MOXY AND THE INFLUENCE – From Classical Training to Classic Rock

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Though the ages of the members of Southern California band Moxy And The Influence start at just 16 years old, they have more experience in music than many people twice their age. The members consist of Moxy Anne on lead vocals, Sydney Ellen on guitar and background vocals, Ignacio Barrientos on drums, and Shea Hamilton… Read more »


HAMISH ANDERSON – Breathing New Life Into The Blues

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Not many 23 year old blues/rock guitarists can claim to have opened for the late BB King on tour in the U.S., but Hamish Anderson has accomplished just that and has already begun to make a name for himself as an extremely talented musician. The Australian singer/songwriter finished a tour with the legendary blues guitarist… Read more »


HEART – Rock n’ Roll Trailblazers

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(wo͝om′ən) – LORD God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place.  Then the rib, which… Read more »


HINDER – With Every End, A New Beginning

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With 15 years as a wild rock and roll band under their belt, Hinder has since continued to evolve as a band with an unwavering talent.  Their second single from the album Extreme Behavior, Lips of an Angel, shot to the top of the charts, lasting 41 weeks on the charts in 2005. They have… Read more »


THE COMPULSIONS – Coolest Band In The World?

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Cool. It’s a factor that is greatly desired, but at the same time very hard to attain. Cool can’t be manufactured or bought–something is either cool or it isn’t. Retread bands with one original member playing the summer county fair circuit are not cool. Anything labeled “the hottest new trend” is probably not cool. And… Read more »


FLYLEAF – Sometimes You Just Know It’s Right

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When we spoke with Flyleaf’s lead vocalist Kristen May and lead guitarist Sameer Bhattacharya this past month, they were just beginning a short tour on Revolver’s “Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock” tour. The tour started in April and ended the first week of May, but hit 16 cities in that short time. Sitting on their… Read more »


FULL DEVIL JACKET – Phoenix From The Ashes

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There’s an old proverb that says “For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises up again; but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.” No phrase is as fitting as this one for the band Full Devil Jacket, which has risen up again after their time of trial. Back in 2000, Full Devil Jacket was… Read more »


THE VINTAGE CARAVAN – Heats Up Iceland

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With the flood of cookie cutter bands and pop artists emerging from every which direction these days, it is a breath of fresh air when a promising, talented, non-egotistical and monumental trio comes along to bring rock music to the world. Icelandic psychedelic, progressive rock band The Vintage Caravan brings us to a euphoric state… Read more »


TOM KEIFER – The Way Life’s Going (audio)

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Cinderella frontman Tom Keifer has had more than his share of challenges throughout his long and illustrious career.  Having spent the better part of the last two years on the road in support of his first solo effort, The Way Life Goes, Keifer took some time out of his busy schedule to sit down with… Read more »


SWEET & LYNCH – Return to the Roots

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When you take one of the greatest voices from the ‘80s and you pair it with one of the most influential guitar players from the ‘80s, you know the results are going to be pretty impressive. That’s exactly what happened with the band Sweet & Lynch. The project pairs the vocals of Michael Sweet (Stryper)… Read more »


Inside The Industry with Steve “The Renman” Rennie

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Cars wind their way up the 405 freeway on a lazy late winter day that feels like spring in Southern California. Siri has found new and creative routes to enable me to duck and weave my way through the notorious L.A. traffic, the result being an on-time arrival at the designated location. Calling to announce… Read more »


ONE WAY MIRROR – French Metal Poised to Invade America

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One-Way Mirror is not new to the American music scene, but it’s possible that you haven’t heard them yet. Or maybe you caught their self-titled album on Metal Blade Records in 2008 and were wondering what had happened to them. Hailing from France, the band has continued to make music, releasing two more albums in… Read more »