Screamer Magazine January 2018
Articles in the January 2018 Issue
Interviews
Derek Sherinian Talks SONS OF APOLLO
There’s an electrifying new progressive rock super group on the music scene featuring some of the best names in rock. Forming in late 2017, members include Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs, ex-Dream Theater, ex-Adrenaline Mob), Derek Sherinian (Black Country Communion, ex-Dream Theater), Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, ex-David Lee Roth) and JeffROBERT M. KNIGHT - Celebrating Half a Century Behind the Lens
Let’s say that you, Joe or Jane Average Rock ‘n Roll Fan, decided you wanted to be a rock photographer. You grab your professional camera, sling it around your neck, and head off to a concert by a major name artist. No assignment, no photo pass…just a burning passion for taking photos. How far do you think you would get?
Reviews
WILDESTARR - Beyond the Rain
London Wilde and Dave Starr of WildeStarr released Beyond the Rain, on December 8, 2017, the third record in their trilogy and the most personal, telling the story of Wilde’s late brother Gary. Lyrics and music tell the tales of the highs and lows he went through before the tragedy. Wilde added excerpts from his journals giving the songs a moreMELODIC CANVAS - Melodic Canvas EP
Every once in a while, you’ll hear an album that instantly gets under your skin. Melodic Canvas’ self-titled debut EP is one such an album. Falling in line with musician Evan Alderton’s origin of Michigan, Melodic Canvas evokes times of biting cold, frosty greenery and breath that hangs in the air. From sorrow to fear, this five-track album explores all of
Press Releases
Marco Mendoza reveals "Viva La Rock" Album & Tour Details
"Viva La Rock" is big, bad and beautiful. It reflects the larger than life personality of its creator Marco Mendoza both on and off stage. The Los Angeles native who has a proud Spanish/Mexican heritage is usually found holding down the bass rock foundation with artists like Neal Schon (Journey), Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, Ted Nugent and can currently be foundNEAL MORSE “He Died At Home” Video Exclusively Premieres On Popmatters.com; ‘Life & Times’ Solo Album Due Out February 16
NEAL MORSE released the poignant video for “He Died At Home” exclusively on Popmatters.com. The song is from his latest solo album, LIFE & TIMES, which will be released February 16 on Radiant Records via Metal Blade Records/SONY on all digital outlets, as well as CD and vinyl. Pre-orders are now available on Radiant Records’ website. “He Died At Home”Doll Skin Announce Europe/UK Tour Supporting Manic Pixie Dream Girl
Phoenix pop-punk darlings DOLL SKIN have announced they will cross the pond for their first overseas dates across the UK and EUROPE on the MANIC PIXIE DREAM TOUR, including 3 shows supporting legendary German Euro-punks THE BEATSTEAKS. Doll Skin released their sophomore LP MANIC PIXIE DREAM GIRL, June 16th in North America, via EMP LABEL GROUP/AMPED, and October 13th inWalking Papers Tease New Album WP2 Out January 19 - Record Release Party In Seattle Announced
Seattle’s Walking Papers, featuring Jefferson Angell (The Missionary Position), Benjamin Anderson (The Missionary Position), Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver), and Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees, Mad Season) will release the moody and carnal WP2, their second album with Loud & Proud Records on January 19, 2018. The band posted a new video teaser today – see it below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=43&v=ZvRBqX87F6Y “ThisFEED THE RHINO Release New Video for Single “Timewave Zero”
UK’s FEED THE RHINO proudly present you the next video from the forthcoming studio album, “The Silence”, which will be released via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS on February 16, 2018. The band commented: “We’re really excited to release our new single ‘Timewave Zero’. This song has been a kind of a mission statement of our new album, both lyrically and musically,MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST - Start Pre-Order For New Studio Album Resurrection
Recently, Nuclear Blast proudly announced the release of the upcoming first MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST studio album! Along with producer Michael Voss-Schoen, the band recently completed the recordings for the record, entitled Resurrection, out on March 2, 2018. Besides Michael Schenker and the three M.S.G. singers Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet and Robin McAuley, you can also hear Doogie White (Michael Schenker's TEMPLE OF ROCK) as wellNorthern Invasion Band Lineup Announced: Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, A Perfect Circle, Alice In Chains & More
Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, A Perfect Circle and Alice In Chains lead the incredible lineup for the fourth annual Northern Invasion, Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13 at Somerset Amphitheater in Somerset, Wisconsin, just outside the Twin Cities. Northern Invasion 2018 will be bigger and better than ever with over 12 hours of music per day from the biggest andListen To Holy Hands’ Slick Garage Punk Debut Album
It may be year-end, but that doesn’t mean Atomic Action! Records is slowing down. The latest offering from the East Coast label is New Magnetic, the debut album of post-hardcore quartet Holy Hands. From lush power ballads (“Love Is Love”), to feral ‘90s callbacks (“The Arrow”), New Magnetic embodies an evolutionary leap that would make Darwin proud. Ahead of theTimothy B. Schmit: Fall Headlining U.S. Solo Tour Is Now Sold Out
Following his solo tour earlier this year and a round of arena dates with Eagles, TIMOTHY B. SCHMIT--the groundbreaking vocalist, songwriter and bass player of the legendary rock groups Eagles and Poco--has kicked off a fall headlining U.S. tour which is now completely sold out. The trek stopped in Los Angeles, Sunday night (December 3) at the Saban Theatre, wherePop Evil Announce Additional 2018 Tour Dates; Reveal Album Tracklist
POP EVIL have added dates to their Music Over Words Tour, which will serve as the official kickoff for their recently announced all-new, self-titled LP. Additionally, POP EVIL are confirmed for festival dates Carolina Rebellion on Friday, May 5th and Fort Rock on Sunday, April 29th. Added tour dates on the Music Over Words Tour include stops in Des Moines (2/18) Omaha (2/20), LouisvilleEARTHLESS Announce North American and European Tour Dates
Seminal psychedelic rock trio, EARTHLESS, have announced world-wide tour dates in support of their upcoming Nuclear Blast Entertainment debut. Commented drummer Mario Rubalcaba: "We are beyond chuffed to finally have a new album to go out and support and we can’t wait to play the new tunes for everyone- they are blastin’! We are also excited to have some killer support
Photos
Photos - LA GUNS, JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE, WARRANT, RIVERDOGS Live!
Photos - LA GUNS, JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE, WARRANT, RIVERDOGS Live! CLICK HERE to read a review of the show.
Hollywood Spotlight
Frontiers Music Rock Holiday Bash - LA GUNS, JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE, WARRANT, RIVERDOGS
Frontiers Music Srl celebrated the holidays in style on Saturday, Dec. 2, with their first annual Frontier’s Rock Holiday Bash at the Canyon Club in Agoura, CA. The celebratory night featuring LA Guns with the reunion of Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis, Warrant, Jack Russell’s Great White and Riverdogs, hosted by Eddie Trunk (VH1, SiriusXM) brought all these bands togetherBeen Caught Giving - JANE'S ADDICTION Headlines Rhonda's Kiss Benefit
Jane's Addiction, Los Angeles' own groundbreaking alternative rockers, headlined the annual Rhonda's Kiss Benefit Concert at the Hollywood Palladium on Friday, December 8th. Rhonda's Kiss is a non-profit organization, named for it's inspiration, Rhonda Stefanski, who lost her battle with pancreatic cancer in 2014. The program provides support for programs to cancer patients and their families in areas outside ofBRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA Returns To Los Angeles on 12/16 for 14th Annual "Christmas Rocks!" Performance at Dolby Theatre
The BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA is returning to Los Angeles for a stop on their 14th annual "Christmas Rocks!" Tour--presented for the second consecutive year by SiriusXM--at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Saturday, December 16. The iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy-Award winner BRIAN SETZER and his 19-piece THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA will perform music off their latest Christmas
