Actually I have some time today, so I'll post R3 results. Some great tunes this time around.
TAC:
Alice Cooper: What do you want from me- I will have the same review for both Tim and EM. I'm a big fan of both Alice Cooper and the Scorpions from their classic era, but from what I've heard, both have been somewhat inconsistent from the mid 90's onward. This tune, along with the Scorpions tune, is great stuff. Both would fit in well with their classic era material and I enjoyed both. Very catchy! 8
Evermind:
Scorpions: 321- See above. 8
Lowdz:
Tyketto: Forever Young- This is a band name that I've seen many times over the years, but never checked them out. This is fantastic early 90's melodic metal. Just the classic sounding voice for this era of music. I would be interested in seeing what Brent rates this song and album, because to me, this song is Brent 101. Great choice! 9
Wolf:
Iron Savior: Heavy Metal Never Dies- I've liked everything that I've heard from Iron Savior. If ACDC is paint by the numbers hard rock, then Iron Savior should be in consideration for paint by the numbers heavy metal. This is a band that plays straight up heavy metal and will likely never change up their formula. And why bother, they kick serious ass. Kade, check out their version of Priest's Desert Plains. 8.5
Fluff:
Sepultura: Stronger than Hate- This is another band that I've seen the name of probably hundreds of times over the years. I've never been the biggest fan of thrash. Slayer, Overkill, Testament (the loudest band I've ever seen live) are great bands, but when it comes to thrash, its usually the vocals that bring it down for me. This is the same case with Sepultura. The songs is heavy as heck, but the vocals don't do much for me. Still a cool song. 7
Chad:
Empires of Eden: Hammer Down- This song is pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty good. Actually its more then pretty good, its freaking awesome. How did I not know about this song before?? Rob Rock, Steve Grimmett, UDO, among others singing on this kick ass tune. Just a fantastic, screaming slab of pure metal!! My favorite song of the roulette so far. 10
Brent:
Liege Lord: Fallout- I've liked what I've always heard from Liege Lord, but for whatever reason, never bought anything from them or listened to them at great length. This is just pure heavy metal delight. Brent described it as Bruce Dickinson fronting KTA era Metallica. What a great description and fits it perfectly. Liege Lord is classic metal 101 and alot of bands like them just seem to have a cult following just like alot of straight up metal bands from the 80's like Breaker, Warlord, Banshee, Grim Reaper,Agent Steel, Omen, Malice, Vicous Rumors, Shark Island. Didn't fit into glam or thrash, just meat and potatos metal. Awesome stuff and just behind Chads song from R3 for my favorite so far. 9.5
Splent:
Toto: Girl Goodbye- I know a few songs from Toto. I don't mind Africa and I actually really like Hold the Line. I've never heard this song before. Good classic rock song. Has a touch of prog and I maybe sense a touch of disco lol. Not something I would listen to often, but I liked it. 7
Hath:
Moon Doc: Watching Your Way- Hath double dipped with Wolf and myself but sending us both this song. Wolf had a good description for it and gave it a mid 9 review. I probably wouldn't rate it that high, I still thought it was a great kick ass tune! 8.5