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).
Mary Ouellette
Bats Put a Stop to Ozzy Osbourne’s Home Renovations
Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne and his reputation with bats go way back with the sordid tale of the Prince of Darkness biting the head off of a bat during a live performance. Even though the event proved to be an accident with Osbourne thinking the bat was a rubber toy, the infamy surrounding the event lives on to this day.
Black Label Society, Down, Devil You Know + Butcher Babies Rock Golden Gods Tour
The 2014 class of the Revolver Golden Gods tour tore through The Palladium in Worcester, Mass., last night (May 8) like a tornado, living up to the name on the marquee. The titans of metal packed the house for a show that offered up enough raucous revelry and riffs that would have made Atlas himself proud.
The Black Keys Unveil ‘Turn Blue’ 2014 Tour Dates
The Black Keys are back! Their new release ‘Turn Blue’ is out later this month and now the band is revealing an extensive tour run that will take them throughout North America, with more dates on the way.
Black Stone Cherry Dish on Deserted Island Playlists and Florida Georgia Line Hit ‘Stay’
In Part 2 of our interview with Black Stone Cherry, sitting down with drummer John Fred Young and bassist Jon Lawhon on a private beach in the Bahamas proved to be both educational and entertaining.
Papa Roach Discuss Impact of Songs on Fans, Granting Wishes + More
In Part 1 of our exclusive ShipRocked interview with Papa Roach vocalist Jacoby Shaddix and bassist Tobin Esperance, the pair shared their thoughts on their maiden ShipRocked voyage and offered an update on their new album. In Part 2 (watch above), the conversation continues.
Motley Crue Add Dates to Final Tour Including Last-Ever New York City Concert
Motley Crue recently announced their farewell run dubbed ‘The Final Tour’ and made it official by signing a binding document that they would not tour again beyond the year 2015. The press conference included the first leg of tour dates and now the band has revealed three more stops including what will be their very last concert in New York City.
Courtney Love Admits Nirvana’s Upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Will Be Awkward
Let’s face it, there is no love lost between Courtney Love and Foo Fighters frontman / Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl. In the trailer for her new YouTube Channel, Love recently went as far as asking her public, “Is there anybody on the planet who would be watching this that doesn’t know that Dave Grohl and I don’t get along?” The two have had some very public spats throughout the years, stemming back
Godsmack Offer Big Updates on New Album
It may be Godsmack frontman Sully Erna’s birthday today, but he just provided some news that should serve as a great gift for Godsmack fans worldwide. Godsmack hasn’t released any new music since their 2010 album ‘The Oracle’ and although the band has confirmed that they’ve been working on a new offering, very few details have been shared yet.
Vinnie Paul: Pantera Could Have Been The Rolling Stones of Heavy Metal
Pantera fans often speculate about what heights the band may have reached without the fallout from frontman Philip Anselmo’s drug abuse followed by the untimely and tragic death of guitarist Dimebag Darrell. Now, drummer Vinnie Paul is weighing in on the topic.
Gene Simmons Not Ruling Out Reunion With Ace Frehley + Peter Criss for Kiss Rock Hall Induction
It’s been a long time coming but rock royalty Kiss will finally be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Kiss will join the 2014 class of inductees that includes Nirvana, Hall and Oates, Peter Gabriel and others, and since the announcement, questions have started to swirl regarding the status of former bandmates Peter Criss and Ace Frehley and how they will fit into the festivities, if at
Ex-Korn Drummer David Silveria Rips Into Fieldy: ‘He Knows I Would Squash Him Like a Bug’
Former Korn drummer David Silveria went on record a few months back sharing that he would be open to returning to the band to "restore the groove." However, after recent comments on his Facebook page aimed at bassist Reginald ‘Fieldy’ Arvizu, the odds of that ever happening seem pretty slim.
Halestorm To Begin Work On New Album In January
In true rock fashion, Halestorm spent the majority of 2013 out on the road in support of their second studio album ‘The Strange Case of…’ With their monster tour cycle wrapping up later this week, followed by a short holiday break, the band is ready to jump into the creative process for their third full-length studio disc.