Damian was a reporter, writer, music fan, and metal guy.
Month: July 2012
Guitar Center Sessions
Today we are taking a look at one of the coolest rock and roll television shows in recent memory, Guitar Center Sessions. Located on DirecTV’s Audience Network, the show is a combination of live performance and insightful interviews with a single band or artist that is reminiscent of an old-school music magazine** interview show, kinda […]
The ATV Interview: Adam Duritz of Counting Crows (part two)
Here’s part two of my conversation with Adam Duritz of Counting Crows, in which we continue to discuss the new album Underwater Sunshine, plus his habits as a music fan and his thoughts and feelings on the current state of the music industry. We wrap it all up with some discussion about the Outlaw Roadshow […]
New Ramones Ebook Reveals The Tales Behind The Making Of ‘End Of The Century’
As a music geek, it’s only natural that you might pile up a few rock and roll regrets along the way. For all of the great experiences you’re privy to, there are also a few that you miss out on and sometimes, you kick yourself later for the opportunities which were right there in front […]
Jon Lord Dead at 71
Legendary keyboardist and songwriter Jon Lord died yesterday at the age of 71 of a pulmonary embolism in the wake of ongoing treatment for pancreatic cancer. A classically trained pianist, Lord’s attention turned to rock and roll and blues in the 1960s, notably as a member of The Flowerpot Men of “Let’s Go to San […]
The ATV Interview: Adam Duritz of Counting Crows (part one)
“You know, records come when they come. I don’t really think about them too much or plan for them too much, because I don’t think you really need to.” That’s the end thought from Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz in reply to a question about the prospects for a new album from the band, which […]
Win A Copy Of Elton John’s New Memoir ‘Love Is The Cure’
Throughout the course of his career, Elton John has rarely done anything in a way that could be considered routine. So with the release of his new memoir Love Is The Cure, it’s no surprise that he’s using his life story as a platform to also share how we as a society can finally bring […]
Random Youtube: Neon Trees ‘Everybody Talks’
Remember when MTV used to play music? Apparently, they still do on occasion, because I found myself watching the video for “Everybody Talks” by Neon Trees. Videos with an actual storyline almost seem like a lost art sometimes, with the landscape dominated by either performance clips or videos that are so simplistic that you find […]
It’s a Bleedin’ Board: The Yayhoos Live in the A-T-L
I’ve never been one to stray too far from the charm of three or four chords played loud and fast. Recognizing that spirit, I bring you one kick-ass show courtesy of the greatest band of legends not to be considered legendary, the Yayhoos. From the mighty archives located within the Stereo Dictator’s big black vault comes […]
Jefferson Starship Announce New ‘Tales From The Mothership’ Live CD
With a band name like Jefferson Starship, it’s only natural that at some point, you should find a way to record a live CD in Roswell, New Mexico. The San Francisco psychedelic veterans did exactly that, pointing their tour bus towards Roswell in 2009 to be part of the city’s annual UFO Parade event. The […]