Mary Ouellette is a New England based music writer and concert photographer. She has spent the last five years as the owner and editor of TheyWillRockYou.com and is most accurately defined as “the girl at the rock show.” Capturing the best of musicians through photos and words is what drives her, whether it’s in the pit cameras in hand or sitting down backstage to interview the artists. ‘Almost Famous’ – it’s not just a movie. Check out her concert photography at SheWillShootYou.com. Passionate about: New England Sports, Butch Walker and Willy Wonka (That’s Wilder not Depp).
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Gene Simmons Not Ruling Out Reunion With Ace Frehley + Peter Criss for Kiss Rock Hall Induction
It’s been a long time coming but rock royalty Kiss will finally be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Kiss will join the 2014 class of inductees that includes Nirvana, Hall and Oates, Peter Gabriel and others, and since the announcement, questions have started to swirl regarding the status of former bandmates Peter Criss and Ace Frehley and how they will fit into the festivities, if at
Megadeth Go ‘Thrashing Through the Snow’ on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
While it may be the season for ugly Christmas sweaters and all-star carol compilations, the metal community isn't best known for partaking in such holiday festivities. Megadeth changed all that last night during their appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!,' debuting their new holiday disc ‘Thrashing Through the Snow: A Very Megadeth Christmas’ in a funny holiday skit.
Halestorm To Begin Work On New Album In January
In true rock fashion, Halestorm spent the majority of 2013 out on the road in support of their second studio album ‘The Strange Case of…’ With their monster tour cycle wrapping up later this week, followed by a short holiday break, the band is ready to jump into the creative process for their third full-length studio disc.
Trent Reznor Talks Current Nine Inch Nails Lineup, 2014 Tour Plans + More During Internet Chat
Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor took an impromptu break during rehearsals this week (Dec. 5) to field fan submitted questions on Reddit.
Rob Halford Performs ‘Lift Me Up’ Live With Five Finger Death Punch in the UK
Earlier this year, Five Finger Death Punch carried out one of their musical aspirations collaborating with the one and only Metal God, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, on their song ‘Lift Me Up.’ The tune served as the first single from ‘The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 1,’ released back in July.
Brett Scallions and Fuel To Return With New Album ‘Puppet Strings’
Fuel are gearing up to release their new disc ‘Puppet Strings’ on March 4 featuring the recorded return of vocalist Brett Scallions.
Black Label Society Part Ways With Longtime Guitarist Nick Catanese
Zakk Wylde and Black Label Society took some time out from working on their new disc to update fans on a shift in the band’s lineup. Guitarist Nick Catanese, who has been Wylde’s right hand man since 1999, is no longer in the band.
Stone Sour Announce 2014 U.S. Tour With Pop Evil
Stone Sour will be kicking off the new year on the road, announcing a new run of U.S. tour dates that span through the months of January and February. Pop Evil and Stolen Babies will be along for the ride as support.
Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes Joins Forces With Sega For Video Game Inspired Clothing Line
Bring Me the Horizon frontman Oli Sykes has joined forces with video game company Sega to release the Sega Mega Drive Apparel Collection through his clothing company Drop Dead. Watch a preview of the new line in the video above.
‘Army of the Damned’ Trailer Unveiled Featuring Godsmack’s Sully Erna
Exploring his passions beyond the scope of music, Godsmack’s Sully Erna recently made his lead acting debut in the movie ‘Army of the Damned.’ The official trailer for the action meets horror flick has just been revealed and can be seen above.
Bonzo Bash NAMM Jamm Lineup Revealed Featuring the Drummers of Korn, Anthrax + More
The East Coast celebrated the life and legacy of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham earlier this year in New Jersey with Bonzo Bash, and now the West Coast will have their own party to commemorate the legendary drummer at the Bonzo Bash NAMM Jamm 2014 event on Jan. 23 at the Observatory in Santa Ana, Calif.
Dates Revealed for 2014 World’s Loudest Month, Featuring Rock on the Range + More Festivals
2014’s concert schedule is starting to take shape with the dates for many of the biggest and most anticipated U.S. rock festivals being revealed. From April 26 through May 31, six rock festivals will invade the U.S., resulting in what could only be called the World’s Loudest Month.