Legendary Rock Interviews

25/01/2025

MISSING/PRESUMED STOLEN ALERT:

All of my NAMM guitars were delivered to the Anaheim convention center (and then to the location of the Boutique Guitar Showcase within the Anaheim Convention Center) on Friday, Jan 17. I arrived to set up my display on Tuesday, Jan 21. Some time between then, the box containing this Concorde was removed from the Boutique Guitar Showcase. I’ve communicated with Freeman (event management) and Allied Security and the guitar is presumed to be stolen.

I’m absolutely devastated. This, hands down, was the coolest guitar I’ve ever made. And it’s gone.

09/12/2023

Very cool version of Mötley Crüe's "Kickstart My Heart" from Erik Grönwall of SKID ROW

SKID ROW singer. Erik Grönwall who is no stranger to doing some cool cover songs has uploaded a video of him doing a killer version of Motley Crue's "Kickstart My Heart".

Link Below.

https://youtu.be/1FLFUlX68B0?si=zoYPAs8wo-si95kZ

07/12/2023

JUST ANNOUNCED!!! Def Leppard and Journey are teaming up to rock 2024 with Steve Miller Band, Heart, and Cheap Trick! Rock Brigade Concert Club members get exclusive first access to pre-sale tickets and VIP Packages on Tuesday, December 12 (10am) at https://DefLeppardRockBrigade.com

General tickets will go on sale Friday, December 15 with a special fan pre-sale on Tuesday, December 12 (11am). Visit https://DefLeppardJourney2024.com for tour dates + ticketing information.

2024 TOUR DATES
July 6 - St. Louis, MO (Busch Stadium)^
July 10 - Orlando, FL (Camping World Stadium)^
July 13 - Atlanta, GA (Truist Park)*
July 15 - Chicago, IL (Wrigley Field)*
July 18 - Detroit, MI (Comerica Park)*
July 20 - Nashville, TN (Nissan Stadium)*
July 23 - Philadelphia, PA (Citizens Bank Park)*
July 25 - Hershey, PA (Hersheypark Stadium)*
July 27 - Pittsburgh, PA (PNC Park)*
July 30 - Cleveland, OH (Progressive Field)+
August 2 - Toronto, ON (Rogers Centre)+
August 5 - Boston, MA (Fenway Park)+
August 7 - Flushing, NY (Citi Field)*
August 12 - Arlington, TX (Globe Life Field)*
August 14 - Houston, TX (Minute Maid Park)*
August 16 - San Antonio, TX (Alamodome)*
August 19 - Minneapolis, MN (Target Field)*
August 23 - Phoenix, AZ (Chase Field)*
August 25 - Los Angeles, CA (SoFi Stadium)*
August 28 - San Francisco, CA (Oracle Park)*
August 30 - San Diego, CA (Petco Park)*
September 4 - Seattle, WA (T-Mobile Park)^
September 8 - Denver, CO (Coors Field)^

*with Steve Miller Band
^with Cheap Trick
+with Heart

13/11/2023

Pantera announce tour with Lamb of God

PANTERA: Heavy Metal Icons Announce Second Leg Of North American Celebration Tour With Special Guest Lamb Of God

Heavy metal icons PANTERA will return to the stage this February on the second leg of their North American headlining tour. The journey follows the band’s massively successful twenty-city run this past Summer, a tour which stood as one of the most anticipated tours of 2023, as well as their dates supporting Metallica. Featuring classic members, vocalist Philip H. Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, alongside guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Charlie Benante, the latest stretch of live dates continues the celebration of the lives of late founding members, drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell.

The trek, which will commence on February 3rd in Sunrise, Florida, runs through fourteen cities, coming to a close on February 27th in Quebec City, Quebec. The band will again be joined by special guest, acclaimed metal powerhouse Lamb Of God, with additional support acts to be announced in the weeks to come.

Comments Anselmo, “Looking forward to jamming with everybody! These shows mean a lot and we aim to kick ass! Love y’all!”

Adds Brown, "We're really excited to announce new dates in 2024. Looking forward to bringing the show to some cities we missed in 2023. Come jam!"

Ticket presales and VIP upgrades begin Tuesday, November 14th at 10:00am local time. General on sale date is Friday, November 17th at 10:00am local time at Pantera.com.



PANTERA was recently confirmed to play the 2024 edition of Download Festival. The performance will mark the band’s first UK appearance in three decades! Additionally, fans can catch PANTERA supporting Metallica on the remaining dates of their North American stadium tour this August. See all confirmed dates below.



PANTERA w/ Special Guest Lamb Of God:

2/03/2024 Amerant Bank Arena - Sunrise, FL

2/05/2024 Amalie Arena - Tampa, FL

2/07/2024 Rupp Arena - Lexington, KY

2/09/2024 Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN

2/10/2024 FedEx Forum - Memphis, TN

2/13/2024 T-Mobile Center - Kansas City, MO

2/14/2024 Pinnacle Bank Arena - Lincoln, NE

2/16/2024 Canada Life Centre - Winnipeg, MB

2/18/2024 Resch Center - Green Bay, WI

2/20/2024 Van Andel Arena - Grand Rapids, MI

2/22/2024 Madison Square Garden - New York, NY

2/24/2024 CFG Bank Arena - Baltimore, MD

2/26/2024 Scotiabank Arena - Toronto, ON

2/27/2024 Centre Vidéotron - Québec City, QC

End Tour

6/14-16/2024 Download Fest @ Donington Park - Derby, UK #

8/02/2024 Gillette Stadium - Foxborough, MA **

8/09/2024 Soldier Field - Chicago, IL **

8/16/2024 US Bank Stadium - Minneapolis, MN **

8/23/2024 Commonwealth Stadium - Edmonton, AB **

8/30/2024 Lumen Field - Seattle, WA **

# Festival date

** PANTERA supporting Metallica

30/10/2023

For Immediate Release

October 30, 2023

CREED ANNOUNCES 2024 SUMMER OF ‘99 TOUR

First North American Tour in Over a Decade For GRAMMY®

Award-Winning Band Comprised Of Scott Stapp, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall and Scott Phillips

With special guests 3 Doors Down, Daughtry, Switchfoot, Tonic, and Big Wreck joining the band – support varies by market

CREED to host inaugural one-day event –

Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival – in San Bernardino, CA

Presale Tickets Available Starting Tuesday, October 31 at 10AM Local Time;

General Onsale Begins Friday, November 3 at 10am Local Time on Creed.com

CREED, the multi-platinum, GRAMMY® and American Music Award-winning rock band, is thrilled to announce their eagerly awaited 2024 Summer of ‘99 Tour.

Produced by Live Nation, the 40-city tour kicks off on July 17 at the Resch Center in Green Bay, WI making stops across North America in Toronto, Nashville, Dallas, and Holmdel among others. Special guests 3 Doors Down will be direct support on a majority of the North American tour with Daughtry, Switchfoot, Tonic, and Big Wreck joining the band on select dates. Finger Eleven will open all dates on the tour. A limited number of lawn seats at select venues will be available for $19.99 to commemorate the Summer Of ’99 Tour. CREED is also hosting an exclusive one-day event – Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival – in San Bernardino, CA on August 31 at the Glen Helen Amphitheatre with 3 Doors Down, Daughtry, Finger Eleven, Fuel, Vertical Horizon, The Verve Pipe in support. More information on tickets for all dates can be found at www.creed.com.

CREED formed in Tallahassee, Florida, in 1994. The more than one billion streams between “Higher,” “My Sacrifice,” “One Last Breath,” “With Arms Wide Open,” and “My Own Prison” on Spotify alone is a testament to the band’s enduring power. Nearly 30 years after CREED’s formation, the ubiquitous anthems composed by singer Scott Stapp and guitarist Mark Tremonti, performed for millions of fans around the world together with drummer Scott Phillips and bassist Brian Marshall, are part of modern rock and alternative’s DNA. With more than 53 million albums sold worldwide, CREED stands alongside iconic bands like Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, and Metallica as one of an elite few hard rock outfits to earn RIAA Diamond-certified status, for more than 11 million sales of Human Clay in the United States. After an eleven-year hiatus, Creed officially announced a reunion in July 2023 and announced that they would be headlining two different Summer of '99 cruise festivals in April 2024 which resulted in immediate sell-outs. The band recently launched a new webstore that will cater to fans old and new including new merch designs as well as the opportunity to purchase entry into Mark Tremonti’s guitar clinic. The store can be found at www.creed.com.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with presales from Tuesday, October 31, with the general onsale starting Friday, November 3 at 10am local time on www.creed.com.

Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, stand on stage to watch the first 3 songs, Meet & Greet + photo op with members of CREED, access to the pre-show soundcheck, exclusive merch & more. For more information, visit www.creed.com.



CREED: SUMMER OF ‘99 TOUR DATES:

Supporting Acts: + 3 Doors Down | ^ Daughtry | * Switchfoot | x Tonic | # Big Wreck | = Finger Eleven

Wednesday, July 17 | Green Bay, WI | Resch Center * =

Friday, July 19 | Monticello, IA | Great Jones County Fair * = (Not A Live Nation Date)

Saturday, July 20 | Walker, MN | Moondance Jam * = (Not A Live Nation Date)

Tuesday, July 23 | Simpsonville, SC | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park * =

Wednesday, July 24 | Charlotte, NC | PNC Music Pavilion + =

Friday, July 26 | Bristow, VA | Jiffy L**e Live + =

Saturday, July 27 | Virginia Beach, VA | Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach + =

Tuesday, July 30 | Toronto, ON | Budweiser Stage # =

Wednesday, July 31 | Clarkston, MI | Pine K**b Music Theatre + =

Friday, August 2 | Cincinnati, OH | Riverbend Music Center + =

Saturday, August 3 | Burgettstown, PA | The Pavilion at Star Lake + =

Tuesday, August 6 | Bridgeport, CT | Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater x =

Wednesday, August 7| Holmdel, NJ | PNC Bank Arts Center + =

Friday, August 9 | St. Louis, MO | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - St. Louis, MO + =

Saturday, August 10 | Indianapolis, IN | Ruoff Music Center + =

Tuesday, August 13 | Nashville, TN | Ascend Amphitheater x =

Wednesday, August 14 | Pelham, AL | Oak Mountain Amphitheatre + =

Saturday, August 16 | Tinley Park, IL | Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre + =

Saturday, August 17 | Welch, MN | Treasure Island Amphitheater + = (Not A Live Nation Date)

Tuesday, August 20 | Gilford, NH | BankNH Pavilion x =

Wednesday, August 21 | Boston, MA | Xfinity Center + =

Friday, August 23 | Hershey, PA | Hersheypark Stadium + =

Saturday, August 24 | Saratoga Springs, NY | Broadview Stage at S**C + =

Saturday, August 31 | San Bernardino, CA | Glen Helen Amphitheatre (Summer of '99 And Beyond Festival with

3 Doors Down, Daughtry, Finger Eleven, Fuel, Vertical Horizon, The Verve Pipe)

Sunday, September 1 | Wheatland, CA | Toyota Amphitheatre + =

Wednesday, September 4 | Phoenix, AZ | Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre + =

Friday, September 6 | Salt Lake City, UT | USANA Amphitheatre + =

Saturday, September 7 | Denver, CO | Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre + = (Not A Live Nation Date)

Tuesday, September 10 | Rogers, AR | Walmart AMP ^ =

Wednesday, September 11 | Dallas, TX | Dos Equis Pavilion + =

Friday, September 13 | San Antonio, TX | Frost Bank Center + =

Saturday, September 14 | Houston, TX | The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman + =

Monday, September 16 | Brandon, MS | Brandon Amphitheater ^ =

Wednesday, September 18| Raleigh, NC | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek + =

Friday, September 20 | Tampa, FL | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds + =

Saturday, September 21 | West Palm Beach, FL | iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre + =

Tuesday, September 24 | Jacksonville, FL | Daily's Place x =

Wednesday, September 25 | Alpharetta, GA | Ameris Bank Amphitheatre + =

Friday, September 27 | Darien Lake, NY | Darien Lake Amphitheater + =

Saturday, September 28 | Atlantic City, NJ | Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena + =

19/09/2023

KISSTORY - September 18, 1978 - the KISS Solo Albums: Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss and Ace Frehley were released.

What's your favorite track on each of the four?

16/09/2023

Orlando, FL. Meet SKID ROW 's Snake Sabo and Rachel Bolan Oct 27-29th

Our next guests come straight from the gutters of New Jersey!

RACHEL BOLAN & DAVE “SNAKE” SABO, original founders of the band “Skid Row”, are joining us at Spooky Empire this October!

RACHEL (Bass) and DAVE (Guitar) formed Skid Row in 1986 in Tom’s River, NJ. Skid Row's breakthrough came in 1989 with the release of their self-titled debut album, "Skid Row." The album featured hit singles like "18 and Life" and "I Remember You," which helped catapult the band to international stardom. The album went multi-platinum and established Skid Row as one of the leading bands of the glam metal era.

In 1991, the band followed up their debut success with the release of "Slave to the Grind," which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, making Skid Row the first heavy metal/hard rock band to achieve this feat. The album showcased a heavier and grittier sound compared to their debut and featured hits like "Monkey Business" and "Wasted Time."
Skid Row continues to perform and record music today, along with original guitarist Scotti Hill, drummer Rob Hammersmith, and vocalist Erik Gronwall. Their most recent album, “The Gangs All Here” was released 2022.

Meet Rachel and Dave all weekend, at Spooky Empire, October 27-29, 2023 in Orlando, FL!

🎉 There’s no place to party like Spooky Empire, so make sure you get your tickets, and book your rooms today! 🎉

🎟️ TICKETS: spookyempire.com/purchase-ticke…

🏨 BOOK YOUR ROOMS: spookyempire.com/hotel/i

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03/09/2023

"I had no aspirations to be a musician, but I picked up a guitar for two seconds and haven't put it down since." - Slash

19/07/2023

CREED ANNOUNCES FIRST PUBLIC LIVE PERFORMANCES

IN MORE THAN A DECADE WITH SUMMER OF ’99 CRUISE
GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING ROCK BAND AND SIXTHMAN

JOIN FORCES FOR IMMERSIVE FESTIVAL CRUISE

AN UNFORGETTABLE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL CELEBRATION AT SEA SAILS APRIL 18-22, 2024

FROM MIAMI, FL TO NASSAU, BAHAMAS ABOARD NORWEGIAN PEARL

ALL-STAR LINEUP INCLUDES VERY SPECIAL GUEST 3 DOORS DOWN,

PLUS BUCKCHERRY, TONIC, VERTICAL HORIZON, FUEL, THE VERVE PIPE,

TA***IC, DISHWALLA, LOUISE POST (OF VERUCA SALT), NINE DAYS,

HOSTED BY: EDDIE TRUNK AND AXS TV’S POWER HOUR

PRE-SALE SIGNUPS AVAILABLE NOW THROUGH JULY 26 AT 11:59 PM (ET)

FIRST 500 CABINS SECURE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME CABIN PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WITH CREED

PUBLIC ON-SALES BEGIN JULY 28 AT 2:00 PM (ET)

DEPOSITS AS LOW AS $200 PER PERSON AVAILABLE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 18

(WHILE CABINS LAST)

COMPLETE DETAILS AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY NOW AT SUMMEROF99CRUISE.COM

Creed has announced their long-awaited return with SUMMER OF ’99 – an immersive rock ‘n’ roll celebration at sea highlighted by the GRAMMY® Award-winning band’s first public live performances in more than a decade. Presented by Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, SUMMER OF ’99 sails April 18-22, 2024 from Miami, FL to Nassau, Bahamas aboard Norwegian Pearl. Pre-sale Signups are available now through July 26 at 11:59 pm (ET). Pre-sales (Early Booking Times) will be available July 25-27, with some late signups available on the morning of July 28. The first 500 cabins to book will secure a cabin photo opportunity with Creed. Public On-Sales begin July 28 at 2:00 pm (ET), exclusively at summerof99cruise.com. Three different payment options will be available, with Automated Monthly Billing allowing for a deposit as low as $200 per person through September 18 (while supplies last).

Heralded last week with a series of viral teasers that lit up social media, SUMMER OF ’99 CRUISE will see Creed – the band comprised of Scott Stapp, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall and Scott Phillips – reuniting for the first time since 2012 for two unique live performances under the Caribbean stars on Norwegian Pearl’s Pool Deck stage. The once-in-a-lifetime festival cruise will further showcase an explosive lineup that includes Very Special Guest 3 Doors Down alongside a stacked all-star bill featuring Buckcherry, Tonic, Vertical Horizon, Fuel, The Verve Pipe, Ta***ic, Dishwalla, Louise Post (of Veruca Salt), Nine Days, and hosted by Eddie Trunk and the stars of AXS TV’s Power Hour (Matt Pinfield, Caity Babs, and Josh Bernstein). SUMMER OF ’99 CRUISE will also feature an exclusive live Q&A with Creed open to all guests, activities with bands and podcast hosts, panels, autograph sessions, and a very special Y2K Countdown theme party. As if that weren’t enough, all guests will receive an Autographed Commemorative Item signed by Creed prior to the event.

SUMMER OF ’99 CRUISE guests will enjoy all the incredible amenities available aboard Norwegian Pearl, including fully stocked bars at (almost) every corner, tasty dining options, the Pool Deck (with multiple hot tubs), the Pearl Club Casino, Mandara Spa, Body Waves Fitness Center, Sports Court, and much more.

Beyond the onboard experience, guests will have the chance to enjoy a shore excursion to Nassau, Bahamas – the ultimate vacationer’s paradise with its laid-back vibes and perfect white-sand beaches, palm trees covered in coconuts, and refreshing, crystal-clear waters. Please note: Shore excursions will not be available until 4-6 weeks prior to sailing. Cruisers will be able to book excursions upon receipt of their official booking number.

19/07/2023

Riki Rachtman (former host of MTV's "Headbanger's Ball & co-owner of the legendary Hollywood club Cathouse) has announced the final dates for his successful one-man tell-all show "One Foot In The Gutter" which has previously sold out in many cities across the U.S. and Australia. The final shows will hit the Southwest US from August 2-15 including a special hometown show in Hollywood at Bourbon Room Hollywood.

The show shares uncensored, never-before heard stories along with previously unseen photos and videos from his experience of being at the epicenter of the most decadent era of rock & roll history throughout the late 80’s and early 90’s. Tickets are selling fast, get yours now at https://www.cathousehollywood.com/ofitg.html

“The show is hilarious at times but also takes a serious turn and shares my battle with drugs, time in jail, pornstar girlfriends and some rock star feuds,” says RIKI. “It’s a rag to riches to rags story like no other. The show also recounts through videos and photos some of the most iconic moments of ‘Headbangers Ball.’ It might be the episode with Nirvana or going to the waterpark with Alice In Chains. It’s all there but also filled with many unexpected twists and turns.”

09/06/2023

This tour starts next week!

Tour with Tom Keifer and Winger kicks off 1 week from today in Atlanta, GA (6/15/23).

Who's coming out??

View dates/ticket info at https://www.johncorabi.com/tour-dates

05/06/2023

Rob Caggiano has left Volbeat