Why Isn’t there a Hip-Hop hall of fame?

This next years Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees have been announced.  Honestly, it’s a pretty solid group of musicians including Pearl Jam, Yes and Journey.  Those are certainly three bands that deserve to be in an institution entitled ‘The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’. Continue reading Why Isn’t there a Hip-Hop hall of fame?

The Polarizing Nature of Nickelback

So, apparently in the small town of Kensington, Canada, if you get caught drinking and driving, the police have threatened that they will blast Nickelback’s music on the way to the holding cell.  This hilarious new tactic is brought about, obviously, to discourage drunk driving.  Now, the officer who made the threat has apologized to Nickelback and will not be taking action on the extra punishment. Continue reading The Polarizing Nature of Nickelback

Lust ‘N Lies – Pot Boiler EP

There’s a trend happening in the music industry these days.  New bands and artists in the rock/metal and hip hop/rap camps are usually doing one of three things:  A.)  They’re not using real instruments, have no knowledge of forming a craft with discipline and only care about being famous, B.)  They’re trying really really really hard to ‘push’ the boundaries of music which often results in sacrificing song quality, or C.)  They do indie rock.  Enter Lust ‘N Lies Continue reading Lust ‘N Lies – Pot Boiler EP

Concert Review – Gun’s N Roses Live at Dodger Stadium

It’s safe to say that Guns N Roses have roared out of the depths of mediocrity with the biggest comeback the industry has seen in years.  While all isn’t completely right (No Izzy Straddlin), things are very excellent in the GNR camp. Continue reading Concert Review – Gun’s N Roses Live at Dodger Stadium

Dokken on 1/29/85 in Chicago,Il. (Photo by Paul Natkin/WireImage) *** Local Caption ***

Dokken – The True Originators of 80’s Pop Metal

When you think of the Los Angeles metal bands of the 80’s who comes to mind?  Motley Crue?  Ratt?  W.A.S.P?   Poison?  Guns N Roses?   Maybe even Armored Saint.  While all these bands are terrific and have made their mark in the heavy metal community, the scene wouldn’t have kicked off without a group called Dokken. Continue reading Dokken – The True Originators of 80’s Pop Metal

Best Band You’ve Never Heard – Enuff Z-Nuff

Very few people have heard of Chicago’s Enuff Z-Nuff.  The band was a common case of irresponsible marketing in the late 80’s and early 90’s.  Instead of being placed with the growing alternative metal movement they were lumped in with the dying hair metal phenomenon. Continue reading Best Band You’ve Never Heard – Enuff Z-Nuff