In January of 2018, I traveled to the Atlanta KISS Expo to witness the long-awaited return of former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent. The event was a night to remember on many levels and it was a lot of fun. So when I was preparing for my annual KISS Kruise and…
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ROBERT FLEISCHMAN discusses his career with Vinnie Vincent, Journey and more
INTERVIEW BY MARKO SYRJÄLÄ Robert Fleischman is an American artist/singer, songwriter, producer, and renowned painter. He is best known for his collaboration with Journey, Vinnie Vincent Invasion, Channel, and The Sky. Fleischman has also released several solo albums. He has written music for TV and commercials such as “That 70’s…
Rock, Bobby – THE BOY IS GONNA ROCK (Book Review)
Reviewed: August 2018 Released: May 2018, Zen Man Publishing Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Reviewer: Lord Of The Wasteland The name Bobby Rock should be familiar to anyone who lived through the eighties hard rock and metal scene. His ripped physique was recognizable behind the kit of Vinnie Vincent Invasion,…
JIMMY WALDO – Graham Bonnet Band, New England, ex- Alcatrazz, Blackthorne etc.
JIMMY WALDO INTERVIEW AND PICTURES BY MARKO SYRJALA Jimmy Waldo is an American keyboard player, songwriter, and producer. He has recorded and performed with several bands including New England, Alcatrazz, Blackthorne, and Quiet Riot. Currently, Waldo is a member of the former Alcatrazz vocalist Graham Bonnet’s band. The band toured across…
Atlanta KISS Expo – the Return of Vinnie Vincent
TEXT BY MARKO SYRJALA AND LASSI LIUKKONEN. PICTURES BY MARKO SYRJALA Something very unexpected happened in the KISS community on the 16th of August 2017. The Atlanta Kiss Expo announced that Vinnie Vincent would be their special guest at their next event in January 2018. For those who don’t know,…
BRUCE KULICK – solo artist, Grand Funk Railroad, ex-KISS
BRUCE KULICK INTERVIEW AND LIVE PHOTOS BY MARKO SYRJALA Bruce Kulick has had a long and successful career in the music world. He is still, and probably will always be, best known for his twelve-year-long KISS career. Kulick joined the band in 1984, but before that, he worked for many…
JEFF SCOTT SOTO discusses S.O.T.O, working with Yngwie, Journey, TSO, Axel Rudi Pell, Talisman, and Vinnie Vincent
INTERVIEW AND LIVE PHOTOS BY MARKO SYRJALA Jeff Scott Soto is an American rock singer who’s best known for being the lead singer for Yngwie Malmsteen, Axel Rudi Pell, the Swedish band Talisman, and Journey. During his long career, Jeff has been a part of several groups. He’s done a…
BOBBY ROCK – Drummer of Lita Ford band, Nelson, ex-Vinnie Vincent Invasion
INTERVIEW AND LIVE PICTURES BY MARKO SYRJALA Bobby Rock is a Los Angeles-based rock/metal drummer. The man first came into awareness with the Vinnie Vincent Invasion, which featured, as its name suggests, former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent, bassist Dana Strum, and vocalist Robert Fleischman. Mark Slaughter soon replaced Robert, and…
KISS – Drummer Eric Singer discusses “Monster -tour”, the Spider, KISS fans, and the future of the band.
ERIC SINGER INTERVIEW AND PHOTOS BY MARKO SYRJALA WITH COURTESY OF THIS IS ROCK MAGAZINE Legendary U.S. band KISS started its long-awaited European leg of the Monster tour in Friends Arena, Stockholm, on 1’st of June. The band introduced its new spectacular stage set in front of 30 000 fans…
SLAUGHTER – Bassist Dana Strum discusses the state of Slaughter, working with Vince Neil, Vinnie Vincent, Jake E. Lee and more
DANA STRUM INTERVIEW AND LIVE PICS BY MARKO SYRJALA Slaughter is a hard rock/glam metal band formed in late 1988 in Las Vegas, Nevada, by former Vinnie Vincent Invasion members – vocalist Mark Slaughter and bassist Dana Strum. The original lineup was completed by guitarist Tim Kelly and drummer Blas…
Ex-KISS Guitarist Vinnie Vincent – Blood, Cuts and 4 Dead Dogs
According to TMZ, VINNIE VINCENT – the guitarist who famously took ACE FREHLEY’s place in the band KISS – was arrested yesterday on charges of aggravated assault . Vincent (real name Vinnie Cusano) was busted by the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department in Tennessee and held on $10,000 bond. He posted…
Former KISS Guitarist VINNIE VINCENT Arrested On Assault Charges
According to TMZ, VINNIE VINCENT – the guitarist who famously took Ace Frehley’s place in the band KISS – was arrested today on charges of aggravated assault . Vincent (real name Vinnie Cusano) was busted by the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department in Tennessee and held on $10,000 bond. He posted…
KISS – Paul Stanley discusses the KISS ALIVE35! -tour and more.
INTERVIEW AND PICTURES BY MARKO SYRJÄLÄ After a long last, Gene “Demon” Simmons and Paul “Starchild” Stanley, the two remaining pillars of the institution that KISS has become, have finally been lured away from their extra-curricular activities (ranging from “reality” television to art galleries and musicals). Along with Tommy Thayer and Eric…
Vince Neil – Live In Coquitlam: October 12, 2007
Vince NeilFriday, October 12, 2007Red Robinson Show TheatreCoquitlam, BC Canada ***Live Review By Lord of The Wasteland (NOTE: Photo approval was not granted)