Founded in 2011, Rock In The Fast Lane is a music media press site that pays homage to the Hard Rock and Heavy Metal genre and spotlights the classic artists as well as the young, up-and-coming artists. I am also a music professional in PR/Media interviewing and promoting artists from established record labels such as Frontiers Records (Italy), AFM Records (Germany), High Roller Records (Germany), Escape Music (UK) etc…, The site is always looking to expand the reach for all of the artists that are covered and to help put their music into the ears of their current as well as future fans.
I am also the Host of the Hard Rock And Metal Podcast "Talk In The Fast Lane." The show celebrated it's 10th Season and 100th Episode in 2024 and continues to establish itself as one of the premiere shows for the Hard Rock and Metal community.
I have been in the music business since 2011 and am also the owner/CEO of RFL Entertainment (Formally RFL Records) that was established in 2016. We are a full-service record label and entertainment company that offers music services in PR, global distribution, social media growth and promotion and much more. I have worked with many National and International artists over my 11+ years in the business (Ronnie Munroe ex Metal Church, Sven Gali Band (Canada), Abstract Symphony (Chile) just some examples.
Melodic Hard Rock – this is the definition that we give to a band that plays rock n roll with foot tapping melodies, catchy hooks and a heavy edge to their sound. When a band has all of the elements required, but possesses a unique style that blends keyboards […]
Eclipse – a name that is symbolic with the term Melodic Hard rock has continued to turn the genre on its ear and continue to produce bombastic sounding albums. I first heard the band back in 2010 when I came across the “Are You Ready To Rock” cd in […]
What I have always loved about hard rock music is not only the great music itself, but the artist’s that create the music. So many colorful characters and SO MUCH incredible talent. When I think of the truly great frontmen and vocalists I think of David Lee Roth, Dee […]
The Worldwide Hard Rock Scene – has a plethora of great bands. Some reach a modest level of success and some reach the pinnacle of the genre. What every band has in common is that each of them start on a local scene playing everywhere from the area’s best […]
I still remember the first time that I heard Ratt. I was over at my friend Scott’s house and his family was one of the few that had a VCR back in the day. During a wiffle ball game, we took a break and he said “Hey, I […]
In today’s Metal Music world there are many artist’s that are taking the roots of metal and pushing them to the limit of their humble beginnings. They are taking the art form and making it whole again. Driving it to the pinnacle to where we can say […]
Being a part of the local music scene, although being on the promotional side of it, I can honestly say that I have had the pleasure of meeting many fantastic people, but there are 2 people that exemplify the pure class and professionalism of this scene and they […]
The term legendary in the music world is a term that is best used to describe a musician that has influenced the industry and has made a lasting impression on their music genre. When it comes to melodic hard rock, there is one vocalist/songwriter that epitomizes the genre […]
ROCK IN THE FASTLANE: Who are some of your influences as a Vocalist/Musician/Songwriter? AZ: My Dad was a minister when I was growing up and he and my Mom listened to an Christian artist named Don Francisco who wrote, like a Christian Folk Rock type stuff. He was […]
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Azriel St. Michael – vocalist for Audio Porn, Black Sun, Acclaimed Musician, Songwriter and Author; In a time when talent seems to be an afterthought in the music business, Azriel is a multi-faceted artist who’s songwriting and vocal prowess is […]
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