Cheap Trick return to the top 40 with their first album in 7 years, “Bang, Zoom, Crazy…Hello!”. The last time they were in the ranks of the top 40 was 26 years ago with 1990’s “Busted.” Continue reading Cheap Trick – Bang, Zoom, Crazy…Hello!!
The Darkness – From one hit parody wonders to serious heavy rock contenders
The Darkness, we all remember their breakthough hit in 2003. The not quite a parody yet not quite serious enough “I Believe in a Thing Called Love.” It was catchy, cheeky and fun. However, when their sophomore album came out two years later their one hit wonder was quickly forgotten and “One Way Ticket to Hell…and Back” bombed. The Darkness disappeared for the better part of a decade. Continue reading The Darkness – From one hit parody wonders to serious heavy rock contenders
Judas Priest – Battle Cry (Live at Wacken)
How do they do it?! Judas Priest, in their mid 60’s, are just as exciting and exhilarating as they were in the 80’s. Continue reading Judas Priest – Battle Cry (Live at Wacken)
Council of Nine – Best Live Albums
Live albums are one of the greatest treats in metal, especially if the band sounds better live than it does in the studio. Fortunately there’s a high number of bands that sound great live in the heavy metal/hard rock genre. It’s important to the musicians and important to the fans. Here’s a look at my council of nine live albums. Continue reading Council of Nine – Best Live Albums
In Defense of…Motley Crue ’94 (self titled album)
I am totally prepared to fight for this opinion to my grave. The 1994 self-titled Motley Crue album, the one without Vince Neil singing, is the best Motley Crue album in their entire catalog. Continue reading In Defense of…Motley Crue ’94 (self titled album)
Megadeth – Dystopia
How good is the new Megadeth? Well, lets just say that the music is so good that it greatly triumphs over more conservative lyrics. Continue reading Megadeth – Dystopia
Prong X – No Absolutes
Prong has been making a major comeback for the better part of four years now. Their new album, X – No Absolutes hit stores on Feb 5 and balance to the metal was achieved; as it is with all Prong releases. Continue reading Prong X – No Absolutes
Metal Bracket: Hair Metal Bands
Let’s take a look at the top 32 Hair Metal Bands in history and see how they survive in the Metal Brackets. Continue reading Metal Bracket: Hair Metal Bands
Nu Metal 101
So yeah, nu metal. It is one hell of a consistent genre. Perhaps at times a little too consistent, delving into the realm of being repetitive. That is why it’s very important to know who the fucking OG bands of nu metal are. Continue reading Nu Metal 101
In Defense of: Mr. Big
That’s right fellow hard rock lovers and metal heads, I fucking love Mr. Big! They really kick ass. All you have to do is pick up their debut album to get one of the biggest doses of fucking guitar and bassitude ever. Continue reading In Defense of: Mr. Big