In Conversation
Jason Hope
Velvet Chains
Velvet Chains is based out of Las Vegas. They have an upcoming EP due out October 21. The band–consisting of founder Nils Goldschmidt (bass), Brazilian brothers Laurent (lead guitar) and Larry (rhythm guitar) Cassiano, drummer Jason Hope and Chilean-bred lead singer Ro Viper. They really pack a punch. Check out their YouTube page here We spoke with drummer Jason Hope check it out below!!!
Ranking The Albums
Motley Crue
David Hens
Joseph Suto
We sat down and ranked each album from Motley Crue. Overall a very solid catalog which made it not so easy to rank for David and Joseph!
Album Review
Todd Rundgren
Space Force
Cleopatra Records
2022
Review: Thom Jennings
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The long-anticipated Todd Rundgren solo record “Space Force” arrives in its entirety October 14. Many of the songs on the album have already been available as singles. “Space Force” is the second in a series of collaborative songs, the first being “White Knight” which came out in 2017. It is the longest time between solo releases for Rundgren. Continue reading
Concert Review
Goo Goo Dolls
Blue October
KeyBank Center
Buffalo, NY
Saturday September 24, 2022
Review: Joseph Suto
Photos: Joseph Suto
Everyone’s favorite hometown band, Buffalo’s own Goo Goo Dolls came home to Keybank Center Saturday evening to close out their 2022 summer tour.
Oddly enough the last time the band played the arena was in 2003 as a special guest to headliner Bon Jovi that particular evening. The band seems to have played every major venue in town between that time. Let’s hope they just keep future shows at the arena as the atmosphere is so much better than any other venue in town. Continue reading
In Conversation
Scream Taker
Vinny Appice
Jim Crean
Steph Honde
September 20, 2022
A brand new band project featuring Vinny Appice, Jim Crean and Steph Honde
Concert Review
Shinedown
Jelly Roll
John Harvie
Tuesday September 20, 2022
Darien Lake Amphitheater
Darien Center, NY
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto
Shinedown returned to Western New York Tuesday evening touring in support of their latest album Planet Zero. The crowd of over 6000 enjoyed what was one of the oddest touring packages out on the circuit today. Usually Shinedown brings out bands such as Three Days Grace, Papa Roach or In This Moment which fits right in the genre. Shinedown threw em a curveball by bringing in Nashville recording artists Jelly Roll and John Harvie. On paper it did not make sense but as vocalist Brent Smith would explain later on Rock and Roll is a spirit and any genre could fall under that umbrella. Continue reading
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