Metal playlists from the underground
“Star” The opening track of Saudades de Rock features pretty vocal harmonies by the band in the refrain and several great guitar riffs. I also had my head banging for most of the tune. However, I can see many people not digging this song because it could be considered kind of wimpy too. 7/10 “Comfortably […]
Above is the only decent video with good audio that I could find from the Dimebag tribute. It is “A New Level” with Max Cavalera [Soulfly], King Diamond, Scott Ian [Anthrax], and Kerry King [Slayer]. Many people are thrashing on King Diamond’s backing vocals, I embrace them. From what I have seen of this venue […]
Ozzfest ’97 featuring Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Pantera, Marilyn Manson, Type-O-Negative, Machine Head, Fear Factory, Powerman 5000, and Coal Chamber at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ, June 15, 1997 This quote from the New York Times sums up this legendary show: This made the very premise of the concert one of rebellion, infusing it with […]
I was unable to attend this show, but it doesn’t mean that I should ignore it. The people I talked to about this show said Priest was sick and you know what? I believe it.
Incubus at Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC, September 16, 2001 I wasn’t sure if I was going to make it to this concert. It was just 5 days following the cowardly 9/11 attacks, and New York City was now a completely different place. Incubus even considered canceling this show, but they decided that life goes on and […]
Here is a high quality sample of “Cyanide” from Death Magnetic at last night’s Ozzfest in Dallas, Texas. They are back!
Pantera and Slayer at Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY, June 21, 2001 First of all the, this show’s lineup was just insane and does not require any explanation of its awesomeness. Pantera and Slayer on the same night…Can life get any better? This was also the final time I got to see the legendary, Dimebag Darrell […]
Pearl Jam at Madison Square Garden, NYC, June 25, 2008 I don’t understand how every Pearl Jam show seems to get better and better. This time around, these rock legends incorporated my 3 favorite things of all-time in the same show: The Ramones, Kiss, and the New York Rangers. In addition to a great setlist […]
I left the Mayhem Fest to give rock legend, Scott Weiland, a chance to redeem himself after a lousy performance in New Jersey on May 31st. It was another $10.30 LiveNation ticket so there was really no losing either way. The Stone Temple Pilots sounded phenomenal at Jones Beach. Weiland was really on his game. […]
I managed to hit two important New York rock shows today. First up, the Rockstar Mayhem Festival at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. Here are the bands I had the time to experience: Airbourne – This was my introduction to these crazy Australian dudes. They act like Metallica but sound like AC/DC. They were probably […]