Author Topic: The Official Hard Rock / Classic Metal Music Discussion and Memorabilia Thread! (Read 907796 times)

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1225 on:** April 09, 2015, 05:34:38 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on April 09, 2015, 05:24:22 PM

Never checked out any Armored Saint, but that song was quite cool.

You need to check them out. One of the most underated bands in metal

wolfking · « **Reply #1226 on:** April 09, 2015, 05:57:18 PM »

From that video I saw a link to Raising Fear. Listening now, good album.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1227 on:** April 09, 2015, 06:18:20 PM »

March of the Saint album, along with Symbol of Salvation would be my favorite. But you cant go wrong with any of their material- everything they have released is gold.

TAC · « **Reply #1228 on:** April 09, 2015, 07:00:44 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on April 09, 2015, 05:24:22 PM

Never checked out any Armored Saint, but that song was quite cool.

What?

They are a borderline Top 10 band for me.
Raising Fear is AWESOME!!!!
Best song off of it is Book Of Blood.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRHQEtFq0HU
Awesome solo from Dave Prichard

Check that out. Better yet, check out the live version off of Saints Will Conquer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOzmOKYSZU8

bl5150 · « **Reply #1229 on:** April 09, 2015, 07:08:32 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on April 09, 2015, 05:24:22 PM

Never checked out any Armored Saint, but that song was quite cool.

I thought you were following my Top 50

Symbol of Salvation for me too - check out Reign of Fire or Tainted Past

TAC · « **Reply #1230 on:** April 09, 2015, 07:24:49 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on April 09, 2015, 07:08:32 PM

Quote from: wolfking on April 09, 2015, 05:24:22 PM
Never checked out any Armored Saint, but that song was quite cool.

I thought you were following my Top 50 Symbol of Salvation for me too - check out Reign of Fire or Tainted Past

I love Tainted Past, and Burning Question.

The last time I saw them with Dave, Jeff Duncan had already joined the band and they played both Reign Of Fire and Spineless, well before SOS came out.

wolfking · « **Reply #1231 on:** April 09, 2015, 09:06:15 PM »

Looks like I got some homework boys. Always knew the name, but just a band I never got around to checking out.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1232 on:** April 09, 2015, 11:04:19 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on April 09, 2015, 09:06:15 PM

Looks like I got some homework boys. Always knew the name, but just a band I never got around to checking out.

I'm sure you've mentioned it before, but do you like the John Bush era of Anthrax? What a voice on the dude, but I always thought his work with Armored Saint better suited him. You'll love the band!

bl5150 · « **Reply #1233 on:** April 10, 2015, 08:42:21 AM »

Kade.........might be up your alley:

Michael Denner and Hank Shermann, the original guitar players of Mercyful Fate's legendary Melissa and Don't Break The Oath albums, have created a new classic in the forthcoming EP, Satan's Tomb, coming in 2015 on Metal Blade Records. These songs were crafted with the Mercyful Fate worldwide legion of fans at the forefront of their collective minds. The band is simply called Denner / Shermann and the music for their debut release has been completed and promises to be one of the finest pure classic metal releases of 2015.

Shermann first called upon Marc Grabowski (Demonica) to handle the bass guitar, followed by the only drummer that made sense for many obvious aspects, the one known as Snowy Shaw (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond, Dream Evil). Many voices were considered, but fate lead them to Sean Peck (Cage and Death Dealer). He was not only a fan but had the versatile vocal skills to make the new songs come to life like their fans would expect.

Hank Shermann comments: "We have been writing and recording with an incredible line up of musicians and the fans are in for a dark, classic, heavy metal treat for sure. We wanted to get back to the essence of what we created back in the early 80s. The music inevitable sounds like you would hope it to be, fans of our early work should be very excited."

wolfking · « **Reply #1234 on:** April 10, 2015, 04:10:12 PM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on April 09, 2015, 11:04:19 PM

Quote from: wolfking on April 09, 2015, 09:06:15 PM
Looks like I got some homework boys. Always knew the name, but just a band I never got around to checking out.

I'm sure you've mentioned it before, but do you like the John Bush era of Anthrax? What a voice on the dude, but I always thought his work with Armored Saint better suited him. You'll love the band!

Never got into Anthrax much either man, they were another band I just didn't get around to checking out. Will add to the list too.

Quote from: bl5150 on April 10, 2015, 08:42:21 AM

Kade.........might be up your alley:

Michael Denner and Hank Shermann, the original guitar players of Mercyful Fate's legendary Melissa and Don't Break The Oath albums, have created a new classic in the forthcoming EP, Satan's Tomb, coming in 2015 on Metal Blade Records. These songs were crafted with the Mercyful Fate worldwide legion of fans at the forefront of their collective minds. The band is simply called Denner / Shermann and the music for their debut release has been completed and promises to be one of the finest pure classic metal releases of 2015.

Shermann first called upon Marc Grabowski (Demonica) to handle the bass guitar, followed by the only drummer that made sense for many obvious aspects, the one known as Snowy Shaw (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond, Dream Evil). Many voices were considered, but fate lead them to Sean Peck (Cage and Death Dealer). He was not only a fan but had the versatile vocal skills to make the new songs come to life like their fans would expect.

Hank Shermann comments: "We have been writing and recording with an incredible line up of musicians and the fans are in for a dark, classic, heavy metal treat for sure. We wanted to get back to the essence of what we created back in the early 80s. The music inevitable sounds like you would hope it to be, fans of our early work should be very excited."

Yep, already on my radar. I wish a MF reunion were possible, but this is the next best thing. Sean Peck's okay, he has some pipes.

bl5150 · « **Reply #1235 on:** April 12, 2015, 06:18:50 AM »

https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Metal-Pioneers-L/dp/B00RZXWWGU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425261468&sr=8-1&keywords=inside+metal

If anyone is still interested Part 1 of the Inside LA metal series (1 of 3 ) is finally out on DVD. Aussies can get it locally through Utopia.

TAC · « **Reply #1236 on:** April 12, 2015, 06:56:28 AM »

Is live to see it, but I just don't think I could part with any $$ for it.

bl5150 · « **Reply #1237 on:** April 12, 2015, 11:06:16 PM »

These names mean little to me but anyway..........

German/American metallers ACCEPT have announced the addition of guitarist Uwe Lulis (GRAVE DIGGER, REBELLION) and drummer Christopher Williams to the group's ranks.

Read more at https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/accept-announces-new-guitarist-drummer/#AG1s6i8iCtUj780k.99

TAC · « **Reply #1238 on:** April 13, 2015, 05:14:15 AM »

Interesting. Never heard of them!

wolfking · « **Reply #1239 on:** April 13, 2015, 05:28:57 AM »

Uwe Luis, nice. Shame he's probably going to be stuck on rhythm only. Next album Wolf should share solo with Uwe, he's pretty good.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1240 on:** April 13, 2015, 07:01:21 AM »

Quote from: TAC on April 13, 2015, 05:14:15 AM

Interesting. Never heard of them!

bl5150 · « **Reply #1241 on:** April 13, 2015, 06:02:42 PM »

All things considered (and allowing for the vox being a bit low in this vid) AC/DC are sounding pretty good

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkWzS1lFW3Q&feature=youtu.be

TAC · « **Reply #1242 on:** April 13, 2015, 06:13:00 PM »

Rock Or Bust was an interesting album.

bl5150 · « **Reply #1243 on:** April 13, 2015, 08:27:05 PM »

18 and Life by Skid Row w/Harnell on vox

https://skidrow.com/media/music/SkidRow_18_and_Life.mp3?hc_location=ufi

As expected he's hitting notes Baz couldn't these days but the low end lacks some edge. On the whole though I think it sounds good. Having said that I think they picked the track well - I still can't imagine how the heavier songs like Monkey Business, Slave To The Grind Youth Gone Wild etc....will sound much like the originals.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #1244 on:** April 13, 2015, 09:03:00 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on April 13, 2015, 06:02:42 PM

All things considered (and allowing for the vox being a bit low in this vid) AC/DC are sounding pretty good

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkWzS1lFW3Q&feature=youtu.be

AC/DC are always pretty consistent, with the main variable being Brian, and it looks like this was 3rd in the set after two Bon songs, so he should have been nice and warmed up at that point. Angus is sounding a little rough for him, which is what I experienced when I saw him on the Black Ice tour, but he's always been such a tight performer that for any other guitarist his age, I'd still consider his playing very good. I'm still not a fan of them playing down a half step. Maybe if they'd done that 20 years ago it would have made a difference, but I don't see the point now.

Quote from: bl5150 on April 13, 2015, 08:27:05 PM

18 and Life by Skid Row w/Harnell on vox

https://skidrow.com/media/music/SkidRow_18_and_Life.mp3?hc_location=ufi

As expected he's hitting notes Baz couldn't these days but the low end lacks some edge. On the whole though I think it sounds good. Having said that I think they picked the track well - I still can't imagine how the heavier songs like Monkey Business, Slave To The Grind Youth Gone Wild etc....will sound much like the originals.

Pretty good. The high notes sound like a bit of a struggle, but he managed them nicely. Better than the awful version of I Remember You they re-recorded with that other vocalist.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1245 on:** April 13, 2015, 10:45:24 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on April 13, 2015, 08:27:05 PM

18 and Life by Skid Row w/Harnell on vox

https://skidrow.com/media/music/SkidRow_18_and_Life.mp3?hc_location=ufi

As expected he's hitting notes Baz couldn't these days but the low end lacks some edge. On the whole though I think it sounds good. Having said that I think they picked the track well - I still can't imagine how the heavier songs like Monkey Business, Slave To The Grind Youth Gone Wild etc....will sound much like the originals.

Sounds good. Way way way better then Johnny.

Deathless · « **Reply #1246 on:** April 14, 2015, 07:12:01 AM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on April 13, 2015, 10:45:24 PM

Quote from: bl5150 on April 13, 2015, 08:27:05 PM
18 and Life by Skid Row w/Harnell on vox

https://skidrow.com/media/music/SkidRow_18_and_Life.mp3?hc_location=ufi

As expected he's hitting notes Baz couldn't these days but the low end lacks some edge. On the whole though I think it sounds good. Having said that I think they picked the track well - I still can't imagine how the heavier songs like Monkey Business, Slave To The Grind Youth Gone Wild etc....will sound much like the originals.

Sounds good. Way way way better then Johnny.

They should have picked up Harnell 15 years ago! I'm excited to hear the new EP now. The music on the last two was very solid.. the singing was not.

bl5150 · « **Reply #1247 on:** April 14, 2015, 08:25:41 AM »

Look what I stumbled across today guys.............(part of $:-\$ ) my 1978 set of KISS cards. I haven't seen these in 25-30 years and I was super obsessed with these cards from around the age of 6 or 7.

Zydar · « **Reply #1248 on:** April 14, 2015, 08:27:21 AM »

Awesome!

bosk1 · « **Reply #1249 on:** April 14, 2015, 08:31:16 AM »

Wow. I had a set of those too, but they are LONG gone.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #1250 on:** April 14, 2015, 08:46:03 AM »

I believe my brother has the same set of cards. No idea if it's complete or not though.

TAC · « **Reply #1251 on:** April 14, 2015, 10:18:01 AM »

I absolutely had those!!!

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1252 on:** April 14, 2015, 02:16:23 PM »

I had them all and like a young jerk, I handled them like crap.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1253 on:** April 14, 2015, 02:51:29 PM »

Those cards look like they are in very good condition

bl5150 · « **Reply #1254 on:** April 15, 2015, 01:48:24 AM »

I can't believe how wimpy Tygers of Pan Tang's 1987 effort is

It's a good AOR album but just doesn't sound like them at all.

TAC · « **Reply #1255 on:** April 15, 2015, 06:26:01 AM »

Quote from: bl5150 on April 15, 2015, 01:48:24 AM

I can't believe how wimpy Tygers of Pan Tang's 1987 effort is It's a good AOR album but just doesn't sound like them at all.

The only things I had were Wild Cat and Spellbound.

bl5150 · « **Reply #1256 on:** April 15, 2015, 06:27:20 AM »

Well some of the songs on this make Bon Jovi sound like Napalm Death

bl5150 · « **Reply #1257 on:** April 15, 2015, 10:44:48 AM »

Another new Armored Saint track "Mess" available here. I hate to say it but , even though parts of it are good, I think the song title is accurate

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/armored-saint-new-song-mess-available-for-streaming/

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1258 on:** April 15, 2015, 01:45:32 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on April 15, 2015, 01:48:24 AM

I can't believe how wimpy Tygers of Pan Tang's 1987 effort is It's a good AOR album but just doesn't sound like them at all.

Was that called the Wrecked Age or something like that? I remember hearing it and thinking it was wimpy.

I'll check out the AS later

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1259 on:** April 15, 2015, 03:12:34 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on April 15, 2015, 10:44:48 AM

Another new Armored Saint track "Mess" available here. I hate to say it but , even though parts of it are good, I think the song title is accurate

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/armored-saint-new-song-mess-available-for-streaming/

I like it. But then again, I'm biased in the sense that Armored Saint can do no wrong in my eyes!

News: Track-by-track video for Untethered Angel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Co1_h0GtAw

Author Topic: The Official Hard Rock / Classic Metal Music Discussion and Memorabilia Thread! (Read 907796 times)