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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Motley Crue’s Vince Neil on Las Vegas Residency: It’s a Difficult Setlist For Me
Motley Crue kicked off their second Las Vegas residency earlier this week (Sept. 18) at the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Leading up to the engagement, singer Vince Neil took some time to talk about their all-new, 'Red Hot' production and the personal challenges of their nightly setlist.
Bassist Robert DeLeo Says Stone Temple Pilots Had No Choice But to Fire Scott Weiland
As Stone Temple Pilots continue their current tour with Linkin Park's Chester Bennington on vocals, more details regarding the firing of former frontman Scott Weiland are starting to surface.
Joey Jordison Says He’s Constantly Writing for Slipknot and Shares a Favorite Paul Gray Memory
Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison and his latest musical endeavor Scar the Martyr are preparing for the release of their debut self-titled disc on Oct. 1, and as if that wasn’t enough, Jordison recently shared that he’s constantly working on new material for Slipknot too.
Pat Smear Thinks Surviving Nirvana Members Should Play Old Tunes Live
Pat Smear joined Nirvana in 1993 as a second guitarist and recently shared his personal thoughts on the legacy of the music and his feelings about the surviving members playing Nirvana songs live in the absence of Kurt Cobain, who died in 1994.
Korn’s Jonathan Davis + James ‘Munky’ Shaffer Open Up About the Return of Brian ‘Head’ Welch
Korn recently welcomed the return of guitarist Brian ‘Head’ Welch to the lineup after he quit the band seven years ago. Now, members of the band are opening up with their personal thoughts on the reunion with Welch and why it just seemed natural.
Soundgarden Unveil Cosmic ‘Halfway There’ Video
Since releasing ‘King Animal’ back in November of 2012, Soundgarden have been busy, but not too busy to visit outer space for their new video. Their latest work is the cosmic clip for the album's third single ‘Halfway There.’
Trial Over Queensryche Name Put Off Until January 2014
It looks like the legal battle for the band name Queensryche will rage on a bit longer. According to new court records, a continuance was granted, giving ousted frontman Geoff Tate and his wife Susan, who once managed the band, until January 27, 2014 to iron out the details of their case.
System of a Down Singer Serj Tankian Speaks Out About Crisis in Syria
System of a Down singer Serj Tankian has often taken the role as a political activist in addition to his many musical endeavors, so it probably comes as no surprise to fans that he recently weighed in on the current crisis in Syria and President Obama's plan to take military action.
Pearl Jam Unveil Track Listing For ‘Lightning Bolt’
As the days tick down to the Oct. 15 release date of Pearl Jam’s tenth studio album ‘Lightning Bolt,’ the band has revealed the disc’s full 12-song track listing.
Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx Encourages Fans to ‘Dig Deep’ and Purchase Full Albums Instead of Singles
While it’s not uncommon for Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx to share his thoughts and opinions with his fans through social networking, his latest words encompass something that impacts the music industry as a whole – the growing trend of purchasing single songs in lieu of the full album through digital outlets.
David Draiman Cancels Device Tour Dates Due to Wife’s Pregnancy Complications
Device and Disturbed frontman David Draiman announced today (Aug. 28) via Facebook that due to complications surrounding his wife Lena’s pregnancy, all upcoming Device tour dates will be canceled through the anticipated due date, which is the first week of October. Draiman wants to stay close to home until then, and who can blame him.
Battle of the Bands Added to ‘Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare’
Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare just upped the stakes for local acts in the California area with the addition of a battle of the bands added to the festivities. 'Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare Battle of the Bands’ will shine a spotlight on local unsigned talent throughout September and October, allowing bands to compete for the ultimate prize – the opportunity to play on the Monster E