Axel Rudi Pell doesn't care about your "industry standards" or the way modern labels want him to behave. In this unfiltered sit-down, the guitar virtuoso breaks down why he handles every single aspect of his brand—from the cover art to the production—himself. Is it ego, or is it the only way to survive a dying business? Plus, find out what really happens when you put legends like Bobby Rondinelli in a room and tell them what to play.

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Listen up, you riff-hungry animals! The legendary drummer, guitarist, and all-around rock warrior Brian Tichy has cooked up a fresh Los Angeles-based heavy rock monster. This band didn’t just form – it exploded over the past year, slamming down 12 tracks that are nothing but loud guitars, massive drums, big greasy riffs, killer grooves, aggressive vocals, and a vibe like you’re flying through a goddamn tornado at full throttle!

Tichy started this thing as a fun, organic jam... but it quickly turned into a full-blown obsession. The man poured every ounce of his blood, sweat, and monster talent into serving the songs right. No filler. No poser crap. Just pure, uncompromising heavy music.

Their first punch to the face is the single and video “Get It Right” – out now on Deko Entertainment. Tichy nails it: “It’s simple, it’s basic power, and it drives home that heavy guitar riff like the old-school bands that raised us. Perfect way to kick off the party!”

And the video? It’s a steroids-fueled basement house party – raw, in-your-face, sweaty, and alive. You’ve got Tichy ripping it up front and center, joined by beast-mode drummer Shane Hawkins (yeah, Taylor Hawkins’ kid – the kid’s got the fire in his veins) and bassist Brent Woods. These three look like they’re having the time of their lives while absolutely destroying.

This whole project is about one thing: serving the song, the groove, and the raw power. No trendy garbage, no overproduced junk – just real rock ‘n’ roll that hits you in the chest and makes you wanna bang your head and raise a fist.

The full album is coming later this year and if the first single is any indication, it’s gonna be a brutal, groove-heavy monster. Led By Vultures isn’t here to play nice – they’re here to remind everyone what real heavy rock sounds like.

Crank “Get It Right” immediately. If it doesn’t make you feel alive, check your pulse – you might already be dead.

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Tesla just dropped a bomb: they're unleashing a full R&B and soul covers album called Homage in July. Yeah, you heard that right. The same dudes who gave us Modern Day Cowboy and Love Song are now having Jeff Keith belt out Sam Cooke, Etta James, James Brown, and some obscure Temptations cuts.

Frank Hannon called it "a very interesting record" with some really cool songs... plus one brand new Tesla original titled "Never Alone". Brian Wheat's been producing the hell out of it, and they've already been testing the waters live with Supertramp's "Give a Little Bit" and that Climax Blues Band jam "I Love You" that's racking up millions of streams.

Look, Jeff Keith's always had serious soul in that voice—nobody's denying the man can still sing his ass off. But Tesla going full R&B homage? That's bold as hell. Some of you are gonna eat it up because it shows off what Jeff can really do beyond the hard rock roar. Others are already screaming "sellout" or "what the fuck happened to the electric guitars?"

Me? I'm intrigued but skeptical. Tesla's always been that blue-collar, no-frills hard rock band with heart. Swinging into soul classics could either be a killer showcase that proves they're still relevant... or it could land like a total train wreck if it feels forced. Either way, it's not the straight-ahead rock record a lot of the diehards have been begging for after Shock and that All About Love EP.

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They're hitting the road this summer with Mötley Crüe and Extreme on the Carnival of Sins tour, so expect to hear some of this new stuff live. Will the crowd eat up Jeff crooning soul tunes between the bangers? We'll see.

This is either a smart left turn or the weirdest curveball in Tesla's career. I'm grabbing it day one just to hear how they twist these classics. You should too—then tell me if it's genius or garbage.

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