he spoke of the reason for changing the name of the band from Dictators NYC as well as the prospect of …READ MORE