Night Ranger ~ Somewhere in California (Frontiers) Release Date: June 21, 2011 California hard rockers, Night Ranger caught something of a bad wrap back in the big hair 80′s heyday. With the monster success of their 1983 ballad, “Sister Christian”, guitarist Brad Gillis saw his worst fears realized when the band’s hard rock credibility took …
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Mar 20
CD Review: Halestorm ~ ReAniMate: The CoVeRs eP
Halestorm ~ ReAniMate: The CoVeRs eP (Atlantic) Release date: March 22, 2011 My birthday arrived this month, and while I’m happy to dismiss them at this point in my life, I’m happy to accept this gift from Halestorm as my present. Their latest offering, the 6-track-tide-us-over-till-they-get back-in-the -studio-treat, ReAniMate, is a delicious concoction of cover …
Jul 29
Marc Storace Interview: Krokus Still Goes Boom At 35
When most people think of Switzerland they picture the Alps, fine chocolate, watches, and anonymous numbered bank accounts. For those who came of age in the hair metal 80′s the hottest Swiss import was not a lanky supermodel, but five scruffy rockers known as Krokus. Formed in 1974, the band found its identity and chemistry …
Mar 05
CD Review: Krokus ~ Hoodoo
by Rustyn Rose Krokus has long been one of the greatest Swiss metal imports. Over the years the band has had an onslaught of members, but the line-up which had that special magic, the five guys who created Krokus’s most memorable and enduring songs has reunited after two decades. While the band released three albums, …

