Since their self-titled 1989 debut album, Talisman have been responsible for some of the finest Melodic Rock to hit the airwaves. Their six studio albums and three live albums have showcased the talents of the …READ MORE
The Legacy For whatever reason, be it sheer boredom, an outward attempt to pay tribute, writer’s block, etc., the trend lately for many musicians is to do an album full of cover tunes. Joe Lynn …READ MORE
Before Van Halen reunited in 2004, lead vocalist Sammy Hagar and bassist Michael Anthony were slumming with world class guitar virtuoso Neal Schon and veteran skin-pounder Deen Castronovo, both of Journey fame. The project was …READ MORE
In 2003, Talisman had been touring in support of their latest release, Cats and Dogs. With over ten years of recording and touring behind them, it was time to think about documenting the current band …READ MORE
Ever since Yngwie’s Rising Force and Marching Out albums, I have held Jeff Scott Soto as one of my favorite singers. His voice is powerful and yet still pleasant to listen to – as well …READ MORE
Takara has one of the strangest histories of any band around. To start with, on their compilation Eternity: The Best of 93-98, band leader/guitarist Neal Grusky says about lead singer Jeff Scott Soto, “For the …READ MORE
“Stand up and shout! Stand up, stand up, stand up and let it out!” If you’ve seen the movie Rock Star, then you’ve heard the voice of Jeff Scott Soto. Of course, in a sad …READ MORE
Interview with Jeff Scott Soto about the 2nd comeback with Talisman and the other projects with Marcel Jacob. He also shares his view on being a solo artist andworking with Yngwie Malmsteen. …READ MORE
“Hey! Hey!! Hey!!!” That’s as good a way to start a CD as any, and if you follow it with a throaty scream and ripping guitars, well, even better. That’s how Talisman’s new release, Cats …READ MORE
Dove award-winning, Dove soap-using, Dove Bar eating, dove feeding musician Ken Tamplin brings an all-star cast to the table with his new release Ken Tamplin And Friends – Wake The Nations. (Actually, only the Dove award-winning …READ MORE