The Dictators!

“Reforming the band during the pandemic was the best thing that ever happened in my life. I couldn't leave the house, and it kept me busy.. And we started working on songs, passing ideas back and forth.” - Andy Shernoff

Newest Album

“Legacy of Blood Fire and Steel” Best of Album

due out April 28, 2023 on red vinyl

Featured
New Dictators Single!
The Dictators launch new website
Sweden Rock Festival 2021 is moved to 2022
World Premiere of “Glory to the Slain” Video
Dictators 2021, 2021 Dictators
Dictators re-assemble
RTB plays his favorite riffs at Loudwire
Second Single “Born of Fire” is released
First single “Maiden of Shadows” is released
Pre-Order the next Ross The Boss Album

Pre-orders available for the next Ross The Boss Album “Born of Fire” to be released March 6, 2020

Ross The Boss Announces European Tour of Fire 2020

After the successful release of'By Blood Sworn' in 2018, a full European tour and glorious festival shows all over Europe, theROSS THE BOSS band returns to Europe in April 2020 to promote their upcoming new album on AFM Records:

Shakin’ Street Announces January 2019 Tour Dates For France and NYC

Shakin’ Street will do 11 live dates in France and NYC in mid-January 2019 as a French-American Supergroup.

Excitement for the UK’s finest Heavy Metal Festival just got ramped up to the next level!

KK Downing will be appearing as a Special Guest for several songs withRoss the Boss on the Main Stage at Bloodstock, Sunday 11th August.

Pool Kings on DIY Network Features Thunderboss Song
“By Blood Sworn” Video
The Dictators Officially Break Up💔
Brave Words and Duke TV Talk to Ross The Boss
Ross The Boss Announces New Drummer for Upcoming Shows

 

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Bio

As a child growing up in New York City, Ross “The Boss” Friedman showed great promise as a piano and violin prodigy, but when he first touched the electric guitar he knew he found his true love.

 
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Bands

Ross The Boss co-founded two genre-defining bands, writes and records new music and reunites with his old bands and former band members and friends for special shows and projects.

 
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Discography

A comprehensive list of the more than 60 records Ross The Boss has played on

 

Ross The Boss’ Endorsements:

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