3 Doors Down frontman and celebrated songwriter Brad Arnold was preparing earlier this year to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the band’s 2000 debut album, the certified seven-times RIAA platinum ‘The Better Life”. But with the pandemic putting the Grammy Award®-nominated Mississippi rock band’s plans on hold, Brad Arnold has used the quarantine to write […]
Joe Satriani – Flying In A Blue Dream One of the most important guitar records to have ever been recorded came out on October 30, 1989. “Flying In A Blue Dream” remains one of the albums that has inspired and spawned several generations of guitar shredders. Seriously, go ask almost any mainstream guitarist today and […]
Former lead vocalist of the legendary female rock group Vixen, Janet Gardner and guitar virtuoso Justin James have released their new album “Synergy” via Pavement Entertainment. The eleven track album showcases Gardner’s soaring vocals and the guitar wizardry of James. As the listener goes deep in to the album the duo’s songwriting prowess is apparent. […]
Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist Laura Valk – who goes by the moniker – Skout is gearing up to release a collection of new songs – ‘Patterns‘. The five song EP, like its lead single, Moves, touches upon themes of mental health and the motivation to keep pushing forward even in times of doubt. I, personally, felt very […]
Karl Michael has taken an interesting path to get to the place he is at today. I found his journey to be not only interesting but extremely inspiring as well. Karl’s perseverance, persistence and “never give in” attitude has helped make him a sought after songwriter. But this budding pop star is ready to take […]
Avatar – Hunter Gatherer Interview with Avatar vocalist Johannes Eckerström One of the most exciting and hard rocking metal bands in the world – Avatar, is launching their eighth studio album – Hunter Gatherer via Entertainment One. This ten track crusher features not only intricate musical aspects but lyrical genius as well. I was able […]
One of rock’s newest super-groups, Kuarantine – featuring Fozzy front man and wrestling icon, Chris Jericho has released their latest cover by the legendary Kiss. The song, “Heart Of Chrome” comes from the 1993 Kiss release – “Revenge”. That album featured Bruce Kulick on lead guitar. Today, Kulick joins forces with Jericho, drummer Kent Slucher […]
Sima Galanti has experienced and seen a lot in her life. Probably more than most recording artists. Her history leading up her latest release, ‘Runaways’ is so interesting to me, I found myself in awe more than a few times during our conversation. Sima tells Sound Vapors, “I grew up in Israel, as you know. […]
Michael Des Barres has had quite the career. Actor, musician, radio host, etc. One of my favorite parts of it all? He’s not even close to being finished. Des Barres currently hosts The Michael Des Barres Program on Little Steven’s Underground Garage on SiriusXM. He’s made countless appearances on T.V. shows such as Seinfeld, MacGyver, Roseanne, […]
The Kevin Rudolf ride started many years ago. In fact, it still hasn’t come back into the station. He’s already had an amazing career filled with platinum records, hit songs, red hot collaborations but he may just be putting out some of the best stuff he’s ever written. When I had the chance to speak […]