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Viral Sensations Bernth, Charles Berthoud and Ola Englund (The Haunted, At the Gates, Six Feet Under) Unite for Electrifying New Song and Tour: “Escape the Internet”Three of the internet’...

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by Alex Kluft In the history of Metal, few bands have had the impact Judas Priest has had on the genre, as well as having one of the greatest guitar duos of all time and one of the most iconic fr...

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Music Reviews, Interviews, Concert Coverage

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Edit this setlist | More Kansas setlists SEP 24 2024 Kansas at Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA Artist: Kansas, Tour: Another Fork in the Road – 50th Anniversary Tour , Venue:�...

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D’Angelico Guitars announced an all-new signature model with emerging online guitar sensation Giacomo Turra. The Excel Series Giacomo Turra Bedford SH is a unique variation on the brand’s s...

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Join photographer Mark Weiss and artist Billy Morrison on Friday, September 20th, from 7-10 p.m. at their LA art show at the Motor Cars Los Angeles Showroom in Hollywood; celebrating the 80s era ...

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Photography by Shanda Golden In addition to her awesome photography, Shanda Golden interviews some of the top names in rock music.  Along with her husband, Greg Golden, she owns Bizarre Guita...

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Music Reviews, Interviews, Concert Coverage

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August Instagram 2024

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by Alex Kluft Legendary British Rock band 10cc finally returned to the U.S. for the first time in over four decades. Bassist/vocalist Graham Gouldman was part of Ringo Starr’s All-Star Band in ...

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Greg Kihn, An Iconic Figure in the Realm of Rock Music Has Passed Away at the Age of 75. Greg Kihn Will Be Remembered for the Hit Songs Jeopardy and The Breakup SongGreg lost his battle with Alzh...

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Music Reviews, Interviews, Concert Coverage

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CLASSIC ROCKERS THE SWEET RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE/VIDEO, “LITTLE MIRACLE”  One of the most instantly recognizable – and successful – rock bands of the ’70s was The Sweet, who scored a s...

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JOHN “JR” ROBINSON, ONE OF THE MOST RECORDED DRUMMERS OF ALL TIME, READIES “THE JOHN “JR” ROBINSON EXPERIENCE” FOR STAGES WORLDWIDEWith a top-tier cast of instrumentalists and singe...

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CLASSIC SOLO EFFORTS FROM ALEX LIFESON AND GEDDY LEE TO BE REISSUEDIn an exciting announcement for Rush fans and rock enthusiasts alike, Anthem Records in Canada and Rhino Records will reissue th...

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RICK WAKEMANTHE FINAL ONE MAN SOLO TOUR An evening of highlights from his career with YES and his solo work, including the premiere of the brand new YessonataThe ultimate keyboard wizard, Rick W...

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by Alex Kluft/ Alex Kluft Photography Legendary frontman of 80’s Metal band Skid Row, Sebastian Bach performed at the Majestic Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA June 27th playing a set of Skid Row...

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Alex Kluft- photos and review Tedeschi Trucks Band returned to the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, CA for the first time since 2022 and with Rock legends Little Feat June 7th and 9th. Last time Los...

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May Instagram…

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Carmine Appice Rebuilds Legendary Rock Band CACTUS With Powerful New ALL-STAR AlbumTEMPLE OF BLUES- INFLUENCES & FRIENDS Coming off two acclaimed studio albums (Black Dawn, Tightrope), and an ene...

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“My Dream”, the single from Middle Child Syndrome set to come out on Friday, May 31st. “My Dream” is about a girl that Middle Child Syndrome’s Matt Mueller met in his dreams. The song...

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April Instagram

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WATCH: “Eyes Wide Open” WATCH: “We Are Shadows” Kittie have announced an exclusive run of North American headline dates today. The long-awaited shows will see the band perform in 5 citie...

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HELLO YELLOW BRICK ROAD Los Rios Rock School Records Eight of Elton John’s Greatest Hits Six years after Los Rios Rock School students shredded Van Halen at the Sunset Sound Studio in 2017, and...

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A host of notable musicians join forces to collaborate on inspirational anthem that fuels the fight to beat cancer. Grammy award-winning songwriter Jim Peterik drops empowering single “Fight o...

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Peter Frampton Live at Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort Shanda Golden Photography 4/11/2024 Intro (Video Montage of Peter Frampton’s Career) Golden Goose Play Video Lying Play Video Shine O...

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Spector Launches Woodstock Custom Collection Volume II The Woodstock Custom Collection returns with 12 more one-of-a-kind basses Melville, NY – April 10, 2024 – Spector Musical Instruments ex...

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Alex Kluft Guitar legend Uli Jon Roth is finally back in the U.S. Before kicking off his Interstellar Sky Guitar World Tour, Roth held a four day Sky Guitar Academy in Long Beach, CA then began t...

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Jeff Kollman is best known for his heavy, melodic electric guitar playing, fusing elements of Jazz harmony and creating his own brand of Rock with his long running prog fusion trio, Cosmosquad, a...

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Photography by Shanda Golden Edit this setlist | More Tesla setlists

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Alex Kluft Canned Heat formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, Ca and are one year away from their 60th anniversary. Canned Heat played the Venice West Saturday Night (3/30) The current lineup is Conan O�...

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Alex Kluft One of Punk’s greatest bands to emerge in the mid-90’s Alkaline Trio from Chicago, IL is finally back with their first album in six years Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs. Between 2015 an...

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Alex Kluft / CRN: You’re about to kick off the Interstellar Sky Guitar World Tour which is your first North American tour in 5 Years UJR: Thanks to covid. I’m flying out on the 21st . We’re...

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RECORDINGS BY BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, DE LA SOUL, GUNS N’ ROSES, LAURYN HILL, CHARLEY PRIDE, AND MORE INDUCTED TO GRAMMY HALL OF FAME®10 RECORDINGS WILL BE ADDED TO ICONIC CATALOG RESIDING AT...

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80s POP HITMAKERS WANG CHUNG, MEN WITHOUT HATS, THE MOTELS, AND NAKED EYES ANNOUNCE THE “ABDUCTED BY THE ’80s” TOURThe 1980s were a unique, fun-filled era of music shaped in no small part b...

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Wayne Newton: Up Close & Personal: 65 Years & Counting Coming the SabanSaban Beverly Hills March 29, 2024 Doors 6pm.  Show 8:00pm. As a world renowned, record-setting performer, one icon sits at...

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INAUGURAL GALA AT THE NOVO THEATER WILL TAKE PLACE ON MAY 21LOS ANGELES (March 5, 2024) – The GRAMMY Museum® and Recording Academy® are reinstating the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® on its 50th anniv...

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Kurt Deimer: Blacktop Mojo:

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Mandoki Soulmates announce new studio album “A Memory Of Our Future,”out May 10th via InsideOutRecords;reveal video and new single “Blood In The Water” Mandoki Soulmates – the interna...

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Slash’s ‘Orgy of the Damned’ Sixth Solo Album Set for Global Release May 17 on Gibson Records- Pre Order Here First Single and Video ‘Killing Floor” – Watch Now Legendary Guitaris...

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NELSON LIVE IN CONCERT SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024 DOORS 7 P.M. | 9 P.M. CONCERT  THE CANYON AGOURA HILLS | 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 Reserved seating $28-$58. Additional fe...

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SINGER AND GUITARIST BILLY ALEXANDER RELEASES FIRST SONG AND VIDEO “HAMMER OF THE GODS” FROM HIS UPCOMING DEBUT SOLO ALBUM ROCK & ROLL DIARY After racking up countless road miles on tour wit...

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2024 marks the 40th anniversary of Living Colour and 2025 will be Extreme’s 40th anniversary. The two iconic 80’s bands played Downtown Los Angeles’s newest venue the Bellwether. The tour b...

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Alex Kluft/ Alex Kluft Photography What American band has been around 57 years, has won five Grammys, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, their debut album in the Grammy Hall of Fame, are Rock N...

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View this post on Instagram A post shared by CHIA (@chiaband) March 2024: Performed as opener to a large crowd for Bee Gees Gold at The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills. CHIA band Canyon Agoura March ...

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Music enthusiasts, get ready for a night of true musical passion and inspiration as legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth takes us on a 360-degree journey into his unique world of artistic imagination...

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Guitar Heroes appear on “Some Assembly Required” to benefit the Jason Becker Special Needs Trust. Additionally, all of us can help by donating at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted…All t...

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The Math Rock Duo standards Unveils “Big Bad” as the Latest Single From Their Upcoming Third Studio Album, ‘Fruit Galaxy,’ Scheduled for Release on March 22.  standards have unveiled ...

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CARL PALMER‘FANFARE FOR THE COMMON MAN’DELUXE CAREER SPANNING 3 x CD & BLU-RAY BOX SET Pre-Order: https://ELP.lnk.to/carlpalmerboxPRIncludes 200-page Carl Palmer ‘Fanfare For The Common Ma...

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Music Reviews, Interviews, Concert Coverage

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https://www.matteomancuso.net Walking through a music convention last year, my kids had to witness me totally losing it to this random guy playing a baritone. None of the impressive playing on ...

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TREVOR RABIN RELEASES DEMO VERSION OF ‘FRAGILE’ ON DIGITIAL SERVICES Trevor Rabin, the South African guitarist, singer, multi-musician, writer and producer, released ‘Rio’, his first sol...

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Steel Panther (previously Metal Shop and Metal Skool) has been around the Sunset Strip since 2000 having had weekly residencies at the Viper Room, Key Club and House of Blues Sunset. After the Ho...

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Revered supergroup The Immediate Family – composed of guitarists/singers/songwriters Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel and Steve Postell, and the renowned rhythm section of drummer Russ Kun...

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G3 Joe Satriani Steve Vai Eric Johnson at Grand Sierra pictures by Shanda Golden

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Alex Kluft Photography Performers, host, fans and special guests attended the first annual American Classics charity benefit concert. The first annual American Classics event honored Leslie West,...

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Paul McCartney And Wings’ ‘Band On The Run’ Returns In Expanded 50th Anniversary Edition The expanded 50th anniversary edition of Paul McCartney & Wings’ iconic Band On The Run is out n...

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Meanstreak is an all-female metal band from New York, formed in 1985 by guitarists Marlene Portnoy and Rena Sands Petrucci who along with bandmates Bettina France(vocals), Martens Myung (...

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Alex Kluft Photography Tom Morello Inducted by JOHN 5 at Metal Hall Of Fame Gala 2024 + Eddie Trunk, Mick Mars, Sebastian Bach, Tim “Ripper” Owens, Carlos Cavazo, Penelope Spheeris, Biohazard...

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by Alex Kluft CRN: Let’s talk about the beginning of Metal Allegiance. It began in 2011 as the Metal Masters Clinic which was started by Mark Menghi when he was artist relations for Samson & Ha...

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THE FINAL SOLO TOURRICK WAKEMANAN ALL NEW SHOW FEATURING HIGHLIGHTS FROM HIS CAREER WITH YES AND HIS SOLO WORK, INCLUDING THE PREMIERE OF THE BRAND NEW YESSONATAThe ultimate keyboard wizard, Rick...

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Zebra will celebrate their 49th year together with all original members Randy Jackson, Felix Hanemann and Guy Gelso, touring extensively across the country. Twelve new US Zebra dates have been an...

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ORGYCelebrates 25 Years of CandyassORGY/COLD Co-Headline US Tour Starts April 11Tickets On Sale Now!Candyass & Vapor Transmission Remastered Reissues on Vinyl In Stores February 2“H...

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photos by Alex Kluft Edit this setlist | More Robby Krieger setlists

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The Château D’Herouville SessionsAvailable to pre-order nowIn the summer of 1972, Jethro Tull went to record in the renowned Château D’Herouville studio. The band quickly renamed it “Châ...

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Gibson Amplifiers Return With the Falcon 5, and Falcon 20 Compact, Low-Wattage Tube Amplifiers Reimagine Vintage Tone for the Modern Player Gibson Falcon Amplifiers Available Now via Authoriz...

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