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It’s been a long long time since anyone has heard a peep or seen a limb of the once legendary 80’s guitarist Vinnie Vincent.  But this weekend at the Atlanta KISS convention in Georgia the man, myth and legend resurfaced to face pressing questions about where he’s been.  Continue reading The Return of Vinnie Vincent

What a great start to 2018 in the hard rock and metal world!  There’s already been a short string of great albums released and there’s more to come as the year goes on.  Today I’m reviewing the latest Black Label Society album ‘Grimmest Hits’.  And it’s a strong one.  Continue reading New Album Review – Black Label Society ‘Grimmest Hits’

After a fairly silent 2017, Judas Priest have roared back at a million miles per hour.  Delivering their full first single of the their new album ‘Firepower’, ‘Lightning Strike’.  And it’s freaking awesome. Continue reading Judas Priest Strike Lightning With New Single ‘Lightning Strike’.

After an explosive 2016 in new Rock/Metal albums, 2017 seemed off to a slow start.  But the momentum quickly picked up once spring hit.  Continue reading Best Hard Rock/Metal Albums of 2017

We all know the big name guitar players of Ozzy’s storied solo career:  Rhodes, Lee, Wylde and Gus G.  But what is often overlooked is the brief time in Ozzy’s early solo years post Rhodes and pre Lee.  That brief period of time, spanning no more than ten months, belonged to guitarist Brad Gillis. Continue reading Brad Gillis – The Unsung Ozzy Guitar Player

Ty Tabor of King’s X and The Jelly Jam is gearing up for a big double disc solo release, ‘Alien Beans’.  Since 2006 Tabor has released four solo albums, an EP and an ‘almost’ live album.  And 2018 is looking to have a big start for the seriously underrated guitar player/song writer. Continue reading New Ty Tabor Singles – Tasty as Usual

Is Genesis metal?  Definitely yes and definitely no.  No in the fact that they aren’t a heavy band.  Many of their songs are pop.  It crosses over into hard rock often but it’s also pop.  However, they do possess a musicianship and epic quality that many heavy metal bands possess. Continue reading Best Metal Non-Metal Bands – Genesis

Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Ghandi, Martin Luther King Jr. … Meat Loaf.  What do these infamous names have in common?  They’re a part of elite members of society that are quoted on Capitol Hill in order for lawmakers to make points about their bills.  Continue reading Meat Loaf In Capitol Hill

Ahhh Meat Loaf.  Ya know there’s more to him than the three ‘Bat Out of Hell’ records.  Although those rightfully take most of the recognition.  They have after all sold about 50 million copies between the three of them.  But there are eight albums that have some very strong material on them that don’t hold the ‘Bat Out of Hell’ moniker.  Continue reading Best Non-Bat, Meat Loaf Albums

You’re on an island.  With nothing to survive with but pineapple, coconuts, water and rum.  And you’re alone because that’s how it works.  Only one possession besides your clothing (if that) survived.  An album with the means to listen to it.  Continue reading Stranded Island Records – Van Halen’s ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’