Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic was at Foo Fighters show earlier this month and claimed via Twitter that Dave Grohl and company are “The Best Band In the World!” After seeing the show live for myself last …
[social_share/]Cage the Elephant have come a long way since releasing their self-titled major label debut in 2008. This is a band that is evolving with each record and truly turning into an artist for the …
[social_share/]Joe Elliot is one of the most recognized and accomplished artists on the planet. As the voice of Def Leppard he’s led the band through triumph and tragedy to become one of the most successful …
[social_share/]The Monsters of Rock Cruise 2014 was epic in every way possible. In case you missed my previous posts you can check them out here as I reveal the top live music moments and the …
[social_share/]Semi Precious Weapons are primed and ready to take over the world with the release of their stunning new record “Aviation” hitting stores this week. I wouldn’t have exactly said this back in 2008 when …
[social_share/]On their way to this year’s Coachella festival, the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion brought their signature down and dirty, groovy blues-tastic extravaganza to Slims in downtown San Francisco. In a dark and sweaty club is …
[social_share/]Born in 1984 out of the ashes of the UK post-punk scene, The Cult are one of the few bands that successfully reinvent themselves while staying consistent to their roots. It’s a tough thing to …
[social_share/]Just got back to San Francisco after an epic four day Monsters of Rock Cruise 2014. This was one of the best rock n roll experiences ever and I took thousands of photos. This is …
[social_share/]2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee ACE FREHLEY will release SPACE INVADER, his first new solo album in five years, via Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) on June 24th, 2014. The album will …
[social_share/]Tool are currently in the midst of their first US tour in two years, steadily winding their way down the West Coast. I was lucky enough to catch sold out show number two at the …
[social_share/]The Monsters of Rock 2014 Cruise is only a few weeks away and I could not be more excited. This will be my second time on the voyage and the line up looks better than …
[social_share/]One of the all-time greatest metal musicians of all time will finally be immortalized with a tribute record fit for a god, a metal god that is. The long awaited Ronnie James Dio tribute record …
[social_share/]Jimmy Gnecco is one of the greatest American rock singers of all time in my opinion. His voice is unmatched in today’s over-bloated class of singer-songrwiters, and his talent remains under appreciated by the masses. But …
[social_share/]It’s been one hell of a year for me here at Rock N Roll cocktail. I’ve shot over 200 live bands in 5 different states, interviewed some amazing artists, and even launched my own line …
[social_share/]The first time I heard Megadeth I was around 14 or so. I saw their video for Peace Sells but Who’s Buying and immediately thought this would be the perfect soundtrack for my teenage rebellion …
[social_share/]A very brief history of Gwar – Eons ago, there existed an elite group of chaos warriors who ravaged the galaxy with a boundless hatred of all things alive. They were called the Scumdogs of …
[social_share/]Fun. It’s not only the name of the band, it’s more like a mantra. But it hasn’t always been this easy for the Phoenix native Nate Ruess and his band Fun who seemingly broke out …
[social_share/]God save the queen of rock ‘n’ roll. Courtney Love played a blistering 17-song set list that was everything a fan could hope for. This is a remarkable woman who has led an even more …
[social_share/]It was certainly girl power night at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco as Best Coast took the stage to entertain a room full of inspired fans. The Los Angeles duo of Bethany Cosentino and Bobb …
[social_share/]When I was a kid listening to KISS back in the 70’s I truly thought these guys had magical powers. And why wouldn’t I right? There were absolutely no photos of KISS without makeup and …
[social_share/]Las Vegas by way of Utah radio darlings Imagine Dragons are the band behind two of the biggest charting songs of 2013; “It’s Time” and “Radioactive”. You may not know the name but you surely …
[social_share/]Trevor Dunn may be the new guy in Tomahawk, but his long history with the post-rock supergroups eclectic frontman Mike Patton is certainly enough to make him feel right at home. Led by ex-Jesus Lizard …
[social_share/]Making a play list for your Halloween party can be quite the undertaking. I have painstakingly searched the depths of hell to find the most evil music possible without having to turn to the mutilated …
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