Rush posts new single from Snakes and Arrows
Progressive rock band Rush has posted a new single Far Cry on their website.
My all time Rush favorite is Tom Sawyer.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Band names and bands
This was a topic suggested by my friend when I told him I want to start a metal blog.
Here is an interesting article on bands and their band names.
This was a topic suggested by my friend when I told him I want to start a metal blog.
Here is an interesting article on bands and their band names.
Long Live Randy Rhoads
March 19, 1982 - Randy Rhoads, the lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, is killed when the plane in which he is flying crashes into a house in Leesburg, Fla. He was 25.
Undoubtedly, one of the greatest guitarists of all time. I still love almost all of his lead solos on singles and on stage. Here's one with Quiet Riot.
Pic courtesy: www.randy-rhoads.com
Kings X new album is coming
Yet another 80s hit band is going to release a new album. Knac.com reports that the band has tentatively titled their album as "Go Tell Somebody".
I remember a few songs from their Gretchen Goes to Nebraska album that was a big hit at the end of the 80s. As I was totally immersed in Faith No More, the band faded from my memory.
It was refreshing to see their 1990 hit "It's Love" thanks to YouTube.
Kings X is Doug Pinnick - Vocals, bass guitar, Ty Tabor - Vocals, guitars, Jerry Gaskill - Drums, percussion, vocals.
Yet another 80s hit band is going to release a new album. Knac.com reports that the band has tentatively titled their album as "Go Tell Somebody".
I remember a few songs from their Gretchen Goes to Nebraska album that was a big hit at the end of the 80s. As I was totally immersed in Faith No More, the band faded from my memory.
It was refreshing to see their 1990 hit "It's Love" thanks to YouTube.
Kings X is Doug Pinnick - Vocals, bass guitar, Ty Tabor - Vocals, guitars, Jerry Gaskill - Drums, percussion, vocals.
Iron Maiden rocks Bangalore
"...Headbanging, crunchy electric cords and thick, heavy, guitar-and-drums—the metallic beats reverberated not just on and off the stage, but also in the eyes of the fans...,described CNN-IBN about the first ever concert of Iron Maiden in India. CNN-IBN also has a video of the same.
Yeah, I thought of going to bang my head with scores of others. But more pressing matters changed my priorities.
The big question is who is next?
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Interview with ex-Iron Maiden vocalist
Read interview with Paul Di'Anno
More news about Iron Maiden's concert in India, "We are musicians, not politicians: Iron Maiden"
Monday, March 12, 2007
My favourite power ballads
These are my favourite power ballads from the golden 80s. Do you think you can listen to tracks like these again? Share your thoughts with me.
The list is hastily made. It can keep on growing.
Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Cinderella - Nobody's fool
Skid Row - I Remember You
Kix - Don't Close your Eyes
Steelheart - Angel Eyes
Winger - Miles Away
Winger - Headed For A Heartbreak
L.A. Guns - The Ballad of Jane
Whitesnake- Love Aint No Stranger
Whitesnake--Now You're Gone
Europe - Carrie
Firehouse-I Live My Life For You
Motley Crue - Without You
Note: Some of the YouTube links may not work. All efforts are made to ensure that all are working.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
I don't know how many people really remember Exciter, Canadian thrash metal pioneers. I still like listening to their 'Violence and Force' (1984) album that has great speed metal stuff all over it. The line-up then was Dan Beehler (Drums and vocals), John Ricci (lead guitar) and Allan James Johnson (bass).
The forthcoming album from Exciter is titled "Thrash Speed Burn".. Blabbermouth says the band has added "Kenny "Metal Mouth" Winter" to the band and was blown away by the "...three-and-a-half-octave range, delivered with tremendous intensity and conviction."
To watch a video clip of their new song, click here.
Exciter currently is Kenny Winter (vocals) John Ricci (guitars), Rob Cohen (bass),
Rick Charron (drums).
Watch Rain of Terror
The forthcoming album from Exciter is titled "Thrash Speed Burn".. Blabbermouth says the band has added "Kenny "Metal Mouth" Winter" to the band and was blown away by the "...three-and-a-half-octave range, delivered with tremendous intensity and conviction."
To watch a video clip of their new song, click here.
Exciter currently is Kenny Winter (vocals) John Ricci (guitars), Rob Cohen (bass),
Rick Charron (drums).
Watch Rain of Terror
Watch out for the next Dream Theater album
Mike Portnoy says Dream Theater's new album "...very dramatic and aggressive." Read the full interview where he also speaks about the upcoming G3 tour.
Watch the chart hit 'Another Day'
Mike Portnoy says Dream Theater's new album "...very dramatic and aggressive." Read the full interview where he also speaks about the upcoming G3 tour.
Watch the chart hit 'Another Day'
Boston lead singer is dead
It's really sad to know that Boston's lead singer Brad Delp is no more.
Delp remembered as generous, unassuming star,. writes the Boston Globe.
Please watch my Boston favourite, More Than a Feeling
It's really sad to know that Boston's lead singer Brad Delp is no more.
Delp remembered as generous, unassuming star,. writes the Boston Globe.
Please watch my Boston favourite, More Than a Feeling
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Plans to break Rock record goes up in smoke
Rock guitarists fans missed an opportunity to break a rock record;performing Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" with 2,000 guitar players.
Event organisers Harrods says,"...We regret to inform you, that due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to take the unavoidable decision to cancel the World Record Breaking Attempt on Sunday 18th February." So sad.
The record is currently held by 1,322 people who got together in 1994 in Vancouver, British Columbia, to rock out on Ritchie Blackmore's classic riff.
Watch my Deep Purple favourites, Perfect Strangers and
Rock guitarists fans missed an opportunity to break a rock record;performing Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" with 2,000 guitar players.
Event organisers Harrods says,"...We regret to inform you, that due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to take the unavoidable decision to cancel the World Record Breaking Attempt on Sunday 18th February." So sad.
The record is currently held by 1,322 people who got together in 1994 in Vancouver, British Columbia, to rock out on Ritchie Blackmore's classic riff.
Watch my Deep Purple favourites, Perfect Strangers and
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Scrap Metal super group to revive 80s magic
According to glam-metal.com "...80's music fans have long been looking for a new super group to bring back the magic to rock music again. Lately, their has been some buzz with the new super group -Scrap Metal, which features Gunnar and Matthew Nelson of Nelson, Kelly Keagy, Mark Slaughter, and special guests Eric Martin of Mr. Big. Read more.
Check out Nelson, solo artist and drummer/singer for Night Ranger Kelly Keagy , Mark Slaughter of Slaughter .
According to glam-metal.com "...80's music fans have long been looking for a new super group to bring back the magic to rock music again. Lately, their has been some buzz with the new super group -Scrap Metal, which features Gunnar and Matthew Nelson of Nelson, Kelly Keagy, Mark Slaughter, and special guests Eric Martin of Mr. Big. Read more.
Check out Nelson, solo artist and drummer/singer for Night Ranger Kelly Keagy , Mark Slaughter of Slaughter .
Diamond Head gives finishing touches to new album
British heavy metallers and pioneers of New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) Diamond Head 'has completed their forthcoming album 'What's in your head', writes lead guitarist and founder-member Brian Tatler on the site blog. "It is still a work in progress and as soon as we are sure that every other aspect of the project is up to the standard of the songs we will release it on you lot!."
The band debuted with the album 'Lightning To The Nations'(The White Album) in 1980
British heavy metallers and pioneers of New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) Diamond Head 'has completed their forthcoming album 'What's in your head', writes lead guitarist and founder-member Brian Tatler on the site blog. "It is still a work in progress and as soon as we are sure that every other aspect of the project is up to the standard of the songs we will release it on you lot!."
The band debuted with the album 'Lightning To The Nations'(The White Album) in 1980
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Dizzy Dean rocks with new album
Dizzy Dean Davidson, former vocalist of Philadelphia hair-metal rockers Britny Fox, has released a new album called 'Drive my Karma'.
Check out this fan page at MySpace.
Dizzy Dean Davidson, former vocalist of Philadelphia hair-metal rockers Britny Fox, has released a new album called 'Drive my Karma'.
Check out this fan page at MySpace.
Kamelot's 'Nights of Arabia'
I simply like this song from Kamelot, a prog metal band hailing from Tampa, Florida. This is a live video, but I did not like the live version. But their songs are good.
Kamelot is Roy Khan - vocals, Thomas Youngblood - guitar, Glenn Barry - bass, Casey Grillo - drums and Oliver Palotai - keyboards.
I simply like this song from Kamelot, a prog metal band hailing from Tampa, Florida. This is a live video, but I did not like the live version. But their songs are good.
Kamelot is Roy Khan - vocals, Thomas Youngblood - guitar, Glenn Barry - bass, Casey Grillo - drums and Oliver Palotai - keyboards.
Saxon releases new album
Saxon has relased their new album titled 'The Inner Sanctum'.
I've written about Saxon. I was thrilled to watch Saxon's new DVD 'Live Innocence', a collection of their live shows and some exquisite music videos that includes hits like 'Broken Heroes', 'Northern Lady' and 'Ride Like The Wind'.
Saxon is Biff Byford, Paul Quinn, Doug Scarratt, Nibbs Carter and Nigel Glockler.
Previous members included Jörg Michael (Drums), Fritz Randow (Drums), Graham Oliver (Guitar), Paul Johnson (Bass), Steve Dawson (Bass), Nigel Durham (Drums), Pete Gill (Drums).
Saxon has relased their new album titled 'The Inner Sanctum'.
I've written about Saxon. I was thrilled to watch Saxon's new DVD 'Live Innocence', a collection of their live shows and some exquisite music videos that includes hits like 'Broken Heroes', 'Northern Lady' and 'Ride Like The Wind'.
Saxon is Biff Byford, Paul Quinn, Doug Scarratt, Nibbs Carter and Nigel Glockler.
Previous members included Jörg Michael (Drums), Fritz Randow (Drums), Graham Oliver (Guitar), Paul Johnson (Bass), Steve Dawson (Bass), Nigel Durham (Drums), Pete Gill (Drums).
Mastodon makes metal loud enough
Mastodon's metal is described as progressive rock with wall-punching rhythms, blasting riffs and shrieking guitar leads. They belong to the pre-Hair Metal era of fantasy-ridden lyrics and cult themes. Mastodon hail from Atlanta.
The Grammy-nominated "Blood Mountain" 'Blood Mountain' is about a quest to climb a mountain made of blood to capture a crystal skull (The nomination was for the single "Colony Of Birchmen" in the "Best Metal Performance" category).
The previous 'Leviathan' album was inspired by Herman Melville's classic 'Moby Dick'.
Watch The Wolf Is Loose
Note: Mastodons are elephant-like animals with large teeth and tusks. They became extinct more than 13,000 years ago.
Mastodon's metal is described as progressive rock with wall-punching rhythms, blasting riffs and shrieking guitar leads. They belong to the pre-Hair Metal era of fantasy-ridden lyrics and cult themes. Mastodon hail from Atlanta.
The Grammy-nominated "Blood Mountain" 'Blood Mountain' is about a quest to climb a mountain made of blood to capture a crystal skull (The nomination was for the single "Colony Of Birchmen" in the "Best Metal Performance" category).
The previous 'Leviathan' album was inspired by Herman Melville's classic 'Moby Dick'.
Watch The Wolf Is Loose
Note: Mastodons are elephant-like animals with large teeth and tusks. They became extinct more than 13,000 years ago.
Digital Downloads from Halford
For all things related to Rob Halford, check his Metal God Entertainment label.
For all things related to Rob Halford, check his Metal God Entertainment label.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Legendary power metal band ANNIHILATOR to release new album
Annihilator's new album 'Metal' will be out on april 16th, 2007. I quote from the band's official site,"...In April 2007, after a full year of writing and production, Annihilator will release Metal..."
"Metal’s ten new tracks were recorded by Jeff Waters (guitar, bass and lead vocals on one song), drum legend Mike Mangini and Dave Padden (long-time vocalist and touring guitarist/vocalist). Metal also features sensational performances by some of metal’s finest players and Annihilator’s good friends, like Alexi Laiho (Children Of Bodom), Danko Jones (Danko Jones), Michael Amott and Angela Gossow (Arch Enemy), Corey Beaulieu (Trivium), William Adler (Lamb Of God), Jeff Loomis (Nevermore), Jesper Strømblad (In Flames), Steve ´Lips` Kudlow (Anvil), Anders Bjørler (The Haunted), Mike Mangini (Steve Vai, Extreme, Annihilator), Jacob Lynam (Lynam) and more."
(Pic source: www.annihilatormetal.com)
Annihilator's new album 'Metal' will be out on april 16th, 2007. I quote from the band's official site,"...In April 2007, after a full year of writing and production, Annihilator will release Metal..."
"Metal’s ten new tracks were recorded by Jeff Waters (guitar, bass and lead vocals on one song), drum legend Mike Mangini and Dave Padden (long-time vocalist and touring guitarist/vocalist). Metal also features sensational performances by some of metal’s finest players and Annihilator’s good friends, like Alexi Laiho (Children Of Bodom), Danko Jones (Danko Jones), Michael Amott and Angela Gossow (Arch Enemy), Corey Beaulieu (Trivium), William Adler (Lamb Of God), Jeff Loomis (Nevermore), Jesper Strømblad (In Flames), Steve ´Lips` Kudlow (Anvil), Anders Bjørler (The Haunted), Mike Mangini (Steve Vai, Extreme, Annihilator), Jacob Lynam (Lynam) and more."
(Pic source: www.annihilatormetal.com)
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