Monthly Archives: September 2008

Worthy Rock Shows On Sale This Weekend

Posted on September 26, 2008 by gearsofrock

The Killers perform at Hammerstein Ballroom (New York City) on Friday October 24, 2008. Tickets on sale, Saturday, 9/27 at 10 am. Also, performing at the Las Vegas House of Blues on 10/20. Get Great Tickets on StubHub.com! Neil Young … Continue reading →

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Contest: Enter To Win Signed AC/DC Guitars

Posted on September 25, 2008 by gearsofrock

From the AC/DC.com newsletter: AC/DC’s Give It All You Got contest is now open for business. It’s a three step process: first, get out the video camera and set the scene. Next, record your own version of the brand new … Continue reading →

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AC/DC "Black Ice World Tour" Sells Out 18 Shows

Posted on September 25, 2008 by gearsofrock

From the Columbia Records’ release, regarding the AC/DC tour: Fans responded enthusiastically to the first AC/DC world tour in eight years with 18 Black Iceconcerts selling out in record time. Unprecedented fan response forced additional shows in Chicago, Los Angeles, … Continue reading →

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AC/DC Release Music Video "Rock 'N Roll Train"

Posted on September 25, 2008 by gearsofrock

Yeah…nothing has changed. They still rule. ACDC Tickets

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Weezer Live At Madison Square Garden 9-24-08

Posted on September 25, 2008 by gearsofrock

Below is a review of last night’s Weezer concert at MSG from Nza, a friend to the Gears of Rock: I HAVE SEEN WEEZER ON EVERY TOUR SINCE THEIR BIRTH AND DO I HAVE TO SAY THAT THIS TIME THEY … Continue reading →

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Gears of Rock Honors John Bonham

Posted on September 25, 2008 by gearsofrock

On this day in 1980, legendary Led Zeppelin drummer, John Bonham died after choking on his own vomit. He is one of the most influential and greatest rock drummers of all-time. Enjoy the legendary live “Moby Dick” solo below: Here … Continue reading →

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Review: Lords And Barons [2008]

Posted on September 24, 2008 by gearsofrock

Straight from the fume-filled garage to the bright lights of the stage, the rawk trio named Lords and Barons shimmy with a soulful ’70s vibe intact on their eponymous 11-track offering. This enigmatic troupe which hails from La-La land (Los … Continue reading →

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Secret AC/DC Show In New York City

Posted on September 24, 2008 by gearsofrock

Do you want to see AC/DC perform an intimate club show in NYC? I’d certainly hope so, if you are on this website. Go to blabbermouth.com for more info. FYI: You will have to pre-order Black Ice now from the … Continue reading →

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Review: The Handcuffs – Model For A Revolution [2006]

Posted on September 24, 2008 by gearsofrock

Swinging with a swank and pouty garage rock swagger, the Illinois duo known as The Handcuffs bust out the vintage go-go beats on their 12-track offering Model For A Revolution. Specializing in delivering spy rock with a sultry female voice … Continue reading →

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Review: Mar de Grises – Draining The Waterheart [2008]

Posted on September 24, 2008 by gearsofrock

Chilean quintet Mar de Grises pack a soulful crunch into their thunderous doom metal on the grandiose Draining the Waterheart. This eight-track endeavor intertwines Moonspell, Opeth, and November’s Doom, as Mar de Grises diligently doles out proportionate nuances of the … Continue reading →

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