Archive for April 2026
New KORN Has Arrived- Watch and Listen
Korn Returns With Their First New Song In 4 Years- “Reward The Scars” What a great surprise for KORN fans- “Reward The Scars” is KORN 2.5 Man! “Reward The Scars”, is part of the soundtrack for the upcoming “Diablo IV: Lord Of Hatred” expansion pack. Groove, Killer sounds that pound and intricate guitar parts, one can only…
Read MoreThe Return Of Slayer
Open Up The Gates Of Hell- Slayer Is Back! SLAYER! Jamming their 40th anniversary of the iconic Reign in Blood album as the band has just announced dates in Los Angeles and Minneapolis for later this year- AND performing their iconic record in its entirety. The band SLAYS – Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Minnesota on September 4th,…
Read MoreCoheed And Cambria Announce The “Neverender” Experience
Neverender Is Coming! COHEED AND CAMBRIA just announced their “Neverender Festival” at The Observatory Festival Grounds in Santa Ana California on 10/3 and 10/4 and “Neverender Rocks” 9/29 at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado. COHEED AND CAMBRIA have used the “Neverender” name on tours, cruises and now their own festival. A bunch of cool bands rock Neverender…
Read MoreForget All About That Macho —T And Learn How To Play Guitar- (John Mellencamp) – International Guitar Month
April Is “International Guitar Month” – Why Do We LOVE Guitar? Check Out My Column In Barrett Media
Read MoreMaiden Finally IN! The Rock Hall Class of 2026
It’s Always A Major Debate- But Here They Are- The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Class 2026 Inductees Performer Category Early Influence Award: Musical Excellence Award: Ahmet Ertegun Award: The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on November 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, and will…
Read MoreJoin Me At Pet Palooza – For The Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter – 9/19
SAVE THE DATE! I’ll be back hosting “Pet Palooza” 9/18 from Noon-6p at the Livingston Oval in Livingston NJ- Details Coming!
Read MoreTHANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING MY Rock Tails Pet Adoption Event
Thank You to all who came out to support, adopt and hang at my Rock Tails event! Stay tuned for details on the next one! I’m so inspired by our shelter workers, volunteers and those that make the wheels of rescue turn. It not only changes the lives of homeless animals, but the people they…
Read MoreApril Is International Guitar Month- Mick Mars
When I Think “Motley” I Think “Mars” Mick Mars shaped the sound of 80’s metal as the guitar player for Motley Crue. Silent, Mysterious and somewhat SCARY , he is the sound of The Crue. Born Robert Alan Deal, Mick’s innovative sound was influenced by Jeff Beck and Dick Dale and in this Carr Stereo…
Read MoreApril Is International Guitar Month- Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick
It’s “INTERNATIONAL GUITAR MONTH” And I’m highlighting some of my favorite guitar players and some of my favorite interview clips. First up- The KING of cool- Rick Nielsen Of Cheap Trick. Cheap Trick is one of my favorite bands in rock. Combining power pop rock with heavy flavor – the bands catalog is one of…
Read MoreAlice Cooper Announces New Guitarist Anna Cara
Congrats To Alice Cooper Guitarist Nita Strauss Who is expecting her first child (with hubby and solo bandmate Josh Villalta) in a few months. In Nita’s absence she helped find her temporary replacement and handpicked 22 year old Anna Cara to join the Alice Cooper band while she is on maternity leave. Anna is a…
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