Ever find yourself longing for the days when Def Leppard released albums with titles that didn’t stretch beyond one word? Pyromania, Hysteria, Adrenalize. OK, forget Adrenalize, but you know what I mean.
But Songs From The Sparkle Lounge? How rock and roll is that for an album title? And take a look at that album cover - I see what you did there, Leppard, you ripped off the Sgt Pepper’s cover. Highly original. Bet no-one’s done that before.
Welcome, gentle Metalhead, to a whistlestop tour of Metallica’s long and winding career. The band who brought Thrash to the world. Four guys who delivered some of the most iconic metal albums of the 1980’s (and early 90’s).
Think of this as the ‘Behind The Music’ with a difference - this is the untold story of Metallica. Because it’s the untrue story of Metallica.
Find out how Metallica formed, how Dave Mustaine got literally ‘ejected’ from the band and find out the real story behind the Metallica v Napster court case.
Yesterday’s announcement from Iron Maiden that they’d be releasing a Best Of compilation for free download isn’t quite what it seems.
The reason? That download is restricted to three listens, then you’ve got to purchase the album if you want the music for keeps. Iron Maiden is a band who’ve released more compilations and live albums than any other I know of. Why are they releasing another one?
Wales’ finest metal act - Bullet For My Valentine - return to the scene with new single Scream, Aim, Fire. This is my first experience of the band but…damn! After a gutfull of pop music recently, it’s satisfying to hear good old-school metal like this: heavy, intense, brutal.
I’m actually stoked that the UK is still putting out metal acts with this ferocity. Matt Tuck’s throat-ripping screams are awesome. If what I’m reading is correct, he’s not even at full strength due to an illness.
Extra credit to the amazing drumming from Michael Thomas - that guy knows how to pound the skins. Unfortunately, I can only point you to the Scream, Aim, Fire video since YouTube doesn’t allow embeds on this one.
These spiky-wigged pouters are a band called Newbreed. It’s alright that they pose with attitude here, because they have the tunes to back it up.
Newbreed are a rock/metal act from Telford in the UK. The band consists of Scott (vocals), Darell (guitar), Steve (bass) and Ben (drums).
I caught a couple of their songs over on MySpace. The style is heavy, but melodic. They collectively have a lot of power, but rather than drowning it out with distortion and noise, they let those meaty riffs come through loud and clear.
There’s something slightly old school about their sound too. Scott’s a formidable vocalist and he knows just when to drop a throat ripping scream in.
Check out Newbreed in action in their video for People Vs Me. Oh, and don’t forget to add them on MySpace too.
Sometimes the image presented by a band on the covers of metal magazines just doesn’t reflect the music. If The Kiss Of Dawn is anything to go by, HIM are another of those misrepresented bands.
In fact, the video upholds gothic images of graveyards, gnarled trees and an omnipresent full moon. And during the verses, it all works well. But the chorus is so melodic and sugary, it almost crosses the line into a type of pop-rock affair. Read More »
Honor-bound to bring you new music, tonight Unreality Music introduces you to Diablo Swing Orchestra. Before you go any further, go over to MySpace and listen to their Balrog Boogie track. Then come back and we’ll talk about it.
Done it? Good. Now let’s talk…
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I discovered a couple of old tunes by bands I used to love - like Megadeth - and got introduced to a couple of metal acts I’d never heard of before, but really liked.
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