Canadian rockers HELIX formed in 1974, to initially compete in a “Battle of the Bands” contest held in Kitchener, Ontario. With dreams of becoming a “TOP” international band, the group achieved extensive commercial success during the eighties, playing on almost every continent…& toured with the likes of Kiss, Aerosmith, Motley Crue, Rush, Alice Cooper, Whitesnake, Motorhead, & WASP. Although the… (Continue Reading)
What started out as a simple “Tuesday Night Jam” in a punk rock club within the underbelly of Vegas, has since mushroomed into being one of the most stellar acts on the L.V. Strip. The Sin City Sinners perform 4-5 “TWO HOUR” shows per week, jam-packed with an assortment of well-known covers & rock originals, often graced by celebrity guest… (Continue Reading)
One band that never received all of the notoriety that they truly deserved, is Kick Axe – a metal group originating on the flat Saskatchewan prairies…whose full-bodied, five-piece sound is driven by guitar melody & arena style chants. They released three albums (& videos) during the eighties, sharing the stage with such hardcore giants as Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, The… (Continue Reading)
The word “DEFAULT” has a lot of different meanings, but when it comes to the Canadian rock sensation from Vancouver, Canada — it should mean that their music is pre-selected automatically, without reverting to any other options. That has been the case with many radio stations & fans across the continent, because the group’s guitar-driven riffs & superb melodies are… (Continue Reading)
The Stone Temple Pilots commanded the Brandt Centre with unbridled enthusiasm & “psychedelic flair” just a couple weeks ago, in Regina. Although it was only a half-arena show (3,000 to 4,000 in attendance), the crowd response was POWERFUL beyond belief, as was the music on stage. These California rockers were highly criticized, during the nineties, for their “copy-cat” grunge style…grumblings… (Continue Reading)
Looking like a modern day “Motley Crue”, with the lyrical aggression of “Guns & Roses”, LIVING DEAD LIGHTS is one punk-metal group that are charging onto the music scene with “IN YOUR FACE” attitude & raw poetic justice! This Hollywood based band delivers a powerful five-song EP full of conviction…yet, with radio playability. Their song “What Do You Do?” has… (Continue Reading)
Once just a frost-bitten boy from Sarnia, Ontario…now, an experienced “Father of Canadian Rock”…Kim Mitchell is still doing his ROCK‘N’ROLL DUTY after 35 YEARS in the business. People often think of that “Patio Lanterns” pop/rock guitarist we loved during the eighties, or remember his groundbreaking days with Max Webster. But, truth be known, Kim is constantly evolving as an artist…with… (Continue Reading)
AC/DC, the legendary rockers from “Down Under”, charged center stage at Mosaic Stadium with force & fury on Monday night, August 24th. The spectacle was enjoyed by over 40,000 fans…that waited for HOURS in line, paid almost ANYTHING just to get tickets, & sang until they SHOOK all night long. Although new material, from the band’s latest release “Black Ice”,… (Continue Reading)
Les Paul…musician, inventor, & designer of the solid-body electric guitar has passed away. This loss can be heard around the world. Over the decades, Gibson Guitars’ “Les Paul Series” has become a staple in the music industry, particularly in ‘Rock N Roll’. Born in Waukesha, Wisconsin in June of 1915, Les started his early musical career playing harmonica. He transitioned… (Continue Reading)
