Generated by All in One SEO v4.8.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Rock n Roll Cocktail | Probing the Landscape of Rock Music; One Photo at a Time. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/blog/) - [The Young Gods Prove the Future Never Ended](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2025/11/04/the-young-gods-prove-the-future-never-ended/) - Forty years in, The Young Gods still sound like they’ve hacked the future. Formed in Switzerland in the mid-80s, they rewired the idea of what a rock band could be. Instead of guitars, they built songs from samples and loops. Instead of chasing trends, they carved their own path somewhere between noise, beauty, and chaos. - [Long Live the Pumpkin: Helloween’s 40 Years of Pure Power](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2025/10/28/long-live-the-pumpkin-helloweens-40-years-of-pure-power/) - German power metal legends Helloween stormed into London’s Eventim Apollo for their 40th anniversary tour and left no doubt that they’re still the kings of the genre they built. This wasn’t a nostalgia act cashing in. This was a masterclass. Forty years on, they sound sharper, heavier, and hungrier than ever. They opened with March - [Eighteen Visions – Obsession 20th Anniversary at Kentish Town Forum](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2025/10/19/eighteen-visions-obsession-20th-anniversary-at-kentish-town-forum/) - Eighteen Visions tore through Obsession at the Kentish Town Forum like no time had passed. The crowd was ready from the first note of the title track, fists up, voices already gone. “I Let Go” and “Crushed” hit with the same punch they had in 2004, tight and relentless. James Hart sounded incredible, his vocals - [The Dead Daisies Bring Loud Guitars and No Apologies to Islington](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2025/09/01/the-dead-daisies-bring-loud-guitars-and-no-apologies-to-islington/) - The Dead Daisies rolled into Islington Assembly Hall on a Wednesday night and turned it into a proper rock show. I have seen them seven times now and it finally clicked. This isn’t a project. It isn’t a novelty. It isn’t a revolving door of hired guns. This is a good fucking band. The lights - [Warrior Soul and Spread Eagle at the Underworld](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2025/09/27/warrior-soul-and-spread-eagle-at-the-underworld/) - Some nights at the Underworld feel like stepping into a living shrine to hard rock, and this was one of them. Spread Eagle opened the show with a set that instantly set the tone. Straight out of New York, they tore into their catalogue with grit and swagger. Rob De Luca’s basslines rattled the floor, - [Dua Lipa: When Pop Gets Physical at Wembley](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2025/06/23/dua-lipa-when-pop-gets-physical-at-wembley/) - Dua Lipa turned Wembley into Studio 54 with better pyrotechnics. The Camden-raised pop star knows something that half the music world forgot: disco never died, it just went underground until someone with actual chops could resurrect it properly. KISS figured this out in the ’70s when they dropped “I Was Made for Lovin’ You.” Disco - [Unto Others: Time Travel Without the DeLorean](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2025/07/23/unto-others-time-travel-without-the-delorean/) - Portland’s Unto Others just proved that evolution doesn’t require abandoning your DNA. They ripped through a set that bounced between vintage thrash brutality and goth rock theatrics like they were changing radio stations in hell’s own car stereo. Gabriel Franco doesn’t just sing. He channels decades of metal’s best impulses through his throat, switching from - [Savatage at Shepherd’s Bush: The Return of the Forgotten Kings](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2025/07/15/savatage-at-shepherds-bush-the-return-of-the-forgotten-kings/) - London waited 23 years for this. That’s how long it’s been since Savatage last set foot on a UK stage—and Monday night at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, they returned with the force of a battering ram wrapped in power chords. Savatage aren’t just pioneers of progressive metal—they’re the band that made it emotional. Where others built - [The Sisters of Mercy: Still Dangerous After All These Years](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2025/05/30/the-sisters-of-mercy-still-dangerous-after-all-these-years/) - Some bands get older and start coasting. The Sisters of Mercy just get more dangerous. Thirty-one years without releasing an album and they remain the best fucking goth rock band of all time. After Sunday’s sold-out opener, the Sisters came back Monday night and absolutely demolished the place. Different setlist, stellar sound, razor tight performance. The Sisters of Mercy live at the Roundhouse in London on May 26th, 2025 reviewed and photographed by Jason Miller - [The New Breed of Hair Metal: Mayhem Rock Festival at 229](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2025/05/21/the-new-breed-of-hair-metal-mayhem-rock-festival-at-229/) - Four bands, one mission: proving that Swedish sleaze metal never went out of style, it just got temporarily misplaced behind a pile of flannel shirts. Smokin Snakes slithered on first, warming up the crowd with their particular brand of Sunset Strip worship. Toxic Rose followed, proving that sometimes the best poison comes from Stockholm. The - [Weird on Purpose](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2025/05/25/ever-been-laughed-at-for-doing-something-weird-and-creative/) - Pretty much every creative idea I think I’ve ever come up with was initially laughed off. I took my kids to the Minecraft movie expecting popcorn and autopilot parenting. What I didn’t expect was a villain who bans creativity because she got laughed at once during a talent show. She’s humiliated, so she forces everyone - [Venom Inc: The unholy fathers of black metal unleash hell at 229 London](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2025/05/04/venom-inc-the-unholy-fathers-of-black-metal-unleash-hell-at-229-london/) - Standing inside 229 London, it felt like I’d been thrown back in time. Not just to the origins of extreme metal, but to my own teenage years in the Midwest. The second that low-end rumble kicked through the PA, I was right back there. Hiding Welcome to Hell under my mattress. Waiting for my parents - [Godsmack at London's Eventim Apollo: New Blood, Same Fire](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2025/04/21/godsmack-at-londons-eventim-apollo-new-blood-same-fire/) - Godsmack hit London’s Eventim Apollo with a revamped lineup last week, featuring Will Hunt (Evanescence) on drums and Sam Koltun (Dorothy, Faster Pussycat) replacing longtime members Shannon Larkin and Tony Rombola. Any doubts were quickly crushed when they opened with “Surrender,” as frontman Sully Erna prowled the stage with his trademark intensity. Hunt’s thunderous drumming - [The Pentax 17: Analog Rebellion or Missed Opportunity?](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2025/03/02/the-pentax-17-analog-rebellion-or-missed-opportunity/) - In a world drowning in digital perfection, the Pentax 17 crashes the party like your cool but slightly confused uncle. This half-frame 35mm film camera represents the first major film camera release in ages, a bold statement in our pixel-obsessed times. Pentax built a camera that doubles your shots per roll by using half-frame format, - [Spencer Sutherland: The Heir to Rock's Theatrical Throne We Never Knew We Needed](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2025/02/15/spencer-sutherland-the-heir-to-rocks-theatrical-throne-we-never-knew-we-needed/) - Look, I’m going to catch heat for this, but we need to talk about Spencer Sutherland and how he’s single-handedly resurrecting the kind of theatrical rock that made Queen legendary. Yeah, I said it. And before you come at me about how dare anyone wear Freddie’s crown, hear me out. I stumbled across Sutherland through - [How I Became a 100x Better Marketer in Record Time](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2025/02/15/how-i-became-a-100x-better-marketer-in-record-time/) - Every marketer knows that moment. A few days into a new role, imposter syndrome hits like a truck. That “oh shit, I’m in over my head” feeling is uncomfortable, but it’s also the best thing that can happen to you. Why? Because it forces you to act. You throw yourself into the deep end, sink - [A Night with Frank Black's 'Teenager': Still Weird, Still Essential](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2025/02/10/a-night-with-frank-blacks-teenager-still-weird-still-essential/) - I first encountered “Teenager of the Year” as a promo CD when I worked at a record store in college. The cover stopped me cold, a portrait of Frank Black crowned and grinning maniacally against a stark white background, designed by legendary 4AD art director Vaughan Oliver. The image was unsettling yet it would perfectly capturing the - [The Hidden Strategy Behind Album Track Placement: How the Music Industry Engineered Your Listening Experience](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2025/02/01/the-hidden-strategy-behind-album-track-placement-how-the-music-industry-engineered-your-listening-experience/) - In the golden age of vinyl records, the arrangement of songs on an album wasn’t just an artistic choice, it was a carefully calculated business strategy that shaped how we consumed music for decades. While many music fans know about the importance of opening tracks and radio singles, few are aware of the intricate science - [Rock n Roll Cocktail's Top 10 of 2024](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2025/01/05/rock-n-roll-cocktails-top-10-of-2024/) - My favorite gigs of 2024. A bit delayed as I just got back from driving all over California for the holidays and I’m still jetlagged. How many shows did I shoot? No idea, but it was a shit-ton. Truth is that I don’t post all my photos here beyond my reviews on TVD and my - [Sonic Warfare at the Royal Albert: The Cult Turns 40 and Proves They're Immortal](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/11/24/sonic-warfare-at-the-royal-albert-the-cult-turns-40-and-proves-theyre-immortal/) - HISTORIC LONDON VENUE BECOMES TEMPLE OF ROCK AS ASTBURY & DUFFY DELIVER A MASTERCLASS IN AGELESS POWER The fucking heavens parted over Royal Albert Hall last night, and anyone who wasn’t there missed what can only be described as a masterclass in rock and roll immortality. The Cult’s 40th anniversary show transformed one of London’s - [Massive Wagons Shake Shepherd's Bush Empire](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/12/02/massive-wagons-shake-shepherds-bush-empire/) - It’s really hard to pin down the sound of Massive Wagons, but if you put a metaphorical gun to my head, I’d have to say they’re what would happen if Cheap Trick and Blink 182 got hammered in a Lancashire pub and started a crusade to bring back arena rock and remind the 10-second attention - [Bad Nerves: The Last Real Threat in Rock](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2025/01/22/bad-nerves-the-last-real-threat-in-rock-detonate-at-the-electric-ballroom/) - There’s a moment midway through Bad Nerves’ sold-out Electric Ballroom show when a pit-dweller launches into a perfect backflip. It’s the kind of spontaneous combustion that perfectly captures what’s happening here: a band hitting that rare sweet spot between chaos and precision. The quintet has been steadily building their reputation through relentless touring, but tonight - [Devil's Road to Camden: Spread Eagle Proves Metal Never Dies](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/10/23/devils-road-to-camden-spread-eagle-proves-metal-never-dies/) - 1993: A pivotal year in music history. Nirvana’s “Nevermind” had exploded onto the scene in 1991, and by ’93, the grunge revolution was in full swing. But amidst this seismic shift, some hard rock bands were quietly creating masterpieces – only to be overlooked by labels chasing the next big trend. Enter Spread Eagle and - [Mmm Mmm Good: Crash Test Dummies Still Hit All the Right Notes at 30](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/11/17/mmm-mmm-good-crash-test-dummies-still-hit-all-the-right-notes-at-30/) - The Crash Test Dummies delivered a spellbinding performance at Islington Assembly Hall, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their landmark album “God Shuffled His Feet.” Brad Roberts’ distinctive baritone remains remarkably unchanged after three decades, commanding the intimate venue with the same resonant power that defined their ’90s heyday. The band’s setlist masterfully balanced tracks from - [Royal Republic Brings Disco-Rock Fusion to Electric Ballroom](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/11/20/royal-republic-brings-disco-rock-fusion-to-electric-ballroom/) - What happens when ELO, Queen, and an ’80s hair metal band stumble into a disco, find the Scissor Sisters, and decide to form the most outrageous supergroup imaginable? You get Royal Republic’s explosive show at London’s Electric Ballroom – a glitter-bombed, power-chord-packed party that left jaws on the floor and hips in perpetual motion. The - [Fantastic Negrito at Islington Assembly Hall: Funk's Fiercest Storyteller at His Peak](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/10/31/fantastic-negrito-at-islington-assembly-hall-funks-fiercest-storyteller-at-his-peak/) - Fifteen years of following this man’s music, and last night at Islington Assembly Hall, Fantastic Negrito, AKA Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz, showed he’s still got cards up his sleeve. Third London show I’ve caught, and let me tell you – this wasn’t just another night of blues and funk. This was Xavier operating at frequencies I - [When Worlds Collide: Jesus Jones and EMF Prove the 90s Never Left](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/10/28/when-worlds-collide-jesus-jones-and-emf-prove-the-90s-never-left/) - In what could only be described as a dream ticket for anyone who lived through the golden age of British alternative rock, Jesus Jones and EMF took to the stage at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town for a co-headlining show that defied both expectations and time itself. The inevitable comparisons between these two titans of - [Satan's Top 11 Metal Halloween Hits: The Ultimate Evil Playlist](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/10/20/the-ultimate-heavy-metal-halloween-playlist/) - If Satan has an iPod, these are the tracks on heaviest rotation. Warning: Play these at your own risk – demons have been known to fly out of speakers blasting this unholy brew of sonic evil. 11. Fastway – “Trick or Treat” (Evil Factor: 3) From that gloriously awful 80s horror movie where Skippy from - [God Save The Sex Pistols: Frank Carter Breathes New Fire Into Punk Legends](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/10/15/elementor-19375/) - God Save The Sex Pistols: Frank Carter Breathes New Fire Into Punk Legends The Sex Pistols just rewrote punk history at Manchester’s O2 Academy, and I had a front-row seat to the madness. With Frank Carter stepping in for John Lydon, what could have been a mere nostalgia act turned into something transcendent. Steve Jones’ - [Capturing Lightning: The Story & Lesson Learned From My Best Concert Photo Ever](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/10/23/capturing-lightning-the-story-lesson-learned-from-my-best-concert-photo-ever/) - “Whatever sets your heart on fire, pursue it with everything you’ve got. The path it leads you down might just blow your mind.” In the raw, unapologetic landscape of late 1980s New York City, a Detroit-born visionary named Kory Clarke made a bold bet: he’d form a band and get signed within a year. True - [The Heat Inc.: Turning Up the Volume and Complexity at Camden's Dublin Castle](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/08/26/the-heat-inc-turning-up-the-volume-and-complexity-at-camdens-dublin-castle/) - The Heat Inc., self-proclaimed “Loudest Band in the UK,” continues to live up to their moniker. Having witnessed their sonic assault four times now, I can attest they’re only getting better – and yes, louder – with each performance. Their latest conquest? The legendary Dublin Castle in Camden, a venue steeped in musical history. Once - [Skynd: True Crime Music that Will Haunt You](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2023/10/12/skynd-true-crime-music-that-will-haunt-you/) - Who knew true crime could be a genre in music? Well, it is, and in the hands of Skynd, it's seriously impressive. Skynd is an industrial rock duo known for their unique sound and haunting lyrics, which are inspired by real-life crimes. Their music is dark, raw, and emotionally charged, and it's not for everyone. - [Surviving the AI Apocalypse in Marketing: A No-Holds-Barred Guide](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/07/06/surviving-the-ai-apocalypse-in-marketing-a-no-holds-barred-guide/) - Recently, I had dinner with a friend, a senior editor at one of the US’s largest and most prestigious publications. He told me they’ve been struggling to find up-and-coming journalists because many local papers, where these journalists used to cut their teeth, no longer exist. This hit me hard because I realised the same thing - [Tom Morello Ignites London: A Night of Revolutionary Rock and Activism](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/06/17/tom-morello-ignites-london-a-night-of-revolutionary-rock-and-activism/) - Tom Morello’s electrifying gig at the Electric Ballroom in London was a vivid display of his genius as a guitarist and his relentless commitment to activism. A Harvard political science alumnus, Morello fused cerebral insights with raw, incendiary rock, proving once again why he’s a singular force in the music world and beyond. The evening - [Caffeine Bombshell: Wildhearts’ New Lineup Divides and Conquers](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/06/13/caffeine-bombshell-wildhearts-new-lineup-divides-and-conquers/) - In a shakeup for long-time fans, The Wildhearts brought a fresh lineup to the stage for their “comeback” gig at the glorious Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Longtime frontman Ginger Wildheart, the band’s sole constant, was joined by returning bassist “Random” Jon Poole, who previously held the spot from 2003 to 2005 and again from 2012 to - [How I Discovered The Musical Genius of Ginger Wildheart](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2018/01/24/discovered-musical-genius-songwriter-extraordinaire-ginger-wildheart/) - The second to last show of the year for me in 2017 ended with a bang. I’ve seen Ginger Wildheart in multiple incarnations (The Wildhearts, Hey Hello, solo, etc.) but this was the first time I would get an invite to his birthday bash. Instead of recapping the event exactly as it went - [Reviving Rock 'n' Roll: His Lordship's Electrifying Debut and Their Unstoppable Tour](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/05/01/reviving-rock-n-roll-his-lordships-electrifying-debut-and-their-unstoppable-tour/) - About a year ago, a well-known guitarist from St. Louis introduced me to His Lordship, and they had me hooked with their track “All Cranked Up.” James Walbourne and Kristoffer Sonne, the brains behind this electrifying band, showcase raw musical brilliance. Walbourne has been weaving magic on the guitar strings with Chrissie Hynde’s The Pretenders - [Beyond the Trees: Barrett Martin and Duke Garwood's Spellbinding Night at Bush Hall](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/05/10/beyond-the-trees-barrett-martin-and-duke-garwoods-spellbinding-night-at-bush-hall/) - A Friday night in London at the iconic Bush Hall became the setting for an intimate yet extraordinary evening of film, storytelling and live music with drummer extraordinaire Barrett Martin. He is best known for his time with Screaming Trees and his diverse musical projects, but did you know he also has a master’s degree - [In the Age of AI, What's Left for Marketing to Actually Do?](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/04/16/in-the-age-of-ai-whats-left-for-marketing-to-actually-do/) - My journey with LinkedIn is a love-hate saga that’s becoming all too familiar in the marketing world. On one side, it’s a treasure trove of connections and inspiration. On the flip side? It’s a breeding ground for every AI-driven gimmick under the sun, promising overnight success with as much substance as a soap bubble. The - [Celebrating 40 Years of 'Metal Health' with Quiet Riot: A Night of Nostalgia and Energy in London](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/03/11/celebrating-40-years-of-metal-health-with-quiet-riot-a-night-of-nostalgia-and-energy-in-london/) - Quiet Riot’s recent performance at the O2 Academy Islington was not just a concert; it was a commemoration of a monumental era in heavy metal history. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of *Metal Health*, the first heavy metal album to secure the number one spot on the Billboard chart, the show was a nostalgic trip down - [If It Ain’t Broke, Crank It Louder: The Indestructible Sound of Buckcherry](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/02/09/if-it-aint-broke-crank-it-louder-the-indestructible-sound-of-buckcherry-2/) - When I first encountered Buckcherry in 1999, a wave of envy washed over me. This band, with its ingenious fusion of Guns N Roses’ unparalleled cool and modernised production, burst onto the scene with explosive force. Amidst the late ’90s musical fog, they carved a path for the resurgence of raw, unapologetic rock n’ roll. - [Post-Punk Poetry in Motion: Deadletter Electrifies Scala](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/01/25/post-punk-poetry-in-motion-deadletter-electrifies-scala/) - Deadletter rocked Scala with their electrifying post-punk revival, proving themselves as one of London’s most thrilling acts to watch. Their performance was a masterclass in energy and engagement, capturing the audience with a visceral blend of narrative-driven lyrics and a dynamic stage presence. The setlist, featuring hits like ‘Weights’ and the thought-provoking ‘Fall of the - [Eight New Artists You Need to Know for 2024](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/01/25/eight-new-artists-you-need-to-know-for-2024/) - As we usher in 2024, the music horizon is ablaze with a constellation of new talents, each shining in their unique brilliance. In this diverse lineup, there’s truly something for everyone – a rich tapestry of sounds ranging from old school rock n’ roll to cutting-edge modern rock, from ’70s-infused fuzz to soulful northern melodies, - [Rock N Roll Cocktail’s Best Shows of 2023 – A Visual Journey](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/01/25/rock-n-roll-cocktails-best-shows-of-2023-a-visual-journey/) - Wow, what a whirlwind 2023 has been! As the chief lens and pen behind Rock n Roll Cocktail, I’ve had the thrill of photographing over a hundred bands, capturing the raw energy and soul of live music. This year was particularly poignant for me as I bade a heartfelt farewell to my all-time favourite band, - [Rock Resurrection: Extreme's Amped-Up Return to Glory](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2024/01/25/rock-resurrection-extremes-amped-up-return-to-glory/) - After a 15-year studio hiatus, Extreme crashes back onto the rock scene with ‘Six,’ a beast of an album that’s not just a comeback but a full-blown rock revolution. It’s heavy, man, packed with the kind of massive, face-melting riffs that remind you why you fell in love with rock ‘n’ roll in the first - [Epic Encore: Generation Sex's Show-stopping Night at Manchester Apollo](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2023/08/23/epic-encore-generation-sexs-show-stopping-night-at-manchester-apollo/) - When Generation Sex took the stage, it was as if punk royalty came alive — from Billy Idol’s iconic voice to Paul Cook’s rhythmic mastery, Steve Jones’s electric guitar, and Tony James’s soulful bass. Though tempted by their performance at London’s Dog Day Afternoon alongside big names like Iggy Pop and Blondie, I believed these - [The Healing Power of Creativity as a Coping Mechanism](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2023/08/23/the-healing-power-of-creativity-as-a-coping-mechanism/) - Creativity has the power to heal, connect, and help individuals overcome life's challenges. In the face of adversity, many people turn to creative outlets as a means of coping with their struggles. Channelling emotions into art has been proven to be therapeutic and beneficial for mental well-being. But don’t take it from me. Research shows - [Dressed to Kill, Amped to Thrill: The Hives' Electric Rendezvous at the Garage](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2023/10/06/dressed-to-kill-amped-to-thrill-the-hives-electric-rendezvous-at-the-garage/) - When garage rock meets black-tie elegance, you get a performance that's both raw and refined. That's The Hives in a nutshell. Having reshaped garage rock over two decades, they recently electrified The Garage in north London for its 30th anniversary. It was intimate yet explosive, with fans so close they could feel every note. Howlin’ - [Wheatus Unleashes Power-Pop Mayhem in London with Real-Time Crowdsourced Setlist](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2023/10/24/wheatus-unleashes-power-pop-mayhem-in-london-with-real-time-crowdsourced-setlist/) - Wheatus, the pop geniuses often overshadowed by their iconic hit "Teenage Dirtbag," recently graced London with a spectacular performance. It's safe to say that the world needs to appreciate their musical intricacies more. I mean, how many bands can consistently craft songs with massive hooks, clever wit, and four-part harmonies, and do it with so - [The Return of Rival Schools](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2023/10/12/the-return-of-rival-schools/) - In 1993, I stumbled upon an advanced copy of Quicksand's "Slip" featuring the standout track "Fazer." The band, often likened to Helmet and Fugazi, distinguished itself with superior songwriting. Their music echoed the cohesion of Def Leppard’s Hysteria, yet within a post-hardcore niche. Their subsequent album was artistically sound but didn’t achieve the expected commercial - [High Seas and High Decibels: A Deafeningly Good Time at the Monsters of Rock Cruise 2023](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2023/05/09/high-seas-and-high-decibels-a-deafeningly-good-time-at-monsters-of-rock-cruise-2023/) - Alright, folks, buckle up and put on your life jackets - not because of rogue waves or Titanic-style icebergs, but for the tidal wave of pure, unadulterated rock 'n' roll that was the Monsters of Rock Cruise 2023! This was my fourth time embarking on this voyage of velvet, leather, and face-melting guitar solos. The - [FOO FIGHTERS Announce New Album -  BUT HERE WE ARE - Out June 2](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2023/04/19/foo-fighters-announce-new-album-but-here-we-are-out-june-2/) - FOO FIGHTERS BUT HERE WE ARENew Album Out June 2First Single “Rescued” Available Now Following a year of staggering losses, personal introspection and bittersweet remembrances, Foo Fighters return with But Here We Are, out June 2 on Roswell Records/Columbia Records.A brutally honest and emotionally raw response to everything Foo Fighters endured over the last year, But Here We Are is - [How to Get Started with Film Photography - A Guide for Newbies and Digital Photographers Looking to Differentiate](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2023/03/12/how-to-get-started-with-film-photography-a-guide-for-newbies-and-digital-photographers-looking-to-differentiate/) - Film photography is a beautiful, timeless medium that has captured memories for over a century. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a complete beginner, there's something special about the process of capturing light on film and being in full control of the images you capture. In this blog post, we'll cover everything you need to - [2022 Lessons Learned, My Best Photos & Year End Lists](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2022/12/31/2022-lessons-learned-my-best-photos-year-end-lists/) - Fifty-six gigs, one festival, 200 plus bands photographed and one hell of a solid year for being creative. Not only did I get to check off some bucket list bands to shoot, including Nine Inch Nails, Roxy Music, The Cure, Mika, and the original lineup of The Damned, but I also shifted my approach - [The Cure Dazzle at Wembley](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2022/12/18/the-cure-dazzle-at-wembley/) - It’s my final show of the year, and it was an incredible one. Night two of three sold-out shows from post punk legends The Cure at the equally impressive Wembly Arena; it was epic. What was initially supposed to be a tour supporting the much anticipated new album became a celebration of the band’s entire catalogue. Songs - [His Lordship Melting Faces at the Hammersmith Apollo](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2022/12/11/his-lordship-melting-faces-at-the-hammersmith-apollo/) - His Lordship absolutely smashing it. Like Buddy Holly crossed with a Tasmanian Devil. Good God these guys were good. These guys are on a mission, to melt your face off. - [Top 10 Unique Gifts for the Person who has Everything](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2022/12/07/top-10-unique-gifts-for-the-person-who-has-everything/) - My wife says that I’m one of the most thoughtful, best gift-givers of all time. That’s a pretty bold statement, but I’ll settle for the top 10. It’s definitely my Love Language. This year I thought I would put that advice to the test and pull together ten of the coolest gift ideas for the - [The Rock N Roll Cocktail End of Summer Awesome Jams Best of 2022 Playlist (So Far....)](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2022/10/19/the-rock-n-roll-cocktail-end-of-summer-awesome-jams-best-of-2022-playlist-so-far/) - How in the hell is it October already? I've had one hell of a great summer and photographed a ton of amazing bands, and discovered some incredible music along the way. I've spent a tremendous amount of time crafting what I believe is the best playlist on the planet for new music right now. There's - [Bauhaus Make Triumphant Return to London's Brixton Academy](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2022/09/01/bauhaus-make-triumphant-return-to-londons-brixton-academy/) - It may be cliched to call them the Godfathers of Goth, but it’s also challenging to explain one band’s impact over such a short time. Bauhaus are to post-punk and goth what the Sex Pistols were to punk in terms of impact, and The Clash in the melding of musical styles. They defined a genre, - [Welcome to the Crypto Jungle - Introducing the $METAL Coin](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2022/04/30/welcome-to-the-crypto-jungle-introducing-the-metal-coin/) - I'm thrilled to announce that I’ve launched the $METAL creator coin (aka social token) in partnership with Rally.io. I've always wanted to build a community around the things that I love most; music, marketing, photography, and creativity, and Rally and the $METAL coin have now made that possible. I'll be following in the footsteps - [Did creativity thrive under lockdown? ](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2022/03/19/did-creativity-thrive-under-lockdown/) - “I don’t think you would find a creative person who would say they’ve had a sh*t lockdown because your world tends to be inside your brain anyway” - Noel Gallagher Welcome to the first RocknRollCocktail.com newsletter. I’m going to dive right in with a topic that’s a bit polarising, but nonetheless near and dear. I’m - [Rock n Roll Cocktail's Best of 2021 - Best Photos & Favourite Albums](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2022/01/01/best-rock-n-roll-concert-photos-of-2021/) - How do I sum up 2021? It wasn’t as bad as it could have been. I got back on the stage for speaking and back in the pit for photographing, granted both were under very different circumstances. Live music started back up in May here in the UK and I was off to the races. - [The Wildhearts Deliver Epic Face-Melter at the Electric Ballroom](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2021/09/13/the-wildhearts-deliver-face-melter-at-the-electric-ballroom/) - The Wildhearts are a true UK rock n roll treasure. What can be said about them that hasn’t been said before? They continue to persevere under any and all circumstances thrown at them wearing their hearts on their sleeves while continuing to raise the bar. Touring in support of their blistering new album, 21st Century - [Hard Rock Hell Sleaze in Pictures - Sheffield 8/28–8/29](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2021/09/10/hard-rock-hell-sleaze-in-pictures-sheffield-8-28-8-29/) - Live music has returned to the UK with a mad rush of festivals doing their best to salvage what has been a brutal summer for music lovers. I had my sights set on something a bit different outside of the masses heading to Leeds and Reading. Taking the train from London a few hours north - [Song by Song Review: The Wildhearts - 21st Century Love Songs](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2021/08/31/song-by-song-review-the-wildhearts-21st-century-love-songs/) - The rock n roll renaissance men return in top form to deliver a raw, unapologetic sign of the times banger that goes beyond eleven. 21st Century Love Songs is available for pre-order now. This is a heavy, heavy record, both literally and figuratively, and a bit of an emotional rollercoaster at times. If I had - [What's it like to shoot a concert with a 50 year old camera?](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2021/08/25/whats-it-like-to-shoot-a-concert-with-a-50-year-old-camera/) - Everyone chance I get to bring a film camera to a show I take it. The decision is really dependent on a few questions. Does the artist make sense to photograph with film vs digital? Will their image benefit from the look and feel of film vs the tack-sharp options that digital offers? Also, - [The risk of undervaluing creativity in the age of machines](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2021/08/06/the-risk-of-undervaluing-creativity-in-the-age-of-machines/) - Any human capability tends to decline with lack of use. Our capacity for creativity, which is essentially the ability to have a wholly original thought, is no different. If we don’t exercise it, we fall out of the habit of exercising it, and we eventually lose the confidence and know-how to do so. The age - [Stories Behind the Shots: Mark Hoppus of Blink 182](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2021/07/15/stories-behind-the-shots-mark-hoppus-of-blink-182/) - I'm being escorted backstage with my camera to photograph Blink 182 at a sold-out O2 Arena gig in front of 20,000 screaming fans. I was walking through the concrete corridor where the biggest artists in the world make their way to the stage. It was surreal, and even though I had photographed many shows at - [Why AI needs Creativity – and Creativity needs AI](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2021/06/12/why-ai-needs-creativity-and-creativity-needs-ai/) - It’s all too easy to get into binary debate about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Creativity: are AI’s capable of creativity? Will they ever be as creative as human beings? Yes or no? The reality is far more nuanced. AIs can and should have an intimate relationship to human creativity. They can and should contribute to - [Song by Song Review: Jason Bieler and the Baron Von Bielski Orchestra](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2020/12/16/song-by-song-review-jason-bieler-and-the-baron-von-bielski-orchestra/) - Jason Bieler is prepared to release his long-awaited new solo album, “Songs For The Apocalypse” on January 22nd under the moniker JASON BIELER AND THE BARON VON BIELSKI ORCHESTRA. The guest list for the album reads like a who's who of the rock, metal, and pop scene both old and new, but it's really just - [This is a test post](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2020/05/27/this-is-a-test-post/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat - [Why search could be the most important creative opportunity in marketing](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2020/05/19/why-search-could-be-the-most-important-creative-opportunity-in-marketing/) - I’m going to go out on a limb here. When most B2B marketers imagine a role that would give them the opportunity to think and talk about creativity, a role engaging audiences with paid search isn’t what springs to mind. If somebody left a position heading up content and social for LinkedIn Marketing Solutions so - [How to be creative in ways that no AI can](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2020/05/10/how-to-be-creative-in-ways-that-no-ai-can/) - To thrive in the era of Artificial Intelligence, marketers need to commit to creative thinking like never before What’s the one human, cognitive skill that is guaranteed to increase in value as Artificial Intelligence (AI) advances? It’s not programming or software engineering, or even mastery of the code behind AI algorithms. It’s creativity – a - [Morrissey is Majestic Live at Wembley Arena (Last gig before Covid Lockdown)](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2020/04/19/morrissey-is-majestic-live-at-wembley-arena-last-gig-before-covid-lockdown/) - “Hello London, thank you for coming… cough, cough,” Morrissey joked as he played what is the last show for a while at the legendary Wembley Arena and likely one of the final live music performances in all of London for the time being. The Coronavirus has quickly stomped out every major tour, and now it’s shut down virtually - [Exclusive Live Photos of Foals Live at the Bataclan in Paris](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2019/06/17/exclusive-live-photos-of-foals-live-at-the-bataclan-in-paris/) - PARIS, FRANCE | There’s something incredibly unique about Foals. If you ask one hundred different people how to describe their music, you’ll get 100 different answers. How many bands can say that—in a good way that is? I’ve seen these guys live three times now and this is the best they’ve ever been—one thousand fucking percent. Maybe it’s - [Pop Will Eat Itself and Ned's Atomic Dustbin Prove They Still Have Plenty to Say](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2019/05/06/pop-will-eat-itself-and-neds-atomic-dustbin-prove-they-still-have-plenty-to-say/) - When Nine Inch Nails were at their peak in the US, their label Interscope records gave frontman Trent Reznor his own label imprint called Nothing Records. One of its early signings was picking up UK electro pioneers Pop Will Eat Itself from a fallout with their North American label BMG. The result is one of - [IDLES are the Greatest Punk Band on the Planet Right Now, Even if They Don't Want to Admit It](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2019/05/01/idles-are-the-greatest-punk-band-on-the-planet-right-now-even-if-they-dont-want-to-admit-it/) - What happens when you take the best of The Strokes, Clutch, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, Black Flag, and a touch of Fugazi, mix it all—and then set it on fire? You get the makings of the most exciting band from the UK in the past decade. IDLES blasted out of Bristol seemingly from nowhere and - [In the Studio with Starsailor's James Walsh as he Records his new Solo Record: Tiger on the Bridge](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2019/03/02/in-the-studio-with-starsailors-james-walsh-as-he-records-his-new-solo-record-tiger-on-the-bridge/) - Part of James Walsh's Pledge Music campaign was a unique opportunity to watch the Starsailor frontman record his new record live in the studio. Being the huge fan that I am, I jumped at the chance. As a photographer, I've shot several Starsailor shows and written about the band in the UK at Shepherd's Bush - [Skid Row Celebrate 30 Years at the O2 Forum Kentish Town](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2019/02/19/skid-row-celebrate-30-years-at-the-o2-forum-kentish-town/) - 1989, it was a good year. The internet was born, the Berlin wall came down, Seinfeld was introduced, and Skid Row delivered their eponymous debut record. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 30 years since I first heard the anthem that would become the soundtrack to my rebellious teenage years. These guys make a fucking brilliant debut that - [The Dandy Warhols and Swervedrive Making Shoegaze Cool Again at the Brixton Academy](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2019/02/18/the-dandy-warhols-and-swervedrive-making-shoegaze-cool-again-at-the-brixton-academy/) - It’s hard to believe that it’s been a quarter of a century since the debut record from The Dandy Warhols. I missed this record the first time around and instead discovered them on their masterful major label debut The Dandy Warhols Come Down. This is one of my favorite records of all time and one that easily stands - [Nikon Z6 Mirrorless for Concert Photography - A Field Test](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2019/02/03/nikon-z6-mirrorless-for-concert-photography-a-field-test/) - As a concert photographer, I am a minimalist. I like to bring the least amount of equipment to get the job done because I am actually there for the music more than I am for photography. Plus, it makes me a bit crazy when I saw a photographer show up for three songs with - [Rock N Roll Cocktail's Great Big 2018 Recap of Awesomeness (The top photos, shows, film shots and more)](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2019/01/16/rock-n-roll-cocktails-great-big-2018-recap-of-awesomeness-the-top-photos-shows-film-shots-and-more/) - 100,000 plus photos, 76 shows, hundreds of bands around the world: highlights from one year in the life of a concert photographer on a mission. 2018, what a year it's been for gigs and travel. Instead of trying to pick my best or favorite shots of the year, I thought it would be better to - [Pale Divine Light up The Delmar Hall - Exclusive Photos from the Surprise Show in St. Louis](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2018/09/19/exclusive-photos-surprise-pale-divine-show-delmar-hall-st-louis/) - Pale Divine was the biggest band in St. Louis in 1991. They seemed to be on the verge of mega-stardom. Then they signed to Atlantic Records and were doomed ever since. Signing to a major record label can be a blessing or a curse, unfortunately, nine times out of ten it's a curse. The band - [Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Brave the Heat with Blistering London Show](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2018/09/15/black-rebel-motorcycle-club-brave-heat-blistering-london-show/) - Is there a cooler fucking band on the planet than Black Rebel Motorcycle Club? I think not. These guys are the essence of rock n roll and eight albums into a steady and impressive near two-decade career they continue to make brilliant albums as if the digital single had never been invented. Although I’ve always - [Myles Kennedy Talks The Mayfield Four, Year of The Tiger, and the State of Rock n Roll](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2018/05/06/myles-kennedy-talks-mayfield-four-year-tiger-state-rock-n-roll/) - The first time I met Myles Kennedy was when he was on tour with his band The Mayfield Four back in 1998. The band was touring in support of their Epic Records debut Fallout, and they were starting to get traction on their new single “Don’t Walk Away.” A radio hit for a rock band at this time - [Hooverphonic Mesmerize at the Islington Assembly Hall](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2018/05/03/hooverphonic-mesmerize-islington-assembly-hall/) - Hooverphonic continues to be one of the most eclectic and versatile groups on the planet. Hailing from Belgium, the core duo of the group, Alex Callier and Raymond Geerts, are the essence of cool as they blend elements of electropop, jazz, rock, and of course trip-hop. When I heard that the group would be playing only - [Trivium Return with Brilliant new Album and Absolutely Destroy the O2 Brixton](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2018/05/03/trivium-return-brilliant-new-album-absolutely-destroy-o2-brixton/) - It’s been a while since I’ve seen a great metal show and the Trivium bill looked too good to pass up. How many other metal bands can maintain a twenty year plus career while keeping with the same label for more than half of that? Eight studio albums, one million records sold worldwide, and a massive - [Top 17 of 2017 - Rock N Roll Cocktail's Best Shows of the Year](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2018/01/04/top-17-2017-rock-n-roll-cocktails-best-shows-year/) - What a year it's been for me here in the UK. 52 gigs, 102 bands, countless venues, hours and hours of editing, numerous beers and shots of whiskey across several European countries, and the long-awaited release of my new book Down in Front. It wasn't easy to narrow this list down to 17 as - [Myles Kennedy Release Video for “YEAR OF THE TIGER” From His Solo Debut Album coming in 2018](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2017/12/08/myles-kennedy-release-video-year-tiger-solo-debut-album-coming-2018/) - Coming on the heels of the recent announcement of his debut solo album Year Of The Tiger, Myles Kennedy has released the video for the title track. “Year Of The Tiger” premiered on Kennedy’s newly created YouTube channel this morning at: https://youtu.be/f3L9_6aJi2Q. The music video is directed by Dan Sturgess and is based on a concept that was - [Punk Rock Royalty The Professionals Return with Brilliant New Record](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2017/11/10/punk-rock-royalty-professionals-return-brilliant-new-record/) - The Sex Pistols are the most important punk rock band of all time; I even put them above The Clash which tends to get me into quite a few arguments that could otherwise easily be avoided. But I have a reason for doing so. While The Clash are great and delivered a masterful deep catalog - [Exclusive Photos of WASP Live from the 25th Anniversary Crimson Idol UK Tour](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2017/11/07/exclusive-photos-wasp-live-25th-anniversary-crimson-idol-uk-tour/) - In 1992 W.A.S.P. released "The Crimson Idol". It's the story of Jonathan Aaron Steele, an abused child looking for love. Discovering music years later, he rises to international superstardom. Later followed by a catastrophic fall. 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the original release, which is still considered to be the best album of W.A.S.P.'s career, and one - [How I’m building a life as a photographer on LinkedIn](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2017/10/14/im-building-life-photographer-linkedin/) - Life as a photographer fuses creative expression with entrepreneurial hustle – and LinkedIn is a great place to make it happen In my non-B2B marketing life, I’m a concert photographer. It’s something I’m very passionate about – and it’s the fusion of creative expression with the adrenaline of the hustle that fires me up. Life - [The Struts Deliver a Homecoming Show for the Ages at the Electric Ballroom](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2017/10/10/struts-deliver-homecoming-show-ages-electric-ballroom/) - Here’s something you don’t see every day—a UK band that’s much more well-known in the States than their home country. I’m talking about English glam rock band The Struts. Being a fan of all things glam rock myself, these guys have been on my radar from the day that they signed with Interscope Records when a - [NEW QUICKSAND ALBUM INTERIORS TO BE RELEASED ON NOVEMBER 10 ON EPITAPH](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2017/08/22/new-quicksand-album-interiors-released-november-10-epitaph/) - New York City post-hardcore band Quicksand are pleased to announce the upcoming release of Interiors, their first album in 22 years. Interiors features the band’s original (and only) lineup of drummer Alan Cage, frontman/guitarist Walter Schreifels, bassist Sergio Vega, and guitarist Tom Capone. The album will be released on November 10 on Epitaph. Quicksand have also shared a - [Prong's Tommy Victor Talks New Record, Major Label Bullsh*t, Chris Cornell and Unusual Fan Requests](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2017/08/22/prongs-tommy-victor-talks-new-record-major-label-bullsht-chris-cornell-unusual-fan-requests/) - The first time I heard Prong was back in 1990 on Headbanger’s Ball.The song was called “Beg to Differ,” and it was pretty much the coolest thing I had heard since discovering thrash metal. But this was different; it was a new type of thrash. It was hardcore, but also very melodic. I was hooked and instantly - [Spoon are Brilliant as ever on new LP and London Kentish Town Performance](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2017/08/22/spoon-brilliant-ever-new-lp-london-kentish-town-performance/) - Spoon is a very special type of band, one that has to be heard just once to recognize and celebrate their genius. Watching this band perform live begs the question, how on earth does any band write such remarkable music over and over again? From its beginnings, Kill the Moonlight forward, each of this band’s records has displayed growth—not just pushing - [Blink 182 Remind London why we Love Pop Punk](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2017/08/22/blink-182-remind-london-love-pop-punk/) - I’m not sure I’ve ever taken Blink 182 seriously, and that’s probably what the band wants. The southern California trio has built an impressive career bringing their unique brand of pop punk to the masses, and it’s a success story built on a band who never take themselves too seriously and pushed the world out of a - [KISS and the Dives: Kings of the Nighttime World Exclusive Live shots from the O2](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2017/06/15/kiss-dives-kings-nighttime-world-exclusive-live-shots-o2/) - This is the sixth time I’ve seen the self-proclaimed “hottest band in the land,” and for me it really does get better with each show. I would go see these guys every night of the week if it were possible, and what better place to host such an epic event than London’s legendary O2 Arena. - [15 Epic Moments from the Monsters of Rock Cruise 2017](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2017/02/14/15-epic-moments-monsters-rock-cruise-2017/) - Another year, another EPIC Monsters of Rock Cruise. This year was a bit different for me because instead of running around like a crazy person trying to shoot each and every band, I was very selective. I only shot the bands that I absolutely wanted to and I spent the rest of my time - [17 Epic Photos of Faster Pussycat on the Monsters of Rock Cruise](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2017/01/28/15-epic-photos-faster-pussycat-monsters-rock-cruise/) - As I prepare to embark on my 5th Monsters of Rock Cruise, I've been archiving thousands of photos from the previous years. The first time I went was back in 2012 and to be honest, I wasn't a very good photographer as I was still learning the fundamentals of what is one of the most - [Rock N Roll Cocktail's Top 16 Shows of 2016](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2017/01/02/rock-n-roll-cocktails-top-16-shows-2016/) - I've seen close to 100 bands play across the world in 2016. Some of them mindblowing and there were a few duds along the way, but all of them were certainly worth a shot. Here is a list of the top 16 shows that completely blew my mind. Many of these were artists that - [Rock n Roll Cocktail’s 50 Best Concert Photos of 2016](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2016/12/26/rock-n-roll-cocktails-50-best-concert-photos-2016/) - It’s been one hell of a year for me in regards to concert photography. Five years in and I’m still completely obsessed with getting the perfect shot. I’ve come a long way in regards to my photography skills but I’ve also struggled from a creative standpoint. Just as with my day job in tech marketing whereI - [Starsailor Live Shots from The Indigo at the O2 12/14/16](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2016/12/17/starsailor-live-shots-indigo-o2-121416/) - Starsailor return to London for the Out in the Fields Winter Tour and it's one of the best performances of the year. Along with the greatest hits, they included two stellar new songs. James Walsh's voice is in fine form and the band sounded better than ever. Let's hope they continue into the new year. - [Biffy Clyro Close out UK Tour with a Show for the Ages](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2016/12/11/biffy-clyro-close-uk-tour-show-ages/) - Having moved to the UK only a few months ago Biffy Clyro has always been on my radar, but after an awakening of sorts last night, I have now seen the light. It absolutely blows my mind that one band can be so massive in one country but never quite break through in another. Hence - [The Damned Celebrate 40 Years of Proper Punk Rock at the Brixton Academy](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2016/12/02/damned-celebrate-40-years-proper-rock-n-roll-brixton-academy/) - What better way for me to see my first live Damned show than to see the band in their hometown at the legendary Brixton Academy. They’re touring with a two hour set that opens with the classic punk masterpiece Damned, Damned, Damned played in its entirety—which is just ridiculous in a good way. It’s hard - [The Dead Daisies Make Some Noise at the Electric Ballroom](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2016/11/26/dead-daisies-make-noise-electric-ballroom/) - The Dead Daisies took over Camden’s Electric Ballroom for an old school rock n roll show that is truly one of a kind these days. Touring in support of their third album Make Some Noise, this supergroup has a rotating lineup that never disappoints. On deck for the Daisies during their UK tour are Brian - [THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Unleash "Symptom Of Terminal Illness" Single](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2016/09/27/dillinger-escape-plan-unleash-symptom-terminal-illness-single/) - The end of The Dillinger Escape Plan may be nigh, but the progressive metal pioneers are going out in a blaze of glory. Dubbed ‘Among The Greatest Of All Time’ byMetalsucks and one of ‘10 Best Live Bands in Metal Right Now’ by LA Weekly, the band has undoubtedly made a lasting mark. DEP will - [Slayer, Anthrax, and Death Angel Kick off North America Tour with a BANG](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2016/09/27/slayer-anthrax-death-angel-kick-north-america-tour-bang/) - Slayer and Anthrax touring together—who would have ever thought? These were, and continue to be, two very different bands with limited crossover potential. Slayer pushes the very boundaries of heavy metal, guided by satanic images and driven by aggression, while Anthrax fueled a culture of skaters and comic book geeks through a genre-defining thrash - [AC/DC with Axl Rose Are the Real F'n Deal](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2016/09/22/acdc-axl-rose-real-fn-deal/) - When Axl Rose was rumored to be auditioning for AC/DC earlier this year, I thought it was the most insane thing I had ever heard before. Then it became a reality and I ate my own words. Social media thought this was destined to be a train wreck, but then the world witnessed the first - [Queensryche Bring Condition Human to London's O2 Islington](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2016/09/01/queensryche-bring-condition-human-londons-o2-islington/) - Queensryche made a triumphant return to London with an epic headlining performance at the O2 Academy Islington over the weekend. This is the fourth time I’ve seen the band live over the past couple of years, and I think this was their best performance. Then again, I would guess it’s a cold day in hell - [Ginger Wildheart, Ryan Hamilton & Hey! Hello! Light up the Brooklyn Bowl - Exclusive Photos](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2016/07/24/ginger-wildheart-ryan-hamilton-hey-hello-light-brooklyn-bowl-exclusive-photos/) - One of the best lineups of 2016 took to the glorious stage at the Brooklyn Bowl London this weekend to deliver a rock n roll spectacle. All three band's featured iconic singer-songwriter Ginger Wildheart in one form or another, but the full set from The Ginger Wildheart band topping the bill was the true highlight. - [Glen Matlock Celebrates 40 Years of Punk Rock at the Brooklyn Bowl London](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2016/07/18/glen-matlock-celebrates-40-years-punk-rock-brooklyn-bowl-london/) - It’s a fantastic time to be living in London as the birthplace of punk is currently in the midst of celebrating 40 years of the industries most outlandish musical heritage. As an expat who’s been living here for only five weeks I was lucky enough to catch one of the biggest names in punk rock - [The 2016 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Recap: A Visual Journey](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2016/06/15/2016-metal-hammer-golden-gods-awards-london/) - The 2016 Metal Hammer Golden God Awards took place on Monday night at the legendary Eventim Appolo (formerly the Hammersmith Appolo). Rock n Roll Cocktail was on hand to capture it all; from the arrivals on the red carpet to the award celebrations backstage. While the awards were, of course, a big part of the - [Space Dazzle on 20th Anniversary of the Classic 90s Masterpiece "Spiders"](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2016/06/01/space-dazzle-20th-anniversary-classic-90s-masterpiece-spiders/) - My first day arriving as an official expat in London and much to my surprise I find out that one of my favorite band's from the late 90s, Space, is playing across the street at the legendary 100Club. Exhausted from a 15 hour flight from the states and a hellish experience with American Airlines (never - [Twin Cities Lo-Fi Troubadoors Night Moves Mesmerize with Stellar New Album](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2016/05/24/minneapolis-lo-fi-troubadors-night-moves-mesmerize-stellar-new-album/) - The band that delivered my favorite album of 2013 returns and gives a huge middle finger to the concept of the sophomore slump. Night Moves first album was a brilliant breath of fresh air during an onslaught of hipster delicate geniuses, and three years later the band has delivered yet again. The new album is - [Behemoth Perform The Satanist In its Entirety, and it's Spectacularly Evil](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2016/05/12/behemoth/) - When I was a teenager growing up in the midwest I would to go to the record store and see out the most evil, sinister looking metal album covers that would surely piss off my parents. Slayer, Possessed, Megadeth, Venom, King Diamond, etc. Those were the ones that had huge parental advisory stickers on - [Band of Skulls Premiere Killer New Track "So Good"](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2016/05/02/band-skulls-premiere-killer-new-track-good/) - “So Good,” the latest song to be revealed off Band of Skulls’ upcoming new album By Default, is streaming now. The track sees bassist and vocalist Emma Richardson take lead vocal and further displays the band’s foray into new territory following the recent premiere of “Killer.” “So Good” is also available as an instant grat - [Ace Frehley; Back in a Serious New York Groove at B.B. Kings](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2016/05/02/ace-frehley-back-serious-new-york-groove-b-b-kings/) - So I’m in New York City for a speaking gig at a marketing conference called ClickZ Live and Ace Frehley is playing down the street at BB Kings in Times Square. Having just witnessed the epic David Gilmour show the night before, I think what the hell, I’ve got to keep the rock n roll - [Foals Destroy the Observatory with Dazzling Post Coachella Show](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2016/05/02/foals-destroy-observatory-dazzling-post-coachella-show/) - So, I used to have a bit of a problem with Foals. They have a very unique rule for photographers—instead of the customary first three no flash, they opt for the last three no flash. While it sounds like a unique idea it poses a problem. How in the hell will I know when the - [Megadeth Return with a Juggernaut of a Live Show (Live Review & Exclusive Photos)](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2016/03/08/megadeth-return-juggernaut-metal-show-live-review-exclusive-photos/) - Megadeth just put every metal band on notice as they reclaim their rightful place as the world’s state of the art speed metal band with the release of their brilliant new album Dystopia. But this time around the band is trading in speed for technical ability and sheer metal mastery. Powerful messaging comes to life - [16 Epic Moments on the 2016 Monsters of Rock Cruise](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2016/03/04/16-epic-moments-2016-monsters-rock-cruise/) - This was my fourth time on the Monsters of Rock Cruise and I have to say this was the absolutely best so far. THE one to be on in my opinion. The boat itself was spectacular, the production was stellar, and of course, the bands were tremendous. While there is no way humanly possible to - [10 Bands You Probably Missed in 2015 (And NEED to See in 2016)](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2016/01/22/12-bands-probably-missed-2015-need-see-2016/) - Every year I pull together a list of the most amazing bands/ artists that I saw the previous year that absolutely blew my mind in one way or another. Sometimes they were opening for a band I was already booked to photograph, and other times they just had a great publicist who knows how to - [Rock n Roll Cocktail's 45 Best Concert Photos of 2015](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2015/12/27/rock-n-roll-cocktails-15-best-rock-n-roll-photos-2015/) - It's been one hell of a year for me in regards to concert photography. Four years in and I'm still completely obsessed with getting the perfect shot. I've come a long way in regards to my photography skills but I've also struggled from a creative standpoint. Just as with my day job in tech marketing whereI - [Mikky Ekko - The Best Pop Singer-Songwriter on the Planet (At the Moment)](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2015/12/19/mikky-ekko/) - As we wrap up 2015 I can't help but notice how pop music is in such a boring mundane place. Especially after watching the American Music Awards a few weeks ago and the recent predictable list of Grammy nods. It's just further proof of the lack of originality and new ideas that this genre is - [The Foo Fighters Blow the Roof Off of Shoreline, Even with a Broken Leg](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2015/10/18/foo-fighters/) - 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 week, I would easily support that claim. The Foo Fighters have sold over 10 million albums in the United States alone and 30 million albums Worldwide. A - [21 EPIC Photos of Taking Back Sunday LIVE](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2015/09/05/21-amazing-photos-taking-back-sunday-live/) - One of the most memorable bands I've photographed over the years is Taking Back Sunday. Their live shows are explosive, unpredictable and never cease to amaze. Of all the bands to emerge from the early 2000's post punk/ hardcore scene, Taking Back Sunday continue to lead the pack in terms of both relevance and songwriting; - [20 Awesome Photos from The Legendary Fillmore in San Francisco](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2015/05/24/20-awesome-photos-legendary-fillmore-san-francisco/) - Becoming a rock n roll concert photographer was never a goal of mine. I was a writer and wanted to become more of a music connoisseur of sorts as I simply love to turn people on to new music. I fell into photography completely by chance when I was asked to write about a Motley - [15 EPIC Moments on the 2015 Monsters of Rock Cruise](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2015/04/28/10-epic-moments-2015-monsters-rock-cruise/) - Once again the Monsters of Rock Cruise over delivered with an epic voyage through the Bahamas with some of the best hard rock bands on the planet. There was so much going on this year that I didn't get a chance to see every band or attend every event that I wanted to, but the ones - [10 Things You Don’t Want to Miss on the 2015 Monsters of Rock Cruise](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2015/04/09/10-things-dont-want-miss-2015-mor-cruise/) - So it's almost time for one of my favorite events of the year. The 2015 Monsters of Rock Cruise sets sail on April 18 out of Miami Florida. This will be my third time on the cruise and the lineup this year looks better than ever. With that being said I thought it would - [The 10 Best Questions NOT Answered During Billboard's #AskRingo Q&A](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2015/04/01/10-best-questions-answered-billboards-askringo-campaign/) - Yesterday Billboard hosted an interactive Q&A session with Beatles drummer, living legend peace and loving Ringo Starr. Kudos to Twitter Music, Wild About Music, Billboard and ultimately Ringo for putting together such a fun an innovative chat. With the enormous number of questions submitted via the hashtag #AskRingo, there were simply too many to get to. Here - [Bush Live at The Masonic - Review and Photos](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2015/03/02/bush-live-masonic-review-photos/) - It was a Saturday night back in 1991, my friends and I were all gathered around watching Headbangers Ball as we would do almost every weekend. That’s when it happened. Rikki Rachman, the host of the show, had just played the number five “Skullcrusher” of the week a spot rightfully owned by Motley Crue’s Dr. - [The Best Rock n Roll Band of 2015 Has Arrived: Enter The Parlor Mob](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2015/03/02/best-rock-n-roll-band-2015-arrived-parlor-mob/) - There’s something happening in the world or rock n roll at the moment. It’s a revival of sorts, maybe a throwback, I’m not really sure yet but without sounding clichéd, it’s going to be the next big thing. Leading the charge are some of the best rock bands on the planet right now including Rival - [Faith No More Announce New Album Title and Release Date](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2015/02/10/faith-announce-new-album-title-release-date/) - It's really happening! Sol Invictus, Faith No More’s highly anticipated follow-up to Album of the Year, arrives on May 19 via Reclamation Recordings/Ipecac Recordings. “What I can say is that I think through our experience as musicians over the years, I think what we're doing reflects where we've gone since we made our last record - [Patti Smith and Her Band Return to the Legendary Fillmore](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2015/02/03/patti-smith-band-return-legendary-fillmore/) - It was a beautiful spring day in Austin, Texas back in 2004 and I was on my way to pick up the Godmother of punk rock, the legendary Patti Smith. I was working for Sony Music at the time and Patti had just released her Columbia Records debut Trampin’. I was asked by the label - [The 12 Best Touring Bands You Probably Missed in 2014 (And NEED to see in 2015)](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2015/01/06/14-best-touring-bands-probably-missed-2014/) - Every year I pull together a list of the most amazing bands/ artists that I saw the previous year that absolutely blew my mind in one way or another. Sometimes they were opening for a band I was already booked to photograph, and other times they just had a great publicist who knows how to - [Rock N Roll Cocktail's Best 14 Concert Photos of 2014](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/12/30/rock-n-roll-cocktails-best-14-concert-photos-2014/) - It's been quite a year for me in regards to photographing live music and I am still learning a lot along the way. In 2014 I've shot 150 bands in 5 cities including three days on the Monsters of Rock Cruise in the middle of the ocean. Here are my favorites in no particular order. - [Slayer Destroy the Fox Theater with EPIC Two Night Live Performance](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/12/22/slayer/) - The year was 1988. I was fourteen and it was the beginning of my adolescent rebellious stage. It was the first time I had heard Slayer and my intro to the band was the song “South of Heaven”. It was a departure from their previous album as they had slowed things down significantly, but somehow - [16 Essential Marketing Blogs you should be Reading Daily](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/11/19/16-essential-marketing-blogs-reading-daily/) - This is an excerpt from my brand new Amazon best selling book Welcome to the Funnel which is on sale at Amazon right now for only $5.99. One thing I am frequently asked is what blogs I subscribe to and read on a daily basis to keep up on news, trends, and all things marketing. - [Placebo Might Just Be the Greatest Live Band on the Planet](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/11/18/placebo-might-just-greatest-live-band-planet/) - There are a few bands on this planet that are so unique you can identify their sound almost immediately. One of those bands is certainly Placebo. Formed in London in 1994 by singer-guitarist Brian Molko and guitarist-bassist Stefan Olsdal, they have released seven studio albums, all of which have reached the top 20 in the - [Rival Sons Will Make You Love Rock N Roll Music, Again](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/10/06/rival-sons-will-make-you-love-rock-n-roll-music-again/) - Rival Sons are the greatest rock n roll band on the planet right now. There, I said it. And I’m not the only one who supports this bold statement. The folks who witness this band live are saying the same thing over and over again. So why are they not a household name yet? - [Portugal. The Man & Grouplove Close out EPIC Summer of Music](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/09/21/portugal-man-grouplove-close-epic-summer-music/) - Portugal. The Man and Grouplove is a tour that should have happened long ago. Two incredibly talented bands that have built a following the “old fashioned” way; relentless touring, and epic live performances. These two are a match made in rock n roll heaven. So it only made sense for the smart folks at Honda - [Don't Call it a Revival, Nick Waterhouse has Been here for Years](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/09/19/dont-call-revival-nick-waterhouse-years/) - The first and foremost thing an singer-songwriter can do is of course write good songs, the second is know exactly what type of artist they are and what they want to be known for. Nick Waterhouse has a firm grasp on both and showcased his unique talents brilliantly last weekend at the Brighton Music Hall - [Man or Astro-Man & The Pack A.D. Deliver Earth Shaking Performances at the Grog Shop](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/09/19/man-astro-man-deliver-earth-sharking-performance-grog/) - Last week I was in Cleveland for a speaking gig at Content Marketing World. Every city I speak in I try to go see a show and photograph it for Rock N Roll Cocktail. I was thrilled to see that Man or Astro-man would be playing a show at The Grog Shop the night before - [FAITH NO MORE PREPPING NEW ALBUM FOR RELEASE IN 2015](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/09/02/faith-prepping-2015-album/) - Faith No More, who reunited in 2009 for a series of sold out performances and international festivals, is currently recording their first full-length album since 1997’s Album of the Year. A limited edition (5000 copies) 7-inch single of the song “Motherfucker” will precede the April 2015 release, available via Record Store Day’s Black Friday event (Nov. - [Exclusive Photos of the Surprise Slash Show at the Fillmore w/ Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/08/27/exclusive-photos-surprise-slash-show-fillmore-w-myles-kennedy-conspirators/) - San Francisco Slash fans got a special treat in the form of a last-minute surprise performance by the legendary top-hatted axe man. Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators are currently on tour with Aerosmith, but due to an illness within the band, the Aerosmith camp was forced to cancel their show in Concord, California only 13 - [The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Blow the Roof off The Fillmore](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/08/21/mighty-mighty-bosstones/) - Boston legends The Mighty Mighty Bosstones have been carrying the ska/ punk torch for more than 30 years. While they band did take a brief hiatus for a few years, they continue to keep their tradition alive by delivering one hell of a live performance. The capacity crowd at the Fillmore last week here in - [British Rock Band's Brilliant Reply to NFL's Pay to Play at Super Bowl 2015](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/08/21/british-rock-bands-brilliant-reply-nfls-pay-play-super-bowl-2015/) - BRITISH ROCK BAND YOU ME AT SIX MAKE SUPER BOWL HALFTIME OFFER TO NFL BAND ISSUES OPEN LETTER TO BELEAGUERED LEAGUE Los Angeles, CA (August 21, 2014) - With headlines swirling about the NFL allegedly instituting a pay-to-play policy for the 2015 Super Bowl halftime show, British rock band YOU ME AT SIX has an - [Alice Cooper: Still Killing it Live, Literally and Figuretively](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/08/19/alice-cooper/) - The original shock rocker Alice Cooper is on tour now with Motley Crue. The Crue has sadly cancelled all photogs from their shows, but Mr. Cooper allowed us to shoot front and center, and it was one of the best shoots of my career. Cooper schooled this crowd with what he does best, incorporating his classic - [5 Reason You Need to see Chevelle Live During Their 2014 Tour](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/07/28/5-reason-need-see-chevelle-live-upcoming-tour/) - Chevelle is in the midst of their 2014 US tour and I was fortunate enough to catch the band’s recent sold out show here in San Francisco at the legendary Fillmore. Touring in support of their seventh studio album and latest project, La Gárgola, the Chicago-based trio of Pete and Sam Loeffler along with - [How to Properly Share a Copyrighted Professional Concert Photo](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/07/27/share-copyrighted-professional-concert-photo/) - OK folks, let me preface this post by saying that this is a direct result of an artist taking a photo of mine, downloading it from my website, cropping out my watermark, lowering the quality, and then re-uploading it to their Twitter and Facebook sites and giving no attribution. This is a living, breathing, indexed - [KISS Dazzle on 40th Anniversary Tour with a Show for the Ages](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/07/07/kiss-40/) - The hottest band in the world celebrates 40 years of spitting blood, fire, and rock n roll genius the only way they know how; with a show so over the top that attendance should be mandatory for music fans everywhere. Visiting more than 40 cities, the tandem tour celebrates KISS’ 40th year in music, as - [The Robin Zander Band Show us How it's Done at Slim's](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/07/06/robin-zander-band-bring-back-rock-slims/) - I did a double-take when I saw the flyer hanging up at a local venue a few weeks ago that read the Robin Zander Band would be playing at Slim’s (local SF club owned by the Boz Scaggs). I could not believe that my all time favorite singer in the world would be playing such - [Exclusive Photos from the Failure Tree of Stars Tour 2014](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/06/14/7786/) - “For the upcoming Tree of Stars tour, since people have not seen us play in so long, we want to be able to play a wide breadth of material from all three of our albums. Having an opening act would cut down our set list options significantly. Therefore in lieu of the traditional opening band we will - [L.A. Duo Deap Vally Lead New Movement of Garage Rock for the Masses](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/06/01/deap-vally-lead-new-movement-garage-rock-masses/) - There's a movement happening in the world of live music. A stripped down, less is more, giant wall of sound approach to rock n roll is making a comeback, and this time it's ready for the masses. I was in the photo pit at The Regency Ballroom last week and two girls walked out on - [10 Amazing Photos of Cage the Elephant Live](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/05/25/10-amazing-live-shots-cage-elephant/) - 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 ages. If you have not seen their live show it comes highly recommended. It's more of an experience than a - [Def Leppard's Joe Elliot Talks Down n Outz, Mott the Hoople, the 10 Million Club, and Spinal Tap](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/05/14/def-leppards-joe-elliot-talks-n-outz-mott-hoople-10-million-club-spinal-tap/) - 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 rock bands of all time. Elliot moonlights in a side project called Down N Outz where he shares his passion - [15 Candid Moments on the Monsters of Rock Cruise 2014](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/05/04/10-candid-moments-monsters-rock-cruise-2014/) - 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 top 10 epic guitar god moments. I wanted to take it a step back and show sort of a behind - [3 Ways PR and Content Marketing Teams Should be Working Together](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/04/29/3-ways-pr-and-content-marketing-teams-should-be-working-together/) - Neilson recently released a report claiming that branded content is not all it’s cracked up to be. The results of their study paint a poor picture for the performance of content marketing by brands, and new trends such as native advertising, which seeks to look similar to trusted content. It was strange for me to see PR - [Semi Precious Weapons Set the Bar with Aviation High](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/04/21/semi-precious-weapons/) - 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 I saw the band perform at the Sony Music headquarters in New York City. Lead vocalist Justin Tranter stomped on - [God Bless The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion: Live Review and Photos](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/04/16/god-bless-jon-spencer-blues-explosion/) - 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 where this incredibly talented trio truly shines. The jam packed room would become fertile ground for the controlled explosion of - [The Cult in Beautiful Black & White Photos](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/04/10/cult-beautiful-black-white-photos/) - 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 do in this current sea of irrelevant music that is watered down and reliant upon a viral, social-media flash-in-the-pan for - [10 Epic Guitar God Moments on the Monsters of Rock Cruise 2014](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/04/05/10-epic-guitar-god-moments-monsters-rock-cruise-2014/) - The Monsters of Rock Cruise was chocked full of amazing guitarists, but the challenge was trying to capture each one of them in their element. Here are my top ten picks for the absolute guitar god moments on the cruise this year, in no particular order. What were your favorite guitar god - [10 Epic Moments on the Monsters of Rock Cruise 2014](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/04/03/10-epic-moments-monsters-rock-cruise-2014/) - 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 the first of a few different posts, but I have pulled together 10 of the most epic performances I was - [Ace Frehley Announces New Solo Record; Space Invader Coming on June 24, 2014](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/03/29/new-ace-frehley-record-space-invader-coming-june-24-2014/) - 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 include at least nine brand new original songs as well as a cover of Steve Miller’s “The Joker.” This album - [Tool Delivers Mind-Blowing Live Show In San Francisco](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/03/15/tool-deliver-goods-bill-graham-mind-blowing-live-show/) - 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 Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in downtown San Francisco. What I witnessed is arguably the most progressive, forward thinking band on - [10 Reasons the Monsters of Rock Cruise 2014 is Going to be EPIC](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/03/08/10-reasons-monsters-rock-cruise-going-epic/) - 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 ever this year. I thought I would share my top ten reasons why this cruise is going to go down - [Investing Time vs Spending Time: How I Start My Day in Social](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/02/27/investing-time-vs-spending-time-start-day-social/) - Are you starting your day with the correct mindset? A friend of mine asked me the other day how I spend my day in social which led to the more important question: How do I START my day in social? To be honest I used to dive into the big three equally each morning, but - [The Dio Tribute Record is Coming, and it looks F***ing Awesome](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/02/24/dio-tribute-record-coming-looks-fking-awesome/) - 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 is finally going to make its way to us morals living somewhere between heaven and hell. To celebrate Dio’s life, an - [How to Build a Real Life Content Marketing A-Team](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/02/24/build-real-life-content-marketing-team/) - Although the title of this post is a total cliché, I didn’t have time to come up with a more clever way of describing this. It’s a conversation that I regularly have with folks looking for content marketing advice. The question that comes up very often is: What does a world-class content marketing team look - [The Snuggle Bear Makes Good on a 30 Year Promise Using Social](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/02/09/snuggle-makes-good-on-30-year-promise/) - It's a Saturday night and I am watching a new episode of That Metal Show after coming home from a metal show. As I am watching Eddie Trunk and company interview the great Zakk Wylde they go to a commercial break. To my surprise the first commercial to run is an ad for Snuggle fabric - [How Eddie Van Halen Acquired my Grandfather's Original Gibson Flying V Guitar Through the Shadiest of Deals](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/01/26/eddie-van-halen-unknowingly-stole-grandfathers-original-flying-v-guitar/) - I grew up in a musical family. My father played guitar, my grandfather played, and so did my cousins. I remember family jam sessions happening in the basement of my grandparents' house and I remember the day that a guy named Dan from the St. Charles Guitar Exchange started coming around. My grandfather owned one - [Jimmy Gnecco of Ours Treats San Francisco to a Stunning Intimate Performance](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/01/25/jimmy-gnecco-treats-san-francisco-stunning-intimate-performance/) - 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 that’s OK , because those of us who get it were treated to a very rare intimate set at San - [The 13 Best Live Bands of 2013 That You Probably Missed](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/01/09/the-13-best-live-bands-of-2013-that-you-probably-missed/) - 2013 has been a fabulous year for music, but much like every year before, chances are that you probably missed out on some of the best artists.The sheer volume of new music and all the internet noise that surrounds the flavor of the month tends to drown out many of the diamonds in the rough. I - [The 13 Best Rock N Roll Cocktail Photos of 2013](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/01/08/10-best-rock-n-roll-photos-2013/) - 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 of Rock n Roll Cocktail T-shirts. I have seen some truly incredible shows and thanks to some very cool publicists, - [The Rise of Visual Content Marketing (Motion Graphic)](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2014/01/07/rise-visual-content/) - The very smart folks over at Video Ignitor created this very cool video based on my words around the rise of visual content marketing and the growing importance of including it into a business' overall integrated marketing strategy. These guys do killer work by helping companies produce their own custom animated ads, infographs, explainers, and - [Fates Warning Return with Strong Album, Even Better Show](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/12/24/fates-warning-return-strong-album-even-better-show/) - The original masters of progressive metal, Fates Warning returned to San Francisco last week touring in support of their first studio record in over nine years. I remember seeing these guys on Headbanger’s Ball back in the day and never quite understood why they didn’t become a much bigger band. Maybe it’s because they didn’t - [The Winery Dog's Richie Kotzen Discusses That Metal Show Mishap, Surprising Success , and of Course, Wine](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/12/24/winery-dogs-richie-kotzen-discusses-metal-show-rock-soul-course-wine/) - One of the premier guitar aces of our lifetime, Richie Kotzen, has joined forces with drummer extraordinaire Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) and bass guitar god Billy Sheehan to form The Winery Dogs. You would think that this would be an all-guns blazing musicians geek fest, but it's quite the opposite. Some of the best songwriting - [5 Reasons Why Megadeth Matters Now More Than Ever](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/12/23/5-reasons-megadeth-matters-ever/) - 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 years. The only problem is that my parents wouldn't allow me to listen to this type of music thanks to - [The Tear Down Show with David Spark, C.C. Chapman and ME!](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/12/11/tear-show-david-spark-c-c-chapman/) - I was really thrilled to be a guest on David Spark's Tear Down Show this week. David is one of my favorite marketers and if you don't subscribe to his newsletter I highly recommend it. It's both insightful and entertaining which is a difficult thing to do as a marketer these days. Here are the - [Free LinkedIn eBook: Holiday Reading for Marketers](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/12/09/free-linkedin-ebook-holiday-reading-marketers/) - As 2013 comes to a close, we look back at 10 of our favorite Marketing posts from LinkedIn Influencers this year. To celebrate these remarkable insights, we have pulled them together in a fun holiday-themed eBook for your reading pleasure. This timeless collection was hand-crafted just for you, the marketer, and we hope it - [Company Holiday Party Etiquette: 10 Tips for Being a Good Guest](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/12/09/company-holiday-party-etiquette-10-tips-good-guest/) - Tis the season for ugly sweaters, the big man in red, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, and of course the annual company holiday party. It’s that time of year when sales and marketing teams get together to relax, celebrate, and have some fun. Although technically a party, it’s no time to channel your inner - [Twelve Holiday Records that Don't Suck](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/12/08/twelve-holiday-records-dont-suck/) - Did you know that Mannheim Steamroller has three of the biggest selling holiday records of all time? (Gag.) What about the fact that the all time best selling holiday album is by Kenny G? (Double gag.) Holiday music has indeed taken a turn for the worst over the years. The last thing I want to - [Cinderella Frontman Tom Keifer Talks Past, Present and Future (Exclusive Interview)](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/12/08/cinderella-frontman-tom-keifer-talks-past-present-future-exclusive-interview/) - You know him as the voice of Cinderella, but you have never heard him quite like this. Tom Keifer released his first solo record this year and it's been a long time coming. After selling 15 million albums world-wide, several MTV staples and countless radio hits, Keifer takes a breather from Cinderella for his solo debut The Way - [Johnny Marr at The Fillmore Exclusive Photos and Show Review](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/11/17/johnny-marr-fillmore-exclusive-photos-show-review/) - The first thing that comes to mind when one mentions the name Johnny Marr is of course his legacy with The Smiths. Marr started the band back in 1982 and went on to release four classic albums, none of them entering the charts lower than number two. He would go on to play in The - [Brick and Mortar: The Most Interesting Band in the World, Seriously.](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/11/04/brick-and-mortar/) - Brick and Mortar are a drum and bass duo from Jersey, but they don’t play traditional Drum n Bass. It’s simply their instruments of choice. Singer and bassist Brandon Asraf and drummer John Tacon have just released the best debut album I have heard in the past ten years. It’s my pick for album of - [Gwar: Earth's Only Openly Extratrestial Band Reigns Blood and Chaos at The Regency Ballroom](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/10/28/gwar-earths-only-openly-extraterrestrial-band-reign-blood-and-chaos-on-the-regency-ballroom/) - 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 the Universe, and they grew in might and fury, the greatest weapon in the arsenal of their cosmic Master. But - [The Avett Brothers Close out the Summer Concert Series at America's Cup Pavilion](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/10/17/the-avett-brothers-close-out-the-summer-concert-series-at-americas-cup-pavilion/) - The Avett Brothers closed out the summer concert series this past weekend at The America’s Cup Pavilion. It was the perfect ending to what turned out to be an epic race on the San Francisco Bay. Up against seemingly impossible odds, Team Oracle rallied from an 8-1 deficit to win eight straight races and win - [Primal Scream: Four Decades Long & Still Going Strong](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/10/16/primal-scream-for-decades-long-still-going-strong/) - Four decades long and still going strong, Primal Scream graced the stage at one of my favorite San Francisco venues this past weekend and blew some minds once again. Singer Bobby Gillespie and company have mashed together more genres throughout their brilliant career than most bands listen to in a lifetime; and Gillespie does it - [Travis Light Up the Regency Ballroom](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/10/08/travis-light-up-the-regency-ballroom/) - It was 1999 at the Glastonbury Festival in England and Travis were performing. It had been sunny for several hours before Fran Healy sung the first line from the song Why Does it Always Rain on Me, then it suddenly began to rain. The following day the story was all over the papers and - [Korn's Fieldy Talks Favorite Touring Moments, Paradigm Shift, & Hair Metal](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/10/08/korns-fieldy-talks-favorite-touring-moments-the-new-record-paradigm-shift-and-hair-metal/) - The highly anticipated new Korn record Paradigm Shift hits stores today. I caught the band's performance at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento and was lucky enough to catch Fieldy for a quick chat. I was the last of several interviews that day but he was super cool about it and a great sport. In the - [Google Authorship for Dummies](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/10/05/google-authorship-for-dummies/) - Google’s Social Search results are more relevant when they take into account one’s social connections. That makes it important to include keywords within your posts so that they will show up in your followers’ search results. Google’s search algorithm includes personalized search results specifically pulled from Google+ activity. The more relevant and content-based your Google+ - [Jimmy Eat World Bring the Power Back to Pop at The Warfield](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/10/01/jimmy-eat-world-bring-the-power-back-to-pop-at-the-warfield/) - Jimmy Eat World played to a jam packed Warfield Theater in front a perfect mix of hipsters and rock n roll enthusiasts both young and old. I have been following this band since their early days but funny enough I had never seen the band live. Why the term “emo” still follows these guys around - [Uproar Festival Delivers in the Desert and Rocks New Mexico](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/09/20/uproar-festival-delivers-in-the-desert-and-rocks-new-mexico/) - The third annual Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival is currently pummeling its way across the US, and I was lucky enough to catch the show in the middle of the desert during the Albuquerque stop at the Isleta Amphitheater. This year’s lineup is arguably the best lineup yet, with headliners Alice in Chains and Jane’s Addiction anchoring the main stage with support - [A Brief History of Nate Ruess & Fun - The Underdog Finally Winning in the Music Biz](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/09/14/fun-is-not-just-the-name-of-the-band-its-more-like-a-mantra/) - 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 from obscurity with the world-wide smash hit "We Are Young". It's an interesting story that many artists face but most - [God Save the Queen of Rock n Roll; Courtney Love Rises Above at The Phoenix](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/09/04/god-save-the-queen-of-rock-n-roll-courtney-love-rises-above-at-the-phoenix/) - 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 remarkable life. She’s firmly planted on Rolling Stone’s list of all-time greatest albums, was nominated for several Grammys, won a Golden - [Best Coast Bring their Signature California Guitar Pop to The Fillmore, and Dazzle](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/09/04/best-coast-at-the-fillmore-815/) - 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 Bruno write incredibly catchy music that brings the warmth of lo-fi California gold pop to the rest of the word. - [Tom Keifer Talks Cinderella's Early Days, Most Memorable Show and His New Solo Album](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/08/11/tom-keifer-talks-cinderellas-early-days-most-memorable-show-and-his-new-solo-album/) - You know him as the voice of Cinderella, but you have never heard him quite like this. Tom Keifer released his first solo record this year and it's been a long time coming. After selling 15 million albums world-wide, several MTV staples and countless radio hits, Keifer takes a breather from Cinderella for his solo - [The Ultimate Summer Playlist And The Stories Behind The Songs](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/07/06/the-ultimate-summer-playlist-and-the-stories-behind-the-songs-2/) - Bring On The Rock N Roll Summer Summertime and the livings easy… not quite. So the other day I am pulling together some songs for what I like to call my ultimate summertime playlist. I find myself thinking of songs that remind me of my favorite summertime activities, which include, but are not limited to; - [Marketers are having fun again : Madlibs with Jason Miller](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/06/22/marketers-are-having-fun-again-madlibs-with-jason-miller/) - Craig Rosenberg (aka the Funnelholic) is one of the smartest guys on the planet when it comes to sales and marketing strategy. He's collaborated on content with us at Marketo, spoke at our user Summit, and was a special guest on the Marketing Happy Hour Google Hangout. He pulled together a very cool Mad Libs - [Marketing Happy Hour Google Hangout - Episode 5 - Special Guest: Jay Baer](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/06/22/marketing-happy-hour-google-hangout-episode-5-special-guest-jay-baer/) - President of Convince and Convert and author of the upcoming book Youtility Jay Baer joins the Marketo Marketing Happy Hour Hangout to talk about hot topics in the news, his new book, and some unbelievably funny stories from the road. You got to see this. - [Content Marketers Pay Attention: What you need to know about Google Penguin](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/06/22/content-marketers-pay-attention-what-you-need-to-know-about-google-penguin/) - For us folks who take our content marketing seriously, these are welcomed updates because Google is rewarding remarkable content and penalizing the poorly written crap. Another important part of this update is that Google is increasingly looking at social signals as a sign of content quality and relevance. The more social shares and interactions that - [5 Amazing Photos of KISS Without Makeup in the 70's](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/05/29/5-amazing-photos-of-kiss-without-makeup-in-the-70s/) - 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 they played their roles so perfectly both on and off stage. Then when I saw KISS Meets the Phantom of - [10 Hysterically Funny Reviews of Led Zeppelin IV by 10 People Who Hate It](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/04/28/10-hysterically-funny-reviews-of-led-zeppelin-iv-by-10-people-who-hate-it/) - Over the weekend I stopped into Rasputin Music in downtown San Francisco to do some record shopping. I came across a copy of Led Zeppelin IV, one of my all-time favorite records that for some reason I did not own on vinyl. I must have listened to this album over a million times in my life and seriously - [An Open Letter to Domino Records: 5 Tips for Upcoming Band's Social Media Strategy](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/04/20/an-open-letter-to-domino-records/) - Dear Domino Records, First off let me say how big of a fan I am, I think the roster on your label is truly top notch. The reason I am writing to you is that I feel you have a very special band in your very able promotional hands called Night Moves. Having worked in - [How to REALLY Measure the Effectiveness of Social Media](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/04/13/how-to-really-measure-the-effectiveness-of-social-media/) - Social is hard and it takes time and patience in order to begin to see success. It’s essential that your business has a social presence; if it does not you are simply missing opportunities. More importantly, you need to have a strategy and specific tactics in place in order to achieve set goals. Goals should - [The Best Band of 2013 so Far: Night Moves, Making the Sound of AM Radio Cool Again](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/04/06/the-best-band-of-2013-so-far-night-moves-making-radio-cool-again/) - Music can act as a time machine of sorts by transporting the listener back to a certain place almost instantaneously. Now, whether or not that’s a good thing depends on the memory. When it happens in a good way, it’s a wonderful thing, and that’s what happened to me the first time I heard Minneapolis - [Imagine Dragons Bring the Bombastic and Light up the Warfield](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/04/05/imagine-dragons-at-the-warfield-316/) - 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 have heard either song. The band played a surprisingly diversified set in front of a sold out Warfield Theater that - [Tomahawk's Trevor Dunn on Oddfellows, Mike Patton, and His Favorite Moment Touring with Mr. Bungle](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/03/03/tomahawks-trevor-dunn-on-oddfellows-mike-patton-and-his-favorite-moment-touring-with-mr-bungle/) - 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 guitarist Duane Denison and rounded out by former Helmet drummer John Stanier, Tomahawk has welcomed Dunn as an official member. Dunn - [The Afghan Whigs at The Fillmore, 11/8](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/03/01/the-afghan-whigs-at-the-fillmore-118/) - When the Afghan Whigs dissolved in 2001, they were at the top of their game. Whigs mastermind Greg Dulli was writing songs that were simply beyond the comprehension of MTV and many modern rock radio programmers across the country. His ability to infuse a potent combination of Motown, Stax, and masterful rock 'n' roll riffs - [Rival Sons at Cafe DuNord, 1/25](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/03/01/rival-sons-at-cafe-dunord-125/) - Rival Sons are going to save rock n roll. Why is rock n roll in need of saving you ask? Because there is no one doing it well. Kings of Leon started off on the right foot, but after a bit of radio success they seemed to have turned into what I like to call - [Quicksand at Regency Ballroom, 1/21](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/03/01/quicksand-at-regency-ballroom-121/) - New York post-hardcore rockers Quicksand hit back hard after a 13-year absence, sounding better than ever. Walter Schreifels and company were in top form playing to a jam-packed Regency Ballroom in San Francisco last Monday. Coming out of the gate swinging, the band launched into classic track "Omission," followed by blistering versions of "Unfulfilled" and - [Keane with Youngblood Hawke at The Warfield, 1/11](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/03/01/keane-with-youngblood-hawke-at-the-warfield-111/) - Keane and Youngblood Hawke together on one stage. One band delivers the best album of 2012, and another is poised to launch their debut album in 2013 alongside a cornucopia of buzz. Both bands are critics' darlings and serenaded a sold-out crowd at the Warfield Theatre here in San Francisco last Friday. Youngblood Hawke are - [Live Shots: M83 at Oracle Arena, 12/8](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2013/03/01/live-shots-m83-at-oracle-arena-128/) - Somehow, I almost completely missed this band. Probably because Pitchfork named their latest LP Hurry Up, We're Dreaming as their number three album of the year. M83 are a French electronic shoegaze band that has made a serious name for themselves stateside. This particular show was a Live 105 Radio show and Passion Pit went - [14 Fantastic Photos from SXSW 2012](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2012/04/01/14-fantastic-photos-from-sxsw-2012/) - My favorite photos from SXSW 2012 including Fiona Apple, Gossip, Brendan Benson, Motion City Soundtrack, Cage the Elephant and Bruce Springsteen. - [A Rare Snapshot of College Radio in the '70s Part 2: Aerosmith](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2012/04/01/a-rare-snapshot-of-college-radio-in-the-70s-part-2-aerosmith/) - A few years ago, I struck vinyl gold while living in Dallas, TX. A friend of mine from Good Records, Chris Penn aka DJ Cee Pee, put together two boxes of hand-picked metal records for me. He had just picked up several hundred used records from a Dallas college radio station as they were throwing them out and going digital. Although - [A Rare Snapshot of College Radio in the 70′s Part 1: KISS](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2011/08/03/a-rare-snapshot-of-college-radio-in-the-70′s-part-1-kiss/) - A few years ago I struck vinyl gold while living in Dallas, TX. A friend of mine from Good Records (Chris Penn aka DJ Cee Pee), put together two boxes of hand picked metal records for me. He had just picked up several hundred used records from a Dallas college radio station as they were - [The Bombastic-ness of Muse, the Cleverness of Catherine Wheel, & the Grace of U2; Say Hello to Golden State.](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2011/08/03/the-bombastic-ness-of-muse-the-cleverness-of-catherine-wheel-the-grace-of-u2-say-hello-to-golden-state/) - There are very few bands from the US, let alone the world, who can write the type of gloriously over-the-top, take your breath away rock anthems made popular by world class acts such as Muse, u2, and the often forgotten genius of The Catherine Wheel. Golden State is one of them. This Los Angeles-based band - [11 Records You Need To Know About Now](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2011/07/20/11-records-you-need-to-know-about-now/) - Ozzy Osbourne – Blizzard of Ozz (Legacy Edition) – Ozzy’s best selling album to date gets a much needed makeover. In 1986, bassist Bob Daisley and drummer Lee Kerslake sued Osbourne for unpaid royalties, eventually winning songwriting credits on Blizzard of Ozz. The 2002 reissue saw the replacement of the original bass and drum - [A Rare Snapshot of College Radio in the 70's Part 1: KISS](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2011/07/20/a-rare-snapshot-of-college-radio-in-the-70s-part-1-kiss/) - A few years ago I struck vinyl gold while living in Dallas, TX. A friend of mine from Good Records (Chris Penn aka DJ Cee Pee), put together two boxes of hand picked metal records for me. He had just picked up several hundred used records from a Dallas college radio station as they were throwing them out and going digital. Although many - [20 Classic Songs Essential for Any Good Dive Bar Jukebox](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2011/06/23/20-classic-songs-essential-for-any-good-dive-bar-jukebox/) - I’d like to think that I know a thing or two about a good dive bar; I used to play in an 80s hair metal band, had my share of break ups, and I enjoy an occasional Olympia on draft. The dive bar definitely serves a purpose in today’s drinking society. For one, it’s the - [Youth Gone Wild! - Ten Metal Songs I Loved Before I Was 10](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2011/04/26/youth-gone-wild-ten-metal-songs-i-loved-before-i-was-10/) - Me in 1984 - Age 101984, the Apple Macintosh was introduced, the Olympics were in Sarajevo, crack was introduced into Los Angeles, and I turned ten years old. Now I am not sure what kids are listening to these days at such an impressionable time, I would guessthat it’s probably Radio Disney and Justin Bieber. - [Eleven Kick Ass Albums to Look Forward to in 2011](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2011/02/04/eleven-kick-ass-albums-to-look-forward-to-in-2011/) - Welcome to 2011, the year of, well we are not really sure what’s going to happen with the troubled music industry. What we do know is that there are some highly anticipated records due to be released this year. If these eleven nuggets of what’s to come do not get your blood pumping, check to - [The 10 Most Badass Records of 2010](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2011/01/19/the-10-most-badass-records-of-2010/) - 2010 was yet another dismal year for record sales. In the United States, sales plummeted a jaw dropping 12.8 percent. With that being said, there is no shortage of great music out there, you just have to dig a bit deeper to discover it. If you are lucky enough to have a great record store - [Before There Were Hipsters - Vote For Your Favorite Pre-Hipster Era Band](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2010/12/16/before-there-were-hipsters-vote-for-your-favorite-pre-hipster-era-band/) - Online Surveys - [Before There Were Hipsters](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2010/12/14/before-there-were-hipsters/) - Smashing Pumpkins - Gish Red Hot Chili Peppers - Mothers Milk Quicksand - Slip Afghan Whigs - Gentleman Shudder To Think - Screaming Trees For Love Not Lisa - [Measuring Artist/Band Buzz In Real Time with Social Media Monitoring](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2010/12/08/measuring-artistband-buzz-in-real-time-with-social-media-monitoring/) - I worked in the music industry for over a decade. The number one thing that the record labels always asked about first in regards to the release of a new record was always the same: Is there a buzz?Traditionally the most popular way of answering this question was to simply ask the tastemakers and test - [The Best New Band of 2010 Shows up a Little Late - Welcome Deluka to the Party](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2010/11/03/the-best-new-band-of-2010-shows-up-a-little-late-welcome-deluka-to-the-party/) - Inspiration is something that can easily be lost unless you are reminded from time to time. I have recently been coming up short again and again when searching for new music that gets me excited enough to write about it and share. Until I came across....The band is called Deluka and they are a British - [Why A Platinum Selling Band Is No Longer Selling Platinum](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2010/10/25/why-a-platinum-selling-band-is-no-longer-selling-platinum/) - Why A Platinum Selling Band Is No Longer Selling Platinum In this day and age of a beaten and battered traditional music business model, platinum selling artists are quickly becoming extinct. Selling over one million units of a single album in today’s market can take years instead of weeks, if it hasn’t become outright impossible. - [Megadeth bass guitar man talks metal, touring, and baking?](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2010/10/01/megadeth-bass-guitar-man-talks-metal-touring-and-baking/) - Megadeth is arguably one of the greatest metal bands of all time with worldwide sales of 25 million and 8 Grammy nods. Currently the band is on tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their landmark metal opus Rust In Peace. I had a chance to speak to bass player and founding member Dave - [Will Dirty Dishes be the next Buzz band? I think they already are.](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2010/08/26/will-dirty-dishes-be-the-next-buzz-band-i-think-they-already-are/) - Dirty Dishes; Making Shoegazing Cool Again Although I have never been to Boston before, I am quite aware of the city's significant contributions to the music scene from The Pixies and Buffalo Tom to an all time favorite of mine; The Lemonheads. Now I am ready to add yet another favorite, the new kids on - [Intro To 80's Hair Metal - A Beginers Guide](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2010/08/24/intro-to-80s-hair-metal-a-beginers-guide/) - So this story starts at age 10. I see dudes in make-up screaming "I Wanna Rock", "We're Not Gonna Take It" all while defying authority and tearing things up. This of course changed my life, I say for the better, and of course some disagree. But what about the folks who were doing other things - [Paper Tongues; Taking a "Ride" to Superstardom](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2010/08/16/paper-tongues-taking-a-ride-to-superstardom/) - The band Paper Tongues are going to be superstars. That’s a bold statement to open up with, but I have no doubt that it will soon become fact. This seven piece electro rock band from Charlotte, North Carolina has created a juggernaut of a debut album. Their self titled release is a genre bending - [A Candid Interview With RATT Guitar Virtuoso And Generally Nice Guy Warren DeMartini](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2010/07/23/a-candid-interview-with-ratt-guitar-virtuoso-and-generally-nice-guy-warren-demartini/) - Instrumental in the formation of the early 80's hard rock and glam metal scene, RATT has sold over 20 million records worldwide. That is an incredible number for a hard rock artist and pretty much unheard of for anyone these days. The band is influenced by 70s hard rock and glam bands such as Aerosmith, - [The 80's: Fifteen Fantastic Songs You Have Probably Forgotten And Shouldn't Have](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2010/07/21/the-80s-fifteen-fantastic-songs-you-have-probably-forgotten-and-shouldnt-have/) - What do I remember about the 80s? Insane fashion, fantastic movies, and going to the record store to buy some of the coolest records ever. Nowadays the anticipation of going to buy a record is trumped by the instant gratification of the Internet. I'm not saying that's a bad thing at all, but there - [Why A Platinum Selling Band Is No Longer Selling Platinum](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2010/07/20/why-a-platinum-selling-band-is-no-longer-selling-platinum-2/) - In this day and age of a beaten and battered traditional music business model, platinum selling artists are quickly becoming extinct. Selling over 1 million units of a single album can take years if not become outright impossible. During the first quarter of 2009, not a single record sold more than a million copies in - [10 Metal Songs I Loved Before I Was Ten](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2010/07/01/10-metal-songs-i-loved-before-i-was-ten/) - 7. - [Give Your Wedding A Modern Twist With These Romantic First Dance Song Suggestions](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2010/06/17/give-your-wedding-a-modern-twist-with-these-romantic-first-dance-song-suggestions/) - Romantic First Dance Song Suggestions So wedding season is again in full effect and I myself going to more weddings during the next few months than I would ultimately like to. With that in mind I am getting pretty tired of hearing the same songs over and over again when it comes to the - [The Ultimate Summer Playlist And The Stories Behind The Songs](https://rocknrollcocktail.com/2010/06/07/the-ultimate-summer-playlist-and-the-stories-behind-the-songs/) - Bring On The Rock N Roll SummerSummertime and the livings easy… not quite. 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