Look out folks and get ready for nothin’ but a GREAT time! Hard rock legends Poison are teaming up with other hard rock legends Cheap Trick for a summer tour in U.S. Continue reading Upcoming Tour – Poison & Cheap Trick
Black Sabbath’s ‘Heaven & Hell’ VS. ‘The Mob Rules’
By the time 1979 rolled around the rock masses figured that Black Sabbath was over. But Tony Iommi and co. had a few tricks up their sleeves. And late that year they hired former Rainbow and Elf front man Ronnie James Dio. Continue reading Black Sabbath’s ‘Heaven & Hell’ VS. ‘The Mob Rules’
Slayer Embarking on Major Farewell Tour
It’s been 35 years since the formation of the baddest metal band of all time. Even if you’re not a huge Slayer fan there’s no denying their badassery. Continue reading Slayer Embarking on Major Farewell Tour
Def Leppard – Finally on I-Tunes!!
After about 17 years of existence, i-tunes has finally struck a deal with legendary band Def Leppard. Out of all the bands, I never understood why Def Lep wasn’t on i-tunes. Especially since their first three albums were in need of some serious remastering. Continue reading Def Leppard – Finally on I-Tunes!!
The Return of Vinnie Vincent
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
New Album Review – Black Label Society ‘Grimmest Hits’
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’
New Album Review – Whitesnake ‘The Purple Tour’ (Live)
Since the 2003 reunion rehearsals of a revamped Whitesnake there have been a slew of live albums. First was the bonus live disc on the ‘Live, In the Still of the Night’ DVD. Then the double disc, full set ‘Live…In the Shadow of the Blues’. Continue reading New Album Review – Whitesnake ‘The Purple Tour’ (Live)
New Album Review – Ty Tabor ‘Alien Beans’
Well, 2018 is certainly off to a strong start with new metal and rock material. First up for new album reviews this year is the enigmatic Ty Tabor’s stunning new solo album ‘Alien Beans.’ A double disc adventure through funk, metal, melody, balladry, emotion, technical guitar skills and sheer bad assery. Continue reading New Album Review – Ty Tabor ‘Alien Beans’
Metal Anniversary – 34 Years of Van Halen’s ‘1984’
It’s one of the most popular albums of all time. Not just in hard rock circles, but in all of modern music. Selling in an excess of over 20 million units, Van Halen’s ‘1984’, relased on Jan 9, 1984, is a landmark record in the quest to popularize heavier forms of music. Continue reading Metal Anniversary – 34 Years of Van Halen’s ‘1984’
Judas Priest Strike Lightning With New Single ‘Lightning Strike’.
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’.