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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Skid Row To Drop New EP ‘United World Rebellion – Chapter One’ on April 16
It’s been seven years since Skid Row have released any new music but all that is about to change come April 16 when the New Jersey rockers deliver their new disc ‘United World Rebellion – Chapter One.’ The EP serves as the first offering in a series that the band plans to roll out in the near future.
Stone Sour Offer Full Stream of ‘House of Gold & Bones Part 2’
Fans expecting to wait another long week before getting a chance to listen to Stone Sour’s ‘House of Gold & Bones Part 2’ from start to finish are in for a treat. The band is streaming the whole disc now exclusively on their website. Click below to listen.
Motley Crue Returning to Las Vegas for Second Residency in Fall 2013
Back in February of 2012, Motley Crue broke new ground for the rock genre with a successful residency at The Joint at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas. The 12-show run proved to be a huge success for the band, so much so in fact, that they are preparing to shower the Sin City with their signature brand of pure debauchery all over again with a return engagement.
Rockapalooza 2013 Festival Boasts Candlebox, Saliva, Taproot, 12 Stones + More
Now in its sixth year, the annual Rockapalooza Festival is set to invade the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Jackson, Mich., on June 22, kicking off on June 21 with a free pre-party.
Young Guns Make History With ‘Bones’ Climbing to No. 1 on Active Rock Chart
Slow and steady wins the race - at least that’s been the case for Young Guns on their way up the charts. For the past 32 weeks, the title track off their latest album 'Bones' has been steadily climbing the charts, culminating with earning the British quintet the No. 1 spot on Active Rock tally this week.
The Darkness Unveil Video for ‘With a Woman’
The Darkness have unleashed a music video for their tune ‘With a Woman,' which marks the fourth single from the band’s 2012 disc ‘Hot Cakes.’ The clip delivers ‘Episode 1’ of what will likely take music fans on a trip down memory lane to a time when the hair was big and the videos were larger than life.
Evanescence Mark 10-Year Anniversary of ‘Fallen’ With Limited Edition Purple Vinyl Release
Today (March 4) marks 10 years since the release of Evanescence’s landmark debut disc ‘Fallen,’ and Wind-up Records is re-issuing the album on limited edition purple vinyl (seen on the left). Pre-ordering is currently under way, with a May 21 ship date on the colorful anniversary release.
Godsmack, Van Halen + Avenged Sevenfold to Headline Wisconsin’s 2013 Rock USA Festival
The annual Rock USA Festival set for this summer in Oshkosh, Wis., has expanded to a four-day event this year, scheduled for July 17-20. The nonstop rock fest that promises to “break a few rules” just announced its lineup with an eclectic mix of headliners ranging from Avenged Sevenfold and Godsmack to Bret Michaels and Van Halen.
Todd La Torre-Fronted Queensryche Sign With Century Media Records
Although their start has been a bit of a tumultuous one, it appears to be onward and upward for Queensryche in 2013. Getting the ball rolling, the band just inked a new deal with Century Media Records. With a tentative release date of June 11, their new disc will mark the first recorded and delivered by the latest lineup featuring new singer Todd La Torre. The vocalist replaced original singer Geo
Shinedown, Three Days Grace + P.O.D. Devour Massachusetts With Rock Assault
“You left me here like a chalk outline” – the chorus to the first single off of Three Days Grace latest disc ‘Transit of Venus’ rang out almost prophetic in nature as the band took the stage to ravage a rock-hungry New England crowd on a freezing February evening in Lowell, Mass., on Wednesday (Feb. 20).