Janice Sweet is best known as Strypermom. Someone gave her that name in 1984 and it stuck. She has a story to tell, one that will shock and amaze you. She has worn many hats in her lifetime aside from being a mother, a grandmother and the former manager of Stryper from 1984-1992. She is […]

Interview with Ed Roman By Jim Madonna Right out of the gate, with his freshman release in 2000, Special Ed and The Musically Challenged, Ed Roman defined his paradigm with inventive, infectious tunes that shook one’s marrow and stirred the spirit…This guy is unique! Three follow-up releases with SEMC continued to mesmerize and astonish, with […]

Interview with Daren Short Of Rok Hollywood By Jim Madonna Rox Hollywood Daren Short About Rok Hollywood Fans Biography Bands we have played with: Motley Crue ~ Cinderella ~ Poison/Bret Michaels Band (6) ~ Def Leppard (3) ~ Skid Row ~ RATT ~ Warrant ~ Iron Maiden ~ Alice Cooper ~ Dokken ~ Kip Winger […]

Interview With Scotty Dunbar By Jim Madonna Boston rocker Scotty Dunbar has issued a new single, which is now available for purchase via iTunes and Amazon. The single is one of five newly recorded solo tracks that Dunbar will release individually over the next six months or so. Dunbar states: I chose to go with […]

Interview With HICKS By Jim Madonna Well, I would ask him about his new single, “Hayride.” Ask him about the inspiration behind it, the writing process, the recording, etc. Then, I would ask him about his recent nomination for the British CMA awards, as Euro Act of the Year, which he won last year. He’s […]

Interview With Scott Leach Of Crystal Ball By Jim Madonna CRYSTAL BALL is back and stronger than ever! «Dawnbreaker» is the title of the new CRYSTAL BALL Album. After a creative break with some line-up changes, the original members Scott Leach and Marcel Sardella reformed CRYSTAL BALL with fresh blood and a great new frontman, […]

Interview with James Steele By Jim Madonna James Steele is a rock singer, guitarist and songwriter who has fronted numerous bands both in San Diego and Los Angeles including Anvil, Bad Boys, American Steel, Nemesis, and most recently Pale Black. “My influences are the great bands of the 70s and 80s,” states Steele. “I learned […]

Rising Atlanta band KICKIN VALENTINA is creating quite a buzz and has already established a rabid fan base. The band was formed in the summer of 2012 by guitarist Heber Pampillon and drummer Jimmy Berdine. After meeting vocalist Joe Edwards (whose distinctive style has been described as a “diamond in the dirt”), they began writing […]

Swamp Juice was formed in 1990 by Mike (guitar),Scotty Hodges(vocals) ,Tad Tadlock(bass) and Gil Peppers(drums). Gil and Tad formerly of Hard Liquer. Scotty Hodges founding member of Smart Ass, Mike lead guitarist of Black Rain.Fran Gilbert of the Love Buzzards. Tad Tadlock(bass) stepped aside and was replaced by Jon Varnum who eventually was replaced by […]