Author: Richard Rosenthal
Richard Rosenthal's history with Screamer Magazine goes way back to the summer of 1988, when he started writing for the publication. From 1988-1992, Richard was in the thick of it when the Sunset Strip was the hard rock and heavy metal capitol of the world. Spending many a night at the Whisky, the Roxy, Gazzarri's and the Troubadour, Richard covered both local bands as well as the biggest names in music. Now, as Screamer enters the digital age, Richard is excited to once again be contributing to the magazine.
LITA FORD – The Bitch Is Back!
Even over the phone, the fatigue is clearly evident in Lita Ford’s voice. She’s calling from the East Coast, and asked how things are on the other side of the continent, she replies “I don’t know, I just landed! I came from Chicago; we did the Days of the Dead convention. I got stuck in… Read more »
Bass Player LIVE! Tribute to Geezer Butler
Each year, Bass Player LIVE! magazine hosts an awards show/concert that recognizes noted bass players from various musical genres. The 2013 edition of this event was to honor legendary Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler. With an all-star lineup, it promised to be a rare opportunity to see and hear some of the top musicians in… Read more »
EMPHATIC – Another Shot
The phrase “arising from the ashes” is a cliché that is often used in music to describe a band regrouping after a poorly selling album, or perhaps a change in lineup. However overused as that phrase may be, in the case of the band Emphatic it almost seems too tame. How many bands can survive… Read more »
EMPHATIC – Another Life
Another Life is the new release by a completely revamped lineup of Emphatic. The most notable addition is lead singer Toryn Green. Green has his stamp all over the album, both with his strong vocal performance and songwriting skills. When Green joined the band, he brought with him songs he had previously written, while also… Read more »
WINERY DOGS – Coach House, October 6, 2013
Try as hard as you can to avoid it—it’s impossible to not use the “s” word when describing the Winery Dogs. (Get your mind out of the gutter—no, not that “s” word.) Wikipedia defines a supergroup as “a music group whose members are already successful as solo artists or as part of other groups.” In the… Read more »
WESTERN SAND – Sweet Home…Bournmouth?
Quick—when you think of Southern rock, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Lynyrd Skynyrd? Sweet Home Alabama? How about Bournmouth, England? Say what?? Bournmouth, England? As in the UK? Yup! From the name (Western Sand) to the logo (two ram’s skulls emerging from a bonfire) to the music…there’s a young British band with a… Read more »
INHALE THE FALL – EP
When one thinks of hard rock/heavy metal, the city of Cork, Ireland would probably not be on any fan of that genre’s radar. However, with the release of the self-titled EP from Inhale The Fall, this could cause many a rocker to break out the map for a quick geography lesson. Inhale The Fall has an… Read more »
WESTERN SAND – EP
It is amazing how many great, young, extremely talented bands are out there just waiting to be discovered. Western Sand is all of the above, and more. By their name, their logo (a ram’s head skull) and, most importantly, listening to their four-song, self-titled EP, you’d swear they were from a small town in Alabama…. Read more »
JARED JAMES NICHOLS – Time For A Wild Revival
The family tree of rock & roll has roots traceable directly to the blues. The Beatles and Stones in the early 60’s were heavily influenced by American blues albums they would order by mail from the United States. Later in that decade came Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix, who both took traditional blues music, put it… Read more »
JARED JAMES NICHOLS – Old Glory & The Wild Revival EP
Jared James Nichols is the latest in a long line of guitarists to take the blues, shake them up, and deliver forth a blend of that pays homage quite nicely to rock’s musical roots. Starting with Jimi Hendrix, continuing with Stevie Ray Vaughn, and extending to the present day with players such as Joe Bonamassa, the… Read more »
Texas Hippie Coalition/Eve To Adam–The Roxy, Hollywood, CA 8/11/13
Two bands with very different images—but both capable of rocking very hard—stopped by the legendary Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles in the midst of their Highway Robbery nationwide tour. You think Sunday night is a tough night to gig? Then try playing not just on a Sunday night, but also playing a set list filled… Read more »
LUVA GUNK – Luva Gunk EP
Luva Gunk is a four piece band from Leeds, England that defies any attempt to pigeonhole their sound. There’s probably a great story behind the name of the band…sounds psychedelic, or even strangely erotic. That said; feel free to use your imagination (yeah, the band would probably approve). Luva Gunk has released a four song,… Read more »