Metal playlists from the underground
Pick up your copy of today’s New York Times to check out the special Metallica feature, “Some Kind of Refined Monster.” The article discusses the song writing on Death Magnetic with the recent concert in Bucharest as its setting. If you are a Metallica freak, then this article really does not break any new ground. […]
On this day, in 1972, John Lennon and Yoko Ono played a charity show at the “most famous arena in the world,” Madison Square Garden. Some of the tracks from this performance appeared on the Live In New York City album [Source: garylessard.com]. Here is the performance of “Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)” from […]
This time in 1970, Black Sabbath’s debut LP reached it’s peak on the US charts at #23 [source:rockhall.com]. There really are no words to describe the importance of this record on rock music. This album marked the official birth of heavy metal. I don’t think there is a rock and roll soul in the world […]
ACDC.COM has a special treat for its fanatics called AC/DC 101. It is a presentation of the band’s rich history in an entertaining manner with photos and videos. Studying history has never been so rockin. You can also read while the new AC/DC single, “Rock ‘N Roll Train,” repeats over and over…and over?
AC/DC released the first single from Black Ice titled “Rock ‘N Roll Train.” After several weeks of watching the silly YouTube impersonations of the song, it was refreshing to hear the studio version. The song begins with a classic Angus riff, followed by steady drums and bass, which cues up the Brian Johnson growl. It […]
Rage Against The Machine performed a free protest show in support for the Iraq War veterans on August 27 at Denver Coliseum. Following the concert, the band led a march from the Coliseum to the Pepsi Center where the Democratic National Convention is held throughout the week. RATM also plans on performing in Minneapolis during […]
Motörhead released Motörizer on Tuesday, August 26. After a quick listen, I can say that this album is 100% solid rock and roll, no different from the last 19 albums. If you haven’t done so already, check out the “Lemmy: The Movie” teaser trailer below [warning: adult language] Bonus: Here is a classic riddle for […]
“Heroes Of Our Time” is the speedy opening track to Ultra Beatdown which could have easily fit on any DragonForce record to date. In fact, it sounds exactly like anything from Inhuman Rampage. If you loved the last record or the ending of Guitar Hero III, then you’ll love this tune as well. DragonForce still […]
Yesterday, Metallica generously uploaded another track from Death Magnetic to metallica.com. The song is titled “My Apocalypse” and is the third song from the upcoming release that we have been exposed to since August 8. “My Apocalypse” has an …And Justice For All feel to it; the intro guitar riff and drums summon the evils […]
Rock legends, ZZ Top, are reissuing their classic record Eliminator on September 9, 2008. Included with the release are some live versions and a DVD featuring the famous music videos from the 1983 album. If you act now, you can stream this release at AOL’s weekly listening party. Make sure you check in with classics […]