Dirkschneider – Still Restless, Wild, and Going Balls to the Wall
1984. NINETEEN EIGHTY FOUR!!! That was the last time. It’s been WAY too long a wait until I’d seen Udo Dirkschneider perform live. Never mind seeing him front his old…
Ghost’s Popestar Tour Hits Las Vegas!
After having the pleasure of seeing them two years in a row, Ghost is one of those bands that just keeps getting better and better every tour. On October 22,…
Extreme – The Band’s Metal Meltdown Performance Features the Pornograffitti Album Live In Its Entirety!
In the late 80s and early 90s, Extreme became known as a truly unique band, fusing musical styles and winning over fans all around the globe. But it was their…
Dammit, Doc, & Dom Discuss the Rise of the Anti-Stars & How to Catch Them
Sitting down with fellow musicians and picking their brain has always been a favorite pass time of mine. When I asked Michael “Doc” Ellis and Todd “Dammit” Kerns to discuss…
Trixter Gives it to Vamp’d Good!
By 1989, there was a glut of hard rock/pop metal acts cluttering up the musical landscape, some of which tickled my fancy, others for whatever reason seemed to be also-ran…
Flotsam and Jetsam Bring Metal Back to Vamp’d!
Every once in a while it’s nice to think outside the box. Get out of your comfort zone. Be adventurous. Expand your horizons. See a band, two, or even three…