Maryann Cotton is a Danish / American shock rock singer, songwriter, and musician / hard rock band formed in 2007. He is considered by fans and peers alike to be “The Prince Of Shock Rock” and with energetic live performances he has made plenty of positive publicity around the world. Maryann Cotton – named after a famous serial killer – recorded in 2012 his debut album “Free Falling Angels”, which was featured and recorded by the original King Diamond band from 1989 / 1990, the album sold more than 20,000 copies in Europe – and managed to get on the U.S. Top 20 list as #8 in the New York Magazine Herald & Review.
Accept is a German heavy metal band from the town of Solingen, formed in 1976 by guitarist Wolf Hoffmann and former members Udo Dirkschneider (vocals) and Peter Baltes (bass). Their beginnings can be traced back to the late 1960s, when the band got its start under the name Band X. Accept's lineup has changed over the years, which has included different singers, guitarists, bassists and drummers. Their current lineup consists of Hoffmann, vocalist Mark Tornillo, guitarist Uwe Lulis, drummer Christopher Williams and bassist Martin Motnik. Hoffmann has been the sole constant member since its inception, and he and Baltes (until 2018, when the latter left Accept) are the only band members to appear on each album…
Grammy-nominated powerhouse singer-songwriter Beth Hart has announced her new studio album, ‘You Still Got Me’, which will be released on 25 October via Provogue / Mascot Label Group. The album features appearances by Eric Gales and Guns ‘n Roses’ Slash.
If you have ever seen Beth Hart live or immersed yourself in her music, you know she puts every ounce of her being into her songs. Firebrands inspire; it's what attracts people to them. However, part of those personalities' makeup is that they do not wear a harness. They thrive on the freedom and space around them. But, with that comes danger; you need an emotional crash mat, and those save lives. It is something we all need at times throughout our lives.
We all have our "Me" when she sings "You still got me" - a loved one, a friend, a pet, a place, a memory…
Of the iconic images of the 80’s decade in Rock n Roll, one that certainly stood the test of time is Alice Cooper’s then “Rambo-looking” guitar player shooting fires on the crowds from his M-80 shaped guitar.