Vinny Cecolini | The Aquarian

Jon Zazula—The Unconventional Icon

November 6, 2019

Visionary. Innovator. Architect. Mentor. During the eighties, Jon “Jonny Z” Zazula helped redefine and breathe new life into American hard rock and heavy metal without playing an instrument or—except for a met... Read More...

Joe Elliott’s Down ‘N’ Outz: On a Roll

Vinny Cecolini

October 9, 2019

Buzz, Features

One of the benefits of becoming a rock icon: being recognized by, and often befriending, your musical peers and idols. Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott has never hidden his appreciation of, and passion for, seventies... Read More...

Dream Theater—Throwing Arms Around a Memory

Vinny Cecolini

October 9, 2019

Buzz, Features

I was wandering around the catacombs of Sao Paulo, Brazil’s Pista de Atletismo do Ibirapuera with assorted international media when we were greeted by an amazing sound. It was between band sets during the 1998... Read More...

Don Felder—Flying High and Free

Vinny Cecolini

September 25, 2019

Buzz, Features

After departing the Eagles and dealing with personal issues, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Don Felder found solace by writing his 2008 memoir, Heaven and Hell: My Life in The Eagles (Wiley). The best-se... Read More...

Alter Bridge—The Sky’s The Limit

Vinny Cecolini

September 18, 2019

Buzz, Features

In 2005, while working as VH1 Classic’s Senior Writer, I opened an e-mail inviting me to a hallway performance by a new band. These performances, which happened from time to time, featured up-and-coming artist... Read More...

Leigh Celent: Castle Black—A New Riot Grrrl Rises

Vinny Cecolini

August 21, 2019

Buzz, Features

In 2019, a year during which pop princess Ariana Grande headlined Lollapalooza, Castle Black frontperson Leigh Celent is a welcome breath of fresh indie-rock air. Celent and Castle Black have created a new sou... Read More...

Hollis Brown—The Last Great American Rock ‘N’ Roll Band?

Vinny Cecolini

July 30, 2019

Features, Interviews

Ozone Park: The Queens, New York neighborhood that is the gateway to the Rockaway beaches; where the late Mafia don John Gotti held his annual July 4th block parties and constantly thwarted authorities despera... Read More...

I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME—Dallon Weekes Heads Back to the Future

Vinny Cecolini

July 17, 2019

Buzz, Features

Although sometimes truncated to iDKHOW, the full name of former Panic! At the Disco bassist Dallon Weekes’s new project is I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME. Yes, it is quite the mouthful, but those familiar w... Read More...

King’s X: Turning Tragedy into Something Special

Vinny Cecolini

June 25, 2019

Features, Interviews

King’s X are one of the most celebrated and lauded bands of the last 30 years… by musicians and critics. Yet, the level of success first predicted for them has alluded them. A rollercoaster story of ups and do... Read More...

Frank Iero Strikes Back

Vinny Cecolini

June 18, 2019

Features, Interviews

Each night, as Frank Iero tucks his children in, he offers them a choice: a storybook or a song. Rarely do they choose the book, opting for a sing-along that begins with “Best Friends Forever (But Not Now).” C... Read More...

The Allman Betts Band—Keep On Growing

Crocodyle On Decade-Spanning Influences & Their Feel Good Music

Labors of Love: Marty Friedman’s All-Consuming Musical Endeavors

The Luka State’s New Video Allows Album Highlight To Shine

HOT ROCKS: New Releases from Green Day, Stone Temple Pilots, Liam Gallagher, DIO, and Sepultura

The Versatility Of Ellington – As Seen On His Debut EP

Tombstones In Their Eyes’ Robust New Record

The Luka State’s New Video Allows Album Highlight To Shine

Queued Up: Exploring the World of Bong Joon-Ho ('Parasite'), plus 'Doctor Sleep,' 'The Siren,' 'Scandalous,' 'Untouchable,' and more.

Reality Check:  AMERICA: THE VIOLENCE PROBLEM

Reality Check: OUR MONSTER FIXATION

Makin’ Waves: Laurie Berkner: From Jersey Indie Rocker to Global Kindie Rocker

Jon Zazula—The Unconventional Icon

Joe Elliott’s Down ‘N’ Outz: On a Roll

Dream Theater—Throwing Arms Around a Memory

Don Felder—Flying High and Free

Alter Bridge—The Sky’s The Limit

Leigh Celent: Castle Black—A New Riot Grrrl Rises

Hollis Brown—The Last Great American Rock ‘N’ Roll Band?

I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME—Dallon Weekes Heads Back to the Future

King’s X: Turning Tragedy into Something Special

Frank Iero Strikes Back

Reality Check:  AMERICA: THE VIOLENCE PROBLEM

The Versatility Of Ellington – As Seen On His Debut EP

Crocodyle On Decade-Spanning Influences & Their Feel Good Music

Tombstones In Their Eyes’ Robust New Record

Labors of Love: Marty Friedman’s All-Consuming Musical Endeavors

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