CRY OF THE WOLF MAGAZINE

Guns And Roses Concert Review, Foxboro Mass, 7/19/2016    The sledgehammer riff of set opener, “ It’s So Easy ”, led to an explosive two plus hour set filled with classic guns and cover tributes. If you were waiting all these years for a reunion,which seemed the most unlikely to ever happen, then this was truly worth the wait. The band was tight and loose at the same time. Each member offering a blistering performance, that clearly appeared to be enjoyed by all. Slash is the master of that Gibson tone. His solo section was inspiring.  Axl’s vocals were insanely powerful, leaving any doubters by the wayside. Duff was rock steady and took full advantage of the stage risers as each song powered onward. Keyboardist duo, Dizzy Reed, and newcomer Melissa Reece provide a key back drop to round out the hard rock sound. Drummer, Frank Ferrer is a powerhouse of syncopation that literally never stopped all night. Rounding all this out is guitarist, Richard Fortus, w...

from the press release: One of the greatest rock singers of our time, Jorn Lande returns with a unique album of covers of classics from artists and bands that have meant something special to him, and helped forge this talented man's own unique style. Through Jorn's extensive career, which includes more than 40 albums of mostly original songs, he has also recorded great versions of several rock classics such as Thin Lizzy's "Are You Ready", UFO's "On and On", Deep Purple's "Perfect Strangers", and many more. Jorn also recorded a successful Ronnie James Dio tribute album, released in 2010. Every song JORN covers is treated with the utmost respect and "Jorn-ized" accordingly. A good example is his heavy sounding version of "I Walk Alone", first released by Tarja Turunen (ex-Nightwish). "Heavy Rock Radio" is not an ordinary album of cover songs, it is truly a songbook of hits. Featured – among others...

An Interview With Summoned Tide Rickard Thelin - Guitar / Vocal   Jennifer Sikström - Bass / Vocal   Ryan O´Shea - Drums   Mikael Thelin - Guitar   Jimi Toivanen - Synth   Summoned Tide are a true metal band with a powerful and passion filled sound that will melt your face off. Hailing from Sweden, this is band is a power metal force to be reckoned with.  In a world of aging rock stars and metal cliches , Summoned Tide offers something fresh, young, and purely metal to the masses. They answered a few of my questions via social media. Check em out!   Who came up with the name? Rickard did. He wanted something that would sound wide and broad yet controlled and captivating. Your influences are certainly steeped in traditional metal but what new metal bands also inspire you? We listen to about everything from death to classic from all over the world. Music is such a wonderful thing and different people f...

Honestly My Life And Stryper revealed Michael Sweet With Dave Rose and Doug Van Pelt Big3 Records       You get a strong sense that Michael Sweets new book is written from the heart. His relationship with God, family, and Stryper are revealed in surprisingly honest and candid ways. Michael has ADHD, suffered serious financial problems, and has seen the popularity of the once arena selling Stryper wane. But through it all he has found a renewed faith in God, even after his late wife’s passing. It is a life that you thought you knew. From the glossy highly produced albums to the incredible stage and arena performances, you would have thought that Stryper was on top of the world. They were. Then they were not.      Michael reveals his life in the band and his family in stunning and spectacular detail.   No stone, however painful, is left unturned. He is a professional through and through. His music is...

          Interview with Accuser   Accuser celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2013 by starting work on a new album and inviting guitarist Dennis Rybakowski to join their ranks; however, the reinvigorated group took their time to craft their 11th full-length. Slowly but steadily, that new effort, The Forlorn Divide , took shape once again at Gernhart Studio, featuring the band’s trademark blend of powerful thrash metal, virtuoso guitar-work, intricate drum patterns – and of course, gripping, harsh vocals, highlighting the dark recesses of human psyche that are described in the lyrics. After 30 years in the scene, the members of Accuser have perfected their signature style with The Forlorn Divide – a veteran lesson in thrash from Siegen’s stalwarts! The Forlorn Divide track-listing: 1. Predawn 2. Lust For Vengeance 3. Unreal Perception 4. Arbitrary Law 5. Impending Doom 6. Tribulation 7. Perish By Oblivion 8. Fifth Column 9...

      Dave Meniketti Y&T   Dave Meniketti has seen and done it all. A   true guitar icon, his band Y&T, has been a nonstop juggernaut of rock and roll. For over 40 years they have criss crossed the world delivering such songs as "Forever", "Meanstreak," and the celebrated "summertime Girls". I had the chance to speak with Dave on his career, highlights and the legacy of Y&T's music   Y&T celebrates 40 years. What are your thoughts on the longevity of the band? Pretty amazing. Who knew. We just go out there and play music. All of a sudden here we are and it's 40 years later. It's really kind of shocking to me. I don't feel like the kind of guy who has been at the same job for 40 years. I guess that is the good thing about the gig. Who were your influences growing up? Hendrix was certainly one of them. I actually got a chance to see him play before he died. That kind of freaks people out bec...

        Iced Earth Plagues Of Babylon This is the album that should set the bar higher than before. Plagues Of Babylon is a tour de force of powerful metal riffs and insanely gifted lyrics. This is the reason why so many metal fans around the world love this band. Consistent, powerful, and passionate. Not every day the vocalist from one of metals biggest bands calls you. Stu Block, vocalist, was sincere and laid back and he was very excited to talk about Iced Earths latest offering, Plagues Of Babylon.   Congrats on the upcoming release. Sounds amazing. Cool man. Glad you liked it. Always excited to bring metal to the masses.   How do you prepare mentally and vocally for the studio and tour? Just try to keep a clear head. Get a lot of sleep and stay hydrated.   Make sure I'm rehearsed and all that stuff.   Are you the main lyricist or is it a shared job. John   is the riff machine. So he h...