The first ever commercial for The Metal Show Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. Thanks to metalsucks.net for the find of this ridiculous site!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Tim Ripper Owens: The Scream Machine Releases Solo Album Details
The madman that has filled in on vocal-duty for epic metal groups Judas Priest and Iced Earth recently released details on his new solo album, "Play My Game", which is coming out on May 19.
I have always felt that the Beyond Fear album was solid and proved that Ripper could hammer out face-melting metal music, even when not having the safety-net of a great back-catalog of songs.
Many give the man shit for being the "fill-in" guy, but that gig pays good and he has filled in for some damn good bands! Now the true test comes when he releases his solo album on the world.
Ripper plans on getting out and touring this summer (2009) and his tour line-up will be as follows:
Tim "Ripper" Owens - Vocals
Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORHCESTRA) - Guitar
John Comprix (BEYOND FEAR, RINGWORM) - Guitar
David Ellefson (MEGADETH, F5) - Bass
Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO) - Drums
I was actually most excited to see Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra veteran Chris Caffery on this list. The man can shred, although he can't sing very well (no offense either can Dave Mustaine), so him backing the Ripper is a dream come true!
Now check out the massive list of guest musicians on the album:
Guitar:
Bob Kulick
Bruce Kulick (GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, ex-KISS)
Carlos Cavazo (RATT, ex-QUIET RIOT)
Craig Goldy (DIO)
Zeil Zaza
Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA)
Mike Callahan (ex-EARSHOT)
John Comprix (BEYOND FEAR, RINGWORM).
Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE)
Michael Wilton (QUEENSRŸCHE)
Jeff Loomis (NEVERMORE)
Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL)
Bass:
Marco Mendoza (ex-WHITESNAKE)
Billy Sheehan (MR BIG, ex-DAVID LEE ROTH)
Dave Ellefson (ex-MEGADETH)
Rudy Sarzo (DIO, ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT)
James Lomenzo (MEGADETH)
Tony Franklin (ex-BLUE MURDER)
Dennis Hayes (BEYOND FEAR)
Drums:
Simon Wright (DIO, ex-AC/DC)
Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO)
Ray Luzier (KORN, DAVID LEE ROTH)
Bobby Jarzombek (SEBASTIAN BACH, RIOT, HALFORD)
Brett Chassen
Will this be the recipe for success for Ripper? We will just have to wait and see. If you are unfamiliar with his vocals check out the Beyond Fear live performance of Words of Wisdom below.
Also now available, a gydget! Although I thought they were called wydgets or something, I guess there are multiple names for these things...
I have always felt that the Beyond Fear album was solid and proved that Ripper could hammer out face-melting metal music, even when not having the safety-net of a great back-catalog of songs.
Many give the man shit for being the "fill-in" guy, but that gig pays good and he has filled in for some damn good bands! Now the true test comes when he releases his solo album on the world.
Ripper plans on getting out and touring this summer (2009) and his tour line-up will be as follows:
Tim "Ripper" Owens - Vocals
Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORHCESTRA) - Guitar
John Comprix (BEYOND FEAR, RINGWORM) - Guitar
David Ellefson (MEGADETH, F5) - Bass
Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO) - Drums
I was actually most excited to see Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra veteran Chris Caffery on this list. The man can shred, although he can't sing very well (no offense either can Dave Mustaine), so him backing the Ripper is a dream come true!
Now check out the massive list of guest musicians on the album:
Guitar:
Bob Kulick
Bruce Kulick (GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, ex-KISS)
Carlos Cavazo (RATT, ex-QUIET RIOT)
Craig Goldy (DIO)
Zeil Zaza
Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA)
Mike Callahan (ex-EARSHOT)
John Comprix (BEYOND FEAR, RINGWORM).
Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE)
Michael Wilton (QUEENSRŸCHE)
Jeff Loomis (NEVERMORE)
Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL)
Bass:
Marco Mendoza (ex-WHITESNAKE)
Billy Sheehan (MR BIG, ex-DAVID LEE ROTH)
Dave Ellefson (ex-MEGADETH)
Rudy Sarzo (DIO, ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT)
James Lomenzo (MEGADETH)
Tony Franklin (ex-BLUE MURDER)
Dennis Hayes (BEYOND FEAR)
Drums:
Simon Wright (DIO, ex-AC/DC)
Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO)
Ray Luzier (KORN, DAVID LEE ROTH)
Bobby Jarzombek (SEBASTIAN BACH, RIOT, HALFORD)
Brett Chassen
Will this be the recipe for success for Ripper? We will just have to wait and see. If you are unfamiliar with his vocals check out the Beyond Fear live performance of Words of Wisdom below.
Also now available, a gydget! Although I thought they were called wydgets or something, I guess there are multiple names for these things...
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Friday, March 27, 2009
What Don't Kill ya, Make ya More Strong: Metallica Unleashes Broken Beat and Scarred Music Video
Check it out at Metallica.com.
The video is a live recording of the band and it really showcases the energy these guys have right now. You can hear Rob Trujillo's bass and backing vocals unlike on the album!
"Broken Beat and Scarred" is one of my favorite tracks off "Death Magnetic" and this video just reminds me how good the band is live.
I will post the actual embedded video once it is up so you can view it directly from the blog also.
UPDATE: Video posted. Also I heard Rob Trujillo will NOT be playing with Metallica at the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, but instead it will be Jason Newstead!
I guess this could be because Metallica is mainly getting in for the Black Album, but I know I would like to see them both play. It's nice of Trujillo to step back and let Newstead jam though. Both are class acts.
UPDATE: I thought I would share a recent video of Jakhals Frank interviewing James and Lars from Metallica for a Dutch TV show. Funny interview from a guy who isn't afraid to ask the band the tough questions.
The video is a live recording of the band and it really showcases the energy these guys have right now. You can hear Rob Trujillo's bass and backing vocals unlike on the album!
"Broken Beat and Scarred" is one of my favorite tracks off "Death Magnetic" and this video just reminds me how good the band is live.
I will post the actual embedded video once it is up so you can view it directly from the blog also.
UPDATE: Video posted. Also I heard Rob Trujillo will NOT be playing with Metallica at the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, but instead it will be Jason Newstead!
I guess this could be because Metallica is mainly getting in for the Black Album, but I know I would like to see them both play. It's nice of Trujillo to step back and let Newstead jam though. Both are class acts.
UPDATE: I thought I would share a recent video of Jakhals Frank interviewing James and Lars from Metallica for a Dutch TV show. Funny interview from a guy who isn't afraid to ask the band the tough questions.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Gene Simmons Sells Out: Dr. Pepper Wild Cherry Commercial
The best damn sell-out in the business! Watch and learn as Gene markets the new Dr. Pepper Wild Cherry drink. I actually didn't mind the commercial and yes, I am a fan of Kiss.
Right now the band is in the studio working on the new one. I'm hoping it turns out to be good, but who knows at this point. Paul Stanley's producing it and Eric Singer on drums can't hurt anything!
Gene DP Commercial
Right now the band is in the studio working on the new one. I'm hoping it turns out to be good, but who knows at this point. Paul Stanley's producing it and Eric Singer on drums can't hurt anything!
Gene DP Commercial
In Flames "Delight and Angers" Music Video
In Flames is one of the best metal bands out there right now and have evolved on pretty much every album they released. And have done it well for the most part!
A Sense of Purpose made it onto my top 5 list of 2008 I did for KRUI and after watching this video I remember why.
It's catchy, rockin' and short and to the point. That doesn't make it a bad song! Watch and learn from the masters below in the music video for "Delight and Angers".
IN FLAMES - Delight And Angers - HD
A Sense of Purpose made it onto my top 5 list of 2008 I did for KRUI and after watching this video I remember why.
It's catchy, rockin' and short and to the point. That doesn't make it a bad song! Watch and learn from the masters below in the music video for "Delight and Angers".
IN FLAMES - Delight And Angers - HD
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Candlemass Streaming "Death Magic Doom" on MySpace
First the new Heaven and Hell track "Bible Black" went up and now the entire new Candlemass album "Death Magic Doom" is streaming online.
Check it out here.
UPDATE: It appears the new album is no longer streaming on MySpace, but the new track "If I Ever Die" is still on there for your listening pleasure.
If you don't know who Candlemass is do yourself a favor and pick up the albums "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus" and "Nightfall" two of doom metal's best contributions this side of Black Sabbath.
Rob Lowe sounds good on the mic and the rest of the band is rockin' as usual.
Right now I'm doing a brief listen through and "Hammer of Doom" is offering some tasty sludge-laden riffage.
The album is out to buy on May 5.
Check it out here.
UPDATE: It appears the new album is no longer streaming on MySpace, but the new track "If I Ever Die" is still on there for your listening pleasure.
If you don't know who Candlemass is do yourself a favor and pick up the albums "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus" and "Nightfall" two of doom metal's best contributions this side of Black Sabbath.
Rob Lowe sounds good on the mic and the rest of the band is rockin' as usual.
Right now I'm doing a brief listen through and "Hammer of Doom" is offering some tasty sludge-laden riffage.
The album is out to buy on May 5.
Heaven and Hell New Song "Bible Black" Online Now!
Below is the link to access the new Heaven and Hell song "Bible Black" off the new album coming out April 28.
Thank you Noisecreep!
It doesn't break any musical barriers, but delivers on the solid sound you come to expect from Dio and the rest of the gang. Lets hope there is even more great music to come.
Make sure to listen to The Metal Show back for the attack from 6-7PM tonight.
UPDATE: YouTube version of the song right below. "Bible Black" is now available for download at all major digital retailers. Also you can find a track-by-track preview of the album here.
Thank you Noisecreep!
It doesn't break any musical barriers, but delivers on the solid sound you come to expect from Dio and the rest of the gang. Lets hope there is even more great music to come.
Make sure to listen to The Metal Show back for the attack from 6-7PM tonight.
UPDATE: YouTube version of the song right below. "Bible Black" is now available for download at all major digital retailers. Also you can find a track-by-track preview of the album here.
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