REST IN PEACE BERNIE TORME
Breaking news arrived this week as multiple sources confirm the passing of guitarist Bernie Torme. Torme had a tremendous start by catching a spot in […]
Heavy Metal
WHY STREETS IS ONE OF THE BEST CONCEPT ALBUMS EVER
One of the most underrated concept albums and releases from the 1990’s was made by the always amazing Savatage! While Queensrÿche and Rush are always […]
SONG SUMMARIES: THE GREAT MISCONCEPTIONS OF ME BY W.A.S.P.
W.A.S.P. continues to be one of the most unique bands in heavy metal history. In fact, the verdict is still out as to what the […]
HOW JUDAS PRIEST DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES BY EXPERIMENTING WITH POWER METAL
Judas Priest continues to be among the most consistent metal bands still touring to this day. After gaining critical acclaim status and putting out the […]
WHY LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL IS THE PEAK OF 70’S HEAVY METAL
1978 was one of the most sacred years heavy metal has ever had. From the spawn of Van Halen to the debut of Judas Priest’s […]
MY THOUGHTS ON THE GLENN TIPTON SITUATION
February started with a huge announcement from the metal gods, Judas Priest. The band revealed that longtime guitarist, Glenn Tipton, would not be able to […]
IRON MAIDEN “BOOK OF SOULS WORLD TOUR” CONCERT REVIEW – SAN BERNARDINO GLEN HELEN AMPHITHEATER
When I heard there was a chance of seeing Iron Maiden, I was thrilled. But the fact that the one concert I was able to […]
METALLICA RETURNED TO THEIR THRASH METAL ROOTS 9 YEARS AGO TODAY
After many years of musical experimentation and drastic changes in direction, Metallica made a definitive return to their roots. Death Magnetic was a turning point […]
HOW JUDAS PRIEST MADE A SPEED METAL MASTERPIECE
After an explosive comeback with Ram It Down, Judas Priest took their ambition to the extreme. Many fans were worried following the release of Turbo, […]
HOW BLACK SABBATH REVIVED THEMSELVES WITHOUT OZZY OR DIO
After a successful run with vocalist Ronnie James Dio, Black Sabbath faced the same problem they had three years prior. Not only was the band […]