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Guitar Legend NEAL SCHÖN releases new video for “Serenity” from new album with Marco Mendoza and Deen Castronovo

April 29, 2014

Guitar Legend Neal Schön best known as co-founding member and lead guitarist of Journey has teamed up with bassist Marco Mendoza (Black Star Riders, Ted Nugent, Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy) and drummer Deen Castronovo (Journey, Ozzy Osbourne, Steve Vai, Hardline). Together they are set to release their forthcoming album “SO U” on May 19th through Frontier Records. The album which is described as a jazz and blues inspired hard rock studio album can be pre-ordered now via iTunes, Amazonand via theJourney online store; which will include the download of their new track “Exotica”. They have also released a lyric video for their song “Serenity” and you can check it out here: Neal has had quite an extensive and successful career and it looks as there is no slowing down for him. In addition to 6 solo albums and 14 studio albums with Journey, Neal Schön has also performed with Joe Cocker, Sammy Hagar, Paul Rodgers, Larry Graham, Betty Davis, Michael Bolton, fusion legend Jan Hammer, Hardline and supergroup Bad English, as well as a variety of side projects. His latest instrumental solo album, THE CALLING, released in 2012 [Read More]

The Cherry Bluestorms deliver modernized 60’s vibe with their Bad Penny Opera Album

April 27, 2014

I have really been enjoying the great work by The Cherry Bluestorms on their latest album, Bad Penny Opera. This concept album which tells the tale of a young girl embarking on a journey to find one’s self and start anew as she leaves behind her home set in 60’s Britain. The album brings to life their psychedelic 60’s inspired rock pop to life with vocal harmonies that feed your soul and an infectious pop rock edge. You can’t help but fall in love with the mod vibe wrapped in an uptempo rock folk tone. One thing is for sure, it is an album filled with upbeat songs that are perfect for becoming the playlist of your life. A very prominent Brit pop style shines through and you might even think you are listening to a lost Beatles album or on occasion The Small Faces as well as with a Bowie-esque edge. Their psychedelic pop and heavy guitar based melodies captivate you as you get enmeshed into the story of this young girl with big [Read More]

Motionless In White announce album title and release date!

April 23, 2014

Today Motionless In White revealed the title and release date for their new album. The album REINCARNATE is set for a September 16th release on Fearless Records. Check it out here: Check out these cool tribute videos that Rockin Ryan put together with footage and photos from their show recent show in San Francisco. You can also check out some live show videos from his Youtube Channel. Make sure to also catch Motionless in White this summer as they will be playing on this year’s Vans Warped Tour. Head over to www.vanswarpedtour.com for more info and complete listing of dates. ~Keep on Rockin’! Rockin Ryan Information & Links: Website: http://www.motionlessinwhite.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motionlessinwhite Twitter: https://twitter.com/miwband Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/motionless1234

SALIVA streams new album, Rise Up and set for April 29th release!

April 22, 2014

Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated hard rockers SALIVA are pleased to reveal their entire new album, Rise Up, exclusively via stream with Pandora today! Their new album is set to release on April 29th, via Rum Bum Records. You can pre-order your copy now via iTunes and Amazon. To get yourself ready for some new hard rock by Saliva, check out a teaser video here for the album: If you want to check out more of the new album, SALIVA has posted the first two of several Rise Up track-by-track videos to be released this month. The next four installments are now available via GuitarWorld.com, discussing the tracks 1000 Eyes, Redneck Freakshow, Choke, and Army. Rise Up is produced by acclaimed producer Bobby Huff (Papa Roach, 3 Doors Down, Tim Finn). Rise Up marks the true revival of SALIVA, presenting the band doing what they do best true, gritty, heavy rock n roll. Long-time SALIVA fans will be beyond pleased with the Rise Up a bold record full of big hooks, major swagger and plenty of amazing guitar work. Band Members: Wayne Swinny – guitars Dave Novotny – bass Paul Crosby – drums, percussion Bobby Amaru vocals SALIVA [Read More]

Heaven’s Basement returns to the US for Festival tour Dates!

April 21, 2014

2013 was a KICK ASS year for UK rockers, Heaven’s Basement and 2014 is proving to be another spectacular year for them as they are in high demand. They recently returned to the UK for their “Welcome Home” Headlining tour and had to cancel several dates on the tour due to mandated vocal rest for vocalist Aaron Buchanan. They are set to return back to the US for this year’s Rock on The Range and Rocklahom festivals and more. In other Heaven’s Basement news, the band has been nominated for the Revolver Golden God award for Best New Talent and guitarist Sid Glover is up for the Metal Hammer“Dimebag Darrell Shredder” Golden God award. Revolver‘s ceremony takes place April 23, while Metal Hammer‘s awards are June 16. We won’t be surprised when they take home the honors, we have always known that there is no stopping this incredible band. We featured Sid Glover on our 12 Days of Guitarists this past year. You can read more here. Also we even had our little rocker Brandon put out a special video for them [Read More]

Guitar Legend NEAL SCHÖN releases new video for “What You Want” from new album with Marco Mendoza and Deen Castronovo

April 17, 2014

Guitar Legend Neal Schön best known as co-founding member and lead guitarist of Journey has teamed up with bassist Marco Mendoza (Black Star Riders, Ted Nugent, Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy) and drummer Deen Castronovo (Journey, Ozzy Osbourne, Steve Vai, Hardline). Together they are set to release their forthcoming album “SO U” on May 19th through Frontier Records. The album which is described as a jazz and blues inspired hard rock studio album can be pre-ordered now via iTunes, Amazonand via theJourney online store; which will include the download of their new track “Exotica”. They have also released a video for their song “What You Want” and you can check it out here: Neal has had quite an extensive and successful career and it looks as there is no slowing down for him. In addition to 6 solo albums and 14 studio albums with Journey, Neal Schön has also performed with Joe Cocker, Sammy Hagar, Paul Rodgers, Larry Graham, Betty Davis, Michael Bolton, fusion legend Jan Hammer, Hardline and supergroup Bad English, as well as a variety of side projects. His latest instrumental solo album, THE CALLING, released in [Read More]

Guitar Legend NEAL SCHÖN releases new video EXOTICA from forthcoming album with Marco Mendoza and Deen Castronovo

April 8, 2014

Guitar Legend Neal Schön best known as co-founding member and lead guitarist of Journey has teamed up with bassist Marco Mendoza (Black Star Riders, Ted Nugent, Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy) and drummer Deen Castronovo (Journey, Ozzy Osbourne, Steve Vai, Hardline). Together they are set to release their forthcoming album “SO U” on May 19th through Frontier Records. The album which is described as a jazz and blues inspired hard rock studio album can be pre-ordered now via iTunes, Amazonand via theJourney online store; which will include the download of their new track “Exotica”. They have also released a video for “Exotica” which includes commentary from Schön, Mendoza and Castronovo. You can check it out here: Neal has had quite an extensive and successful career and it looks as there is no slowing down for him. In addition to 6 solo albums and 14 studio albums with Journey, Neal Schön has also performed with Joe Cocker, Sammy Hagar, Paul Rodgers, Larry Graham, Betty Davis, Michael Bolton, fusion legend Jan Hammer, Hardline and supergroup Bad English, as well as a variety of side projects. His latest instrumental solo album, THE CALLING, released [Read More]