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Lifestream In case you missed it, because I sure did, Battlefield Band has a new album out – "Zama Zama …try your luck…". The title track "Robber Barons" beautifully captures the spirit of the times, and acts as a reminder that some things never change. In Alan Reid’s words:
Anyone who has travelled by the river [...]
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The obligatory 2008 metal albums according to Metal Rules. Rock ranking, as customary, by Rockreport.
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Journey – Revelation
Whitesnake – Good To Be Bad
Brother Firetribe – Heart Full Of Fire
H.e.a.t – H.e.a.t
Jamison, Jimi – Crossroads Moment
House Of Lords – Come To My Kingdom
Work Of [...]
I saw Nas perform on the Colbert Report (Full episode, Wednesday July 23, 2008). Not my style of music obviously, or so I thought. A catchy tune, worthy cause and very creative wordplay won me over nevertheless.
Official, slightly longer, music video:
The social music platform Last.fm has had a major overhaul. The new ajax laden interface had me discouraged for a few minutes until I saw how much they had done to improve music recommendations and the library feature. It is also much easier to see what is moving and shaking in the world of music [...]
Not much else happening, so here is a good mashup to the tune of Gamma Ray’s intro "Induction" from their 2001 album "No World Order". Fantastic album by the way, one of their very best. Heartwarming in these trying days.
And why not try some Arch Enemy ("Revolution Begins") if you haven’t already. I must say [...]
The obligatory 2006 metal albums according to Metal Rules. Rock ranking, as customary, by Rockreport.be.
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House Of Lords – World Upside Down
Slamer – Nowhere Land
Sunstorm – Sunstorm
Brother Firetribe – False Metal
Toto – Falling In Between
Poodles, The – Metal Will Stand Tall
Street Talk – V
Wig Wam – Wig Wamania
Talisman – 7
Meat Loaf – Bat Out Of [...]
Steve Harris on playing in the U.S. and Ozzfest. Translation from the Spanish edition of Metal Hammer.
Q: I thought that there was some problem with Bruce, as he was especially vocal in his displeasure with the fat fans sitting in the first rows in the USA.
Steve: “Whenever we go to the USA, Bruce is very [...]
A little something to look forward to. The fall of 2006 holds enormous potential. In selection:
Rogue’s Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs, and Chanteys (August 22)
Iron Maiden – A Matter of Life and Death (August 25)
Blind Guardian – A Twist in the Myth (September 5)
Elane – Lore of Nén (September)
Rhapsody of Fire – Triumph or Agony [...]
The preview video and single The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg from the upcoming Iron Maiden album A Matter of Life and Death are out. It’s hard for me to be really excited about a new album release these days, but Maiden still seems to give you that warm, sparkly sensation. The new album is ostensibly [...]
A monstrous victory for Finland. No one ever stood a chance against Lordi, despite what the doubting Thomases predicted. So, Finland wins the ESC for the first time ever in their 45 years or so of participation, and the pop divas get a cold shower. And most importantly, heavy metal makes a comeback … it [...]
