The title track to this record is a rock-‘n’-roll / hard rock anthem! It’s opening riff is recognizable instantly! And stadiums, arenas, and ballparks around the world play this great song! Highway to Hell, unlike AC/DC’s previous five albums (and one LP), was produced by “Mutt” Lang, a legendary producer even at this early stage … Continue reading Album Highlight: Highway to Hell – AC/DC
Album Reviews
Album of the Week: Metal Church – Metal Church
Metal Church shot out of the gate with their self-titled debut, Metal Church! Although this record is from the early `80s, squarely in the upswing of Glam / Big Hair Rock, it sets the pace for what Thrash Metal would become. Originally released on independent label, Ground Zero, in 1984, the album sold so well … Continue reading Album of the Week: Metal Church – Metal Church
Knocked Loose – A Different Shade of Blue
A Different Shade of Blue is the second full length album that Knocked Loose has put out and god damn, its heavy. This hardcore/metalcore or whatever genre you want to put them in, I don’t care. Either way, it’s dark and heavy, just the way I like it. When Knocked Loose first hit the scene … Continue reading Knocked Loose – A Different Shade of Blue
Album of the Week: Meryful Fate – Melissa
Melissa is the first studio album by the Danish band, Mercyful Fate. The record was recorded July 18-29, 1983 at Easy Sound Recordings in Copenhagen, Denmark and released October 30, 1983, by Roadrunner in Europe (the record company’s first release), Music for nations in the UK, and Mega Force in the USA. Interestingly, the album … Continue reading Album of the Week: Meryful Fate – Melissa
Album of the Week: Reign in Blood – Slayer
Recorded in June – July (at Hit City West Studios, Los Angeles, CA) and released on October 7th, 1986, Reign In Blood was Slayer's third studio album. Yet, it marked major changes for the band. It was the first time they worked with producer Rick Rubin, who drove them to play faster and harder than … Continue reading Album of the Week: Reign in Blood – Slayer
Album of the Week: Powerslave – Iron Maiden
Their 5thstudio album, Powerslave was recorded at Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas in winter/spring 1984, and was released on Capital Records on September 3rd, 1984. Iron Maiden formed in Leyton, East London in 1975 by (the extraordinary) bassist Steve Harris. Credited as the pioneers of the “New Wave of British Heavy Metal,” the band's discography … Continue reading Album of the Week: Powerslave – Iron Maiden
Album of the Week: Deep Blue – Parkway Drive
It was 9 years ago, today (6/25/29), that Parkway Drive released Deep Blue, one of my favorite Parkway Drive records. This was one of the first metalcore albums that I heard when I was first getting into heavier types of music. To me, Parkway Drive has always been a veteran within the subgenres of heavy … Continue reading Album of the Week: Deep Blue – Parkway Drive
Upon A Burning Body – Southern Hostility
Southern Hostility is the 5thalbum by San Antonio’s own, Upon A Burning Body (UABB). I have been a big fan of Upon A Burning Body for years now, and I have always liked their sound and seeing them live. In my opinion, this is my favorite albums that UABB has released. It is pure Heavy … Continue reading Upon A Burning Body – Southern Hostility
Record Highlight: Born Again
It is not like any other Black Sabbath album. Like many of their records, Ozzy is not the vocalist. Unlike any others, Ian Gillan (Deep Purple) is. Born Again, the11thstudio album by the titans, was recorded in May of 1983 at The Manor Studio in England, and was released on August 7, 1983. It is … Continue reading Record Highlight: Born Again
Album Review: Amon Amarth – Berserker, 2019 (Metal Blade)
The Swedish kings of Melodic Death Metal, Amon Amarth, have delivered again! 2019 sees the arrival of Berserker, the band's 11thstudio album. There is no other metal band like these veterans – the near perfect combination of (seemingly) opposing concepts of melody and crushing brutality, harmony and roaring gutterals – and this record exemplifies that … Continue reading Album Review: Amon Amarth – Berserker, 2019 (Metal Blade)
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