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SONS OF APOLLO (Live at Gramercy Theatre, New York City, NY, USA, February 6, 2020)

JEFF SCOTT SOTO (SONS OF APOLLO, W.E.T.): “I Care More About Quantity Of People Sharing Or Discussing My Music… It’s Going To Open More Doors For Me Later”

October 30, 2020 George Dionne Leave a comment

On November 6, 2020 Jeff Scott Soto is set to release his 7th official solo album Wide Awake (In My Dreamland) through Frontiers Music. Soto, who has more than 85 albums under his belt, has …READ MORE

Tales from a Metalhead

Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 16: I’ll See The Light Tonight

July 20, 2020 Stig G. Nordahl Leave a comment

There are probably more opinions about Yngwie J. Malmsteen than the vast number of notes he plays during any given guitar solo. I love his statement that “more is more.” His persona is a bit too much for some people, especially for the numerous musicians that have been in his band.

SOTO (Live)

September 5, 2019 Mick Burgess Leave a comment

While most were salivating over the fretboard wizardry of Yngwie Malmsteen on the release of the first Rising Force album back in 1984, a few astute ears picked up on the vocals on the few …READ MORE

Interview with Jeff Scott Soto (Malmsteen/Talisman/Journey/Solo)

March 1, 2012 Mick Burgess Leave a comment

MER: Your new solo album Damage Control is due out very soon. Are you pleased with how it’s turned out? JSS: I’m so pleased with it. We’ve just finished mixing and mastering a week and …READ MORE

TALISMAN/PRETTY MAIDS (Live)

May 26, 2007 Dr. Dimitris Kontogeorgakos Leave a comment

The last act of this great Hard Rock band was a farewell tour where Talisman would give the fans the last chance to watch them live. Luckily, Greece was found in the tour program for …READ MORE

TALISMAN – 7

October 20, 2006 Mick Burgess Leave a comment

Since their self-titled 1989 debut album, Talisman have been responsible for some of the finest Melodic Rock to hit the airwaves. Their six studio albums and three live albums have showcased the talents of the …READ MORE

TALISMAN – Five Men Live (CD) / World’s Best Kept Secret (DVD)

March 27, 2005 Jeremy Juliano Leave a comment

In 2003, Talisman had been touring in support of their latest release, Cats and Dogs. With over ten years of recording and touring behind them, it was time to think about documenting the current band …READ MORE

Talisman Audio Interview 2003

June 12, 2003 Stig G. Nordahl Leave a comment

Interview with Jeff Scott Soto about the 2nd comeback with Talisman and the other projects with Marcel Jacob. He also shares his view on being a solo artist andworking with Yngwie Malmsteen.

TALISMAN – Cats And Dogs

May 12, 2003 Guest Writer Leave a comment

“Hey! Hey!! Hey!!!” That’s as good a way to start a CD as any, and if you follow it with a throaty scream and ripping guitars, well, even better. That’s how Talisman’s new release, Cats …READ MORE