Tag: Rush

3 Inches of Blood singer Cam Pipes says that Iron Maiden’s Powerslave album did it for him

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON AUG. 26, 2009 By Steve Newton Cam Pipes's obsession with Iron Maiden’s Powerslave goes back more than a few years. The heavy-metal landmark introduced him to the joys of ear-busting rock when he was eight. “My buddy who lived on the same street as me would bring over all his Twisted Sister … Continue reading 3 Inches of Blood singer Cam Pipes says that Iron Maiden’s Powerslave album did it for him

Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci feels a kinship with tourmates Iron Maiden

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JUNE 16, 2010 By Steve Newton Dream Theater has earned success on its own terms, cranking out 10 studio albums’ worth of challenging prog-metal and establishing a devoted international fan base with little help from radio programmers or critics. In that respect it’s a bit like Rush or, on a thrashier note, … Continue reading Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci feels a kinship with tourmates Iron Maiden

Coheed and Cambria’s prog rock gets cosmic

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON OCT. 13, 2010 By Steve Newton I'm a big fan of progressive rock, but I must admit that I don't always listen as closely to prog lyrics as I should. Heck, sometimes when I'm vegging out to Rush's “2112” I'll get all lost in Alex Lifeson's compelling chords and have no clue … Continue reading Coheed and Cambria’s prog rock gets cosmic

Irish guitar hero Gary Moore found dead in a Spanish hotel room

ORIGINALLY POSTED ON STRAIGHT.COM, FEB. 6, 2011 The guitar world is in mourning today as the news of Gary Moore's death travels around the globe. The Irish musician—best known for his work with Thin Lizzy and his solo career as a hard rocker-turned-bluesman—passed away early this morning in his room at the luxury Kempinski Resort … Continue reading Irish guitar hero Gary Moore found dead in a Spanish hotel room

My first and last interview with fallen guitar hero Gary Moore

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON FEB. 13, 2011 By Steve Newton It was exactly one week ago today that the awful news started to get around: Irish guitar legend Gary Moore had been found dead in a Spanish hotel room. A post-mortem the next day revealed that the 58-year-old rocker had passed away in his sleep, due … Continue reading My first and last interview with fallen guitar hero Gary Moore