Tag: Cactus
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It’s That Time Again – Taylor Carlson’s Best of 2016!
It is that time again, in which we take a look back at 2016’s best releases and concerts! While this year certainly had its share of dry spots (particularly in the summer months) compared to the past several, there was still more than enough to entertain and impress the fans. Local, national, and international talent […]
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Cactus – Legendary Hard Blues Rockers Return with Black Dawn!
Black Dawn is the latest release from Cactus. With a current lineup that includes classic members Carmine Appice and Jim McCarty, plus the additions of Randy Pratt, Jimmy Kunes and Pete Bremy, the group has come out of nowhere, and given fans a band new album! This is the first Cactus release in several years, […]
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Carmine Appice – Stick It! is the Long Awaited Memoir from the Legendary Drummer!
In the world of drums, there are few who have had as big an impact as Carmine Appice. His career spans half a century, playing with bands that include Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Beck Bogert Appice, Rod Stewart, Ozzy Osbourne, King Kobra, Blue Murder, and countless other one-offs and side projects. He even wrote a drum […]
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Appice Drum Wars – Vinny and Carmine Bring the Thunder to the City of Sin!
For the past several years now, Appice Drum Wars has been an entertaining rock show that there is nothing else quite like. Combining the talents of brothers Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Rod Stewart, Ozzy Osbourne, King Kobra, Blue Murder) and Vinny Appice (Axis, Black Sabbath, Dio, WWIII) and an all-star revolving door […]
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Appice Drum Wars Live CD Does Not Do Justice to a Great Live Show
The Appice Brothers are two of the greatest drummers in the rock and roll world, and have been for years. Each one of them has built up an amazing body of work, and the both of them remain active to this day. Older brother Carmine first came to fame in the latter half of […]