Gary Shea interview Edit
Interview with Gary Shea of Alcatrazz talking New Book ”No Bass No Party ”
and new Alcatrazz Album ( Audio Only )
Awaiting Abigail returns To Metal Shop 101
Awaiting Abigail returns to Metal Shop 101 Find Out what They Been Up To
since a Year Has Passed
David Reece Of Bangalore Choir
Interview with David Reece Talking about new Bangalore Choir ”Rapid Fire Sucsession on Target II” Coming out on Bravewords records
And Much More
Interview With Bobby Jensen Of The Dead Cowboys
It’s Heavy Western
The Dead Cowboys
Heavy Metal Meets the Wild West
Blazing out of the American heartland, The Dead Cowboys are the sonic outlaws redefining what it means to ride the line between heavy metal and country. With a signature sound they’ve dubbed “heavy western”, this band is a hard-hitting fusion of roaring guitars, outlaw swagger, and dust-kicking groove that feels like Motörhead riding through a ghost town at midnight.
Sweet Desire Interview
Hailing from the once bustling railroad town of Altoona, Pennsylvania, Sweet Desire is far from the most average of rock and roll groups today. Formed in 2021, and drawing inspiration from the sights, sounds, and experiences of 60s and 70s psychedelia, counterculture, and musical revolution, Sweet Desire is committed to writing and performing original music reminiscent of a bygone era of popular culture. As of June 7th, 2024, the band has released four singles. Their latest, “Queen of the Dawn,” is an anthemic tune that takes a more melodic and laid-back approach. Although it is a stark contrast to their previous work, the band believes there is something within for everyone to enjoy. Sweet Desire has had the pleasure of playing alongside the likes of the Steve Miller Band, Quiet Riot, Sponge, among others. Sweet Desire and many bands like them are at the forefront of a 21st-century musical revolution, and they don’t plan on slowing down.
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Mick Blakenship
Mick Blankenship
Modern Rock Music
“Modern Rock Music”
Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio is the American Rock artist & multi-instrumentalist known as “Mick Blankenship”.
Mick worked with producer John Moyer (Disturbed) to record his first two full length albums; Crown of Apathy and Madness in the shadows. Mick’s songs Transcend the machine and Rule the world have both received radio play in the US and Europe, with Rule the world charting on Foundations Top 10 Rock charts in 2021 and was the number one most requested song on Boston Rock Radio (Z107) 4 weeks in a row.
Mick collaborated with guitarist Ron “bumblefoot” Thal, (Guns N’ Roses/ Sons of appolo) as well as John Moyer on his first record. In 2023 Mick collaborated with Music producer and guitarist Noah Henson (Pillar, Brantley Gilbert) and co-wrote a 5 song EP titled “Legacy” slated to be released as singles in 2024/2025.
Mick has amassed a devoted following of 300k followers on social media, 10 million streams on music platforms and more than 3 million views on YouTube. Mick currently has over 140k followers on Tiktok and growing.
Influenced by artists like Disturbed, Shinedown and Alice in chains, with a modern appeal, Mick’s music is sure to please a large audience.
Benjamin Kyle of Oblivea
Benjamin is a 7 Time Grammy Nominee
OBLIVEA is the must see band of the rock scene today. Here are the current members, Ben Kyle (Vocals, Guitar), Jonathan Reynolds (Drums), Tommy “D” (Lead guitar) Ben Vorhees (bassist). OBLIVEA delivers a very unique performance to match their inspired sound. Whether you like rock, punk, pop, or metal- OBLIVEA has something to offer you. On stage they will keep you wanting more with their visually stimulating light show, props, and more. In the studio OBLIVEA will grab your attention with their original and creative sound and then speak to you on a personal level with their inspired lyrics. They are heavy in songs such as Place I know and Hell Yeah (currently used by Roctagon MMA) but comforting and soothing in songs such as Things you say and Smile. This band is rising to new heights fast working with great names in the industry. OBLIVEA would like to say thank you to everyone that has been a part of our performances through the years. It has been a long hard road, but it is worth i…
Trasee Lynn Of The Rekkening
Performing in many venues across Canada as well as festivals.
THE REKKENING has garnered a reputation for their high-octane live shows, where they pour their
hearts and souls into every performance.
Their on-stage presence is infectious, transforming audiences into a sea of chanting fans. As THE
REKKENING continues to gain momentum, they have just released their highly anticipated Single &
VIDEO “Anarky Academy” in early 2025.
With their sights set on touring beyond Canada, this band is ready to bring their unapologetic punk
ethos to the world stage.
Join THE REKKENING in their quest to make noise, create change and stir the pot. Whether you’re a
die-hard punk fan or a newcomer looking for something raw and authentic, THE REKKENING is here
to make you feel something-and they wont stop until everyone hears their call.
Charlie Kendall Legendary Dj Of The syndicated Radio Show Metal Shop
About Charlie Kendall
Charlie Kendall is an American disc jockey whose voice has graced the airwaves of many nationally syndicated radio programs. His lifelong love affair with radio began at the age of 14 during a Boy Scout tour of a local station. Stepping into the on-air studio, Kendall knew instantly that radio was his calling.
Throughout his illustrious career, Kendall left an indelible mark on legendary stations such as New York’s WNEW, Philly’s WMMR, Miami’s WSHE, Boston’s WBCN, L.A.’s KWST, Dallas’ KZEW, Cleveland’s WMMS, Boston’s WVBF, and Indianapolis’ WNAP. He even circled back to WROX-AM, the station where his passion ignited at 14, eventually becoming its owner.
Kendall’s influence expanded beyond the mic as the VP of Radio Programming for 57 stations on ClickRadio and later VP Programming for 15 stations in the LM Communications Radio Group in Lexington, KY. His nationally syndicated program “MetalShop” became a staple on over 250 stations for more than 11 years, showcasing his versatile voice on countless radio specials, promos, and commercials worldwide.
Jack Starr of Virgin Steele 7 Burning Starr Interview
bout Jack Starr:
Starr emerged on the rock and metal scene in 1981, forming, together with Joey Ayvazian, David DeFeis and Joe O’Rielly, the first incarnation of the heavy metal band Virgin Steele. The new band was selected in 1982 by Mike Varney of Shrapnel Records to appear on the label’s compilation album U.S. Metal Volume 2. After only two albums, Virgin Steele of 1981 and Guardians of the Flame of 1982, Starr left Virgin Steele in 1983.
In 1984, Starr started his solo recording career with the album Out of the Darkness, featuring former Riot vocalist Rhett Forrester, members of The Rods and former Rainbow drummer Gary Driscoll. It was released in Europe by Music for Nations and was picked as one of the best albums of the year by the music magazines Kerrang! and Metal Forces.
Starr changed the name of his band to Jack Starr’s Burning Starr and between 1984 and 1989 he produced albums, both solo and with the band. The music of those albums was classic American eighties heavy metal, a style between Poison and Metallica. In 1989 the band dissolved and Starr joined short-lived bands like Strider and Smoke Stack Lightning.
In the following years, Starr once again assembled a group of musicians for a new incarnation of Burning Starr, which performed at the Magic Circle Festival 2008 and released the album Defiance on Manowar’s label Magic Circle Music in 2009. In 2011 they released Land of the Dead with Limb Music. The albums includes ex-Manowar guest musicians Ross the Boss and David Shankle. The band played at the 2013 Keep It True festival and recorded a DVD.
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