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Kings of Chaos perform at SOLD OUT Benefit concert for the Dolphin Project

July 31, 2015

Earlier this week, the supergroup Kings of Chaos performed to a SOLD OUT crowd at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco. The concert was presented by Dolphin Propaganda as a benefit concert for Ric O’Barry’s Dolphin Project. What an amazing lineup that featured legendary musicians to include Slash, Sammy Hagar, Glenn Hughes, Billy Duffy, Myles Kennedy, Matt Sorum, Doug Aldrich, Duff McKagan, and Gilby Clarke. In addition, a silent auction was held before the star studded set that included one of a kind memorabilia such as signed guitars, drum heads, Flipper script, Tony Hawk skateboard and much more. The crowd was generous in their bidding as they raised money for such an incredible cause. The Fillmore was packed to capacity as everyone was ready for the stellar set by Kings Of Chaos. The setlist for the night included: Highway Star Smoke On The Water Foxy Lady Rock Candy Firewoman It’s So Easy Mr. Brownstone Immigrant Song Communication Breakdown Burn Going Down Whole Lotta Love Love Removal Machine You Could Be Mine Sweet Child O’Mine Rock [Read More]

Adopt the Arts Benefit Concert delivers a stellar performance by legendary artists at The Roxy

January 15, 2015

Adopt the Arts held their benefit concert which honored Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) and Butch Trucks (Allman Brothers Band) for their contribution to American art and culture. The live benefit concert delivered a stellar performance which included a list of legendary artists. Co-founder musician Matt Sorum (Guns n Roses, Velvet Revolver) was not only the host of the night but he stayed up on stage and jammed for several songs of the night. The honorees, Billy Gibbons and Butch Trucks both received an award for their dedication and contribution to American arts. After each received their award, they stayed up on stage and performed with a group of more legendary musicians including, SLASH, DUFF McKAGAN (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver), BILLY DUFFY, RICHIE SAMBORA (Bon Jovi), STEVE LUKATHER (Toto), ORIANTHI, EDGAR WINTER, JIMMY VIVINO (Conan O’Brien) vocalist FRANKIE PEREZ, and many more special guests including THE DISREPUTABLE FEW, a group of surprise killer musicians, will serve as the backing band for the night. In between the sets, they held a live auction for an assortment of music memorabilia, [Read More]

Check out the new video by Matt Sorum’s Fierce Joy for The Sea

April 29, 2014

Earlier this year, I told you about one of my favorite releases this year, a solo project by Matt Sorum. Matt Sorum‘s Fierce Joy released his new album, Stratosphere on March 11th and it is a truly amazing work of art. Many know Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Matt Sorum for his role as legendary drummer of Guns n’ Roses, The Cult, and Velvet Revolver but now through his new album, Matt sheds a new light on his musical talents and once again has you in appreciation and awe. Matt wrote the entire album and plays the piano, acoustic guitar and lead vocals. He even chose to record it on a front end analog, Trident console. Once you take a first listen, you will be shaking your head ind wonder about why we haven’t been treated to the sweet sound of Matt‘s voice sooner. Matt recently released a video for the first single off the album, The Sea. You can check it out here: Matt‘s vocals take you on an emotional journey an his voice brings out such warmth to feed your [Read More]

Stratosphere by Matt Sorum’s Fierce Joy will feed your soul and is emotionally moving

February 20, 2014

During NAMM 2014 this year, amidst all the interviews and reviews, I was excited to stop and see Matt Sorum at his signing at the Gretsch Booth. I was even more excited to talk with him about his solo project, Matt Sorum‘s Fierce Joy. Matt will be releasing his new album, Stratosphere on March 11th but you don’t have to wait until then to get a listen. You can get your pre-order in right now on Itunes and get his first song, The Sea right away. Many know Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Matt Sorum for his role as legendary drummer of Guns n’ Roses, The Cult, and Velvet Revolver but now through his new album, Matt sheds a new light on his musical talents and once again has you in appreciation and awe. Matt wrote the entire album and plays the piano, acoustic guitar and lead vocals. He even chose to record it on a front end analog, Trident console. Once you take a first listen, you will be shaking your head ind wonder about [Read More]