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I’ve read my share of rock biographies over the years. Some are little more than recycled magazine articles. Others feel like 400 pages of “look how awesome this person was.” Every now and then, though, […]

Amanda Lyberg has always believed music could change lives. Villainous proves she was right. Some interviews stick with you. As someone who’s been fortunate enough to sit down with hundreds of musicians over the years, […]

There are certain songs in rock history that transcend the era in which they were written. They become more than just singles on an album or staples of a band’s catalog. They become statements. They […]

Every once in a while, a song comes along that hits you right in the sweet spot of everything you love about heavy metal. You hear the opening riff, the atmosphere starts building, the drums […]

As someone who has spent countless hours immersed in Pink Floyd’s catalog, interviewing members of Floyd Nation felt less like conducting an interview and more like sitting down with fellow fans who happened to have […]

One of the things that I’ve come to appreciate from covering rock and metal over the years is just how difficult longevity really is. We often celebrate platinum records, chart positions, and sold-out tours, but […]

Some bands write heavy music. August Burns Red writes survival stories. For more than twenty years, the Lancaster, Pennsylvania metalcore titans have established themselves as one of the most respected and consistent acts in heavy […]

There are certain bands in heavy music that transcend album cycles, trends, and even genres. They’re the bands that become part of the soundtrack of your life. The ones you grow up with. The ones […]

We live in challenging times early in the 21st century.  Maybe more so than anytime in our history?  One thing is for sure and that is people idolize celebrities, athletes, and rock stars.  You just […]

It’s been a privilege to hang out with members of King’s X over the years.  Every time I’ve caught up with Dug or Ty, the question always arose “when are we going to get some […]

What did ROCK TITAN think of Tremonti’s latest solo effort? Keep scrolling! World-renowned guitarist/songwriter Mark Tremonti is back with his fifth album from his solo band, Tremonti. The new album, entitled Marching In Time, is […]

Seattle-based, multi-platinum rock band Candlebox releases its brand new album Wolves, available on all major streaming platforms, CD, and vinyl. This is Candlebox’s seventh studio album and the follow-up to 2016’s Disappearing in Airports. Wolves […]

HOOKERS & BLOW originally formed in 2003 as an excuse to drink for free in Hollywood by long-time GUNS N’ ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed and QUIET RIOT guitarist Alex Grossi. In that time, the band […]

The loss of guitar legend Eddie Van Halen in October 2020 was felt by generations across the world. This man changed the game and revolutionized what it meant to be a guitar player. That said, […]

Livingmore is a west coast based band who creates a quality of Rock music not heard in years! Their influences include Garbage, The Hives, Roy Orbison, Modest Mouse, Wilco, Radiohead, The Cure, The Smiths, and […]

Diamante, the sapphire-haired, Boston-raised, and Los Angeles-based Mexican-Italian-American with a show-stopping voice singer, has announced May 7th as the release date for her upcoming independent full length album, American Dream.  After listening to this sophomore […]

British Heavy Metal legends Saxon deliver a head banging set of covers with their latest album Inspirations, which drops a brand new 11 track release featuring some of the superb classic rock songs that influenced […]

Florida based Rock Band, Fame On Fire, made the most of a tumultuous 2020. They’ve earned the respect and adoration from a passionate fan base with their September release of ‘LEVELS’. Make no mistake these […]

Talk about a multi-threat kind of band!  Prism B!tch is the complete package of music and theatrical entertainment. Not long ago, their Official Music Video “Starlight” was brought to my attention. I couldn’t believe what […]

I don’t know about you? But I, Scotty J, am definitely a dreamer. I always have been. I always will be. It is funny that I’m immediately called to recite John Lennon “You may say […]

BLISSKRIEG are Familiar Faces Releasing Their Debut ‘REMEDY’!. Remedy is now available on all digital platforms. Stream and download album HERE. BLISSKRIEG is the culmination of many stars aligning. Each with their own story to […]

As global touring came to a sudden and unexpected halt earlier this year, Queensrÿche frontman Todd La Torre has been using his recent pandemic downtime to put the finishing touches on his debut solo album […]

It’s one thing to be a member of multiple iconic bands. But, to finally have a creation of your very own make it to the table after being in the oven for 30 years? Such […]

Armored Saint truly is one of the greatest Heavy Metal Bands of All Time! Since their inception in the early 1980’s, John Bush, Joey Vera, Gonzo Sandoval, Phil Sandoval, and Jeff Duncan have consistently turned […]

There’s nothing better than hearing a relatively new band with a debut album that blows your mind! SAUL exploded onto the music scene in 2017 releasing their first EP “Aeons” in 2019. Despite touring and […]

Full Album Review of P.J. Farley’s ‘Accent The Change’ available below! SO KEEP ON SCROLLING FOR “ERRANT THOUGHTS BY SCOTTY J” P.J. found a love for playing music at age 6 when he started playing […]

Back in the days of MTV Glam and Hair Metal, Motley Crue was running wild in L.A., and four guys from the mean streets of Chicago united and took the city by storm. Diamond Rexx […]

Chemistry is everything and mixing elements together can make something explosive. Mitch Harris steps away from Napalm Death to bring you BRAVE THE COLD – his own personal Molotov of deadly, powerful metal. Dirk Verbeuren […]

SNO BABIES is a film and Soundtrack addressing one of the greatest plagues of the 21st Century! The soundtrack of this movie is equally as impressive as the quality of the film. When you’re dealing […]

After a long and successful career as the frontman of the heavy metal band Ill Nino, Cristian Machado has embarked on a new journey. His debut solo album “Hollywood Y Sycamore” is a collection of […]

Tommy Marz Chasing Light is his first solo independent EP in over six years. His newest work features 5 original songs in addition to his version of “Stuck In The Middle With You” by Stealers […]

Legendary supergroup and multifaceted alternative rock band StillWell are back and more explosive than ever. The trio, made up of vocalist/guitarist Anthony “Q-Unique” Quiles, bassist Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu, and drummer Noah “Wuv” Bernardo, release their […]

Raven, comprised of English brothers John and Mark Gallagher, continue to dominate with their 14th studio record release. It was the positive reactions to their 2015 album ExtermiNation, which resulted in the creation of ‘Metal […]

Stryper proves once again why they’re the Godfather’s of Christian Metal with their latest release, “Even The Devil Believes”. It hasn’t been all that long since their last studio album “God Damn Evil” was let […]

California death metal force Skeletal Remains will release their fourth studio album, The Entombment Of Chaos on September 11th via Century Media. Skeletal Remains pledge allegiance to classic, headbanging, horns up death metal! The artwork […]

In Latin, ‘Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum‘ means “If You Want Peace, Prepare for War“. It’s the first new record from Seether since ‘Poison The Parish‘. It has been driven by early singles “Dangerous” and […]

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 30 years since Lynch Mob debuted ‘Wicked Sensation’. Anyone who was a fan of George Lynch during the Dokken years would have easily fallen in love with this […]

Dokken’s new record The Lost Songs: 1978-1981, is an album which is a treasure trove of unheard tracks from the early years of one of the most celebrated bands in the history of Metal. This […]

If you’re under the age of 40, there’s a chance you may never have heard of one of the greatest Rock Bands in history. Alcatrazz hasn’t produced any new music in the last 30 years. […]

It seems as though ‘PANIC’, by FROM ASHES TO NEW, has been one of the most highly anticipated albums I can remember. With this being the second album featuring new lead/clean vocalist Danny Case it’s […]

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS to Stream Abyss Virtual Album Release Show on Saturday, August 22! Thematically, Abyss, by Unleash The Archers, is the direct sequel to the band’s 2017 album Apex. Beginning with a dreamlike acoustic […]

Boston rock band, Jump the Fall, comes out swinging with their upcoming debut release, Ten Year Guilt: Part 1. The EP was recorded and produced by Dave Eve, Anthoy Resta, John Mailloux, and Paul Hager. […]

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs ( Pigsx7 )! You don’t get much more of a unique band name then that! But these musicians out of the UK deserve notoriety for much more than […]

Review and Interview by Rock Titan’s Scotty J We’ve caught up with the iconic drummer of The Rods, Carl Canedy, in the past. It’s funny how things evolve in such a short period of time. […]

Israeli/American hard rock solo artist SIMA (Sima Galanti) has released her pulsating new single “Runaways” along with its accompanying music video. Hyper-charged guitars roar between an arena-ready beat offset by scorching synths on the rebellious […]

Known for being the lead vocalist of the legendary female rock band Vixen, The powerful vocals of Janet Gardner propelled Vixen to the top of the Billboard charts with crossover hits “Edge of a Broken […]

Lou Brutus – “Sonic Warrior: My Life As A Rock N Roll Reprobate” – A Review by Rock Titan’s Scotty J What’s that they say about a first impression? Oh yeah! You only get one. […]

For the last two years, Joe Bouchard has worked tirelessly on his 6th and best solo album ‘Strange Legends’. For the production of this album he enlisted the help of Micky Curry, a drumming powerhouse, […]

VEIO released their sophomore album “Vitruvian” 6/19/2020. Based on the famous DaVinci sketch, it’s a likewise masterpiece from this band out of Portland, OR. Following up from “Infinite Light/Desperate Shadows”, it’s a sad shame that […]

Story by Scotty J Ask any musician or fan of Rock N Roll and Heavy Metal from the 20th Century, and they’ll tell you the music of today just isn’t the same. Some would go […]

The wait is finally over and BPMD‘s debut album “American Made” is NOW AVAILABLE. Bobby Blitz, Mike Portnoy, Mark Menghi, and Phil Demmel have formed an incredible super group of talent covering some home grown […]

Michael Angelo Batio released his newest solo album “More Machine Than Man” on June 12 via Rat Pak Records. While he’s knows as the fastest guitarist alive, Batio is much more than just a shredder. […]

CURRENTS is the new standard for death-infused metalcore. This is emotionally fraught and impossibly angry music soaked in cold, depressive atmosphere. CURRENTS explore the forbidden realms of a tortured psyche, searching for meaning amidst uncertain […]

Check out our full review of DED’s latest work! For those of you that have been following DED, you’re about to hear Joe Cotela in a way that might blow your mind! The Official music […]

Her Chariot Awaits is a brand new hard rock/metal band featuring the very well respected Spanish vocalist Ailyn (ex-Sirenia) and iconic guitarist Mike Orlando from Adrenaline Mob. The band’s self-titled debut is being released on […]

Mannequin Eyes Micro EP Out Now via Suretone Records PRESS HERE to Listen Some thoughts by Scotty J It’s a special feeling to follow a band from their beginnings and watch them grow successful. DED […]

Mantric are a rock band from Oslo, Norway who epitomize what it is to be a brotherhood. Bandmates Tor, Ole, and John have been in 3 different bands together spanning 30 years. They began their […]

Ever since Rock Titan first caught up with HAVOK some years back, as they opened for Soulfly, we were hooked! The feature of the night was metal juggernaut Max Cavalera, best known for his being […]

Review of FROM THE VAULT and Interview with Mike Howe by Scotty J Metal Church is undeniably one of the greatest metal bands of all time. It could be argued that some of their greatest […]

Story and Interview by Scotty J On March 20, 2020 Brazilian Rockers, Armored Dawn, released their newest album Viking Zombie. These guys may hail from Sao Paulo, but they definitely channel the inner viking with […]

A Review and Interview by Scotty J Villagers of Ioannina City may not be a band that many in the United States have heard of? But, these Greek rockers definitely deserve your attention. VIC, as […]

Story by Scotty J If you’re a child of the 80’s there’s absolutely no chance you’re unfamiliar with Jack Hues. After all, his band WANG CHUNG produced some of the most iconic songs of the […]

Story/Review and Interview by Scotty J As a world community, we are now facing some of the scariest and uncertain times in history. How much of this is media driven mass hysteria remains to be […]

One of the coolest things to me is that I can say I’ve been a fan of theirs from the beginning. It’s been a privilege to watch them evolve and succeed as musicians. Looking at […]

Story and Interview by Scotty J Once in a while, certain bands pop up on my radar and really surprise me. Most recently, I had the chance to catch up Mark Nawara. When we first […]

“The Way Down” – Throughout the album there’s a strong relationship theme. This is definitely a continuance of that. “Throwing Knives” – How bout a slow dance song for today’s knew post millennial generation? Here […]

Zak Stevens, from Savatage, and Trans Siberian Orchestra has a new project called ARCHON ANGEL. The debut album “Fallen” released February 14 2020. What were Rock Titan’s thoughts about this classic heavy metal effort? Fallen […]

Silvery Moon – Whisked away to a classical era from the onset of the song, you get a taste of something almost Celtic. Powerful and beautiful on all fronts. The song writing is just awesome. […]

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Review and Interview by Scotty J Steel Panther has just released their 5th studio album and it doesn’t disappoint. ‘Heavy Metal Rules’ is the follow-up to 2017’s ‘Lower The Bar’. In the interview featured with […]

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Upcoming Dates Fri, SEP 13@ 7:00 PM | The Firmament | Greenville, SC Sat, SEP 14@ 7:00 PM | Blue Fox Billiards Bar & Grill | Winchester, VA Sun, SEP 15@ 7:00 PM | The […]

You can have everything, yet have nothing. You can have nothing, yet have everything. This is the latest message shared from Like Machines in their latest official music video release, Destitute! Like Machines – Destitute […]

High In The Saddle is an awesome album the whole way through. This will be a part of my daily playlist. I’m so jealous of Ambler having hung out with Texas Hippie Coalition in person, […]

Story and Photos by Out With Ambler Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte, North Carolina provided amazing acoustics for the evening as David Coverdale and the boys provided one hell of a great show. Mixing unforgettable Rock […]

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Story, Photos, and Interview by Out With Ambler Daughters, lock up your MOTHERS! “Party Rockers”, Testarossa are on the prowl! This relatively new band out of Charlotte, North Carolina is making one hell of a […]

Photos and Interview by Out With Ambler Westboro Baptist Church has become notorious for using religion as an instrument of hate and intolerance. Lamb of God frontman, Randy Blythe, was having none of it. Fortunately […]

Progressive Metal band Dream Theater delivers some of their greatest work to date with Distance Over Time. With this being the 14th studio album, one might wonder could it be as good if not better […]

In Rock Titan’s most recent interview with Stu Marshall, it was revealed album #3 is on the way! Scotty J: When is Death Dealer’s new album going to be done? When is it coming out? […]

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Diabetes affects millions of people worldwide. What better way to bring awareness to this significant health issue, than through the healing power of Music? Since diabetes has no bias, plaguing those of all ages, it’s […]

The time has finally been realized for all Nothgard and Death Metal Fans. The newest creation of this German based group, ‘Malady X’, has finally arrived! Just last week, a brand new Official Music Video […]

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It’s amazing how much can change in the course of a year. I’m not sure I can recall a band in recent memory that garnered more rapid attention than Greta Van Fleet? These guys weren’t […]

Bradley Cooper should take pride in his directorial debut, with the unique new take on A Star Is Born. Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (a.k.a. Lady Gaga) should be proud of her endearing silver screen performance. […]

Angry Tether Get Em All Before You Could Crawl Lie Awake My Forever Wannabe The Last Stumble Letting Go My Forever (Acoustic Mix) Once Mercury Retrograde makes itself available on October 5, 2018 I wouldn’t […]

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Aug. 01 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Commonwealth Room Aug. 02 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater Aug. 03 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre Aug. 04 – Las Vegas, NV – Count’s […]

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Boston Interview discussing Joan Jett TOUR DATES Fri 6/1 Concord, CA Concord Pavilion Sat 6/2 Sacramento, CA Toyota Amphitheatre Mon 6/4 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheatre Tue 6/5 Denver, CO Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre Thu […]

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The promotional run of Live Nation Concert tickets is just about over! Get your $20 Tickets while you can! What exactly are we talking about here? See some of our most recent interviews!

It had been a while since Powerman 5000 rolled through Philadelphia. But Spider One remembers his last visits vividly and fondly. It’s not exactly like sharing the stage with Danzig and Slayer could be a […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – Friday, April 27, 2018 — Anthrax will see its much anticipated, live-in-concert DVD, Kings Among Scotland arrive in stores and online today (Megaforce). The two-hour Kings Among Scotland was filmed February […]

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Catch JOHN 5 and the Creatures on tour NOW! Also check out John-5.com, John5official on Facebook and on ITunes.

One of the greatest guitarists of the 21st century, John 5, has officially hit the road with his band John 5 and The Creatures! Kicking off their campaign in support of their 1st LIVE album […]

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Breaking news from Metal Blade Records International metal superstars Dragonforce have unveiled a new video for “Midnight Madness”. Taken from latest album, Reaching Into Infinity, the video drops just ahead of the UK & European legs of their […]

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Story and Photos by Tom Collins The second Set definitely was a more eye opening beginning than the first Set! From the ceiling of the arena, some sort of construction started lowering down towards the […]

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Story and Photos by Tom Collins Edited by Scott Johnson ROCK TITAN TV LIVE with Sir Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper at BB&T Pavilion

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Written by Scott Johnson Special thanks to: New Ocean Media DVT Entertainment SEE THE INTERVIEW WITH SHALLOW SIDE and ROCK TITAN Bringing their powerful stage presence from the days of MY DARKEST DAYS, the guys […]

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Written by Tom Collins Edited by Scott Johnson Bush, is a bands who’s has been around for a long time. Still, I heard many people saying they didn’t know if they liked the band or […]

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All Photos by Tom Collins Just a short while ago, Rock Titan Music Television personality Scotty J got to interview living music legend John Oates. Toward the end of the interview, Scott hinted at potentially […]

After years of chasing DJ Alex Kayne down for an interview, Rock Titan TV’s Scotty J finally caught up with him. There isn’t a metal band from the 80’s and 90’s era that toured through […]

78 RPM is one of the most dynamic, entertaining, and talented bands that Rock Titan TV has met to date! Of course NYC is the ultimate hot spot of the entertainment industry, so it only […]

When you’ve got a fan base referred to as a militia, you know you’ve got a seriously loyal and passionate group that loves your music! And what could possibly be better? Born out of Sin […]

Legend is not a term to be used lightly. It must be reserved for those musicians who reached the apex of greatness within the music industry. Having sold 10’s of millions of records, getting inducted […]

Making their bones in the Indie Metal Underground of California’s music scene, Chrysalis has morphed into a fan favorite as they’ve toured the US. Fresh off their 3rd full length album, Reminder, Chrysalis showcases versatility […]

Metal is not dead. Music TV is not dead. The band Ded is a big part of the reason why! Blasting on to the music scene like a bat out of hell just a couple […]

Bursting on to the California music scene just a couple short years ago, FROM ZERO 2 HERO proves why they’re getting the much deserved attention. With a message of positivity and confidence in their debut […]

Pure Steel Records is all about their Classic Power Metal and so is WRETCH. After much back and forth, Rock Titan VJ Scotty J finally had the chance to catch up with guitarist Nick Giannakos. […]

Doug “dUg” Pinnick is perhaps one of the most unheralded musicians of all time! Widely regarded as one of the best singers with one of the most unique voices in Hard Rock and Metal, dUg […]

Cool and Groovy. That was the reply a friend of mine once had whenever I asked how he was doing. That is the first phrase that comes to my mind when describing 2 time Grammy […]

What can Rock Titan say about Blameshift? How about they just simply KICK ASS! Since Rock Titan’s inception, we’ve been following Blameshift’s rise to fame with such hits as Secrets, Ghost, and now MONSTER! Lead […]

Once again, Sweden proves its METAL prowess with the likes of Mindless Sinner. Hailing from VJ Scotty J’s ancestral home, Christer Carlson and Magnus Danneblad discuss a lifetime of making music, the industry, and continued […]

Southern California seems the place to be these days if you’re a Hard Rock Heavy Metal fan! Once again, Rock Titan has been illuminated to the new “smash you in the face sound” of Firing […]

John Bush is a bonafide ROCK TITAN! As the vocalist of heavy metal band Armored Saint, Bush has survived the mayhem that comes with the territory since metals explosion in the early 80’s. While Armored […]

When Metal Blade Records decides to bring music artists on their label, they don’t mess around. They scour the globe for Heavy Metals best of the best. Such is the case with Netherlands based DEATH […]

It’s not hard to understand why FASIV has dominated the airwaves of southern California. Since the release of their first LP, Rat Trap, FASIV has garnered rapid attention from the music industry resulting in the […]

There’s a fire that burns in all of us. It’s that passion that takes on a presence of it’s own and has a voice we can’t ignore. No matter how much time goes by, our […]

Rock Titan “Skyping with Scotty J” catches up with DESTRAGE guitarist Matteo Di Gioia all the way over in Milan Italy. A band one can’t dare to classify in any one category of metal, DESTRAGE […]

The state of Washington has birthed some of the greatest music of the late 20th century. Keeping that legacy alive is Alternative Rock band Blue Helix! Frontman Sami Chohfi epitomizes the title of their most […]

The family rock group, The WizBangs, is a family affair that truly epitomizes the name of their first album “Life, Love, and other Mishaps”. While many young men grow up having a catch with their […]

With the challenging times faced by all musicians in this day and age, Rock Titan has made it a mission to focus on Independent Artists. So much talent out there deserving the attention of major […]

Rock Titan has been fortunate to have the support from Corners of Sanctuary since inception. These classic metal rockers out of Philadelphia have produced numerous albums all meeting equal success and garnering the attention of […]

The ultimate METAL Monster from Down Under, Kold Creature, spews the news from their happenings in Brisbane Australia. Kold Creature is no guppy in the world of Heavy Metal. With their first studio album, A […]

How many music artists can make instruments like the fiddle, ukulele, mandolin, and banjo flat out ROCK? That answer would be Ryan Shupe of Ryan Shupe and The Rubber Band. For years Ryan Shupe has […]