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Queen Block Trump Once Again

Our President just doesn’t get it does he? Not that he ever did in the first place. Queen don’t want any politicians to use their music. This is the second time the British legends have blocked Donald Trump from using their music. In 2016 they filed suit when Trump used ‘We Are The Champions’ as a walkout track for the Republican convention. And now, Queen have blocked Trump from using ‘We Will Rock You.’ The first half of the double track.

The Darkness Return With ‘Easter Is Cancelled’

The Darkness are back with their strongest effort since 2015’s ‘Last of Our Kind.’ Although, there’s only one album in between them. But either way, the new Darkness album is a strong one. Going back to the more mature grand and epic feels of ‘Last of Our Kind,’ The Darkness have captured an excellent representation of everything that they can do.

South Park Use Dying Fetus Track For New Band Crimson Dawn

This is just one of the best things South Park has ever done. As followers of the show may know, the Marsh family have been living on a weed farm for the past 10 episodes or so. And Stan does not like living there. He misses his friends and South Park. So what does he do? Form an extreme death metal band entitled Crimson Dawn. How amazing is that band name?

Get Better Soon James Hetfield

Metallica have recently postponed a major tour leg in Australia and New Zealand for their most recent album, ‘Hardwired To Self Destruct.’ The reason? Legendary frontman James Hetfield needs to take care of himself and has entered rehab.

David Lee Roth: ‘Van Halen is Over’

Many Van Halen fans’ worst nightmare came true recently. The hope for one more Van Halen go round with DLR was slashed when the front man stated that the band is ‘finished.’ In a recent interview in Detroit, on the ‘Talkin’ Rock With Meltdown’ podcast, DLR was asked about another tour. And the stadium tour that was proposed but never happened.

9/29/92 – Alice In Chains Sets the Modern Hard Rock Standard With ‘Dirt’

By 1992 grunge and the new evolution of hard rock was in full swing. Dominated by the Seattle scene. There were many different sounding albums coming out of the jet city at the time. All of them deemed ‘grunge’ by the media. But the album that stands out as the heaviest, darkest and arguably the most influential in the long run, was Alice In Chains’ eponymous album ‘Dirt.’

‘Fear Inoculum’ May Not Be TOOL’s Final Album

TOOL are riding high on the success of their new album ‘Fear Inoculum.’ It’s been an exciting past few weeks for the band as their new album has launched them back into the spotlight. Including knocking off mega star Taylor Swift from the number one slot on the Billboard hot 100. Of course, TOOL are planning to ride out the success, which includes a major tour in support of the album.

Top Ten – 80’s Hard Rock Bands

80’s hard rock; it’s one of the more overlooked forms of heavy music. Which is interesting considering the density of material that the 80’s hard rock bands produced. The genre is doing better than it has been in previous years. But it’s still picking up the pieces that were left behind by grunge, heavier forms of metal and of course, 90’s over produced pop. Continue reading Top Ten – 80’s Hard Rock Bands

William DuVall Finds Own Voice With ”Til The Light Guides Me Home’

William DuVall is best know as the current voice to the heavy metal Seattle outfit Alice in Chains. As the band moved forward after the passing original singer Layne Staley, DuVall picked up the mantle of rhythm guitar and lead vocals.

Dancing Undercover – Ratt’s Dark Horse, Underrated Album

By the time 1986 rolled around Ratt were one of the biggest, most successful bands on the planet. With two monster records behind them and two massive tours they were riding high. Continue reading Dancing Undercover – Ratt’s Dark Horse, Underrated Album