It’s been a little over a year since Black Sabbath played their final show. Ozzy’s going out on one more solo run and possible album. Geezer has retired. And Tony Iommi has certainly hinted at numerous possible post original Sabbath line-up projects. Continue reading Iommi/Halford Collaboration
Let Dio Rest in Peace
It’s been eight years since Ronnie James Dio passed away from stomach cancer at the age of 68. His legacy is legendary. From ELF to Rainbow to Black Sabbath and his solo career. No one rocked like Dio. Continue reading Let Dio Rest in Peace
New Album Review – Judas Priest FIREPOWER
WOW! What an album! Judas Priest’s FIREPOWER! I don’t know what else to say other than how good it is in various different ways. And try to explain in a technical way it’s strength and quality to justify such an obtuse statement. Continue reading New Album Review – Judas Priest FIREPOWER
Upcoming Tours – Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson
Holy 90’s industrial shock rock Batman! There’s a duet of pleasures coming our way. This summer Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson are hitting the road together once again. To bring their unique brands of industrial shock rock/metal on what’s called the ‘Twins of Evil’ tour. Continue reading Upcoming Tours – Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson
Metal Anniversary – 25 Years of Living Colour’s ‘Stain’
By 1992 things were going really really well for New York’s Living Colour. With the exception of original bass player Muzz Skillings leaving the band. They had a few hits, two top ten albums, a couple Grammy’s and a newly founded merch deal. This dream was happening and it was real. But the music climate was changing dramatically. Continue reading Metal Anniversary – 25 Years of Living Colour’s ‘Stain’
Metallica – For The Love of Metal, Please Remaster ‘…And Justice For All’ With Audible Bass!
Recently in an interview, Lars Ulrich of Metallica was pressed about the poor production of the bands fourth album ‘…And Justice For All’. And whether or not the band was considering remastering the album to bring out Jason Newsted’s bass work. And Lars’ paper thin drums. The answer was a clear no. Continue reading Metallica – For The Love of Metal, Please Remaster ‘…And Justice For All’ With Audible Bass!
VS. KISS’ ‘Creatures of the Night’ VS. ‘Lick It Up’
They’re both recognized as two of the best non original line-up KISS albums. One is credited as being their sonic comeback. The other their second commercial breakthrough that saved the band. One is with make-up and one isn’t. Continue reading VS. KISS’ ‘Creatures of the Night’ VS. ‘Lick It Up’
Veteran Bands Replacing Veteran Members, When Is It Too Far?
Van Halen did it. Alice In Chains did it. Dream Theater has been doing it for their entire career. Motley Crue should have done it but the record promoters screwed them. I’m talking of course about bands replacing original members. Continue reading Veteran Bands Replacing Veteran Members, When Is It Too Far?
Judas Priest to Set Out On Tour Sans Glenn Tipton
A few days ago the legendary metal gods Judas Priest had to make a heartbreaking announcement. They will be going out on tour to support their latest album ‘Firepower’ without their commanding guitar chief Glenn Tipton. Continue reading Judas Priest to Set Out On Tour Sans Glenn Tipton
R.I.P. Pat Torpey: Dec 13, 1953-Feb 7, 2018
Another big loss for the rock world. Particularly the drummers. This past Wednesday Pat Torpey, most notably from Mr. Big and David Lee Roth’s solo outing, moved on from this world to the next. Continue reading R.I.P. Pat Torpey: Dec 13, 1953-Feb 7, 2018