October 2018 – Mountain City Rock Radio

GN’R reunion almost included Gilby Clarke

by Marvin Matthews in Rock n Roll News Gilby Clarke, Guns N' Roses, Hard Rock, Music News, Not In This Lifetime 30 of October, 2018

The recent and continuing Guns N' Roses “Not In This Lifetime” tour has seen original band members, Slash, Duff McKagan and Axl Rose reunite to great success. News has now come out that another former member, guitarist Gilby Clarke, was also asked to join the band. Clarke, speaking on “Trunk Nation LA Invasion: Live From

The Verdict is in for Queensryche

by Marvin Matthews in Rock n Roll News Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music News, New Music, Queensryche, The Verdict 29 of October, 2018

It’s taken them a while, but rock icons QUEENSRŸCHE have finally announced a release date for their new album, which will be their first since 2015’s ‘Human Condition’ The album, 'The Verdict,' is set for release on March 1, 2019. It was produced, mixed, and mastered by Chris Harris whose credits include work with

KISS set tour dates for the “End”

by Marvin Matthews in Rock n Roll News Classic Rock, End of the Road, Hard Rock, KISS, Music News 29 of October, 2018

Quebec fans of KISS can exhale: the band will be bringing its “End Of the Road” tour to Montreal and Quebec City next March. Ever the kings of marketing, KISS have garnered front page headlines with news of their upcoming tour, mainly because of the rumours that this could be their last major tour, and

Lemmy lends a hand to Jetboy

by Marvin Matthews in Rock n Roll News Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Jetboy, Lemmy, Music News 26 of October, 2018

The band Jetboy have been around for decades. Their career has seen its highs and lows, and over the years, they’ve been quite open about their influences. One of those influences was Lemmy Kilmister, leader of Motorhead. The band have offered a tribute to Lemmy by including him in a spoken-word piece in their

KISS putting costume makers to work

by Marvin Matthews in Rock n Roll News Classic Rock, End of the Road, Hard Rock, KISS, Music News 26 of October, 2018

Expect marketing kings, KISS to be all over the front pages of the music press over the next few weeks and months as the push the promotion for its “End of the Road Farewell" tour. The latest word is that judging by a new promotional image, it appears the band have got themselves brand new

Gibson guitars set for a potential rebound

by Marvin Matthews in Rock n Roll News Gibson, Music News 26 of October, 2018

A few months ago one of the most iconic brands in entertainment, Gibson guitars, filed for bankruptcy. The news came as a major shock to many, especially those who have held a strong affection for the instrument-maker. Now, there might be good news on the horizon: It has now been announced that Gibson Brands Inc.,

No word on Frehley and KISS

by Marvin Matthews in Rock n Roll News Ace Frehley, Classic Rock, End of the Road, Farewell Tour, Hard Rock, KISS 24 of October, 2018

What would it take for Ace Frehley to take part in the KISS's upcoming "One Last Kiss: End Of The Road World Tour" tour next year? Well first of all he’d have to be asked, but if that bridge does get crossed, Frehley told VintageRock.com that "the only way he would seriously consider

Lynne bringing ELO back to North America

by Marvin Matthews in Rock n Roll News Classic Rock, ELO, Jeff Lynne, Music News 23 of October, 2018

Jeff Lynne successfully brought ELO back to the forefront in the U.S., with a successful 10-date trek this past August. Now, he is taking things one step further with the announcement of a 20-date North American arena tour that will take place next summer. While there is no Montreal date (yet) on the schedule,

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