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INTERVIEW: Dan Lorenzo Talks Patriarchs in Black and Their Approach to Their New Album “Home”

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In this episode, Keefy interviews Dan Lorenzo (Hades) all about the new album “Home” from Patriarchs In Black, out now via Metalville Records! The band also features Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Sun Dont Shine, Danzig, Quiet Riot), and is unique in that nearly every track has a different singer! After reminiscing about Hades and the old East Coast metal scene, Dan details their writing and recording process for the album, writing for diverse voices such as DMC of Run DMC, Mark Sunshine, Kelly Abe, Kyle Thomas (Exhorder), Karl Agell (Lie Heavy, Legion of Doom, The Skull, COC Blind), Dewey Bragg (Kill Devil Hill), and more! Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Kenny Hickey (Type O Negative) Returns with New Band Sun Dont Shine

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Kenny Hickey (Type O Negative, Silvertomb) is back with Sun Dont Shine! Formerly known as EYE AM, he joins forces with Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, Down), Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Silvertomb, Quiet Riot), and Todd Strange (ex-Crowbar, ex-Down). Kenny discusses with Ojayy the origins of Sun Dont Shine, how their sound bridges heaviness with haunting melody, and the chemistry that makes this band unique.

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Monsters of Rock 2026 Books Black Label Society, Night Ranger, The Darkness, Queensrÿche, Stryper, Symphony X, Y and T, Slaughter, Steven Adler, Great White, Lita Ford, Quiet Riot, and The Almighty

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The annual Monsters of Rock Cruise (MORC), the world’s premier hard rock and heavy metal fan immersive music cruise sailing the high seas since 2012, is returning for its fourteenth year. Promoter On the Blue Cruises, Inc. has announced the five-day/five-night full-ship music charter will set sail April 12-17, 2026 aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Joy® and depart from the Port of Miami, Florida. The 2026 lineup includes Black Label Society, Night Ranger, The Darkness, Queensrÿche, Stryper, Symphony X, Y&T, Slaughter, Steven Adler of Guns N’ Roses, D-A-D, Great White, Lita Ford, Quiet Riot, The Almighty, British Lion, Nelson, Vixen, Loudness, Crazy Lixx, The Quireboys, Dangerous Toys, Killer Dwarfs, Ellefson-Soto, Soto, Soto/Bieler, Steelheart, Nestor, Heavens Edge, Crashdïet, Black ‘N Blue, Vain, Tuff, Cassidy Paris, Spread Eagle, Paradise Kitty, Enuff Z’Nuff, TNT, Faster Pussycat, and Stone Whiskey, with more TBA. The voyage will include performances from over 35 artists on multiple stages, two unforgettable ports of call (Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas), photo experiences with artists, theme nights, and special events with the world’s best rock community. Cabins are on sale now starting at $2,699.00 per person (double occupancy, not including mandatory taxes and fee supplement). For more info and booking,  the links below!

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