Vintage Rock Gems Of 2011

You could say 2011 was a banner year for rock n’ roll books, Blu-ray Discs and expanded reissues. And because of a seismic shift in how humans consume music...

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...

Top 5 Studio Albums From 2019

While studio albums become less prominent to the masses, it's nice to know you can still get your hands on new music from treasured vintage rock artists. Here's five...

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...

2017 Holiday Gift Guide…The Next Five

We covered the first five gift ideas last week, so here’s another five. Granted, time is running short, and relying on Amazon or another online retailer to make a delivery before...

A Day In The Life Of Bonnaroo 2022

By Shawn Perry “Approved.” That’s what it said in an email I received a month before Bonnaroo. “Approved” was in there three times, as in a general “you’re approved,” followed...

The Interesting Hobbies Of Five Legendary Rockers

Sometimes it can be hard to imagine what our favorite rock stars do when they are not jamming out on stage in front of millions. What kinds of activities...

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" —...

Is This Rush? One Fan’s Opinion

By Ralph Greco, Jr. Yes, Anika Nilles is killing it. Yes, Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee seem to be having so much fun, flashing smiles and playing expertly. The filled-out...

Scorpions Crazy World Tour Gets Crazier

By Shawn Perry When it comes to perseverance, no other band comes to mind more easily than Scorpions. Since forming in 1965 (!), the German group has survived multiple...