Smith/Kotzen played Count’s Vamp’d on Saturday, January 22, 2022. One of the pleasant surprises of the world of hard rock and metal last year was a record that combined the talents of Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and Poison/Mr. Big/The Winery Dogs guitarist Richie Kotzen. These men are from two ...

I’ve covered releases from Shaylon on this site before, including their debut EP and an earlier single. For the unfamiliar, this is the group now featuring Charly Urso, who Vegas rock and roll fans will remember for his role in the Aces High Iron Maiden tribute band a few years ...

Iron Maiden is still going strong, four decades on.  This heavy metal sextet is one that is unlikely to call it a day anytime soon. Two years back, we got The Book of Souls, their latest studio effort. The band has now followed it up with a new live release; The ...

Okay. Let's be real for a moment... 2016 was a really horrible year. We lost a lot of amazing musicians and humans. Things just didn't pan out for a lot of people overall this year. That being said, the one thing that always keeps people positive is music. Following the ...

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. ...