Author Topic: The Official Hard Rock / Classic Metal Music Discussion and Memorabilia Thread! (Read 909708 times)

bl5150 · « **Reply #1925 on:** June 15, 2015, 05:22:35 PM »

I am going to check out a few of the WASP albums today. Even for bands I love to death I drop off pretty quickly after a couple of real disappointments..........not very loyal

Did the same with Queensryche,DT, Ozzy for extended periods when it comes to new material.

This sounds like it could be interesting..........snippet from an interview with Joel Hoekstra , who has looked the goods on the Whitesnake tour.

I understand you have a new all-star side project featuring Russell Allen on vocals, Vinny Appice on drums and Tony Franklin on bass, among others. What can fans expect from this forthcoming album?

Yes, I do. Thanks! It's called Joel Hoekstra's 13. I did all of the writing...words, melodies, the whole nine yards. It's melodic hard rock that I describe as being everything from Dio'ish at its heaviest to Foreigner'ish at its lightest. It's scheduled for an October release.

Apparently features Jeff Scott Soto too.

TAC · « **Reply #1926 on:** June 15, 2015, 05:29:34 PM »

Sounds horrible!

bl5150 · « **Reply #1927 on:** June 15, 2015, 05:32:30 PM »

I believe Kip Winger guests too......hopefully it comes out before your roulette.

TAC · « **Reply #1928 on:** June 15, 2015, 05:36:50 PM »

Quote from: TAC on June 15, 2015, 05:29:34 PM

Sounds horrible!

bl5150 · « **Reply #1929 on:** June 15, 2015, 05:42:00 PM »

Quote from: TAC on June 15, 2015, 05:36:50 PM

Quote from: on Today at 09:29:34 AM
Sounds horrible!

Whoops

TAC · « **Reply #1930 on:** June 15, 2015, 06:11:15 PM »

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1931 on:** June 15, 2015, 06:25:21 PM »

Wearing it like a badge of honor Tim.

TAC · « **Reply #1932 on:** June 15, 2015, 06:28:01 PM »

More like a badge of dis-honor.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1933 on:** June 15, 2015, 09:50:25 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on June 15, 2015, 04:47:01 PM

The only WASP album I'd say is below par is Helldorado. Definitely their weakest. Everything else has a lot to offer IMO.

I listened to that one when it was a new release and I thought it was pretty weak. Damnation Angels stood out as the best track

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #1934 on:** June 15, 2015, 11:44:09 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on June 15, 2015, 05:22:35 PM

I am going to check out a few of the WASP albums today. Even for bands I love to death I drop off pretty quickly after a couple of real disappointments..........not very loyal Did the same with Queensryche,DT, Ozzy for extended periods when it comes to new material.

This sounds like it could be interesting..........snippet from an interview with Joel Hoekstra , who has looked the goods on the Whitesnake tour.

I understand you have a new all-star side project featuring Russell Allen on vocals, Vinny Appice on drums and Tony Franklin on bass, among others. What can fans expect from this forthcoming album?

Yes, I do. Thanks! It's called Joel Hoekstra's 13. I did all of the writing...words, melodies, the whole nine yards. It's melodic hard rock that I describe as being everything from Dio'ish at its heaviest to Foreigner'ish at its lightest. It's scheduled for an October release.

Apparently features Jeff Scott Soto too.

I saw the news, but wasn't interested at all until reading this. Now I'm curious.

wolfking · « **Reply #1935 on:** June 16, 2015, 05:34:29 AM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on June 15, 2015, 09:50:25 PM

Quote from: wolfking on June 15, 2015, 04:47:01 PM
The only WASP album I'd say is below par is Helldorado. Definitely their weakest. Everything else has a lot to offer IMO.

I listened to that one when it was a new release and I thought it was pretty weak. Damnation Angels stood out as the best track

It's the only WASP album I haven't played to death. That is probably the best track. The title track is alright too.

bl5150 · « **Reply #1936 on:** June 16, 2015, 09:32:29 AM »

I just got through my first listen to Unholy Terror and I can't say that I feel I made a bad decision not bothering back in the day. To me it's WASP by the numbers.......like say Jack Action.....over and over. I also had a feeling of maybe Crimson Idol leftovers at times too. Anyway........solid record but for my taste it's not even close to up there with the debut , Crimson Idol or The Headless Children (magic

).

bosk1 · « **Reply #1937 on:** June 16, 2015, 09:45:01 AM »

Never cared for WASP. But that Hoekstra project sounds potentially interesting.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1938 on:** June 16, 2015, 11:09:11 AM »

I agree about Unholy Terror. Not in the same league as the earlier albums

wolfking · « **Reply #1939 on:** June 16, 2015, 03:12:41 PM »

I think the older WASP albums are never really going to have the magic of the early ones, especially the debut and Children, but IMO they are still very solid and consistent, even if they are by the numbers.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1940 on:** June 16, 2015, 05:40:40 PM »

Look what I forgot I had buried in the basement!

bl5150 · « **Reply #1941 on:** June 16, 2015, 05:43:38 PM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on June 16, 2015, 05:40:40 PM

Look what I forgot I had buried in the basement!

That wasn't too bad if I recall correct - a Chris Poland project of some description.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1942 on:** June 16, 2015, 05:49:33 PM »

Yes it was. It's been so long I don't remember the songs. I'm going to upload it on my I-Pod.

bl5150 · « **Reply #1943 on:** June 16, 2015, 07:18:08 PM »

Looks like Twisted Sister (with MP) are putting on a high energy show

https://youtu.be/4o9FTAj82E8

wolfking · « **Reply #1944 on:** June 16, 2015, 08:07:58 PM »

I should check that out, I love Poland's playing.

gazinwales · « **Reply #1945 on:** June 17, 2015, 01:50:41 AM »

Damn The Machine was/is a great album, I remember playing it to death back in the day.
It was a little strange because at the time was pretty weird hearing progressive metal with no keyboards.

There was an aborted second album that never was officially released, that isn't too hard to find.

bl5150 · « **Reply #1946 on:** June 17, 2015, 02:46:33 AM »

Looks like Deen Castronovo has fallen off the wagon again $:-\$

https://www.tmz.com/2015/06/16/deen-castronovo-arrested-journey-drummer-assault/

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #1947 on:** June 17, 2015, 02:49:46 AM »

Oh Deen. $:-\$ You music so good. Why you do this?

jjrock88 · « **Reply #1948 on:** June 17, 2015, 03:27:37 AM »

Quote from: bl5150 on June 16, 2015, 07:18:08 PM

Looks like Twisted Sister (with MP) are putting on a high energy show

https://youtu.be/4o9FTAj82E8

I like!

TAC · « **Reply #1949 on:** June 17, 2015, 05:14:06 AM »

Quote from: gazinwales on June 17, 2015, 01:50:41 AM

Damn The Machine was/is a great album, I remember playing it to death back in the day.
It was a little strange because at the time was pretty weird hearing progressive metal with no keyboards.

There was an aborted second album that never was officially released, that isn't too hard to find.

I remember reading good things about it, but I never took the time to check it out. I will probably do so today.

cfmoran13 · « **Reply #1950 on:** June 17, 2015, 06:29:15 AM »

Quote from: TAC on June 17, 2015, 05:14:06 AM

Quote from: gazinwales on June 17, 2015, 01:50:41 AM
Damn The Machine was/is a great album, I remember playing it to death back in the day.
It was a little strange because at the time was pretty weird hearing progressive metal with no keyboards.

There was an aborted second album that never was officially released, that isn't too hard to find.
I remember reading good things about it, but I never took the time to check it out. I will probably do so today.

Definitely check it out. I remember picking this up in college when it came out. When I heard the opener "The Mission" for the first time, I was like "Whoo hoo! This rocks!" Pretty solid album. I never knew there was even an attempt at a 2nd album. Gonna have to investigate.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1951 on:** June 17, 2015, 06:53:16 AM »

That CD is older than my marriage. My wife and I were dating and we rented a cottage near the NH lakes and we took a trip to a small record store and I saw the Damn The Machine album and bought it right away.

bl5150 · « **Reply #1952 on:** June 17, 2015, 06:53:57 AM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on June 17, 2015, 06:53:16 AM

That CD is older than my marriage. My wife and I were dating and we rented a cottage near the NH lakes and we took a trip to a small record store and I saw the Damn The Machine album and bought it right away.

Trying to quit were ya?

wolfking · « **Reply #1953 on:** June 17, 2015, 06:54:27 AM »

Quote from: bl5150 on June 17, 2015, 02:46:33 AM

Looks like Deen Castronovo has fallen off the wagon again $:-\$

https://www.tmz.com/2015/06/16/deen-castronovo-arrested-journey-drummer-assault/

Fuck. That Revolution Saints album was quite good too.

bl5150 · « **Reply #1954 on:** June 17, 2015, 08:55:03 AM »

The new Borealis is all over the place in terms of style and quality. I was seriously down on it after the first few tracks but from there things improved a lot. Early on especially it had that very staccato, downtuned vibe - I don't have a clue about all these new genres but perhaps djenty or metalcore would describe it. I dunno - I'll call it crap to save confusion.

But from there we had some nice ballads ,a couple of rockers that sounded like the less proggy side of SX and some more Allen/Lande style melodic rockers towards the end.

I would rate it a bit higher than the Pyramaze ,say 80% - less consistent but with higher highs and lower lows.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1955 on:** June 17, 2015, 09:23:03 AM »

Quote from: bl5150 on June 17, 2015, 06:53:57 AM

Quote from: kingshmegland on June 17, 2015, 06:53:16 AM
That CD is older than my marriage. My wife and I were dating and we rented a cottage near the NH lakes and we took a trip to a small record store and I saw the Damn The Machine album and bought it right away.

Trying to quit were ya?

Goiong on 21 years married!

jingle.boy · « **Reply #1956 on:** June 17, 2015, 09:53:27 AM »

Quote from: bl5150 on June 17, 2015, 08:55:03 AM

I don't have a clue about all these new genres but perhaps djenty or metalcore would describe it. I dunno - I'll call it crap to save confusion.

I'll agree with you on the genre description. Though, the first two Borealis albums were straight up metal, IMO. Excellent stuff. Can't wait to see them with Evergrey in August.

wolfking · « **Reply #1957 on:** June 17, 2015, 03:17:26 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on June 17, 2015, 08:55:03 AM

The new Borealis is all over the place in terms of style and quality. I was seriously down on it after the first few tracks but from there things improved a lot. Early on especially it had that very staccato, downtuned vibe - I don't have a clue about all these new genres but perhaps djenty or metalcore would describe it. I dunno - I'll call it crap to save confusion.

But from there we had some nice ballads ,a couple of rockers that sounded like the less proggy side of SX and some more Allen/Lande style melodic rockers towards the end.

I would rate it a bit higher than the Pyramaze ,say 80% - less consistent but with higher highs and lower lows.

Sounds like I should like. Will check out then.

TAC · « **Reply #1958 on:** June 17, 2015, 05:55:53 PM »

Metal Church!
Badlands 2015

https://bravewords.com/news/metal-church-streaming-first-new-music-with-mike-howe-in-22-years

I am so all over their new album.

bl5150 · « **Reply #1959 on:** June 17, 2015, 07:26:25 PM »

Quote from: TAC on June 17, 2015, 05:55:53 PM

Metal Church!
Badlands 2015
https://bravewords.com/news/metal-church-streaming-first-new-music-with-mike-howe-in-22-years

I am so all over their new album.

You can tell he's lost a bit of an edge off his voice ,but 25+ years will do that to you. I thought he sounded good though and looking forward to this too.

News: Video of online chat between fans and members of Dream Theater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx8cLlXnHpA&feature=youtu.be (*no chickens were harmed during the filming of this chat)

Author Topic: The Official Hard Rock / Classic Metal Music Discussion and Memorabilia Thread! (Read 909708 times)