It was a cool November morning in 1977. I woke up early, excited to celebrate my 9th birthday and open my presents. Unwrapping the big one first, I was psyched to see that it was the boombox that I had asked for, but the smaller present is the one … Learn more >>

MÖTLEY CRÜE – RIP: All Bad Things Must Come To An End
January 13, 2014 by Adam Waldman - 2 Comments
Mötley Crüe, the band that helped shape arguably the greatest decade in the history of hard rock and heavy metal, will be announcing the details of
Octane Big 'Uns Countdown – Week of 1-11-14
January 11, 2014 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
Octane Big 'Uns Countdown for the week of 1-11-14. This 1-11-14 Big 'Uns Countdown playlist can also be found on www.HardRockDaddyNetwork.com (the HRD YouTube channel),
Billboard Top 15 Hard Rock Albums – 1/18/14
January 10, 2014 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
Billboard Hard Rock Albums Chart for the week ending 1/18/14. Top 15 albums ranked by sales data and compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. THIS WEEK'S TOP

Three For Thursday: Crossfade, Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace
January 09, 2014 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
Three For Thursday featuring: Crossfade, Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace. The theme of the week is revealed below the last video. This week’s

A Newfound Appreciation of the Record Store Experience
January 06, 2014 by Adam Waldman - 2 Comments
During the recent holiday school break, which was extended by arctic conditions in the Northeast, my family and I returned to my hometown for a visit.