GNR set to rock again
GNR's 2007 World Tour will begin on June 2 in Monterrey Mexico.The losers:fans in South Africa where the band was scheduled to play a few gigs, which was cancelled due to an injury to guitarist Tommy Stinson.
Fans in Mexico can expect new singles from the band's forthcoming "Chinese Democracy" album like "Madagascar", "IRS" and "Better", says Hailmetal.com
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
RATT to comeback, to tour with Poison
Ratt is an American glam metal band from San Diego and is most notable for their 1984 smash hit single, "Round and Round". They enjoyed huge commercial success during the 1980s.
The classic Ratt line-up was Stephen Pearcy (vocals), Robbin Crosby (guitar), Warren DeMartini (lead guitar), Juan Croucier (bass guitar), and Bobby Blotzer (drums). DeMartini blusih lead solos are still a treat to listen to. RATT was a good hard rock sounding metal band.
POISON and RATT are going to be onstage together for the first time since 1999 on a summer tour that starts on June 13. RATT was indeed a timeless act.
Check their hit "Round and Round".
Here's "Way Cool Jr"
I want a woman
Ratt is an American glam metal band from San Diego and is most notable for their 1984 smash hit single, "Round and Round". They enjoyed huge commercial success during the 1980s.
The classic Ratt line-up was Stephen Pearcy (vocals), Robbin Crosby (guitar), Warren DeMartini (lead guitar), Juan Croucier (bass guitar), and Bobby Blotzer (drums). DeMartini blusih lead solos are still a treat to listen to. RATT was a good hard rock sounding metal band.
POISON and RATT are going to be onstage together for the first time since 1999 on a summer tour that starts on June 13. RATT was indeed a timeless act.
Check their hit "Round and Round".
Here's "Way Cool Jr"
I want a woman
Friday, April 13, 2007
All about Judas Priest
Rob Halford talka about new CD "Nostradamus".
K K Downing, Malmsteen and Roy Z (HALFORD, BRUCE DICKINSON) comes together to play for Violent Storm album.
Downing also announces launch of his personal web site called K.K.'s Steel Mill.
Rob Halford talka about new CD "Nostradamus".
K K Downing, Malmsteen and Roy Z (HALFORD, BRUCE DICKINSON) comes together to play for Violent Storm album.
Downing also announces launch of his personal web site called K.K.'s Steel Mill.
We will, we will rock you
Don't listen to Guns N Roses,Motorhead or Meat Loaf when you are driving. This might force you to become agreesive and punch your accelerator, says a report.
Come on guys, pump up the volume and bang your head.
Don't listen to Guns N Roses,Motorhead or Meat Loaf when you are driving. This might force you to become agreesive and punch your accelerator, says a report.
Come on guys, pump up the volume and bang your head.
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Great music does not need charts
Metal greats like Ozzy and Motorhead never had a top ten hit, says an article on MTV.com.
That is true. Metal fans never bothered about charts until the mid 80s when hair bands ruled the roost. Who cared whether Saxon, Krokus, April Wine, Keel, Raven, Savatage were chart toppers or not. We just loved the music.
Metal greats like Ozzy and Motorhead never had a top ten hit, says an article on MTV.com.
That is true. Metal fans never bothered about charts until the mid 80s when hair bands ruled the roost. Who cared whether Saxon, Krokus, April Wine, Keel, Raven, Savatage were chart toppers or not. We just loved the music.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
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.
Progressive rock band Rush has posted a new single Far Cry on their website.
My all time Rush favorite is Tom Sawyer.
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
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