
Karen Bliss
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Toronto's Karen Bliss is an established music journalist whose work has appeared in dozens of print and online publications. She also owns an online magazine, Samaritanmag.com, about people making a difference; has released an animated anti-racism PSA, 'The Girl With Pinhead Parents,' on YouTube, voiced by Nelly Furtado, Chris Bosh, and more; and started an indie label, Daycare Records.
Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Could Be Your Pilot This Summer
Iceland Express Rock fans: have you ever wanted to fly to Iceland? Well, how about if Iron Maiden singer and licensed commercial airline pilot Bruce Dickinson was in the cockpit? The singer ...
In Flames' Friden Opens Up About Jesper Stromblad's Departure
Trendsetter Media In Flames' new album, 'Sounds of a Playground Fading,' is the first in the Swedish metal band's 21-year career without founding guitarist Jesper Stromblad. After In Flames' ...
Sammy Hagar Remembers Ronnie Montrose's Ego Trip
Theo Wargo, WireImage Sammy Hagar, whom ex-Van Halen bassist and current Chickenfoot bandmate Michael Anthony called "the most upbeat, positive guy in the world," told a packed room at ...
Sammy Hagar Came Up with Name Chickenfoot 40 Years Ago
Steve Lawton, FilmMagic The name Chickenfoot occurred to Sammy Hagar 40 years ago, the singer told an audience at Canadian Music Week last Saturday. While the name itself is not explicitly ...
Chickenfoot Reveal Title of Their Next Album
Ross Halfin During an interview with Tommy Nast at the Canadian Music Week conference last Saturday, Sammy Hagar revealed the title of the next Chickenfoot album. "I'm gonna get in trouble ...
Chickenfoot Wrapping Up 12 'Wonderful New Songs,' Due in Fall
Ross Halfin Sammy Hagar has confirmed that the new Chickenfoot album is just about done and should be out in the fall. The band is comprised of Hagar on lead vocals, Red Hot Chili Peppers' ...
Jeff Beck Tells 'Truth' About Metal, Pays Tribute to Guitar Legend Les Paul
Ross Halfin Jeff Beck certainly had his own influence on heavy metal. The Jeff Beck Group's 1968 album 'Truth,' with its harder rock and blues style, was a major precursor to the metal genre. ...
