The Official Hard Rock / Classic Metal Music Discussion and Memorabilia Thread!

[wolfking]

What does everyone think of the Pantera "reunion".......seems solid to me

I didn't like the idea at first but I'm warming to it.  Only because it's Zak.  The proof will be in the performances though.

[wolfking]

Interesting project here..

https://bravewords.com/news/elegant-weapons-new-metal-supergroup-featuring-members-of-judas-priest-rainbow-and-pantera-to-issue-debut-album-in-spring-23

Ronnie Romero (ok..not that interesting..)
Richie Faulkner
Rex Brown
Scott Travis

Fuck I'm sick of this guy now.

[bl5150]

Seeing JJ around reminded me of this recent release

https://youtu.be/j3hA1nrG7M0?t=1326


I am not across anything much in terms of recent releases but stumbled onto this the other day.  Listening to the singer scream his fucking head off put a big smile on my face and the music is very solid classic metal to boot.

[wolfking]

I'll click this later.  Glad I'm not the only one not across a lot of recent releases.  Just have no interest in much anymore, kinda worrying.

[wolfking]

Seeing JJ around reminded me of this recent release

https://youtu.be/j3hA1nrG7M0?t=1326


I am not across anything much in terms of recent releases but stumbled onto this the other day.  Listening to the singer scream his fucking head off put a big smile on my face and the music is very solid classic metal to boot.

This fucking rips.  Wonderful vocals.

[TAC]

Riot City is awesome. I pimped them when their last album came out and even purchased it. I haven't had a chance to listen to their new one yet. I'll cross that off my list today.

[bl5150]

Riot City is awesome. I pimped them when their last album came out and even purchased it. I haven't had a chance to listen to their new one yet. I'll cross that off my list today.

New singer vs the last album..............old singer still in the band , just on guitar.

[TAC]

Riot City is awesome. I pimped them when their last album came out and even purchased it. I haven't had a chance to listen to their new one yet. I'll cross that off my list today.

New singer vs the last album..............old singer still in the band , just on guitar.

Oh interesting. I'll have to look that all up.

[nick_z]

Yeah, Electric Elite is good stuff. The singing is over the top, but it really works. And while this doesn't bring anything new to the table, there sure is an infectious energy and urgency!

[wolfking]

Yeah, Electric Elite is good stuff. The singing is over the top, but it really works. And while this doesn't bring anything new to the table, there sure is an infectious energy and urgency!

Sometimes things don't have to be new but they can still bring something fresh to a style we know and love.  I'll try and find time to check the whole thing.

[TAC]

https://bravewords.com/news/motley-crue-guitarist-mick-mars-retires-from-touring

[jingle.boy]

Shame that it's due to health reasons, but *hopes Vince announces the same*

[bl5150]

For fans of King Diamond    ...........let me know what you think Kade.

https://fb.watch/gr1ODXBGIp/

[wolfking]

For fans of King Diamond    ...........let me know what you think Kade.

https://fb.watch/gr1ODXBGIp/

Can't see it mate as I don't have Facebook.  Maybe cause I'm on my phone though.

[bl5150]

For fans of King Diamond    ...........let me know what you think Kade.

https://fb.watch/gr1ODXBGIp/

Can't see it mate as I don't have Facebook.  Maybe cause I'm on my phone though.

Found the song on Youtube :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MRNVQmwxhM






And before you ask.............................yes , tongue firmly in cheek.

[Stadler]

Shame that it's due to health reasons, but *hopes Vince announces the same*

Aren't those the health reasons? His hearing is deteriorating listening to Vince butcher those songs night after night.

[Lowdz]

Shame that it's due to health reasons, but *hopes Vince announces the same*

Aren't those the health reasons? His hearing is deteriorating listening to Vince butcher those songs night after night.

Def Leppard and Crue are playing a festival near where I live next summer. Still deciding if I can be arsed to go. Too old to stand up all day 😀

[wolfking]

For fans of King Diamond    ...........let me know what you think Kade.

https://fb.watch/gr1ODXBGIp/

Can't see it mate as I don't have Facebook.  Maybe cause I'm on my phone though.

Found the song on Youtube :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MRNVQmwxhM






And before you ask.............................yes , tongue firmly in cheek.

WTF?! 

[TAC]

The comments below the video are priceless.

[wolfking]

The comments below the video are priceless.

Do you guys need a second guitarist?  If so, I'm willing to try.

  Dude, just simply wanting to join this band gets you the job.

[bl5150]

Priest's Hall Of Fame induction performance.........after being introduced by Alice Cooper

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQI9unurhmg

Before hitting the stage with their medley, the group was welcomed by Alice Cooper, who described Priest as “the definitive metal band.”

“They defined the sound we know of heavy metal and their sound is unmistakable,” Cooper said. “And what can you say about Rob Halford’s voice? Never have screams covered such a range. Is there any emotion that he can’t express?”

Cooper described Halford as “one of the greatest singers in heavy metal history” and praised the group for defining “what heavy metal looked like.”

“They’re electrifying on stage and one of the hardest-hitting live bands in the history of rock and roll. Priest has carried the flag of hard rock and heavy metal proudly for something like 50 years, never wavering or following trends or pretending to be anything but exactly what they are,” Cooper said. “They are flying high tonight. Much deserved and long overdue.”

[TAC]

Here's Alice's induction speech and the tribute film. Love the Heavy Metal Parking Lot clips in it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rpq9MvlvP7Q

[bl5150]

A belated Happy Hallow(malmst)een Kade

[TAC]

 

[wolfking]

 

[jjrock88]

 

[wolfking]

Just for Tim, a Ronnie Romero covers album! 

https://youtu.be/6jFO_lQAfzs

[jingle.boy]

Now Frontiers can save time and money by not even putting the effort into writing crappy material. 

[Grappler]

Say what you want about Frontiers or Ronnie, at least this is a pretty good tracklist for the album.  The album title is lame though - how many "raised on radio" titles have there been, and then they just drop in the word "heavy."  haha. 

"Raised On Heavy Radio" Tracklisting:
1. The Battle Rages On (Deep Purple cover)
2. Metal Daze (Manowar cover)
3. Turbo Lover (Feat. Nozomu Wakai) (Judas Priest cover)
4. Hallowed Be Thy Name (Iron Maiden cover)
5. Fast As A Shark (Accept cover)
6. No More Tears (Feat. Gus G.) (Ozzy Osbourne cover)
7. The Shining (Feat. Chris Caffery) (Black Sabbath cover)
8. A Light In The Black (Rainbow cover)
9. Kind Hearted Light (Feat. Roland Grapow) (Masterplan cover)
10. You Don't Remember, I'll Never Forget (Yngwie Malmsteen)
11. The Four Horsemen (Metallica)
12. Turbo Lover (Alternate Solo Version) (Judas Priest cover) Digital Bonus Track

[wolfking]

How many of these songs were actually played on radio though? 

The tracklist is indeed interesting.  The Masterplan choice obviously sticks out though.    Not sure why they didn't opt for a Time of the Oath or The Chance style track if they wanted Roland involved.

Saying all that, that Shining cover was okay, but I have no reason to listen to it again.  Didn't like what Caffery did with the solos too.  Shows how sublime Iommi's playing was back then.

[TAC]

https://bravewords.com/news/jason-mcmaster-to-the-rescue-again-as-armored-saint-s-john-bush-forced-off-w-a-s-p-tour

Aftar just stepping in to help Accept, Jason McMaster now bails out Armored Saint.

[wolfking]

https://bravewords.com/news/jason-mcmaster-to-the-rescue-again-as-armored-saint-s-john-bush-forced-off-w-a-s-p-tour

Aftar just stepping in to help Accept, Jason McMaster now bails out Armored Saint.

I have no idea who this guy is.

[nick_z]

https://bravewords.com/news/jason-mcmaster-to-the-rescue-again-as-armored-saint-s-john-bush-forced-off-w-a-s-p-tour

Aftar just stepping in to help Accept, Jason McMaster now bails out Armored Saint.

I have no idea who this guy is.

Is he the singer from Watchtower's first album? Or am I mixing names up?

[TAC]

https://bravewords.com/news/jason-mcmaster-to-the-rescue-again-as-armored-saint-s-john-bush-forced-off-w-a-s-p-tour

Aftar just stepping in to help Accept, Jason McMaster now bails out Armored Saint.

I have no idea who this guy is.

Is he the singer from Watchtower's first album? Or am I mixing names up?

Yes, he is, though I know him mostly from Dangerous Toys.

[bl5150]

Bit of an Aussie flavoured mashup for you Kade  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJIIGpuuuYQ


Guitar solo should please you