Review: Junkyard Goes Back to ‘Old Habits’
Few things are more exciting than finding a lost stash, and when the goodies in question come courtesy of Junkyard, you best call in sick and enjoy the buzz.
Review: Danko Jones, ‘A Rock Supreme’
I was literally introduced to Danko Jones on a sidewalk outside Emo’s in Austin, Texas, circa the early 2000s.
Review: Valkyrie Returns From the Grave with Revamped ‘Choosers of the Slain’
San Antonio’s hallowed halls of heavy metal lore are etched with the names of S.A. Slayer, Juggernaut, the Cameo Theatre and Joe “The Godfather” Anthony. Dig a little deeper and you’ll also find thrash warlords, Valkyrie, among the hordes of chaos.
Michael Monroe Talks New Album, Hanoi Rocks, Demolition 23, Stiv Bators and More
Michael Monroe knows the pitfalls of being an outsider. For all his influence, street cred and legendary swagger, the glam-rock firecracker with a punk-rock fuse remains a perennial underdog — a cult hero, a distant comet, the world’s forgotten, left-for-dead boy.
‘Boom!’: An Interview with Gene Simmons
Much to my giddy delight, the following interview with my childhood hero, Gene Simmons, was published in three of the four biggest Texas newspapers (San Antonio, Houston and Austin) in December of 2009 as KISS was touring to promote the “Sonic Boom” album.
Iron Maiden: Nana, Bruce and the ‘Beast’
Until I heard the screaming, galloping glory of “Run to the Hills,” my world was ruled by KISS and AC/DC. Not after this.
Review: ‘As Viewed From The Pit’ Recalls Early Texas Metal Scene
“As Viewed From The Pit” is a snapshot of South Texas from 1978-1989 when San Antonio was globally recognized as the Heavy Metal Capital of the World.
L. A. Guns’ Phil Lewis Speaks of ‘The Devil,’ ‘Uncle’ Lemmy, arriving in America & more
The glory days of the Sunset Strip produced bigger names than L.A. Guns, but none can match the number of rock-solid albums triggered by the combustible duo of singer Philip Lewis and guitarist Tracii Guns.
Review: 100 Watt Vipers’ New ‘Holy Water’ Mixes Heavy Blues with the Hard Stuff
Swamped in distortion and groggy as a hangover, the heavy blues of 100 Watt Vipers conjures images of dusty saloons, road-weary bikers and that morning stumble across the room in search of the day’s first drag.
Review: Jetboy Soars with ‘Born to Fly’
Under the radar for most of three decades, Jetboy returns with an out-of-the-blue album called “Born to Fly.” Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit hustling rock.