It’s a rare moment that I get to sit down with someone who’s influence runs so deep throughout all of rock n’ roll. I got that chance tonight. I’n the shadow of his hometown of New York City, I got a chance to sit down with MarkyRamone, drummer of The Ramones. The Ramones are widely considered to be the founders...
Category: Features
Post
Young Blood – Troy Brady of The Amity Affliction
Young Blood – Troy Brady of The Amity Affliction Rock ‘n’ roll has some fresh, young blood. The Amity Affliction are one of the biggest up-and-coming metalcore bands in the world right now. Alternative Press recently named them one of the Top 100 Bands You Need To Know About in 2012. With two albums under their belt (Severed Ties and Youngbloods), and a...
Post
Nobody Moves ‘Till Boots Says Go – Boots Riley of Street Sweeper Social Club and The Coup
Nobody Moves ‘Till Boots Says Go – Boots Riley of Street Sweeper Social Club and The Coup It was a landmark night at the legendary Blockley in Philadelphia, PA. Boots Riley, one of the greatest music artists of a generation, was in the house with his band, The Coup. Boots, best known for his political and socially relevant lyrics, has been a trailblazer in...
Post
Changing Colors with Erick Macek
Changing Colors with Erick Macek Things change. Lives, jobs, seasons, fads…things change. Just ask Erick Macek. A few years ago, Erick Macekdecided he wanted to pursue a career in music. So, he packed up his UHaul in Bethlehem, PA, put a thousand dollars in his pocket, and drove off towards the California sunrise. That day, things changed for Erick Macek. He...
Post
ENTER THE TEMPLE OF ROCK WITH MICHAEL SCHENKER (SCORPIONS, UFO)
This week, I caught up with guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker on his U.S. Tour. Schenker is a legendary guitarist, considered to be ahead of his time and very influential. At the age of 17, he joined his brother Rudolf in heavy metal monsters Scorpions. In 1973, the Scorpions toured in support of UFO. Schenker was offered the lead guitar spot in UFO. With the blessing...
Post
The Mob Rules – Mike Portnoy and John Moyer of Adrenaline Mob
The Mob Rules. On Monday, one of the biggest rock ‘n’ roll shows of the year so far went down at The Hiro Ballroom in New York City. The adrenaline was coursing through everyone’s veins, and the stars were all in alignment…literally. Adrenaline Mob is composed of some of hard rock’s best musicians. Each member has contributed significantly...