After years of glam metal stardom and acrobatic guitar heroics with Europe and Dokken, John Norum has returned with a new solo record titled Gone to Stay.
Steve Conte has held court with Company of Wolves, Crown Jewels, the Contes, New York Dolls, and Michael Monroe. In this far-reaching chat, we take a deep dive into the scene veteran’s long and influential career.
He came up in the late-80s shred era and was a member of Poison and Mr. Big in the ’90s, but these days, Richie Kotzen is focused on making inventive guitar music for the modern age.
Few players exude the level of joy, professionalism, and love for their craft as guitarist Ryan Spencer Cook.
It’s easy to see why the hard rock and the heavy metal world has long been enamored with axe-slinging bombshell Britt Lightning.
It’s never been a stretch to liken Salvadore Poe’s guitar stylings to that of a spiritual awakening via music.
As a product of the fighting city of Philadelphia, where no punch is pulled, and respect is earned, I developed a blue-collar work ethic and hardened resolve at an early age.
As Judas Priest’s lone constant member since its inception, bassist Ian Hill knows what it takes to bring the thunder.
As challenging as it is to keep track of Jaron Gulino’s growing list of musical endeavors, it is nearly impossible to match his drive and determination.
