Don Dokken: ‘Breaking The Chains’ Of The Past, Looking Forward

Story & Live Photos by Charlie Steffens Some of the groups that reigned in the 70s and 80s — particularly those that fall into the category of "Hair Metal" —...

The Evolution Of Music In Online Gaming

Over the course of three decades, online gaming music has progressed from basic wobbles and chirps to become a distinct genre in its own right. The technical restrictions of...

Ringo Starr Celebrates His 77th Birthday With New Record, Peace & Love

Story by Shawn Perry Photos by Erin Scott On Friday, July 7, 2017, Ringo Starr celebrated his 77th birthday at Capitol Records, the label that helped launched the Beatles in America....

The Doors Swing Open: ‘Live At The Bowl ’68 Special Edition,’ Robby Krieger’s Memoir...

By Ralph Greco, Jr. The fall of 2021 is alive with new and reissued releases from The Doors. The newly remastered and remixed The Doors: Live at the Bowl '68...

Musical Brick Lies Down On Broadway

By Ralph Greco, Jr. One of the most interesting rock trinkets to come along this year are Lego mini- figures of early-era Genesis from Musical Brick. They are wholly endorsed...

Slash: Hard Rock, Gibson & Poker

Is there a more iconic figure in rock and roll than the great Slash? Slash or Saul Hudson as he was born in England back in 1965, has always...

High Five For High-Definition Audio: Lossless In The MP3 Age

Story by Shawn Perry It’s almost becoming a cliché to say it, but a majority of the Millennials in the world today will never know the sound of good music....

2017 Holiday Gift Guide…The First Five

Once again, as the year comes to a close, it's time to assess some of the releases we've received that would make great gifts for your loved ones, related...

The Case Of ZZ Top: ‘The Best Of’ vs. ‘Greatest Hits’

By James Casey One evening, while enjoying the company and hospitality of friends, I was introduced to an old man who claimed to loathe ZZ Top with a passion unrivaled....

Feature Article: C’est La Vie ELP

By Shawn Perry On September 9, 1998, Emerson, Lake & Palmer played their last show together. I was sitting four rows away from them, in the cozy confines of the...