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5 Star: Nuclear Messiah - Black Flame
Nuclear Messiah is the new band from guitarist Chris Poland, formerly of Megadeth. Well, Nuclear Messiah is not so much a band as it is an aggregation of Poland working with a different set of metal and hard rock stars on every song

Ringo Starr - Long Long Road
As with last year's Look Up album, Starr works here again with vaunted producer T Bone Burnett who has the former Beatle sounding great on a collection of songs mostly performed in an Americana vein

Peter Case - Peter Case at McCabe's: My Life to Live
Recorded about a year ago in April of 2025, this live set from folk, rock and roots artist Peter Case presents 15 songs along with half a dozen interludes where he addresses the crowd

We Kid You Not: You'll Love These Items for Children
Our round-up of cool items for children and the adults who look after them includes plush toys, books and more, and we start with a safety device for the car.

Sites and Sounds: St. Kitts Music Festival
The three day event will present more than 20 acts performing reggae, soca, dancehall, soul and other types of lively music

Jason D. Williams, The Dollyrots Rock the Last Day of Little Steven's Underground Garage Cruise 2
This year's sailing of the Little Steven's Underground Garage Cruise, the second iteration of the seagoing festival, wrapped up with an amazing evening of music

Little Steven's Underground Garage Cruise 2 Sails Into Cozumel, Mexico
With such a fantastic lineup of performers on board for the Little Steven's Underground Garage Cruise 2 it is a little surprising that cruisers would look forward to a break in the action.

Live: Fantastic Negrito Rocks Chicago
Roman Sobus couldn't pass up the opportunity to catch Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz, aka Fantastic Negrito, in concert again.

Little Steven's Underground Garage Cruise 2: Soraia Gets the Ship Rocking!
The sea was calm but boy was the ship rocking as the Little Steven's Underground Garage Cruise 2 took place April 3-7, 2026 aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line ship Pearl

KillerStar - The Afterglow
This is the sophomore release from KillerStar, the David Bowie-influenced band helmed by singer, guitarist and keys player Rob Fleming and drummer James Sedge

Meeting the Artists a Highlight of the Last Day of the Outlaw Country Cruise
On the final day of the cruise fans had a chance to experience something very special: To get up close and personal with the performers at an autograph session

The Outlaw Country Cruise: Outlaws Sail Into Belize and Honduras
As exciting as all of the musical performances on the Outlaw Country Cruise were this year, cruisers also looked forward to when the Norwegian Cruise Line ship Pearl made port in the exotic locales

The Outlaw Country Cruise Keeps Swinging With Asleep at the Wheel
Who better to keep the Outlaw Country Cruise swinging than the kings of western swing themselves, Asleep at the Wheel?

On The Record: Johnny Cash
Recorded for the vaunted Sun Records label and originally released in 1957, this 12-cut record contains several cuts that would go on to become Cash standards

U2 - Days of Ash
U2 has made a lot of politically-charged music over the decades and this new EP, released without any advance notice

Megadeth Final Studio Album
Megadeth has given and given and given and if Mustaine sticks to his guns, fans shouldn't be too distraught- rather they should celebrate what Mustaine and company have left for them

Live: Theresa Caputo In Arizona
Theresa Caputo, the beloved medium known for her television programs "Long Island Medium" and "Raising Spirits" came to Arizona and demonstrated her talents before a packed house at Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Resort

Live: Rise Against Rock Chicago
Rise Against played at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheater in Tinley Park on September 27th. The band came through as part of the Rise of the Roach tour making the stop in a place the band calls home.

Caught In The Act: Michael Schenker's My Years With UFO Tour Rocks Illinois
The past met the present on Thursday, September 25th, when Michael Schenker made a stop at the Des Plaines Theatre in Des Plaines, Ill. to celebrate 50 years of rock. The "My Years With UFO" tour

Live: America Rocks Arizona
Classic rock band America brought their Encore Tour to metropolitan Phoenix for a show in the Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center and they played all their hits and favorites along with numerous deep cuts.

Live: Judas Priest and Alice Cooper Rock Charlotte
Judas Priest and Alice Cooper's coheadline tour hit the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, September 20th

Caught In The Act: Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band Rock Milwaukee
Rob Grabowski caught Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band In The Act during show at the Miller High Life Theatre in Milwaukee on September 12, 2025. Check out Rob's review and photos!

Live: The Pixies Rock Raleigh
I hope we never take The Pixies for granted. Nearly 40 years since forming in Boston, Mass., the band remains a potent power of the best in weird and snarling yet melodic and smart rock and roll.

Caught In The Act: The Who And Joe Bonamassa Rock Chicago
Roman Sobus caught The Who And Joe Bonamassa In The Act during the Chicago stop of The Who's The Song is Over North American Farewell Tour at the United Center on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. Check out Roman's great photos!

Caught In The Act: Oasis and Cage the Elephant Rock Soldier Field
Rob Grabowski caught Oasis and Cage the Elephant In The Act during show at Soldier Field in Chicago on August 28th, 2025. Check out Rob's great photos!