SCREAMER MAGAZINE
SCREAMER MAGAZINE - ISSUE #151
COVER STORY - CHERIE CURRIE - DREAMS REALLY DO COME TRUE ON THE BLVDS OF SPLENDOR
“She has been described as “the lost daughter of Iggy Pop and Bridgitte Bardot,” a queen of noise and a woman of grande reinvention. She’s an artist who is respected for laying the foundation for countless women in the music industry by becoming the frontwoman in the very first all-girl rock group with platinum album sales; Cherie Currie. Truly a force to be reckoned with, Currie has been on a wild journey through life and has been brave enough to bare her soul and share her story through her music and beyond.”
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COVER STORY - Mark “weissguy” Weiss - shooting the decade that rocked
“Gene Simmons of KISS said it best: “Mark is the real deal. He may not play the guitar, but that camera is his guitar. He’s a rockstar.” In an era where rockstars were hailed as gods, Mark Weiss carried the all-access pass. Known by some of the greatest artists as more than just a photographer, Weiss captured and lived some of the most iconic moments in rock n’ roll history. He recently sat down with Screamer Magazine to share his story.”
COVER STORY - DISSECTION OF A HERO - A ONE-ON-ONE WITH ANDY BLACK
“ The dissection of a hero… The one thing you won’t find at any corner store comic is the Man Of Steel constrained and on display, slowly being taken apart, piece by piece…to discover what is at their core, their essence, and makes them a God in mere mortals eyes. Andy Black however, decided to take this journey in his latest album The Phantom Tomorrow to try and answer the question: What makes us look up when things are looking down?”
COVER STORY - SEBASTIAN BACH - THE CHILD WITHIN US ALL
“Nothing makes me feel more like a little kid than great rock n’ roll does,” Bach exclaims enthusiastically. “You can put on a song, and it’ll make you feel like a child – no matter how old you are. That’s what music is all about to me. It’s a valuable thing to have in life.” And for someone who has truly lived a life worth writing about, Bach is far from done with penning his own story and he spent his most recent birthday talking about the future with Screamer Magazine.
COVER STORY - DIRTY HONEY - NO BRAKES
In the perpetual dance of starry-eyed dissipating dreams and marquee lights, the origin story of a band in Hollywood is a tale as old as time. We’ve heard about the California dreamin’ creatives who were lured by the siren song of the entertainment industry. And we’ve listened to the young guns who had always called the Golden State home and grew up in the shadows of the greats. Amid the ambitious heartbeat echoing through palm-lined boulevards, reality often casts a shadow and many musicians succumb to the city of angels’ devilish nature. But for a very select few, destiny plays its cosmic tune and births a rock n’ roll sensation that can’t seem to find the brakes. This isn’t just another band, this is a tale of the untold stories beyond the stage – the serendipitous collision of fates, a lineup change unforeseen to the fans, the unfiltered reality of life on the road that rarely meets the eye, and the celebration of Dirty Honey’s latest album and tour.
KISS - End Of The World Tour - Dallas Texas
Alice Cooper - Dallas, TX
Måneskin – Victoria de Angelis - Dallas, TX
Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes
Jyrki 69 - photo by Pasi Klemetti
The Darkness - Dallas, TX
Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest
Legendary rock band brings its End of the Road world tour to Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX for one last KISS
For the band KISS, the end of the road has been one long road that keeps getting paved. After the initial planning 5 years ago, the pandemic came into play and 250 farewell shows were added to the run as one final victory lap to say thank you to the fans who made it all possible. For many music journalists, the classic rock band and their ill-fated farewell tours have become a controversial topic and cliche, but for Screamer Magazine it is an honor to cover the band that graced its cover on Sunset Strip back in 1989.
FREAKS ON PARADE TOUR - ROB ZOMBIE, ALICE COOPER, MINISTRY & FILTER - LIVE IN DALLAS, TX
Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and immerse yourself on a journey into the dark realms of music and performance as the 2023 Freaks On Parade Tour creeps its way into your city. Prepare to be shocked, rocked, and unnerved by the spine-chilling collection of musical legends Filter, Ministry, Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie.
Måneskin LIVE! - italian rock provocateurs seduce america
“Do you have any idea how it feels to go from begging to having the world in your hands? An Italian group of young guns who cut their teeth as buskers on the streets of Rome, Måneskin, can tell you just that. They once would have been competing against other performers for the spot on the cobblestone corner that would attract the biggest crowds, but now you have no control in relinquishing your attention…they take it…and you like it…”
THE BLACK CROWES - HAPPINESS BASTARDS TOUR - DALLAS, TX
For Black Crowes fans across the U.S., the wanting and waiting is over! The Robinson Brothers are back with their first album of new songs in 15 years. Happiness Bastards, released March 15 via the band’s Silver Arrow Records, is the Crowes’ latest love letter to rock n’ roll and testament to a musical career that is far from over. To celebrate this special release, the band took off on their 2024 headline tour – set to hit 35 cities in North America and Europe. When the Happiness Bastards Tour made its way to the Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory on Saturday, April 6 – it turns out that was just the remedy that Dallas, Texas needed.
THE 69 EYES - Jyrki 69: Baptized in rock n’ roll
“There are places in the world that people see as “holy.” For some, they are places like Jerusalem, the Vatican or Mecca. For others, they are places like The Sunset Strip or The Whisky a Go Go. Thousands have visited these iconic places where people go to follow their dreams, all drenched in the shadow of broken dreams and the hope for a rock n’ roll awakening. The lure of the marquee lights in Los Angeles has been drawing artists and musicians there for years. From the garage bands in small towns across America to the vampires from Helsinki, Finland – it all started with a dream to make music.”
THE DARKNESS - LIVE! IN DALLAS, TX
“ It’s not often that one has the opportunity to experience rock royalty in an intimate setting. Fortunately for Screamer Magazine, this was the unexpected backdrop that staged the scene for a night of unforgettable spectacle and pageantry. Hailing from Lowestoft, Suffolk, The Darkness recently trekked across the mighty oceans to resurrect their highly anticipated tour, which the pandemic stole from them and their fans. With thirty-four shows kicking off in early March and a catalog overflowing with award-winning, platinum-selling music they were destined to give us a performance so magnificent that you’d need a cigarette afterward…”
RICHIE FAULKNER’S LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE GUITAR
In a world that can often feel uncertain, love remains a universal force that unites us all, regardless of how it is found. For some, the timeless power of a great love affair is beautiful and fleeting, while for others it is a life-long journey that guides their heart every step of the way. There are even musicians out there, like Richie Faulkner, who have discovered that the very art of playing guitar has kept their heart beating.
Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein - Dallas, TX
Ville Valo - Dallas, TX
L.A. GUNS - Phil Lewis & Tracii Guns - Fremont Country Club - Las Vegas, Nevada
kelsy karter and the heroines - rebel yell
Picture this… a new age rock goddess seemingly resurrected from a better time in music. There’s a cigarette dangling from one hand and a custom diamond-embellished guitar gripped in the other, as she swaggers into the scene like a hurricane. Kelsy Karter is not just making music; she’s tearing down the walls of convention with every note. And here comes the cavalry – her bandmates, dubbed the Heroines, a musical force to be reckoned with. Together, they’re smashing the mold to bits and smiling as they do it. Dedicated fans are drawn to the magnetic energy of pure grit and the glamor of sticking to your own guns. This isn’t just a band; it’s a sonic middle finger to a world that’s been hell-bent on shutting them down. So, buckle up for a wild ride, because Screamer Magazineis taking you on a journey of pure rock n’ roll resilience.
DOYLE - LIVE! IN DALLAS, TEXAS
Hailing from the dawn of the punk movement, Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein, rolled through Dallas this June to prove that everything IS bigger in Texas. His eponymous band, Doyle, encapsulates everything Misfits fans loved about the punk legends with a horrific twist. Their “Monster Metal” is heavy in every sense of the word and a sight to see if they head to your town for total destruction.
ville valo - live! dallas, texas with kaelan mikla
Some of the greatest music in the world is inspired by what makes our hearts beat faster. For Ville Valo, inspiration struck at an early age with the likes of Black Sabbath and Type O Negative. In an effort to keep his favorite bands alive, he partnered with his childhood friend Mikko “Mige” Paananen to redirect the hard rock sounds into ballads. After cultivating a cult following in their homeland of Helsinki, Finland their band HIM was destined to take over the world by blurring the lines between alternative, goth, and hard rock with a genre that they dubbed “love metal.” For over 20 years they garnished critical acclaim, sold over 8 million records, and shared their love affair with the dark worldwide.
L.A. GUNS - LIVE! FROM Las Vegas
“The year is 1989 and glam metal has taken over the infamous Sunset Strip as well as the music charts. The band L.A. Guns has just released their sophomore album Cocked & Loaded, after teasing fans with the release of their album singles. The hit single Ballad of Jayne reaches #33 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and #25 on the Mainstream Rock charts. The album would later be certified gold and considered an iconic album in L.A. Guns history. Founded in 1983 by guitarist Tracii Guns and, then unknown singer, Axl Rose on lead vocals - the band had taken a turn when they welcomed the former vocalist from Girl, Phil Lewis, into their camp. Little did they know at the time, they would be writing music together for decades to come. Fast forward to November 28, 2020, and it is the 31st anniversary of Cocked & Loaded. The band meets up in Sin City to perform the entire album from front to back…”
Geoff Tate
NO LIMITS TO GEOFF TATE’S RELENTLESS DRIVE
“Throughout rock n’ roll history we have experienced a wide variety of sound, sub-genres and influential musicians who have either inspired us as a listener, or have inspired us to tackle our own musical endeavors. Music has been a platform for awareness just as often as sheer entertainment. Sometimes it even combines both to provide the full package of social consciousness with the explosive musical sound that sparks enough energy to set a stadium on fire. Multi-platinum selling, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Geoff Tate is known to bring that full package, but he didn’t stop at setting stadiums on fire. No, he set the whole world on fire…”
Cherry Bombs’ Alicia Taylor
CHERRY BOMBS’ Alicia Taylor Lights the Fuse
“Women have been making a name for themselves in the music industry for years. Each one of them working hard and playing even harder just to be accepted on the same stages as their male counterparts. But what happens when an NFL cheerleader ditches her pom-poms and takes those very same stages with her heavy metal dance troupe? That’s right… she has to work even harder to be accepted. Alicia Taylor, founder and professional dancer of the Cherry Bombs was up for the challenge and ready to set the stage on fire…”
The Decade That Rocked -
The Photography of Mark Weiss
THE DECADE THAT ROCKED – The Photography of Mark “Weissguy” Weiss
In a time where the live music industry seems to be a distant memory, we are all daydreaming about the day that we will finally experience a concert again. Vivid imagery is playing in our minds as we relive some of our best memories and think of our favorite musicians. But what if you had the chance to go back in time? A time where the hair was big, the clothes were tight, the women were loose and the music was all that mattered. World-renowned photographer Mark “Weissguy” Weiss has your ticket with his new book published by Insight Editions and released on June 2, 2020. The Decade That Rocked gives you an all-access pass to the era that revolutionized rock n’ roll, with a legendary lineup featuring the likes of Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, Mötley Crüe, Ozzy Osbourne, and Van Halen.
Rock Star Hitman
Palaye Royale - The Bastards
THE SLEDGE CHRONICLES: ROCK STAR HITMAN a novel by David Ellefson - BOOK REVIEW
“ The music industry has lured musicians to Los Angeles for decades. Intrigued by the glow of the marquee and the desire to see their name on it, young hopefuls have sold their soul on Hollywood Blvd. only to realize that fame always has a price. Grammy Award winning bassist David Ellefson of Megadeth knows this story all too well and puts his own dark spin on it with his fictional debut The Sledge Chronicles: Rock Star Hitman. Co-written by musician and filmmaker Drew Fortier (Zen From Mars, Bang Tango, Chuck Mosley), this creative force to be reckoned with has crafted an action-packed saga that will leave you on the edge of your seat right from the beginning…”
pALAYE ROYALE - THE BASTARDS - ALBUM REVIEW
“When the clock struck midnight on the eve of the year 2020, no one knew that in a short period of time we would be entering into a new world. This is why the latest Palaye Royale album The Bastards fits so perfectly in our own storyboard. This is an album what needs to be heard now more than ever.”
Dirty Honey’s Marc LaBelle - The Rebel Lounge - Phoenix, AZ
DIRTY HONEY - Live! at The rebel lounge
“Surrounded by fringe, wide-brimmed hats and classic band tees it feels like a different era. The venue is crowded with a wide range of people, culture and ages. You can hear fans reminiscing on what the venue and rock scene used to be and can see the excitement of young eyes as they take everything in. In contrast to the recent supersized events Dirty Honey have played, the first night of tour is an intimate affair for the fans.”
69 Eyes’ Jyrki - Club Red - Mesa, AZ
THE 69 EYES - LIVE! WITH WEDNESDAY 13 AT CLUB RED
“They say that rock n’ roll never dies, that it lives on forever. The same is true for vampires and the band that shaped the genre goth n’ roll: The 69 Eyes. Celebrating their 30th band anniversary, the Helsinki Vampires crept into Mesa, Arizona on February 9th during their Hell Has No Mercy Tour.”
Grey Daze
GREY DAZE - MAKING AMENDS
“Music is a form of magic that connects us together. There are rhythms that send your body into movements that you can’t control; regardless of your health, ailments or age. There are melodies that roll off the tongues of thousands; regardless of the languages they speak or the color of their skin. There are harmonies that send chills up your spine and make you feel things that resonate with others and at that moment you realize that you aren’t so alone. Both instrumental and lyrical content can mirror your thoughts, feelings, and self-expression. It gives us a chance to travel deeper into someone’s mind, heart and soul. It can create a language to convey messages that aren’t easily spoken with words alone. And sometimes music can even give people a second chance to speak when they are no longer able to. “
Art Of Shock
ART OF SHOCK - CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
“What was once a busy touring season for musicians all over the world has become a season of quarantine, bringing back the garage band lifestyle to many eager musicians. With cancellations, postponements and closed music venues in our headlines we have resorted to live-stream concerts from our living rooms and closed studios. This could bring down the spirits of anyone in the music industry, but for some, it’s a challenge to be accepted. A challenge to tell your story, regardless of how desperate times may seem. “
CHERIE CURRIE - BLVDS OF SPLENDOR - ALBUM REVIEW
“When iconic artists release new albums, the word “comeback” often finds its home in the headlines of media outlets. But the album Blvds of Splendor is rock-solid proof that 70’s icon and former Runaways frontwoman, Cherie Currie, never went anywhere. The album was released via Blackheart Records on April 28, 2020, and is locked and loaded with the classic rock essence that has prevailed over the decades. With producer, Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver) at the helm and behind the kit, there is something new to be discovered each time you give it a listen.”
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