Steve Lynch :Confessions of a Rock Guitarist

 In Confessions of a Rock Guitarist, Steve Lynch recounts with humility and offbeat humor the struggles he endured growing up in the Pacific Northwest and, later, when he moved to LA to pursue his dream of becoming a professional musician. At the Guitar Institute, a fateful demonstration accelerates the course of Lynch's musical development, transforming him from a student into a master who created a cutting-edge style of his own.

Lynch and his band, Autograph, quickly rise to international prominence during the heyday of '80s metal "hair bands." However, addiction, personnel changes, and the public's changing musical tastes threaten to derail his career. Throughout this memoir, Lynch reveals an innate curiosity that takes him around the world as a musician, educator, and seeker of spiritual truth.

Illustrated with photographs from Lynch's long and illustrious career, Confessions of a Rock Guitarist is a transcendent record of one man's quest for artistic and personal fulfillment. 

 Steve Lynch started playing bass guitar in 1968 but switched over to guitar the day his hero, Jimi Hendrix, died: September 18th, 1970. He graduated from the Guitar Institute of Technology in 1979 earning the Most Likely to Succeed award. While attending GIT he wrote his first bestselling book, The Right Touch, a book about two-handed guitar playing. Steve’s unique skills launched a storied career participating in a variety of rock bands including the famed Autograph and touring with headliners such as Van Halen, Mötley Crüe, Aerosmith, Ronnie James Dio, Whitesnake, Brian Adams, and Heart. His band Autograph signed with RCA records and recorded three albums, producing the mega-hit Turn Up the Radio and selling more than five million copies. Steve also wrote two additional instructional books, recorded an instructional video, taught 325 clinics in twenty countries, recorded a solo album (Network 23), owned and operated a music school, and is now in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with his band Autograph in Cleveland, Ohio. 

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Publisher: Indigo River Publishing
Release Date: May 20th, 2025
ISBN: 978-1-964686-32-5
Price: $18.95

On June 6, 2025, 'Magic Power: All-Star Tribute to Triumph' will arrive via Round Hill Records, featuring such renowned rockers as Sebastian Bach, Nancy Wilson, Joey Belladonna, Envy of None featuring Alex Lifeson, Andy Curran, Maiah Wynne and Alfio Annibalini, Slash, and many other artists), covering classic Triumph tunes.

The 15-track album, which features additional contributions from the likes of Kenny Aronoff, Tommy Aldridge, Bumblefoot, Paul Gilbert, Nita Strauss, was produced by renowned producer Mike Clink – who has produced classic recordings for Guns N' Roses, Megadeth, UFO, and of course, Triumph.CD comes with a 12 page booklet.

Produced & Engineered by Mike Clink of Guns and Roses.

Tracklist:

1. 24 Hours a Day - Sebastian Bach

2. Rock & Roll Machine - Sebastian Bach

3. Magic Power - Joey Belladonna of Anthrax

4. Spellbound - Mickey Thomas

5. Lay It On the Line - Dee Snider

6. Somebody’s Out There - Lawrence Gowan of Styx

7. Never Surrender - Deen Castronovo of Journey

8. Hold On - Jeff Keith of Tesla

9. Just One Night - Jason Scheff of Chicago

10. I Live for the Weekend - Slash, Dorothy & Tyler Connolly, Nina Strauss

11. Fight the Good Fight - Nancy Wilson

12. Follow Your Heart - Jack Blades of Night Ranger

13. Allied Forces - Phil X

14. Blinding Light Show - Envy of None

15. Fight the Good Fight (Encore) - Dino Jelusick

AMP (A.D.A.M. Music Project) was founded by Adam DeGraide with the idea that collaboration is one of the best ways to make music. Wanting to create a unique and prolific sound utilizing many talented artists with various voices and musical gifts. . . AMP was born. With their long term friendship and shared love of all things rock Dameon Aranda and Adam DeGraide decided to partner up on the project by co-writing and co-producing AMP. 

The band is unique because it features many different singers and musicians from all walks of life. Some of the main contributors to the band are Dameon Aranda on lead vocals and guitar solos, Gabe Aranda, Lacy Saunders, Macie Cantrell, Hartleigh Buwick, Myra Beasley, Joel Driskell and Adam Aguilar all on lead vocals, Jay Gleason on lead guitar and Jeff Hall on drums.  

The songs are inspired by video game characters from games both new and old. Variety is the spice of life and AMP delivers on that promise. 

It’s official! Our 4th Full Length Album is now out and available to stream on your favorite streaming service.  Plus we have CD’s and Vinyl’s now too!  12 new songs about all things rock and gaming.  We hope our fans enjoy it as much as we did making it.  Love you all.

Adam & Dameon

Debut album from the Phoenix melodic hard rock band. Features former Jake E. Lee's Red Dragon Cartel and Kings of Dust frontman Michael Beck and ex Dirty Looks drummer, A.D. Adams.

01 - I Can See It
02 - Separate Lives
03 - I've Seen the Future
04 - In Between
05 - It's Not Alright
06 - Something
07 - Watchin You, Watchin' Me
08 - Roll the Dice

Ten Telecaster Tales remakes the idea of the “concept album.” It is music that arrives inside a book. It’s also, arguably, the most comprehensive attempt at liner notes in the history of electric instrumental fingerstyle guitar albums.

In his latest offering, Rik Emmett delves into the creative process — the roots, influences, philosophy, and spirituality involved in writing and recording. Even the story behind these stories explores creativity. (Emmett dreamed of then commissioned a guitar — a one-of-a-kind Telecaster-style guitar — then wrote and recorded with and for it.)

Deluxe Edition Book and CD

https://www.visionmerch.com/rik-emmett/rik-emmett-ten-telecaster-tales-book-deluxe-version/

 "Bumblefoot ...Returns!" instrumental guitar album, with 14 songs ranging from metal to orchestral to blues - includes appearances by Brian May, Steve Vai, Guthrie Govan, and more. This package is a digi-sleeve with a single disc and a 4-panel square foldout poster, with double-sided art. 

 Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal is a celebrated guitarist, vocalist, composer, producer, and educator with a career spanning over 30 years. Known for his groundbreaking techniques, his innovative guitar style includes fretless guitar, and 'thimble technique' (playing with a metal cap on his finger to extend the range of notes)

Lead guitarist of progressive metal group Whom Gods Destroy (with Derek Sherinian, Dino Jelusick, Yas Nomura and Bruno Valverde), Bumblefoot's band credits include lead singer and guitarist of the legendary progressive rock band Asia (2019, with Geoff Downes, Carl Palmer, Steve Howe and Billy Sherwood), guitarist of progressive rock band Sons Of Apollo (2017 - 2022, with Mike Portnoy, Derek Sherinian, Billy Sheehan and Jeff Scott Soto) and rock group Art Of Anarchy (2011 - 2024, formerly including STP/Velvet Revolver vocalist Scott Weiland, Creed vocalist Scott Stapp and Disturbed bassist John Moyer).  As lead guitarist of Guns N' Roses (2006 - 2014), Bumblefoot toured sold-out shows all over the world, headlining festivals with crowds up to 150,000. Bumblefoot's unique 'fretless guitar' can be heard throughout Guns N' Roses' 2008 Chinese Democracy album.

Bumblefoot is also an accomplished composer whose music is often heard in TV, film and video games, including the theme song to VH1's "That Metal Show". Bumblefoot is an Adjunct Professor at SUNY Purchase College teaching music production, runs international "Bumblefoot Music Camps", works with U.S. Embassies around the world on cross-cultural music programs, has his own line of award-winning hot sauces, and works with dozens of international charities visiting orphanages and children's hospitals around the world with guitar in hand.

This pre-order includes an immediate download of the song "Simon In Space" and a download of the rest of the album on Jan 24th, 2025. This album will be released on Jan 24th and will ship that week. 

Track List

1.Simon in Space 08:16

2.Planetary Lockdown 05:16

3 Moonshine Hootenanny 04:27

4.Chopin Waltz Op64 No2 03:29

5.Monstruoso (ft. Steve Vai) 04:05

6.Monstruoso II - Departure 01:41

7.Cintaku 04:47

8.Once in Forever (ft. Brian May) 05:24

9.Andalusia 00:49

10.Anveshana (ft. Guthrie Govan) 04:31

11.Funeral March (ft. Ben Karas) 03:46

12.Griggstown Crossing 05:53

13.The Thread 05:00

14.Liftoff 02:13

Eden On Fire is a symphonic melodic metal and hard rock band hailing from Erie, Pennsylvania. Formed in 2021 during the global pandemic, the band's inception was the brainchild of talented vocalist and keyboardist, Amy Gould. Utilizing her home studio, Amy began crafting captivating and powerful songs that would soon become the foundation of Eden On Fire's unique sound.

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With a passion for 80's hair metal and inspired by iconic artists such as Metallica, Beyond the Black, and Pat Benetar, Amy set out to assemble a group of like-minded individuals who shared her vision. It wasn't long before she crossed paths with bassist Scott Hagerty, and the duo wasted no time collaborating on a series of unforgettable tracks. The chemistry between Amy and Scott was undeniable, and their combined musical prowess created a solid foundation for the band's future.

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In January, 2025, axe slinger Connor McCray, formerly of Vis Mystica, joined the team bringing sweeping arpeggios and cutting edge power metal shredding to the band. Drummer Steven Starvaggi, formerly of Andeavor took over the sticks and kicks giving Eden On Fire even more firepower. 

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Throughout their journey, Eden On Fire has amassed a dedicated fan base thanks to their powerful live performances, captivating online presence, and unique music videos. They have had the privilege of touring through several states during their first two years as a band, leaving their mark on audiences far and wide.

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In recognition of their undeniable talent, Eden On Fire has been nominated for several awards. In 2024, the band was granted "The Best Local Band Platinum Award" and "Best Live Entertainment Gold Award" in their hometown of Erie, PA. And in 2024, their song, Broken, was nominated for best song and Amy Gould as best vocalist by the International Singer Songwriters Association. Their song Fallen earned the number six spot in the Top 100 Songs of the year on WHYP-LP 98.9 in Corry, PA in 2024. These accolades are a testament to the band's commitment to their craft and the undeniable talent of Gould as a vocalist and songwriter.

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Eden On Fire's current focus lies in songwriting and touring to perform their debut album, "Unresolved." In partnership with their label, DI Records, the album has been delivering the full force of their symphonic melodic metal and hard rock sound, showcasing the band's impressive songwriting and musicianship.

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With their powerful melodies, symphonic elements, and hard-hitting riffs, Eden On Fire is poised to make a lasting impact on the symphonic melodic metal and hard rock scene. They are a force to be reckoned with, combining Amy Gould's captivating vocals, Connor McCray's irreproachable guitar work, Scott Hagerty's thunderous basslines, and Steven Starvaggi's meticulous percussion. Eden On Fire is ready to ignite stages worldwide and leave their mark on the hearts of metal fans everywhere.

Tracks:

1.Brigade 05:48

2.Love Bomb (remastered) 04:09

3.Parasite 05:58

4.Set Me Free 04:19

5.Fallen (remastered) 05:01

6.Listen To Me (remastered) 07:43

7.Broken (remastered) 04:36

8.Where Love Resides 05:42

9.Make Me Bleed 04:05

10.Wake The Monster 06:49

“Closer to My Home” is the long-awaited, new album from legendary guitarist and singer/songwriter Mark Farner. Bridging past and present, the grit of industry and the calloused hard work of a rural man, “Closer to My Home” champions Farner’s multi-faceted artistry. Celebrating the 55th anniversary of the iconic hit “(I’m Your Captain) Closer To My Home” the album is highlighted with a re-record, finding Farner in exactly the same form as 1970.

From the rebellious “Anymore” to the endearing “Darlin” and to the defiant “Same Game” Farner’s journey as one of rock’s statesmen is undeniable. “Façade”, “Friends For Forever”, “Real”, “Tiny Fingers” Farner’s journey has always called him towards love and light. He collaborated with Jim Peterik (The Ides of March, Survivor) on the CD-exclusive “Friends Forever”*. Farner also enlisted the songwriter of multi-platinum rocker Mark Slaughter on “Same Game”; Slaughter produced “Closer to My Home”. Farner is co-producer. 

“Real” is the lead single and authentically vintage Farner with an earworm chorus. 

Watch the “Real” visualizer here.

“Mark Farner still has it! The vocals are powerful as usual! ‘Real’ is as real as you can get! He’s letting you know how he feels, and delivers it with ‘real’ honesty and passion,” said Larry Mac, Program Director at KLPX FM in Tucson, Ariz. “And his redux version “I’m your Captain” still shows he has the passion to re-imagine a legendary song and not lose any of its luster! In a word: Mark Farner rocks!”

“These songs are honest and from my heart,” Farner said. “The collaboration with Jim (Peterik) and Mark (Slaughter) came from a place of trust and that makes the whole experience so much more rewarding as songwriters. The audience can feel that and these songs reflect those very human moments that you can’t find creating a song from a computer.”

“‘Closer to My Home’ comes from the idea that love is at the heart of all that I do, and music is my home.”

As one of the founding members, lead singer, lead guitarist, and wrote more than 90% of the Grand Funk music catalog, Farner has always been known as the energetic driving force on stage, the engine that pulled the original Grand Funk Railroad to the top of the charts. From his soulful voice and power rock riffs, to fueling the Funk with his atomic stage presence. His story and his imprint on music starts with Flint and since 1969 from his humble beginnings and a blue-collar outlook, Farner has captained a global crusade for love, peace and freedom and became a rock ‘n’ roll icon. 

More than 60 years later – he commands the stage with the same intensity performing epic hits that defined a generation – “I’m Your Captain (Closer to Home)”, “Bad Time”, “Some Kind of Wonderful”, “Foot Stompin’ Music”, “Heartbreaker”, “Rock & Roll Soul”, “Locomotion”, “Mean Mistreater” and “We’re An American Band”.

“Closer to My Home” is on Righteous Rock Records and is distributed by MVD Entertainment Group and is available via vinyl and CD. 

 “Closer to My Home” LP track listing:

Side A

1.     “Anymore”

2.     “The Prisoner”

3.     “Same Game”

4.     “Façade”

5.     “Oh Darlin’”

Side B

1.      “Real”

2.     “Surveilling Us”

3.     “Tiny Fingers”

4.    “I’m Your Captain (Closer To Home)”

* The CD version contains the bonus track “Friends Forever”.  

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the upcoming release of legendary rock vocalist Robin McAuley's new solo album, "Soulbound". This new album sees McAuley's voice continuing to defy time and sounding as inspired and powerful as ever. The new album is definitively more guitars driven compared to the previous albums and the music itself is more straight hard rock than his previous effort, but still wonderfully melodic, infectious, and fist-in-the-air uplifting.

McAuley's continues to showcase the desire of the respected Irish rock singer to make a strong musical statement in a period that was more creative than ever for him. After reemerging on the recording side of the music industry with guest spots on Michael Schenker Fest albums and tours and fronting the hard rock supergroup Black Swan, McAuley was (and still is) feeling invigorated and ready to explore even more creative output to let the world see that his voice was (and, again, still is) as powerful as ever.
Work for "Soulbound" began on early 2024, following an intense musical period in between tour dates and studio work, with a slightly different approach compared to the previous album and Robin’s vocal performance on this album is simply oustanding. "Soulbound" delivers the more hard and heavy aspects of this respected artist, truly an iconic voice of the genre!

Robin's backing band include some of the previous artists appeared with him on the previous effort, including guitarist Andrea Seveso, together with some new talent “a such as guitarist Alessandro Mammola and drummer Alfonso Mocerino. The album is produced by Aldo Lonobile.

Robin McAuley is widely recognized as one of the great singers of a golden period in hard rock music. His voice can be heard on albums from Grand Prix and Far Corporation, and of course on the chart topping MSG records “Perfect Timing,” “Save Yourself,” and “MSG”. Through these releases, he was introduced to hard rock fans around the globe, who no doubt recognized the inherent talent and skill in his vocal abilities. Once he departed MSG, he released one solo record in 1999, then joined AOR legends Survivor, and then re-grouped with Schenker in Michael Schenker Fest on their recent records "Resurrection" and "Revelation". And of course, in what was an absolute revelation to hard rock fans around the world, in 2020, he came out swingin' as the frontman of the supergroup Black Swan, where he joined forces with Reb Beach (Whitesnake, Winger), Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, ex-Dokken), and Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr Big).

TRACKLIST:

1. ‘TIL I DIE

2. SOULBOUND

3. THE BEST OF ME

4. CRAZY

5. LET IT GO

6. WONDERS OF THE WORLD

7. ONE GOOD REASON

8. BLOODY BRUISED AND BEAUTIFUL

9. PARADISE

10. BORN TO DIE

11. THERE WAS A MAN

 Can't get enough rock n' roll? Who said 2024 was over?! Off the backs of their latest single release, "Hellraiser," and their North American Tour with Raven to support the full length release of the latest album "Sunburn," WICKED is back with more high energy rock n' roll!

WICKED is set to release yet another single; "Reptile Roots" on Friday the 13th of December 2024! 

Not only will there be a reckless new hard rock track to crank up, but a new music video to accompany it, which will give a look back in time to scenes from the "It's Summer Somewhere Tour" that the band just completed.

Presave:
https://lnk.to/reptileroots

Music Video Teaser: 
https://youtu.be/Twr_yjg8dG8

Reptile Roots is the epitome of WICKED's high energy rock n' roll brand and a cult favorite that will finally be available for your eyes and ears!

The band will be celebrating their single release with an intimate home town show on December 13th at LUX located on 666 South Ave. Rochester, NY 14620, before they break into the new year and embark on their trip to NAMM to play the Anaheim, CA House of Blues with Metal Allegiance, as well as OTTTO and Lost Legacy on January 23rd! 

With no stopping in sight, join WICKED as they rip through the end of 2024 and into 2025 with a mission to put that reckless fun back into Rock N Roll!

"You all have been asking for it after every show, from NY to LA and Toronto to Mexico City. Well now you've got it! I give you Reptile Roots!" - Scotty V

"What does Reptile Roots mean?! IYKYK... It's in your blood, running through your veins! It's that eternal bond in all of us who walk the walk in the Rock N Roll world!" - Danny 

"It's hard not to end the set with Reptile Roots! I love the song's climax at the end with absolute Rock N Roll mayhem erupting!" - Gunnar

"The music video for Reptile Roots was a perfect way to put a bow on our North American Tour with Raven this year and give the fans some nostalgia and a reminder of what to look forward to in 2025, starting with the House of Blues in Anaheim California!" - Chad Michael  

 Maltese born-Swiss musician Marc Storace started his exceptional musical career in 1970, with the Swiss cult progressive band "TEA". TEA released 5 LP's, becoming a very successful band and Marc gained attention for his abilities and his high-pitched raunchy vocal tone. In 1979 Marc became the voice KROKUS, the most successful Hard Rock Band from Switzerland, selling over 15 million copies, touring the world collecting over 2000 shows, winning several Gold and Platinum awards!

At the beginning of 2021 Marc started working on his solo career as STORACE, releasing the first solo CD "Live and Let Live" at the end of 2021, in the middle of the very difficult pandemic situation, but due unfortunately were not possible to properly promote the music live and the album didn’t have the chance to be properly supported. Marc spent 2023 and 2024 to write and produce the new album “Crossfire” that is finally ready. With the songwriting shared between Marc Storace, guitar player Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper band) and drummer Pat Aeby (Krokus, Gotus), Storace managed to deliver a monster piece of Hard Rock.

“Crossfire”, produced by Tommy Henriksen and mixed by the award-winning engineer Olle Romo, features a collection of Hard Rock anthemic songs, with big choruses, great guitars and an awesome rhythm section!

Currently the band is planning an extended tour in support of the new album, following the release of the new album.

TRACKLIST:

1. Screaming Demon
2. The New Unity
3. Rock This City
4. Adrenaline
5. Love Thing Stealer
6. Let’s Get Nuts
7. Thrill And A Kiss
8. We All Need The Money
9. Hell Yeah
10. Millionaire Blues
11. Sirens
12. Only Love Can Hurt Like This

Rickey Medlocke Band releases new single “RISE AGAIN,” in support of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Movement.

A Portion of Proceeds Benefit National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC).

“Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day”

The 11 track album is classic Babylon A.D. firing on all cylinders, showcasing great songwriting talent, performances and the hard rock sound the band is known for. Their first single/video “Wrecking Machine” reached #2 on the Classic Rock Radio Charts and their second single “Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day” hit # 3. The reviews and response to the album have been Overwhelmingly positive proving the band is back! The band has more Single/Videos scheduled and is currently playing select live shows across the states in support of the new album.

Derek Davis - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Ron Freschi - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
John Matthews - Lead Guitar
Craig Pepe - Bass, Backing Vocals
Dylan Soto - Drums, Backing Vocals

Lane Borchard - Backing Vocals on Track 6

1. Wrecking Machine
2. Pain
3. Sometimes Love Is Hell
4. Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day
5. Looking For A Heartbeat
6. I Will Never Break Again
7. White Hot Bullet
8. Crashed Into The Sun
9. Face Of GOD
10. Shut Up
11. Super Beast 

House of Lords come back with their 12th studio album entitled “Full Tilt Overdrive”, another jewel in a musical crown of albums which is truly second to none in the world of classic hard rock. Recorded 

and produced once again by the band’s singer and mastermind, James Christian along with keyboardist Mark Mangold, “Full Tilt Overdrive” does not change or alter the band’s winning formula but instead offers an absolutely inspired and credible album which stands shoulder to shoulder with the best albums from the band’s repertoire. 

 TRACKLIST:
1 Crowded Room
2 Bad Karma
3 Cry Of The Wicked
4 Full Tilt Overdrive
5 Taking The Fall
6 You're Cursed
7 Not The Enemy
8 Don't Wanna Say Goodbye
9 Still Believe
10 State Of Emergency
11 Castles High 

Casandra's Crossing introduce the new musical alliance between the guitar legend George Lynch and the powerhouse singer Casandra Carson. The musical chemistry between these two talented artists has created this magnificent Modern Hard Rock album that showcases Lynch's Riffing Trademark driven by the outstanding voice of Casandra Carson, that is set to be the next singing sensation. 

TRACKLIST:

1 STRANGER
2 IMPATIENT
3 CLOSER TO HEAVEN
4 RING ME AROUND
5 DEVASTATING TIMES
6 WALTZING NITES

7 JUST BUSINESS
8 MIND ERASER
9 RUN FOR YOUR LIFE
10 WICKED WOMAN
11 KNEEL BEFORE YOU

 THIS PRODUCT WILL SHIP OUT ON/AROUND October 25th 2024