Concert Review – King’s X at The Whisky A Go Go

For those of you who know the band King’s X are probably aware of their unreal live performances.  With dead accurate renditions of studio counterparts, extended live jams, passionate audience participation and infectious stage presence; these guys play shows that would save the Earth from alien invasion. Continue reading Concert Review – King’s X at The Whisky A Go Go

Anthrax on stage at Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, February 15, 2017 L-R: Scott Ian, Frank Bello, Joey Belladonna, Jonathan Donais, Charlie Benante Picture © Andy Buchanan 2017

New Album Reviews – Anthrax – King’s Among Scotland Live

It’s two full hours of thrash brutality.  Live from the legendary Barrowlands Ballroom in Glasgow, Scotland it’s Anthrax on the For All Kings Tour.  It’s a terrific live album and frankly the live album we’ve all needed from this band. Continue reading New Album Reviews – Anthrax – King’s Among Scotland Live

New Album Reviews – Breaking Benjamin – ‘Ember’

Breaking Benjamin have roared back with a new album.  And it’s good, really really good.  Honestly, it’s their second best album out of six.  Nothing will ever beat 2004’s ‘We Are Not Alone’.  But this one comes close. Continue reading New Album Reviews – Breaking Benjamin – ‘Ember’

Metal Anniversary – 38 Years of Judas Priest’s ‘British Steel’

It’s one of the most iconic albums in heavy metal.  It’s a definitive album for the British New Wave of Heavy Metal.  And it also had a huge hand in creating the vibes of 80’s hard rock.  Spawning instantly recognizable singles: Continue reading Metal Anniversary – 38 Years of Judas Priest’s ‘British Steel’

King’s X: Recording West Coast U.S. Tour Run

It’s a mild trend.  A few bands have done it.  The Cult did it with their ‘Born Into This’ tour.  And Metallica are currently doing it on their ‘Hardwired’ tour.  I’m talking about recording every show on a leg of a tour and releasing each show as its own live album. Continue reading King’s X: Recording West Coast U.S. Tour Run

‘Do You Wanna Get Rocked??!!’ – 26 Years of Def Leppard’s ‘Adrenalize’

It’s one of Def Leppard’s most consistent records.  Like it’s predecessor, a perfect hybrid of hard rock and pop music.  Released in 1992, it beat all odds in its success.  Reaching number one in four countries at the height of the grunge revolution.  Continue reading ‘Do You Wanna Get Rocked??!!’ – 26 Years of Def Leppard’s ‘Adrenalize’