Another hero gone. Mark Reale, band leader of Riot for so many years has died. It’s staggering to look back at the number of fantastic metal classics this guy has been not only part of, but the main songwriter of. This guy’s been putting out records for nearly 35 years!
I consider the [...]
Along with the rest of metal fans, I hope Tony gets through this OK and lives a great many more healthy and productive years. Best of luck Tony.
“With the news that Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, his bandmates would like everyone to send positive vibes to [...]
One of my favorite bands, King’s X, will tour North America this spring for their first West Coast run in three years with a tour named the “First Church Of Rock And Roll”. The four-week trek will start on March 28 in Austin, Texas and run through April 21 in Denver, Colorado. It will [...]
US speed metallers Helstar have announced that they will be celebrating the band’s 30 year anniversary by recording an upcoming show for a DVD. The band issued the following: “Happy new year everyone! Can you believe that 2012 marks 30 years since the formation of Helstar? This calls for an epic celebration!”
“We are thrilled to [...]
Guitar player Larry “Rhino” Reinhardt, a Bradenton native who founded CAPTAIN BEYOND, died from a respiratory infection Monday at Manatee Memorial Hospital. He was 63.
Captain Beyond’s self titled album from 1972 is one of the best hard rock records of the 70s. I freaking live that album. If you haven’t heard you [...]
