Author Topic: The Official Hard Rock / Classic Metal Music Discussion and Memorabilia Thread! (Read 909484 times)

bl5150 · « **Reply #2170 on:** July 20, 2015, 04:01:38 PM »

There's not enough time in the day to keep up with music these days , so I rarely bother with sifting through the huge number of radio shows/podcasts out there , but this one could have some interesting stuff in it .........especially if you want to learn all about KK Downing's fragrances

INTERVIEWS WITH KK DOWNING (EX-JUDAS PRIEST), HOUSE OF LORDS, SPACEY T (SOUND BARRIER, PRAISE THE DEAD), SYMPHONY X AND DEATH ANGEL ON RICH DAVENPORT'S ROCK SHOW
Rich Davenport's Rock Show this week features interviews with Judas Priest legend KK Downing, James Christian (House of Lords), Tracey 'Spacey T' Singleton (Praise The Dead, ex Sound Barrier, Fishbone), Symphony X's Michael Romeo and Ted Aguilar from Death Angel, and is now available for streaming at this link:

https://www.mixcloud.com/richdav1/rich-davenports-rock-show-kk-downing-house-of-lords-spacey-t-symphony-xdeath-angel-interviews/

In the first hour, legendary former Judas Priest guitarist KK Downing drops in to discuss his new range of fragrances for Rockers, Metal for Men and Metal for Women. KK also talks about some of the reasons he chose to leave Priest, and looks at the way in which the classic Priest axe team he formed with Glenn Tipton worked to stay on the cutting edge of lead guitar playing. KK also chooses two of his favourite Priest classics.

Also in part 1, House of Lords vocalist James Christian looks at the band's stellar new album 'Indestructible', their tenth to date, released as the current line up celebrates its tenth anniversary. You'll also hear two new tracks chosen by James.

The second hour kicks off with a chat with renowned guitar hero Tracey 'Spacey T' Singleton, formerly of Sound Barrier, Fishbone, and Mother's Finest, and now playing 8-string guitar with Praise The Dead, a power duo whose sound is simultaneously melodic and crushingly heavy. The band has just released 'The Heavy', the first of 3 EPs, and Tracey gives the low down on this exciting new project. Tracey also pays tribute to Phil Lynott, revealing that Sound Barrier approached the Lizzy legend's management to ask him to produce an album for them. You'll also hear Sound Barrier's cover of Thin Lizzy's 'Hollywood (Down On Your Luck)', and Tracey's choice of another Lizzy gem.

Rounding off the show are interviews with Michael Romeo, guitarist with Prog Metal masters Symphony X, who looks at their forthcoming new album 'Underworld', and Ted Aguilar, rhythm guitarist with classic Thrashers Death Angel. Ted discusses their new CD/DVD package which features a live album, 'The Bay Calls For Blood', and 'Thrashumentary', a career-spanning retrospective documentary.

TAC · « **Reply #2171 on:** July 20, 2015, 04:15:31 PM »

I'd be interested on his decision to leave Priest. That's about it.

wolfking · « **Reply #2172 on:** July 20, 2015, 04:15:38 PM »

I think KK has been doing that for a while, I heard a couple of his interviews, he's pretty good.

Brent, I'll check out that Dead Daises album then.

I'm with Jason with his opinions on Martin era Sabbath, but we already knew that. Album rankings;

1. TYR
2. Headless Cross
3. Cross Purposes
4. The Eternal idol
5. Forbidden

TYR and Headless Cross could easily swap around though. Just brilliant songs all round. I'll have a crack at a top 10;

1. Anno Mundi (The Vision)
2. When Death Calls
3. Glory Ride
4. The Law Maker
5. Cross of Thorns
6. Headless Cross
7. Devil and Daughter
8. The Sabbath Stones
9. Immaculate Deception
10. Born to Lose

bl5150 · « **Reply #2173 on:** July 20, 2015, 04:38:05 PM »

Yeah Davenport is pretty good - I'll have a listen to KK and Michael Romeo when I get a chance.

I am currently having a listen to "The V" album (Veronica Freeman). Solid album of everything from melodic rock to metal if you don't mind a female vocal.

Not a shabby line up either , with a couple of Michael Sweet co- writes:

Veronica Freeman – Lead vocals
Leather Leone – Duet vocals “Kiss my Lips”
Tony Martin - Duet vocals “King for a Day”
Meliesa McDonell - additional vocals “Star Shine” & Acoustic guitars
Derek Kerswill - drums
Jeff Pilson, Mel Brown, Garry Bordonaro, Aric Avina, John O’Boyle & Mike Lepond - Bass
Pete Wells, Michael Sweet ,Peter Tentindo, Jimmy Durkin, Mick Tucker, Jordan Ziff, Michael Harris – Guitars

wolfking · « **Reply #2174 on:** July 20, 2015, 04:47:54 PM »

Just not a big female vox fan, but I might check it out.

What about this Kelly Keeling one Brent?

bl5150 · « **Reply #2175 on:** July 20, 2015, 07:04:15 PM »

I haven't listened to the Keeling album - will be in the next few days. Will let you know.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #2176 on:** July 20, 2015, 07:16:46 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on July 20, 2015, 04:38:05 PM

Yeah Davenport is pretty good - I'll have a listen to KK and Michael Romeo when I get a chance.

I am currently having a listen to "The V" album (Veronica Freeman). Solid album of everything from melodic rock to metal if you don't mind a female vocal.

Not a shabby line up either , with a couple of Michael Sweet co- writes:

Veronica Freeman – Lead vocals
Leather Leone – Duet vocals “Kiss my Lips”
Tony Martin - Duet vocals “King for a Day”
Meliesa McDonell - additional vocals “Star Shine” & Acoustic guitars
Derek Kerswill - drums
Jeff Pilson, Mel Brown, Garry Bordonaro, Aric Avina, John O’Boyle & Mike Lepond - Bass
Pete Wells, Michael Sweet ,Peter Tentindo, Jimmy Durkin, Mick Tucker, Jordan Ziff, Michael Harris – Guitars

Nice, gonna have to check that out then. Me love the ladies on the mic.

Lowdz · « **Reply #2177 on:** July 21, 2015, 10:51:37 AM »

Quote from: bl5150 on July 20, 2015, 03:09:55 PM

Quote from: jjrock88 on July 20, 2015, 03:01:17 PM
What are the thoughts on Seventh Star?

Strong album. I imagine it upsets a few Sabbath purists (and Paul esp ) with Glenn Hughes on vox but I think it's a strong album on its merits. Danger Zone , Turn To Stone and Angry Heart are faves and I pretty much like everything else to varying degrees except Heart Like A Wheel.

I can tolerate him on this album but he does overdo the " Steve Wonder thinks I'm awesome" soul an stuff.

TAC · « **Reply #2178 on:** July 21, 2015, 01:51:20 PM »

This looks interesting..
https://bravewords.com/news/greg-lakes-legendary-1981-performance-at-the-hammersmith-odeon-in-london-to-be-issued-on-cd-vinyl-features-gary-moore

bl5150 · « **Reply #2179 on:** July 21, 2015, 01:53:47 PM »

Quote from: TAC on July 21, 2015, 01:51:20 PM

This looks interesting..
https://bravewords.com/news/greg-lakes-legendary-1981-performance-at-the-hammersmith-odeon-in-london-to-be-issued-on-cd-vinyl-features-gary-moore

How much is Gary Moore on? - that's the only bit that would interest me.

TAC · « **Reply #2180 on:** July 21, 2015, 02:02:47 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on July 21, 2015, 01:53:47 PM

Quote from: TAC on July 21, 2015, 01:51:20 PM
This looks interesting..
https://bravewords.com/news/greg-lakes-legendary-1981-performance-at-the-hammersmith-odeon-in-london-to-be-issued-on-cd-vinyl-features-gary-moore

How much is Gary Moore on? - that's the only bit that would interest me.

I had the same question. If he's on the entire thing, this is a no brainer.

bl5150 · « **Reply #2181 on:** July 21, 2015, 02:05:04 PM »

Looking at the track listing it struck me that it might just be Parisienne Walkways ,in which case I probably wouldn't bother.

TAC · « **Reply #2182 on:** July 21, 2015, 02:08:30 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on July 21, 2015, 02:05:04 PM

Looking at the track listing it struck me that it might just be Parisienne Walkways ,in which case I probably wouldn't bother.

He's not coming on for just that. I think he's going the gig, especially with Nuclear Attack in the set.

bl5150 · « **Reply #2183 on:** July 21, 2015, 02:18:13 PM »

Haha - believe it or not I already have this gig on disc somewhere..........one of many I tracked down years ago and never really listened to properly. It was released as a King Biscuit Flower Hour in 1995 and Moore is there for the duration. Same date and everything - I will have to dig it out if I can find it.

TAC · « **Reply #2184 on:** July 21, 2015, 02:19:56 PM »

Nice. Then I will get it!

I actually don't have any ELP albums, but I did see the ELPowell tour in 1986 and was pretty familiar with most of the set. Enjoyed the show very much.

bl5150 · « **Reply #2185 on:** July 21, 2015, 02:37:58 PM »

There's some info on the 1995 release and a couple of full track samples here:

https://www.discogs.com/Greg-Lake-Feat-Gary-Moore-King-Biscuit-Flower-Hour-Presents-Greg-Lake-In-Concert/master/329145

bl5150 · « **Reply #2186 on:** July 21, 2015, 06:20:08 PM »

New KISS song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFSaKL5dFgc&feature=youtu.be

TAC · « **Reply #2187 on:** July 21, 2015, 06:52:07 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on July 21, 2015, 06:20:08 PM

New KISS song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFSaKL5dFgc&feature=youtu.be

It's better than Monster!

King Postwhore · « **Reply #2188 on:** July 21, 2015, 06:58:12 PM »

Ummmmmmm. No

jjrock88 · « **Reply #2189 on:** July 21, 2015, 09:01:04 PM »

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #2190 on:** July 21, 2015, 11:16:51 PM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on July 21, 2015, 06:58:12 PM

Ummmmmmm. No

It was an amusing joke song though.

Lowdz · « **Reply #2191 on:** July 22, 2015, 03:28:34 AM »

Can't see it at work but I guess its from the KISS/Scooby Doo movie?

jjrock88 · « **Reply #2192 on:** July 22, 2015, 09:00:16 AM »

Quote from: Lowdz on July 22, 2015, 03:28:34 AM

Can't see it at work but I guess its from the KISS/Scooby Doo movie?

Yup and don't bother

TAC · « **Reply #2193 on:** July 22, 2015, 04:22:44 PM »

Yikes!
https://bravewords.com/news/did-black-sabbath-lift-paranoid-riff-from-half-life-audio-comparison

wolfking · « **Reply #2194 on:** July 22, 2015, 04:26:16 PM »

Quote from: TAC on July 22, 2015, 04:22:44 PM

Yikes!
https://bravewords.com/news/did-black-sabbath-lift-paranoid-riff-from-half-life-audio-comparison

Meh, it actually reminded me more of Hey Joe. It's similar but a shit song, Paranoid is a good song.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #2195 on:** July 23, 2015, 12:00:05 AM »

I could hear the slight similarity in the riff, but overall it's an entirely different and shitty song. There was almost no vocal melody, and it was bumbley and all over the place.
Paranoid is a much tighter song with actual melodies, and has the metal chug thing going on. Get Down isn't similar in any way that made Paranoid the well known song it is today.

wolfking · « **Reply #2196 on:** July 23, 2015, 05:33:50 AM »

Agree with Blob totally. I actually think it's the guitar tones that give off more of an impression.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #2197 on:** July 23, 2015, 06:00:48 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on July 23, 2015, 05:33:50 AM

Agree with Blob totally.

Does. Not. Compute.

wolfking · « **Reply #2198 on:** July 23, 2015, 04:43:17 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on July 23, 2015, 06:00:48 AM

Quote from: wolfking on July 23, 2015, 05:33:50 AM
Agree with Blob totally.

Does. Not. Compute.

I was just as taken back as you.

wolfking · « **Reply #2199 on:** July 23, 2015, 04:44:38 PM »

Dunno if this has been posted;

W.A.S.P. To Release Golgotha October 2nd
on Napalm Records

Artwork and Track Listing Revealed

Almost six years have passed since the world saw a new studio album from Metal Icons W.A.S.P. This October 2nd, the wait ends, as Blackie Lawless and the legendary rockers W.A.S.P. will release their long awaited new album and Napalm Records debut Golgotha. Today the artwork and track listing have been revealed.
Frontman Blackie Lawless on the new album Golgotha:
“There are times in any band’s career that somehow all things mesh together. Their experiences, influences, and personal timing bring them into a common space. This has happened with this record. Four years in the making has provided direction, but even greater reflection. Golgotha, where Christ was crucified - Hebrew for "the place of the skull".”

Golgotha is available for pre-order from the Napalm Records Webstore in North America and Europe.

Shop North America: https://www.napalmrecordsamerica.com/store/wasp

Shop Rest of The World: https://shop.napalmrecords.com/wasp

Golgotha Track Listing:

1. Scream
2. Last Runaway
3. Shotgun
4. Miss You
5. Fallen Under
6. Slaves of the New World Order
7. Eyes of My Maker
8. Hero of the World
9. Golgotha

TAC · « **Reply #2200 on:** July 23, 2015, 04:48:48 PM »

I literally haven't paid attention to WASP in 25 years, let alone buy a new release. I am hoping that when this comes out, someone will convince me on this. Would love to like this.

wolfking · « **Reply #2201 on:** July 23, 2015, 05:09:37 PM »

Seems like a lot of work has gone into this one. The few have been good, but hoping for something special here.

TAC · « **Reply #2202 on:** July 23, 2015, 05:11:19 PM »

I will not spend any money on it until you tell me it's safe to do so!

wolfking · « **Reply #2203 on:** July 23, 2015, 05:30:17 PM »

Quote from: TAC on July 23, 2015, 05:11:19 PM

I will not spend any money on it until you tell me it's safe to do so!

Copy that.

The latest Winger album is really good, I think you should buy it.

TAC · « **Reply #2204 on:** July 23, 2015, 05:33:36 PM »

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