Seriously! I know it seems a little odd to post something like this but I had a CD come in the mail over the weekend that I won from Ebay and now its gone! Night Sun – Mournin’ (1972) It’s a rare album, especially on CD, and I paid a couple extra bucks for it. [...]
Archive for March, 2008
Gypsy Pistoleros – Para Siempre (2008)
Posted: March 11, 2008 in Album ReviewsTags: AOR, Glam, Gypsy Pistoleros, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, NWOBHM, Rock, Sleaze
Gypsy Pistoleros – Para Siempre (2008, Bad Reputation) Shotgun Kiss is Ay Que Dolor Un Hombre Sin Rostro, Pistolero Forever Is Para Siempre Senor, Mangi Acqui What’s It Like To Be A Girl In The House Of 1000 Dolls? Jet, Jet, Jet Boyz Una Para Todo Es Bandido! Livin’ La Vida Loca Chicas Peligrosa Moonchild [...]
Press Release: Def Leppard – Songs From The Sparkle Lounge artwork and release dates revealed!
Posted: March 6, 2008 in Metal News & CommentaryTags: AOR, Def Leppard, Glam, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, NWOBHM, Rock
From Bravewords.com: DEF LEPPARD have issued the following update: “After previously presenting two ‘teaser’ covers (one with just the band logo and album title font, and one with a closed theatre curtain), we can now finally reveal what is behind the curtain and show you the final artwork for Def Leppard’s new album Songs From [...]
WANTED: Mad Margritt – Cold Sweat (1997)
Posted: March 5, 2008 in WantedTags: AOR, Glam, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Mad Margritt, Metal, Music, NWOBHM, Rock
WANTED Mad Margritt – Cold Sweat (1997, Rock Hard Records) I came across an ad for COLD SWEAT in a fanzine back in the late Summer of 1997. I knew nothing about Mad Margritt, never heard their music, but I wanted to pick this album up based on the album cover. Black & white newsprint [...]
Van Halen tour rescheduled, not cancelled!
Posted: March 4, 2008 in Metal News & CommentaryTags: AOR, David Lee Roth, Glam, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, NWOBHM, Rock, Van Halen
From Andrew at Melodicrock.com: It seems the Van Halen tour rolls on…albeit with some rescheduling. Here’s an update to the update about the update. I’m getting feedback from all over the place. Like sands through the hour glass…. Yes, the Van Halen tour is back on. Why am I saying back on? Well, because I am [...]
Armory – The Dawn Of Enlightenment (2007)
Posted: March 3, 2008 in Album ReviewsTags: AOR, Armory, Glam, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Massachusetts, Metal, Music, NWOBHM, Power Metal, Rock
Armory – The Dawn Of Enlightenment (2007, independent release) The Tempest Faith In Steel Riding The Cosmic Winds Forever Triumphant Heart Of Dreams Warrior Forlorn Forged In Dragon Flames The Eyes Of Time Mystic Star The Dawn Of Enlightenment Flight Of Icarus* (bonus track) Dr. Wily* (bonus track) Band Lineup: Adam Kurland – Vocals Joe [...]
Van Halen tour cancelled!
Posted: March 3, 2008 in Metal News & CommentaryTags: AOR, David Lee Roth, Glam, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, NWOBHM, Rock, Van Halen
UPDATE - 4:00 pm, 3/3/08: The Dallas show tonight at the American Airlines Center has been postponed. The venue’s website and automated phone systems were down for most of the day, I tried both to get information. More as it happens! From Bravewords: Sources tell TMZ the VAN HALEN tour has just been canceled. The [...]
R.I.P. – Jeff Healey (1966-2008)
Posted: March 3, 2008 in Metal News & CommentaryTags: AOR, Blues, Glam, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Jazz, Jeff Healey, Metal, Music, NWOBHM, Rock
R.I.P. – Jeff Healey (1966-2008) From JeffHealey.com: March 2, 2008 Guitarist and bandleader Jeff Healey dies in Toronto hospital. Following a lengthy struggle with cancer, Healey passes away on the eve of the release of a new blues rock album. Jeff Healey, arguably one of the most distinctive guitar players of our time, died today [...]
