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Ratt's Stephen Pearcy Reveals How He Helped Pioneer the '80s Glam Look

Robert Ham — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:14:33 +0000

Rock memoirs are a great source of salacious details about the history of a band or artist, and that’s certainly true in the case of Ratt singer Stephen Pearcy’s new autobiography. As its title suggests, his recently released ‘Sex, Drugs, Ratt & Roll: My Life in Rock’ digs into the excesses of the ’80s when [...]

Loverboy, Tesla, Ratt and Survivor included in the Full Halfway Jam Line-Up [VIDEOS]

Sloan — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:22:40 +0000

We already knew the festival's 10th anniversary would include Loverboy, Tesla, Survivor and Ratt, but event organizers Rocktown Productions filled in the gaps and provided set times today.

Tesla and Saliva Confirmed for Halfway Jam

Sloan — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:48:51 +0000

The power rock has begun to flow out in Royalton, as Halfway Jam inks Tesla and Saliva for the summer music festival.

Loverboy and Survivor Announced as Halfway Jam Headliners

Sloan — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:53:59 +0000

This year's HalfWay Jam is already shaping up to be an amazing event. Just announced this morning on Baxter's Morning Sideshow were headliners Loverboy and Survivor.

Who is Queensryche?

Jenna — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:02:48 +0000

Who is Queensryche? Is it Geoff Tate? Is it the remaining band members? Does this sound like Pink Floyd all over again? I hate it when awesome bands like Guns n’ Roses, Queensryche and Pink Floyd break up. The fighting and legal wrangling over who gets to use what just irritates me and it kind [...]

Geoff Tate Discusses 'Out of the Blue' Queensryche Ousting

Chad Childers — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:20:08 +0000

Singer Geoff Tate was the guest on Saturday night’s (Aug. 25) ‘That Metal Show’ on VH1 Classic, and provided an open account of his ousting from Queensryche, with some speculation as to why it occurred.

Sebastian Bach May Pen Memoir

Jenna — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:34:00 +0000

The former lead singer of Skid Row says his autobiography is “Insanely insane” and that may be so, but will he actually write it and would you read it? Sebastian Bach says that he was extended a “very nice offer” to write his autobiography and he claims it would be “one hell of a book” [...]

Queensryche Deny Usage of Geoff Tate Backing Tracks During Shows

Chad Childers — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 17:49:07 +0000

Queensryche may be continuing with Todd La Torre out front instead of Geoff Tate, but there’ve been some accusations from fans that Tate is still a part of their show even though he’s not there in person.

HalfWay Jam Friday Photo Gallery

103.7 The Loon — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:55:12 +0000

Another amazing day and night of rock and roll as The LOON and Halfway Jam brought you Southern Fried Friday featuring ZZ Top tribute band Eliminator, Blackfoot, Molly Hatchet and 38. Special. Thanks for visiting with us!

Queensryche Make Live Debut with New Singer NSFW [VIDEO]

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:00:35 +0000

Progressive heavy metal group Queensryche‘s remaining members are back on their feet again, performing at their first live show since the recent ousting of vocalist Geoff Tate. The new ‘Ryche debuted this past July 28, headlining the last day of Halfway Jam with a brand new singer — Todd La Torre. It was their first time [...]

Thursday Night at HalfWay Jam [PHOTOS]

Lynn Quale — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:13:36 +0000

The Loon staff had a blast at HalfWay Jam Thursday night! Check out some of the photos we took.

.38 Special, Molly Hatchet, Queensryche, Jackyl and others Headline This Year's HalfWay Jam

Sloan — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:00:54 +0000

The line-up for 2012's HalfWay Jam is going to be the biggest year yet for die-hard Jammers. In addition to HalfWay Jam local band staples BLIMP and TNT, this year's campers and attendees will be immersed in a Jammin' Jackyl Thursday, a Southern-fried Friday and a headbangin' Saturday.

Geoff Tate Responds to Queensryche Accusations

Chad Childers — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 23:19:24 +0000

The back and forth between Geoff Tate and his former bandmates in Queensryche continues with Tate’s preliminary injunction that was filed this past Thursday (July 12) in King County Superior Court in Seattle. Blabbermouth reports that Tate disputes a number of the accusations levied at him by the band. He states that while he [...]

Queensryche Publicist Responds to Reports of Geoff Tate Attacking, Pulling a Knife on Bandmates

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 31 May 2012 11:30:22 +0000

Queensryche‘s publicist has issued a statement in the wake of wild (and unconfirmed) reports stating that singer Geoff Tate physically attacked and threatened two of his bandmates during a recent soundcheck, allegedly even brandishing a knife at one point. Metal Talk quotes Brazilian website Collector’s Room in recounting that Tate overheard his bandmates plotting to [...]

Sebastian Bach's Drummer Has Died

Jenna — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:38:40 +0000

Sebastian Bach’s former tour drummer has died in Florida. Mark “Bam Bam” McConnell’s family says in a Facebook post that the drummer died yesterday morning at a hospital in Florida with his family and friends by his side. They’re still reeling from the loss and say that they will post more information once that they’ve [...]