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Metallica 30th Anniversary Party at The Fillmore
Image via Wikipedia Metallica continues to knock the cover off the ball, 30 years on . They have taken up a week-long residency in San Francisco (their hometown) at The Fillmore. They are celebrating...
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Blue Cheer, Pioneers of Heavy Metal
I recall those halcyon days of pulsating hard rock in 1968 pounded out by the band Blue Cheer. I must admit that I could only tolerate so much of their sound at a time. It’s interesting what the mind...
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Led Zeppelin
There have been just a hand full of artists these past forty years that once I heard them I was forever affected by their power and order of magnitude. Led Zeppelin was the first English rock band,...
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Opeth – Prog Rock
My first intention when I started this prog rock series was to stay the prescribed course by writing about progressive rock “sentimental favorites” such as Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Genesis, Yes, Asia,...
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Deep Purple – Prog Rock
There is no shadow of a doubt that Deep Purple personifies progressive metal. You can feel the steel crunch in the three powerful tracks on Deep Purple’s Machine Head, “Smoke on the Water” , “Space...
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The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Origin of Heavy Metal
English: Album cover for the U.S. version of Are You Experienced by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Reprise LP 6261. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When it comes to heavy metal my favorite band unequivocally...
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Soundgarden – King Animal
First new Soundgarden album in 15 years, King Animal!, available on Tuesday 11/13/12 King Animal will be available as a Box Set, a Deluxe CD, and 180 gram double vinyl. View and pre-order all the...
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Collector’s Edition Led Zeppelin – Rolling Stone Magazine
Picked it up yesterday. I like what I have read so far If you love Led Zeppelin you’re going to want this magazine. Filed under: Heavy Metal, Rock and Roll Tagged: Led Zeppelin, postaday2012, Rolling...
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Dirty Deeds, Done Dirt Cheap
Starting today, AC/DC‘s entire catalog is now available digitally for the first time exclusively on the iTunes Store worldwide! All songs, all albums, now mastered for iTunes. Download and rock on,...
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Black Sabbath + Rick Rubin = 13 on June 11th!
The release date for the first Black Sabbath studio album with Ozzy Osbourne in 35 years is known. The album, titled 13 drops on June 11th, 2013. We are 90 days away from striking historic pay dirt. I...
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Deep Purple – Now What?!
Now What?! is the upcoming 19th studio album by English rock band Deep Purple. It’s due out on April 26th. (North America 4/30) Here is producer Bob Ezrin‘s cut of the first single, “All The Time In...
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Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson – Masters of Madness Tour
Thanks to Mohegan Sun Player’s Club tonight’s concert will be Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson at Mohegan Sun Casino Arena. What a contrast after seeing David Byrne and St. Vincent last night at The...
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Metallica – Through The Never – IMAX3D
One of the most powerful bands I have ever seen live is Metallica. I will never forget the night at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Concert when the stage turned around and we saw the...
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Metallica Through The Never In 3D Blu Ray
The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men often go awry – Robert Burns (1786), poem To A Mouse Last September I mentioned I was intent upon seeing the Metallica movie, Through The Never at an iMax 3D...
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Metallica – Enter Sandman
I am thankful to have seen Metallica perform, “Enter Sandman” at the 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts, October 30, 2009. They really raised the roof that night. Such raw, powerful...
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Enter Deep Purple In The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Already!
It is a tragic error that Deep Purple is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Critics be damned enter this seminal heavy metal band already! One listen to any of their mega hits should tell you why...
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Deep Purple Coming To Foxwoods
Deep Purple is another Classic Rock band I have itched to see DP perform live. The band just announced their 2015 North America Tour itinerary on Thursday. I noticed they have a Connecticut date at...
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Leslie West – Soundcheck
Leslie West’s forthcoming album, Soundcheck pegs the needle in the red. That is the infamous sound we have come to expect from this premier rock guitarist. Soundcheck is the sixteenth solo album from...
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Props To Metallica, Our Record Store Day 2016 Ambassador
This is HUGE! I am excited to share with my readers that Metallica has been chosen as Record Store Day 2016 Ambassador. Record Store Day 2016 will take place on Saturday April 16, 2016. For Record...
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Metallica: Moth Into Flame – Jimmy Fallon
Bitchin Filed under: Heavy Metal Tagged: Metallica, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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John Kay and Steppenwolf – 50 Years!
Steppenwolf is another significant band celebrating a 50th anniversary this year. They forged the bedrock foundation of heavy metal. There is nothing more powerful than Steppenwolf’s back to back Top...
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Classic Rock Mag – Purple Reign – June ’18
Purple and Rock are two of my all favorite expressions. The latest issue of Classic Rock Magazine (June 2018, Issue 249) features extensive coverage about the Deep Purple Family. There was a period of...
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The Kinks – You Really Got Me
Image via Wikipedia Classic rock and roll song from 1964 by The Kinks. The track that invented “heavy metal”. Metallica invited Ray Davies to join them at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th...
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Lou Reed and Metallica, LuLu
A real electric synergy ignited between Metallica and Lou Reed the night they first appeared together live at the 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert. Rosemary and I witnessed this...
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Iron Butterfly – Fillmore East 1968
Rhino Handmade is the division of Rhino Records that issues extremely limited editions of hard to find rarities. These editions are known to sell out quickly as they are highly prized by music fans...
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