RAINBOW’S GROUNDBREAKING SECOND ALBUM TURNS 40
On May 17, 1976 Rainbow produced their critically acclaimed second album, Rising. After wowing fans with their imaginative lyrical content, the bar had been raised for the […]
70s Heavy Metal
BLACK SABBATH “THE END TOUR” – CONCERT REVIEW
As soon as I heard Black Sabbath announce The End Tour, I knew it was an event I had to bear witness to. If this was […]
BLACK SABBATH TWISTED THE MUSIC SCENE IN A DARK DIRECTION 48 YEARS AGO
On February 13, 1970 Black Sabbath released their momentous debut album, spawning a new sound that was unfathomable during the scene of the 60’s. The only other […]
LED ZEPPELIN UNVEILED A NEW CHAPTER IN ROCK 47 YEARS AGO
On January 12, 1969 The most enduring band in rock history stormed the music scene with their game-changing debut album, impacting the industry forever more. […]
ORIGINAL DEEP PURPLE BASSIST NICK SIMPER OPENS UP ABOUT HIS SNUB
Since the announcement of Deep Purple‘s long awaited induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, fans and band members alike observed a few […]
BLACK SABBATH INTRODUCED HEAVY METAL TO THE MASSES 45 YEARS AGO
On January 7, 1971 Black Sabbath laid the foundation with the groundbreaking release of Paranoid. After a storming production with the band’s self-titled debut, the heavy […]
A TRIBUTE TO IAN “LEMMY” KILMISTER – PILLAR OF THE COMMUNITY
On December 28, 2016 Motorhead legend, Ian Fraser “Lemmy” Kilmister died at age 70 after a severe battle with cancer. Motorhead released a statement on […]