Interview by Paul Salfen Hard rock and heavy metal legend Bruce Kulick and “The Sensei of Vintage 1980s Guitars,” Johnny DiFatta of AXN Guitars have announced a special collaboration to engineer boutique guitars under a new banner, Kulick Guitars. “Meeting Johnny from AXN ignited my love of M-1 guitars from the 1980s.  This collaboration will help me create boutique quality guitars worthy of my name on the headstock.” – Bruce Kulick Bruce Kulick, you know the name…  12 years, 8 albums with rock ‘n roll icons KISS.  The Asylum and Revenge records carrying his credits are consi ..read more

“Album ONE Alive!” marks the 40th anniversary of the release of W.A.S.P.’s first album. To celebrate this classic metal album, W.A.S.P. will, for the first time in 40 years, play the entire album from top to bottom, start to finish at headline shows across Europe. In addition, W.A.S.P. will be appearing at a number of European festivals, performing their greatest hits. TICKETS:  General on-sale: Friday, Dec 13th at 10am local time at WASPnation.com. Formed in 1982, W.A.S.P. is set to bring this universally acclaimed “classic” album to life. Lead vocalist Blackie Lawless says, “It was a ..read more

Interview by Paul Salfen The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and The Recording Academy/GRAMMYs with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of six GRAMMY® Awards, they have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 70 years. The Blind Boys are known for crossing multiple musical boundaries with their remarkable interpretations of everything from traditional gospel favorites to contemporary spiritu ..read more

Photos by Amparo "Pez" Jordan   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Amparo “Pez” Jordan (@amparo.jordan) The post BASTILLE Presents “&” Live | The United Theater | Los Angeles, CA |Saturday November 23, 2024 (Photos) first appeared on AMFM Magazine.tv ..read more

Tak Matsumoto Group (TMG) – the internationally acclaimed project formed by guitar virtuoso Tak Matsumoto with Jack Blades (Night Ranger) and Eric Martin (Mr. Big) – are pleased to share their new single “Crash Down Love” alongside a teaser video. After a 20-year hiatus, TMG returns with original members Tak Matsumoto (guitarist and member of the Japanese rock superstars B’z), Jack Blades (Night Ranger) and Eric Martin (Mr. Big), reigniting the powerhouse trio’s signature rock sound. Originally launched in 2004, TMG wowed fans worldwide with their unique fusion of hard-hitting rock and orien ..read more

Human Scum! Raise Your Horns! Infamous Lords and Masters of Shock Rock are thrilled to release the re-issue of their landmark masterpiece album, ‘Hell-O!,’ on this, its 36th anniversary. The new release is blood-spattered clear vinyl and includes expanded artwork featuring never-before-seen photos from the time, including the original album release show in Richmond. ‘Hell-O! (36th Anniversary Edition)’ will be available in physical form only with limited runs of both CD and Vinyl. It is out now on the band’s own label: Pit Records. To help celebrate this momentous releas ..read more

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Guitarist Andy Summers is  one of the most iconic guitarists in the world, creating hit singles such as “Roxanne,” “Don’t Stand So Close to Me,” “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic,” “Every Breath You Take,” “King of Pain,”  with rock band The Police. He is also a solo artist, and his latest digital EP, Vertiginous Canyons, features songs that accompany a book of his own photography, A Series of Glances, which was published last year. A Series of Glances - Digital Galley The post Police Guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ANDY SUMMERS Talks ..read more

Interview by Paul Salfen Bear McCreary is an American musician and composer of film, television, and video game scores based in Los Angeles, California. His work includes the scores of the television series BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D., OUTLANDER, THE WALKING DEAD, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER, THE SERPENT QUEEN, the video games CALL OF DUTY: VANGUARD, GOD OF WAR and GOD OF WAR RAGNARÖK, and the film GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. McCreary has been nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series for his work on season one of OUTLANDER and ..read more

Interview by Paul Salfen Starting from the historical streets of Deep Ellum and expanding to U.S. coastal cities, Aztec Milk Temple has captivated audiences since 2019. The band consists of members Scott Tucker, Braxton Fugate, Vincent Martin and Mathew Miller. In 2020 the band signed to Texas based independent label, Idol Records, releasing three singles, “Digital Natives,” “Milk,” and “Hey Mr.” and receiving critical praise. From their early performances around Texas, Aztec Milk Temple has garnered much cultural attention as the band’s dedication to visual performing arts and chaotic p ..read more

Interview by Paul Salfen On Tuesday, August 20, the Village Studios in West Los Angeles was the place to be as leading members of the Los Angeles recording community celebrated the music film Immediate Family (Magnolia Pictures), a documentary music film by Denny Tedesco, the acclaimed filmmaker behind The Wrecking Crew. All five members of The Immediate Family band were in attendance, including acclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarists Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, and Steve Postell, and one of the most renowned rhythm sections in rock history ..read more