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As the lead guitarist for Guns N’ Roses, Slash established himself as one of hard rock’s finest and most soulful soloists during the late ’80s. His guitar playing was technically adept, yet always firmly grounded in the gritty Aerosmith and Stones licks he loved, and his image was as iconic as his playing. After GNR […]

Playing Aftershock in Sacramento on Oct.10!! Forging a muscular sound out of contrasting sonic vistas that include pop hooks, theatrical melodies, jazz-influenced chord voicings, rock rhythms, and sludgy guitars, Slothrust (“sloth-rust”) offer a unique spin on the angsty sounds of the ’90s. Led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Leah Wellbaum, the group’s label debut, 2014’s Of Course You Do, included […]

“StrateJacket, the nimble and punky alt-rock trio from California’s Bay Area have had to learn the hard way that good things come to those who wait. Formed in 2019, they quickly found themselves stuck in the middle of a pandemic, stunting the band’s career before it even started. Singer-guitarist, Jackson Roemers, bassist, Fabian Angel, and […]

Electrifying new alt-rock quartet Stray + The Wild make their mark on the alt-rock scene with stunning debut single ‘Show Me The Way’. The band’s make up starts with the hauntingly emotive voice of AlexVndria. Guided by the dark, moody, and irresistibly melodic guitar prowess of Alan Dämien, the band’s compositions transcend boundaries and evoke […]

The Sleeping Souls is punk icon Frank Turner’s backing band. The Sleeping Souls have toured alongside Frank Turner for over a decade, having previously recorded six studio albums with the punk icon, including 2022 #1 ‘FTHC’. They’ve headlined Wembley Arena, performed at the 2012 London Olympics and played across the world many times over. The […]

Having first formed while in Sweden on tour a few years back the exciting Kiwi band – formed of three brothers Scott, Andrew and Kent Newth (vocalist, guitar/keys, and guitar respectively), along with Datsuns’ songwriter, guitar and bassist Phil Somervell and drummer Ben Cole – will release debut single Dismal Universal Hiss next Friday (28 April) while they […]

Most rock & roll bands are a tightly wound unit that developed their music through years of playing in garages and clubs around their hometown. Steely Dan never subscribed to that aesthetic. As the vehicle for the songwriting of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, Steely Dan defied all rock & roll conventions. Becker and Fagen […]

  The Sundogs are a Seattle based band formed by Stan Snow and Jed Moffitt. Stan Snow has just released a new solo album Into the Great Beyond. “Now” is one of the songs on the album. This song features Abe Laboriel Jr. (Paul McCartney, Sting, Eric Clapton). He has since returned with his new […]

The Shepherd and the Wolf is the first release from SHAMUS, a new project from Shamus Currie (The Sheepdogs, BROS). A concept album as rock opera, it mines the vein created by prog giants Uriah Heep, Pink Floyd, and King Crimson. A wolf howls his hunger at the moon. A shepherd’s grip tightens on his crook. The businessmen […]

  Shale is a polished alternative rock band with a vintage twist from Victoria, BC. Shale aims to bring their sound to life by providing a clean, dark, and unique flavor. Their debut EP “Wither” is out now! With angelic post-grunge vocals chaperoned by sharply passionate guitar, deviously clarifying keys, punchy and driving bass, and […]