1994 was a strange time for music. Many popular genres were coming and going. Nu metal was on the cusp. 80’s hard rock had all but faded. The Seattle scene was dominating. And through it all, Pantera were a constant rising entity. And it culminated with their #1 smash ‘Far Beyond Driven.’
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Hard Rock Anniversary – 35 Years of Frehley’s Comet’s ‘Second Sighting’
Of all KISS members to leave the band, Ace is without question the most commercially successful. His first solo project in ’78 was clearly the best selling of the four band members’ solo albums. And was easily the strongest. So when he returned with his first post KISS band, ‘Frehley’s Comet.’ People were ready. The first album did well. Powered by the hit ‘Rock Soldiers.’ So naturally the record company wanted a quick follow up. Which they would get with ‘Second Sighting.’
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Winger Announce Comeback Album ‘Seven,’ Release New Single ‘Proud Desperado’
First Extreme hit us with a new, kick ass single. Now, Winger are on board as well. With the announcement of their new album, aptly titled ‘Seven.’ And the release of a killer new track ‘Proud Desperado.’
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Hard Rock Anniversary – 46 Years Ago AC/DC Unleash Their Magnum Statement With ‘Let There Be Rock’
The late 70’s saw a major transition in popular music. Disco was dominant. And the counterculture reaction to it was the emerging genre known has hard rock/heavy metal. Numerous bands were making their mark. Such as KISS, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. Other genres were starting to take form. Such as punk and new wave. And through it all an emerging little (literally) band from Sydney Australia was gaining steam. AC/DC weren’t the powerhouse of popularity they would become just yet. But the ball got rolling with their third album ‘Let There Be Rock.’
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Hard Rock Anniversary – 49 Years of KISS’ ‘Dressed To Kill’
By early 1975 KISS were starting to snowball. Their drive and work ethic resulted in two albums being released the previous year: The eponymous debut and follow up ‘Hotter Than Hell.’ It got things going. But the band was really gaining steam with their innovative live shows. And to bolster the set list, KISS released their third LP in 13 months with ‘Dressed To Kill.’
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Hard Rock Anniversary – 26 Years of Aerosmith’s ‘Nine Lives’
By the mid 90’s, Aerosmith were pretty much the biggest band in the world. Their comeback, due to Geffen records, had resulted in major commercial success. With their ’93 magnum opus ‘Get a Grip’ going to number one. And that would be only the beginning. The band would soon resign to Columbia and grow even more massive with their second number one album in a row, ‘Nine Lives.’
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R.I.P. Gary Rossington, The Final Living Member of the Original Lynyrd Skynyrd – 12/04/51-3/05/23
The melodic, slide guitar sound of Lynyrd Skynyrd has crossed the rainbow bridge. Gary Rossington, the man behind the infamous ‘Free Bird’ solo has passed at the age of 71.
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Hard Rock Anniversary – 29 Years of Soundgarden’s ‘Superunknown’
It’s considered one of the most seminal albums of the early 90’s Seattle movement. Many bands had released what’s now considered legendary material by 1994. However, Soundgarden’s popularity was just about to explode. They were the first ‘Seattle’ band. But the last to experience major commercial success. But the day would finally arrive when the bands fourth album ‘Superunknown’ hit record stores the world over.
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Extreme Announce New Album ‘Six,’ Release New Killer New Single ‘Rise’
The kings of Boston 80’s hard rock are back with their first new material in fifteen years. The announcement of the new album ‘Six.’ Along with the release of the first single ‘Rise.’ Has gotten every hard rocker and guitar player on edge with anticipation of an excellent release.
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Metallica Release Third Single From New Album Entitled ‘If Darkness Had a Son’
It’s no secret that Metallica are back in a big way. Their highly anticipated new album ’72 Seasons’ drops next month. And the third single, ‘If Darkness Had a Son’ is proving to be a nice step in the right direction.
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