Kirk Hammett to Join Mark Agnesi of Gibson for An Intimate Live Discussion Spanning His Music Career and New Book

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Kirk Hammett to Join Mark Agnesi of Gibson for An Intimate Live Discussion Spanning His Music Career and New Book

Kirk Hammett: The Collection – Live Book Tour Join Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and 9-time GRAMMY® Award-winning band Metallica, for an intimate, live discussion celebrating his iconic career and launching his new coffee table book, The Collection: Kirk Hammett. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPEWB6jWjhU Tickets for the “Kirk Hammett The Collection: Live” events go on sale Friday, April 11, at 10:00 AM (local time) and are limited. Don’t miss this exclusive […]

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Feature

The Fixx Was In

New wave legends The Fixx and sharp-witted singer-songwriter Jill Sobule deliver a night of nostalgia, storytelling, and sonic fire at the Keswick Theatre.Article, Photos and Videos byMelissa DeBrigida-ParentMusic Mattters Media Productions, LLCThe Fixx, the British new wave band renowned for their distinctive sound and thought-provoking lyrics, graced the stage at The Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA, on Sunday, April 6, as part of their 2025 USA Tour. The setlist featured a […]

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Reviews

Kickin Valentina’s Raw Trax Serves Up Killer Cuts & Live Heat

KICKIN VALENTINA – Raw Trax, B-Sides, and Bootlegs Brian Basher Program Director, WTYU.rocks Starting the morning off right with Kickin Valentina's new release, Raw Trax, B-Sides, and Bootlegs. The record features three studio tracks, three live recordings, and a couple of demos. I’m assuming the studio tracks are leftovers from the band's last album, Star Spangled Fist Fight, and if that’s the case, I’m struggling to understand how they didn’t […]

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Reviews

Ricky Warwick – Blood Ties (2025) – A Must-Listen for Rock Fans

KK Law WTYU.rocks Middays, 10am - 2pm, Coming Soon If you know me, you know I don’t just recommend albums lightly. But let me tell you right now—Ricky Warwick’s Blood Ties is one you need to check out. The guy is a machine. From The Almighty to Thin Lizzy to Black Star Riders, he’s been grinding out killer rock music for decades, and now, with this solo release, he’s proving […]

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Feature

Think Outside the T-Shirt: Creative Merch Ideas for Bands

Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine Expanding Your Band’s Brand I’ve been lucky to get to know so many talented artists around here—not just great musicians, but true storytellers with a clear vision. Talented lyricists, cool band names, strong aesthetics—it’s all there. And it’s had me thinking: Why stop at music? A band name is more than just a name—it can be an extended brand. Think beyond a basic logo […]

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Advice

Can Local Radio Still Break a Band?

Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine Exploring the Role of Terrestrial & Streaming Radio in Launching Independent Rock Acts Remember When Radio Made Rock Stars? Once upon a time, local radio could launch a band into the stratosphere. A DJ threw your track into rotation, people heard it, bought your record, showed up at your gigs, and boom—you had a career. Those were the days. Fast forward to today, and, […]

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Culture

5 Key Elements to Strengthening Your Local Music Community

Building a Hard Rock Tribe: The Power of Unity in Every Scene Hard rock is alive and thriving in many places, but too often, the scene for original music is lacking. Whether it’s the Philly tri-state area, or any other city across the globe, local venues and bands are working tirelessly to bring new, original music to the stage. The challenge, however, is getting people to show up and support […]

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Music

Sven Gali To Unleash “Live At The El Mocambo”

Sven Gali Drops Ferocious Live Album from Iconic El Mocambo Show Canadian hard rock legends Sven Gali are coming in hot with a new live album, ripped straight from their sold-out show at The El Mocambo in Toronto. Captured on Friday the 13th, September 2024, this set is pure fire — and it's dropping on another Friday the 13th: June 13, 2025. Call it fate, call it rock ‘n’ roll […]

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News

Judas Priest and Alice Cooper Unite For Co-Headlining Fall Tour

Alice Cooper & Judas Priest Announce Co-Headlining Fall 2025 Tour Across North America This fall, two of the most iconic names in rock and metal are teaming up for a monster tour you won’t want to miss. Alice Cooper and Judas Priest are joining forces for an epic 22-city co-headlining run across North America, produced by Live Nation. The tour kicks off on September 16, 2025, at the Mississippi Coast […]

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