Ahead of the release of their latest album – World On Fire – Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators took the Fox Theater in CT by storm with a performance that harkened back to the glory days of hard rock, albeit in a much more intimate setting than the stadiums and arenas of yesteryear. […]
Archives for September 2014
The End of an Era: Geoff Tate Ends Queensryche Reign by Giving Back to Dedicated Fan in Need
In 1981, Geoff Tate became the frontman of the band that would eventually be known as Queensryche. In their three decades together, Tate and the band became one of the most successful bands in hard rock history before a bitter parting in 2012. After a lengthy court battle for the rights to the Queensryche name, […]
Octane Big 'Uns Countdown – Week of 9-13-14
Octane Big ‘Uns Countdown for the week of 9-13-14. The 9-13-14 Big ‘Uns Countdown playlist can also be found on www.HardRockDaddyNetwork.com (the HRD YouTube channel), in addition to archived playlists dating back to 2013. Links to reviews of songs from the countdown are featured at the bottom of the page. #15 – “Heart Of Fire” – BLACK […]
Billboard Top 15 Hard Rock Albums – 9/20/14
Billboard Hard Rock Albums Chart for the week ending 9/20/14. Top 15 albums ranked by sales data and compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. ***Click on the hyperlinked titles to read full album reviews*** THIS WEEK’S TOP 15: THE COLOR MORALE – Hold On Pain Ends GODSMACK – 1000hp LINKIN PARK – The Hunting Party RISE AGAINST – The Black Market OPETH – Pale […]
Michael Sweet and George Lynch Honor the 13-Year Anniversary of 9/11 with “September”
Today marks the 13-year anniversary of 9/11 – one of the most painful days in U.S. history for countless Americans. To honor the anniversary of 9/11, Michael Sweet and George Lynch have teamed up to create a powerful, inspiring hard rock anthem entitled “September.” Through the years, there have been other songs written directly about […]