KISS' 'Monster' album turns 11, today October 9th 2023
Published: Oct 9 2023
Unleashed in 2012, KISS' 'Monster' album roared onto the rock scene with a ferocity that only these iconic rock 'n' roll legends could muster. With their trademark makeup and stage presence, the band delivered a modern sonic onslaught that harked back to their classic glory days. 'Monster' is a sonic
'Souls Of Black', TESTAMENT's 4th album, turns 33 today October 9th
Published: Oct 9 2023
Released on October 9th in 1990, TESTAMENT's 4th album 'Souls Of Black' is a sonic masterpiece that captured the essence of thrash metal at its finest. The songs on the album are musically re-worked and lyrically re-written songs that had been demoed in the late 1980s, but never officially released
LAST IN LINE has just released a new video track from the latest album, 'Jericho'. Last in Line is a well renowned hard rock band formed in 2012, featuring legendary former musicians from the iconic 1983 DIO line-up. Comprising Vinny Appice (drums), Jimmy Bain (bass), and Vivian Campbell (guitar), they
Up-and-coming Swedish metal band THE CRYPT has been added to the line-up of SILJA ROCK CRUISE, sailing between Stockholm, Sweden and Helsingfors, Finland, and taking place between 19th - 21st of April 2024. Message from the band: "Well I've never been on a boat before but I know that Dracula
KISS performed final show in Sydney, Australia today, October 7th - watch video
Published: Oct 7 2023
Earlier today (October 7th), KISS performed their final show in Australia, at Sydney's massive Accor Stadium (80.000 capacity). Setlist: Reviews of the show have generally speaking been very favourable, here is an excerpt from article published by The AU Review: "On Saturday night, tens of thousands of dedicated, long-time fans
GUNS N' ROSES perform at POWER TRIP FESTIVAL in Indio, CA on October 6th
Published: Oct 7 2023
On October 6th, tens of thousands of fans descended upon the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA, the same site where Coachella is held every year. They were greeted by a giant devil-horn-shaped cactus, letting them know that they were in for a weekend of legendary rock music. GUNS N'
2009 album 'Sonic Boom' from KISS turns 14 today, October 6th
Published: Oct 6 2023
14 years ago today, October 6th, KISS released their 19th studio album, 'Sonic Boom' - their first with the current line-up - and it was available in North America as a Walmart exclusive. It debuted at no. 2 on the charts in the US and was a Top 10 album
TWISTED SISTER's DEE SNIDER: "I basically wrote 'Stay Hungry' in 45 minutes"
Published: Oct 6 2023
On a recent episode of the 'VRP Rocks - Classic Rock Interviews' podcast, former TWISTED SISTER vocalist Dee Snider digs deep into the past of Twisted Sister, and brings it all the way up to the present day. On writing for 'Stay Hungry': "I would have my song titles and
CANDLEMASS to headline the 'True Metal Stage' at HELL & HEAVEN FESTIVAL in Mexico
Published: Oct 5 2023
Swedish Doom Metallers CANDLEMASS will headline the 'The True Metal Stage' at the upcoming HELL & HEAVEN FESTIVAL in Mexico City, performing on Saturday 4th of November together with Sodom, Exodus, Vreid & Belphegor. Hell & Heaven Metal Fest (H&H, el Hell, or Festival Hell and Heaven) is an open
SABATON vocalist JOAKIM BRODÉN turns 43 today, October 5th
Published: Oct 5 2023
Happy birthday Joakim! Joakim Brodén is the charismatic vocalist of the renowned Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton. Born on October 5th 1980 in Falun, Sweden, he has become a symbol of power and passion in the world of metal music. With his distinctive raspy voice and commanding stage presence, Joakim