Heavy Metal Bitching

Martell is on the rant again....

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Lars Ulrich on Vince's Drummers

I guess were in the mood for controversy today. Whenever Lars opens his mouth thats what your going to get.

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Follow Up Albums

The new Three Days Grace just isn't what I expected. Seems that a lot of follow up albums aren't. Check out why:

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Nicko McBrain

The laid back drummer of Iron Maiden is under the lights:

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Ace's Anomaly Review

Great album, check out the review at:

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HELIX

Helix in Nova Scotia?

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No interview, but Headbanging.

So Megadeth got pushed back a day or so. With that said we have an article about Headbanging and its origins. Even if your an old fella, you certainly banged that head.

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Band: F*cked Up

The Toronto Hardcore Punk Icons: F*cked Up. You won't believe it, but its by Morgan. Just head over to the main site:

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Surprise...

Who would you like to show up on stage with your favorites in a surprise appearance? Thats what were talking about on the main site today.


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Heavy Metal and the Turntable.

Does anyone really know why our favorite musicians are doing this to us? Let us know what you think. www.welovemetal.com

The Heavy Way

Europe and Winger have turned down the guitars and turned up the intensity. Check it out at:

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Album Review: Endgame

We have a great review over at the main site on Megadeth's Endgame. A great album. There is also a new Now & Then up with the infamous Chris Holmes. Check it out at www.welovemetal.com

Canadian Carnage East

Bucketlist??? yeh its on there. Megadeth is coming to Halifax NS and its big, big, big news for www.welovemetal.com

New Ranting and Bitching

A new ranting and bitching is taking place over at the main site. Heavy Metal style.

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Ace's Anomaly

- Vince takes a look today at the realease of Heavy Metal Icon Ace Frehley's new album Anomaly.

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The Big 4 Tour?

Lots and lots of rumors are floating around about a possible Big 4 world tour. When referring to the Big 4 we mean the four biggest Thrash bands in the land. Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax. This would be a dream come true for every heavy metal fan out there, but I just don’t think it can happen.

Obviously there are logistics and schedules that would make it difficult, but the main reason I don’t think it can happen is the fact that they all hate each other. I mean hate! The history amongst these bands and the fact that they have competed for the same fan base has torn any possible relationships to shreds.

I’m not going to get into the story of Dave Mustaine and Metallica because that’s been done to death, but when your band leaves you on the side of the road and tells you the rides over… your going to be bitter. Some believe Mustaine formed Megadeth, just to get back at Metallica. I’m one of those believers.

Another issue is the mouth on Kerry King. The guitarist of Slayer is forever ripping on everyone specially Dave Mustaine. Other then performing Kerry’s favorite past time is talking crap about Mustaine and when he’s not doing that he’s calling Metallica a bunch of sell outs. The only way this tour could happen is if they segregate Kerry from the rest of the world. Megadeth and Slayer have been on tour together this year, but never actually spoke the entire time. It must have worked because they are taking the tour out to Australia and then back to Canada. Maybe that’s how you do it, they do their sets and go to the bus.

Now I haven’t mentioned Anthrax because they pretty much get along with everyone and have toured with the three other bands on several occasions, but Kerry did not want them to feel left out so he did an interview that stated Anthrax on the tour might not be a good idea because they are dwindled and non-effective now. That got Scott Ian in an uproar and he started posting footage of Anthrax with John Bush on Twitter and sending them to Kerry to show how Anthrax still has it and King doesn’t know what he’s talking about.

We still haven’t covered who would open and close the shows. I think its pretty obvious in my opinion. Opening spot would go to Anthrax as they have had several shifts and Bush isn’t officially back with the band. Slayer can go next to ramp up the crowd a little bit and then Megadeth just for the symbolic gesture of having Metallica come out after Mustaine’s set. As much as people go off about Metallica they are the most successful Metal band in history and should be the closers of the show. But egos don’t think that clearly.

This tour just isn’t going to happen. Way to many variables and I do hope I’m wrong because it would be amazing. What a treat to see all four of them together. As you read through this I’m sure you all agree that maybe it could happen if we just got rid of Kerry King…

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Bringing on Lamb of God

Hi all! Haven’t been in blog world in a bit, took a break for a vacay. Thought I’d get back in to it and learn more about Lamb of God, as this is one group in the family of metal that I don’t know a lot about. My genre doesn’t include a lot of death, melodic death, metal core, groove, black metal but I’m open to listening and learning and I’m not going to “Fake it” to try to impress anyone and I’m not going to be narrow minded and not give it a shot. So here it goes…

I found their name popping up more and more over the past few months and then I was impressed when I found out they were going to be in our province along with Gwar, which meant I was actually going to get to see them live…cuz I just have to see Gwar *L* I think this concert is going to hurt my ears and head b/c “Job for a Cowboy” is also a band playing and if you remember reading a past blog about Death Metal, we saw All That Remains. I liked the music but the actual singing part was a nice break from the growling for my head…plus the acoustics were kinda sucky at the venue so that might have done it too. So my interest began when I kept hearing their name and then found out they were coming. This should be quite the show just before Halloween with all the death (metal) in the air and blood and body parts thrown from stage. I will need a bag to protect my camera b/c we’re there as media. Can’t wait!! Eeeeee!

You came here to read about what I had to say about Lamb of God so I’d better get my ass in to it. These guys started off in 1990 with the band name “Burn the Priest” however, after a short time they changed it to Lamb of God…that name doesn’t sound so hateful now, does it? They were actually banned in some places b/c their name was thought to be ‘evil’ and mean evil. Nah, really? So there boys and girls, remember when choosing a band name, make sure you’re not going to scare venue owners so they don’t add you to their concerts and events listings. These guys met in college (See! Pays to go to college! You can end up doing some really kewl things that have nothing to do with what you’re studying and it will totally piss your parents off after they’ve spent all that money to send you there). Mark Morton, drummer, actually left the band and went back to college tho to get his masters degree…way to go Mark! ^5 He came back to kick ass tho and to complete the band once again. Currently there’s 5 of them - Chris Adler-drums, Randy Blythe-vocals, Mark Morton-lead guitar, Willie Adler-rhythm guitar, John Campbell-bass. Going through different phases and sounds, they have had a sound of hardcore punk, thrash metal, and they even possess sludge metal influences and now are labelled as metal core and groove metal.

They were happy with their record label in the states but ended up looking to find another so that they can distribute outside of the US. They signed with Roadrunner, who incidentally owns Blabbermouth…what a great way to get your name out there! Blabbermouth is the CNN of the metal world. They released a new record Feb 09 (Wrath).

Lamb of God has toured with the big boys such as Metallica, Mastodon and Children of Bodom. You can consider Lamb of God one of the big boys and opening for a band that has been out of the scene for some time (Limp Biscuit), to open up for them, that would be a fucking slap in the face after all they’ve done and been the headlining acts at concerts. I can totally agree with Willie when he got upset about that conflict.

I’ve selected “Laid to Rest” as my vid to share. I like this one the best out of the ones I viewed and listened to. And I could actually make out what he was singing, it was awesome. Loved the sound.

And if you see me with ear plugs at the concert in Oct, its not b/c I don’t like the music! Its b/c I want to enjoy it! : )

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Interview with Oderus of GWAR

After dialling a 1500 digit telephone number 12 times with much anticipation the following conversation took place:

WLM: Oderus, did we get a hold of you?

Oderus: Yeh, I’m here, I’m so fuckin here. Where are you? I demand to know! Where are you?

WLM: We are outside of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Oderus: Ah Canadians, fine young Canadian meat.

WLM: It’s a little more desolate then Antarctica, but a nice place. You’re coming to visit us on October 29th in Halifax at the Cunard Centre with Lamb of God and Job for a Cowboy.

Oderus: Yes, but Antarctica isn’t desolate at all, we’ve turned it into quite a lively place. It was very desolate before we got here, but we have livened up the place.

WLM: So were actually speaking to you from the GWAR fortress?

Oderus: Yeh, I’m at home right now, taking a little break. Apparently in the United States today they are having a holiday where I am getting ready to go visit them because today is Labour Day. A lot of people are in it and it means a lot of babies will be born. And everyone knows how much I like to fuck children. So I’m going to go visit the Labour Day and find a woman or women, plural you know.

Your language is very weird; it actually hurts my mouth to talk it. It hurts the inside of my mouth to say human words. For some reason I write my songs in human, I don’t know why I do that. Its almost like were a band from Germany that writes everything in English. It happens all the time, why are they doing that. Like if a band is from Norway, but they keeps writing in fuckin English, I mean why? Do they want to be a hit? Don’t they know that Norway bands will never appeal to American rock and roll listeners unless its in English. I guess that’s why they do it.

WLM: Does that mean your not going to be singing in Canadian when you come up here?

Oderus: No, no, I will be but I’m just saying I’ve always wanted to make a record in my native tongue.

WLM: I thought they already didn’t accept you in Scumdogia?

Oderus: Yeh, I mean my language is appalling and my English is rudimentary at best. Of course rudimentary for Oderus is much better then most humans could manage. Oh wait… how delightful, its raining blood.

WLM: Again? Its been a bad year for that.

Oderus: I’m so happy what a beautiful day. I just came out to check the entrails I draped over the balcony last night as I was fashioning some weaponry. Actually I’m working on a new sculpture I might not have ready for this tour, because on the next album, not this one but the next one I will be stepping up and playing an instrument. I will play the “fag pipes,” also known as the “skin flute,” also known as the “disgusting scrotum,” that I will squeeze and suck and horrible noises will come out of, it will be lovely and it will be most rejoicing. Oww, burned on my crack pipe.

WLM: Will this tour be starting in San Francisco?

Oderus: Yeh I mean sure, everything happens in San Francisco. Oh gees, Christ I really have to stop smoking so much crack in the morning. I should just eat it.

WLM: So October 29th you’re coming up here to Halifax, NS to play…

Oderus: To the Canadian wastelands to share blood with the royal GWAR freaks of Canada. Time and time again Canadians show they can hold their own with anyone as far as drinking, doing drugs, having sex, and practising crashing large machines into buildings. They can do all these things and more while shooting guns drunk.

Then we will all go to the GWAR show, which is really the highlight of the year for you people. I know a lot of people like Halloween, but GWAR is a lot more fun then Halloween. I mean Halloween is like getting ready for GWAR, but a lot of people out there think the GWAR show is the thing they look most forward to and they should because it’s the most spectacular show in existence. People out there still haven’t realized we exist, I feel so sorry for them.

WLM: Were very concerned about the tour because there is a rumour floating around that you are the new lead singer of Velvet Revolver.

Oderus: Oh, I would never work with those wankers. I don’t care how much they pay me. Its horrible, its vile, I mean whatever happened to junky boy?

WLM: I think he’s doing something with a crack pipe right now.

Oderus: What was up with him and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Why did they do that video, it was so fucking stupid.

WLM: I don’t know but I heard there was a skin flute involved.

Oderus: Aren’t people sick of these people, why don’t people just demand that every entertainer be as good as GWAR or at least try to be as good as us. I can’t believe you actually anoint these people to celebrity status. It’s a cesspool of human need.

I mean Octomom; on my planet we would find a good use for the octomom.

WLM: Well she is good food, she produces.

Oderus: Yeh, but we would fuck her a lot first. I would love to get my hands on the Octomom but the thing about GWAR is you tend to see us coming. So she has her fetuses actually lift her up in the air and run away together.

WLM: I think I’ve seen that on TLC. Speaking of vile scum we had a question that came into us from the website.

People wanted to know if GWAR took over the world and elected Kerry King the supreme ruler, what would earth be like?

Oderus: Oh well if Kerry King ruled the earth all you would hear is his guitar solo. It would just be constantly be… (Oderus breaks into guitar sounds), it would be endless, none stop 24 hours a day. If Kerry King ruled the world you would only be able to eat at TGI Fridays. No really its true, Kerry King when he goes to Europe he will not eat at any of the local restaurants, he has to eat at TGI Fridays.

WLM: I think that would hurt the Slayer rep in the long run don’t you?

Oderus: Well I mean I bashed Kerry a bunch, but he hasn’t risen to the bait. I keep trying to get a bunch of free press out of him with his reaction, but I’m going to give up. In fact I salute Kerry at this point for ignoring me and I give him all the respect and love in the world. Slayer is probably the greatest metal band ever. I’m not going to diss him anymore.

He’s been very wise because the only reason I belittle my peers is so they will react angrily and I will get free publicity. It didn’t work this time so I salute him for that.

WLM: Well 25 years ago they thawed you out in Antarctica and you made a record that was amazing. You have changed your musical styles over the years, but now 25 years later you have come back with Lust in Space. Us humans put it at number 96 on our stupid top 200 list. What do you think of that?

Oderus: Yeh well don’t worry it has plummeted off already. It was on for a week and is in there somewhere. I don’t understand all these numbers, but what I do care about is it’s getting an excellent reaction.

Usually when people review GWAR records it goes about half and half. Half think it’s awesome, the other half think it’s just OK. This time around everyone is really beating the GWAR drum and I think that has to do with our magnificent two yearlong 25th anniversary celebration. A lot of people are reassessing their relationship with GWAR. They say Gwar came to town, yeh they fucked my girlfriends face and it fuckin ripped off so they stuck their dick in the hole. Yeh she died, but yeh they’re like thinking about that and jacking off. Then their like what it’s the 25th anniversary? Holy shit it was five years ago that Oderus fucked off my girlfriends face. They say fuck it I’ll give it another try.

There is literally 25 years of people like that all coming to the same conclusion at the same time. Lets get down with GWAR and party like rock stars because this is the 25th year of history of the most mind boggling, staggering event in human history. The rebirth of GWAR.

WLM: Along those lines we do have a couple of questions. We know in NC they took your cuddlefish a few years back. Heavy Metal Momma wants to know how long it takes to grow one of those back?

Oderus: Oh pretty quick, about a week or so. If you pour wart remover into the hole it fucking grows back faster, I don’t know why that is, but it does. The problem is you never know quite what is going to happen when it grows back. You know if your lucky it will be a penis and it will work and be even bigger then the old one. If your not lucky you might grow a leg out of that hole and that would be bad. Then you would have to cut if off and keep cutting it off until a penis finally grew back. That has happened before. It’s happened many different times, arms and legs have been ripped out of their sockets and grew back as carrots. It doesn’t make any sense. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to mutilate and dissect, draw and quarter my own body just so I could have a three-foot long penis.

WLM: Well I think I have one of the son of a bitches (cuddlefish) growing under my bed, what’s the best way to deal with that?

Oderus: Well you let it grow, do whatever it wants. There is no way to deal with it; you just do what it says.

WLM: But it wants to do some pretty nasty things.

Oderus: Well then you better do it. Its better to do it then have it against you. Well no matter how degrading or vile you have to make the choice for yourself. Would I rather die or would I rather suck this penis. Some humans would rather die.

Think about it, it’s not really a pleasant thing to do. It’s not enough to just suck the dick then spit in your hand. You have to swallow it all and were talking several gallons. Clotted thick, stingy, penile vomit.

WLM: I heard rumours it leaves an awful stain in the carpet to?

Oderus: Oh well you wouldn’t have a carpet; it would eat through the floor. It’s a great way to melt a house, I’ll tell you that. It works like acid, but its way, way worse, plus it comes out of a penis.

WLM: We also wanted to know for our own sake, what percentage do you let survive at the concert?

Oderus: Well I hear of these people that have been to GWAR 38 times and I guess were slipping because I know people go there and use the blood of their dead friends to trick GWAR into thinking their dead and it does work because lets face it were really high. You know that cheating, it really is. When people come and see GWAR I expect them to die and the more the better. We try to facilitate you; maybe I have to install whirling saw blades at the front of the stage so when people come in they will just be slashed. As the show goes on more people will be pushed forward into the blades. That might work.

WLM: Doesn’t that fuck with the LAMB OF GOD who because there won’t be many people left when they come on stage.

Oderus: That is a problem and we had to talk to Lamb of God about that. So we said hey Lamb of God what are we going to do about half the audience being dead, but apparently their not worried about it because they are just going to leave the doors open and people will keep fighting their way in. Kind of like a death camp school of rock concerts. Its kind of like the victims of the holocaust going into the gas chamber except we don’t strip them and cut of their hair and pull the fillings out of their teeth before they go in, we do that after. Everyone that dies in the pit is ground up into GWAR dog food, which we actually eat ourselves. It’s like dog food but we eat it. Weird! We even take the fillings for god sake and we take the hair and sell it to U-boat cruises to stuff the pillowcases with. True story!

Anyway so they’re not worried about it. Lamb of God are old friends of ours and they are all strung out on crack. We were doing discussions, negotiations with Lamb of God to make sure we got to do our full show and that crap and as we were getting into discussions I was hitting the crack pipe and Danny from Lamb of God was like, “Do you think I can hit that?” I like hell yeh, so we were all on the pipe together. It’s all cool.

WLM: Our plan at the concert is we are going to try and make friends with you. What do you look for in comrades?

Oderus: Oh, high tolerance to drugs and alcohol. I have to see how fucked up you can get and stay alive. That’s a good way to find people to hang out with because if they don’t meet up with those criteria they die. I look for someone good in battle, big and strong. Supernatural powers of some sort, flying, things like that. I don’t really hang out with humans too much. Scum dog brothers always.

I like entertainers though I have to admit. I always feel a little bit enamoured with the whole showbiz scene. Ever since I met Englebert Humperdink. It’s been an uphill battle, and then downhill, then sideways, then back on a plateau type of battle. This battle has been to get Oderus and GWAR their won TV quiz show and were getting closer everyday and I have no doubt that in the next 3 or 400 years we will accomplish that.

WLM: Well speaking of celebrities we have heard that you snuck into Sebastian Bach, Def Leopard, and Bon Jovi’s house stealing their soul and forcing them to go to Country music.

Oderus: No they did that on their own. I decided to let them do it on their own and they went to country music. They felt they came to a point in their career where they exhausted every option and they decided to go country. I fully recognize I might have to travel down this road myself when I have absolutely whored myself out in every other possible manner. Oderus will go country. That might be the greatest thing I ever did.

WLM: Can you stop yourself from eating the horse?

Oderus: Yeh, but I won’t be able to stop myself from fucking it.

WLM: Back to the GWAR fortress, is it true the fortress is powered with the heating and cooling of Santa Clauses blood?

Oderus: No, I leave Santa alone. I don’t want to hurt Santa. I actually like Santa he’s kind of cool. He’s old, he’s fat, and he’s got elves. I don’t know where they get this cheesy elf stuff, elves are perverts. Santa Claus is obviously a pedophile and Mrs. Claus is totally into bondage. I love to visit them and hang out with them. I’ll tell you who I don’t like is that fuckin Tooth Fairy. I do not like her; we can do better then that.

WLM: So when your out on the road what do you do for fun? Other then eat babies and fuck all the women.

Oderus: Well that’s a big part of the day right there so you’ve kind of answered the question for me. We do rock the house, that’s the other thing we do. Then if there’s enough time for drinking and playing golf, snowboarding, shuffle boarding, bocce ball, macramé, basket weaving, ceramics, aqua class, yoga, tai chi, martial arts, skate boarding, trivia, jenga, you know that’s pretty much it.

WLM: One more for you here Oderus. Obviously Alice Cooper has stolen “School’s Out” from you, but what did he think of your version?

Oderus: He loved it and he interviewed us a couple of weeks ago and there is talk of GWAR and Alice Cooper doing some shows together in 2010. He is a long time admirer of GWAR and Oderus a big fan of his. He is one of those few humans that I like to give some respect to. He has been watching out career quite closely all these years and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him… we were very close to getting him in the video. It was close but he couldn’t do it. He is an amazing golfer; he is a scratch golfer shooting par or better, that’s amazing, a very hard fucking thing to do. I would not be surprised to see some sort of collaboration with him at some point or even a tour or just a show. It would be amazing.

WLM: Oderus We Love Metal Dot Com would like to thank you so much for doing this and we will see you on October 29th at the Cunard Centre in Halifax.

Oderus: That sounds like a lot of fun, it’s going to be an amazing event. I’m telling all you fuckers it’s the best show of the year. You have three of the biggest bands in metal. You have the granddaddy and the eternal masters of the sickest show ever with GWAR on their 25th anniversary. Job for a Cowboy is an amazing up and coming band that getting bigger everyday. Lamb of God is just crushing everywhere they go. This is going to be an amazing night for metal and the whole tour is a great thing and it marks the beginning of this two-year celebration of all things GWAR. Get out there and show your love for metal, buy our new fucking album Lust in Space because I love the support.

This interview was made possible by Sonic Entertainment Group based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and Sarah Lutz of Metal Blades Records Canada. We thank them both very much. Its not everyday you get to talk to a superstar from another planet. Buy the record and see the show. Both are amazing!

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Pay to Stand

If you told me I had to come to work today and stand for 10 or 12 hours straight I will tell you to piss off. Not only that, but then you charge me anywhere from $50 to $100 to do it, plus if I get hungry I have to walk half a mile and pay $6.00 for a sausage. Sounds like what would happen if Kerry King took over the world to me: when in fact I did just that three times this summer. WILLINGLY!!

Heavy Metal Bloggers have to do one major thing to learn their trade, go to concerts. Well in this genre most of the concerts turn out being festivals with general admission. Even with media accreditation you end up standing most of the time waiting for your turn to get in and get your pics. So why do we do it?

If we wouldn’t do it everyday for pay, why is it when someone with great music gets on stage your willing to do it and pay them? I thought I had an answer, but I really don’t. Its fun to a certain extent, but we were seated at Disturbed and I had just as much fun as I did getting elbowed in the face at AC/DC. Country festivals allow you to bring chairs, jazz festivals have seating, pop concerts have little kids you could stand on, but Heavy Metal is an all out war at the front of the stage. You can sit down, but your going to lose you spot and get trampled.

Now that I talk it out I may have just answered my own question. It becomes a competition. A competition to see your musical hero on stage as close as possible so you can brag to your friends. People tell me all the time how jealous they are of the pics we get and the experiences we have by the stage, I must admit it feels good when people say that, but is that all there is to it?

I look back to the days of Micheal Jackson and the women screaming and crying and just trying to get close to him. (little did they know at 17 they were already to old and female), you don’t see that at a Heavy Metal Concert. The thought of some girl crying over Job for a Cowboy is funny, but unrealistic.

I guess that brings up the final question that I will leave with you. Does each group of fans from each different genre “pay to stand” for different reasons or is there on common reason I’m missing?

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Matt Sorum: Drum Whore

As many of you have seen on Heavy Metal news sites Mikkey Dee of Motorhead is going on vacation. Well being in a Malaysian Jungle with cameras following your every move waiting for you to cry “I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here” is vacation compared to touring with Lemmy. Anyway Motorhead is going on tour without Mikkey Dee so they called up the original Drum Whore: Matt Sorum.

Matt is known for his time in The Cult and that little band with Duff and Slash called Velvet Revolver. There is another band he was in as well, but the name escapes me, it had the words guns roses in it I think.

Sorum is extremely talented and well known in this industry and should be respected, but this Heavy Metal Blogger can’t help but feel everything Matt touches becomes dirty. It’s like your wife going away for the weekend and you inviting the local prostitute over to cook your meals. It might not be technically wrong, but ethically it’s just dirty.

But really that’s not my call as Lemmy is Lemmy and will make up his own mind when it comes to everything Motorhead. Matt will likely bring in some more mainstream fans if its advertised that he is on the skins. Lemmy better be careful though, Scott Weiland always claimed that Matt was taking over the vocals at some VR shows. It would be funny to see Matt singing Orgasmatron, but it would be funnier seeing Lemmy whipping his ass out back.

Maybe I just don’t like Sorum and don’t want him to taint the legend that is Lemmy. Or maybe Matt Sorum is really a whore. He is one of the founders of Camp Freddy, which is a whore band, with musicians cycling in and out all the time. A great concept and perfect for the drumming streetwalker Sorum. Actually that’s the only band he formed and didn’t sub into a fulltime gig.

I certainly would go to the concert and enjoy it, but I must say I would need a shower after to wash off the Sorum.

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Machine Head Live

Machine Head will be going on tour in Jan 2010! In Europe! Supporting acts will be Hatebreed, Bleeding Through and All Shall Perish. This is bound to be another amazing tour for the band.

“The Black Procession Tour” which it is called will be covering the main European countries. The band will also be mixing things up a bit from what I have read, like the set list and arrangement of songs. So if you’re a “Machine Head” fan this will be awesome to hear and see. It will be interesting to see what songs the boys can dig up to play.

The European dates are posted on their website machinehead1 check it out under “tours.” So lets keep our fingers crossed and hope that everything goes as planned for these Heavy Metal Machine Heads!!

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Martell's Rantings and Bitching

Just a list of some things I’ve been thinking about or bitching about. Lets rock it:

- Why is Bon Jovi and Poison subbing in Bass Players? I didn’t even know that they had bass players.

- I think I’ve had enough outdoor concerts to last a lifetime. If one more stinky smelly dude that knows nothing about music slams into me I’m going to snap. Don’t worry I say this every year.

- I’m actually border line excited to be media at the GWAR/Lamb of God concert, but as Heavy Metal Momma said, “What do we protect the camera with from the blood.”

- Rumor had it Heaven & Hell were breaking up! Why would they do that, they finally got to tour without Ozzy or Bill Ward. Things are good now.

- Speaking of Ozzy, he had a nine year old play on stage with him at Blizzcon. Ozzy is dead to me now.

- Was Dragon Force famous before Guitar Hero? I think I just answered my own question.

- How in the hell am I going to get Morgan to a Metallica concert when they’re in the area. Might have to pull a Mr. T and knock her out before the show.

- Does Kip Winger realize how terrible the name Kip is?

- Garage Days was just awful, I mean awful.

- 3 Inches of Blood is coming to Halifax. That would be great if I had a sweet clue what was in their catalogue. Since my brain is obviously full with shit I can’t take the time to look it up either.

- Does Mick Mars take the same injections as Ozzy does to play on stage. If they do they might want to switch to the shit that Dio is taking.

- Dee Snider and Sebastian Bach are country boys now. WOW, next we’ll have Odeus in opera.

- The site is expanding like crazy, hard to keep up. If you like this article format let me know. It was fun to just bitch.

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Metallica is Scary!

I know this is not going to be popular, but I am not a huge Metallica fan. I know JB Martell, Vince Steele, and Heavy Metal Momma are going to roll their eyes at me. Frankly, James Hatfield scares the heck out of me. He’s big, he’s hairy, and his voice is super aggressive. Yikes.

I do, however, have a great deal of respect for Metallica. They were formed in 1981 in California, and they have been labeled one of the big four thrash metal bands. They have sold more than 90 million records worldwide. They are icons to so many musicians! Still, despite my respect for them, I’m not a fan.

I know their hits. “Enter Sandman” gives me nightmares. “For Whom the Bell Tolls” makes me shiver. “I Am Evil” is, well, evil. One of the few songs I do like, more or less, is “The Day That Never Comes.” This is a great song about the struggles of military in Afghanistan. The music is awesome, and the video makes me cry. I still don’t really like James Hatfield’s singing though.

And that is the basic reason I do not like Metallica. They are amazing musicians, and I could listen to their music for hours. I like the rhythm, the beat, and the sound of the band. I just really find James Hatfield too intense for me. That’s just my opinion.

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Lynch Mob vs. Dokken or Lynch Mob with Dokken

The title is confusing because I’m just as confused as you are. Many sites are reporting that Lynch Mob is trying to work out a touring deal with Dokken. This is significant based on history alone.

Lynch Mob, which is really George Lynch has some very close ties to Dokken, which is really Don Dokken. The guitar superhero Lynch was in Dokken from 1981 to 1988 before George and Don just couldn’t get along. The tension in the once Heavy Metal Powerhouse reached a fever pitch back in those days and led to George leaving and forming Lynch Mob.

Lynch Mob released several albums, but the most popular will always be Wicked Sensation in 1990. Dokken on the other hand had more releases and live albums, but neither was able to reach the popularity they had when they were together. With that being said in 1993 they gave it another try. It was a disaster.

They put out an album that Don claimed was completely controlled by George and was an act to ruin the Dokken name. George claimed that Don refused to modernize his music and this was an attempt to put the Dokken name to rest. I really don’t know who was right because the album “Shadow Life” was terrible and ill received. So in 1997 they broke up again when George walked out on a European tour.

Both went their ways again and recorded material that has done very little to the Heavy Metal landscape, but their names came up in a big way a couple of years ago when they decided to do a song together at Rocklahoma. It must have gone well, but one song does not make a band.

Now Lynch is saying the two bands are going to tour together side by side. I guess that’s possible, but they better realize as Dokken is on stage people are going to be waiting for Lynch to come out and knock of some classics. Separate buses may work? They better give Dave Mustaine and Kerry King a call to see how Slayer and Megadeth managed to tour together when they hate each others guts.

By the way I pick George Lynch in Round 3 by TKO

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Pantera: Microblog

Pantera was formed back in the 1980’s, I guess it was one of those bands you loved or hated. At any rate the band had some kick ass tunes, bands such as Kiss and Van Halen initially influenced the band.

Pantera’s style had changed in the late 1980’s and became post thrash, better known in their genre as “Groove Metal.” In 1990 they got their first major hit with Cowboys from Hell.

In 2001 the band went on hiatus and was never really able to reunite due to Anselmo aparent drug use. And any hope of this band ever getting back in full swing was taken away when “Dimbag” Darrell was shot and killed on stage at the” Alrosa Villa” in Ohio, in 2004. If you are interested in more info on Pantera or reading more heavy metal blogs on them check out www.pantera.com

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Various news sources on the Internet are reporting that Bruce Kulick has finished his new solo album called simply BK3. Nice! Its called BK3 for the very self explanatory reason that this will be his third solo album following 2001's Audio Dog and 2003's Transformer. Both were mediocre but I think Bruce has some stuff up his sleeve for this one to make it worth checking out.

For those that are wondering what Bruce Kulick has been doing since his KISS days well the answer is plenty. Not only has he put out the two albums described above, but also he has been the lead guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad for quite sometime now. Even though you might not know it they have a very hectic touring schedule that keeps Bruce very busy on the world music scene. Also he does a ton of appearances for the KISS brand at expos and festivals.

I teased you above about the exciting things, but as always I'm going to follow through. BK3 will have many guests on it for vocals, but one of the notables is John Corabi (Motley Crue and ESP). The reason he is notable is John plays in ESP with Bruce and current KISS drummer Eric Singer, hence the "Eric Singer Project - ESP." That might seem a little anti-climatic but that was done on my part for a reason. You see the most notables on the album will be Nick and Gene Simmons. Yes Gene Simmons and his son. People say that Gene holds a grudge but it appears to me that he isn't holding much of a grudge against Bruce if he is carrying lead vocals on one of his songs and lending his son out for guitar work. Gene is about money and if he was willing to be on BK3 then he must think it's going to be good.You throw all of these elements together and you've got one hell of a record. The release date hasn't been set yet, but when it comes out you can bet the We Love Metal team will get a review up for you first thing. Life after KISS: Bruce Kulick style.

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Martell's Top 20 Vocalists - #5 to #1

As I stated on my other heavy metal blog list, this is just who I like. Not a matter of technical performance or record sales or popularity. These are just the vocalists that you will find on my MP3 Player and on the Flash Drives in my car. I enjoy all music, just some more then others. Now lets end this list!

#5 - Brian Johnson - Obviously you can't think of Brian Johnson's music without AC/DC coming up. You know what, that's fine with me. After the passing of Bon I don't think anyone thought that voice could be filled, but Brian has done that with dignity and respect to the band. The new generation doesn't really know that there was a different voice at the mic of AC/DC that has to say something about the talent of this man. Brian is so high on the list because of the amazing catalogue of music that he will forever be known for.

#4 - James Hetfield - Not the James Hetfield from the documentary "Some Kind of Monster", but the James Hetfield us metal heads know and love from "Kill Em All". James has an amazing voice that compliments not only his own guitar playing but also that of fellow shredder Kirk Hammett. Metallica is the band that all others strive to be and that is in a big part because of the vocals of their main man. Metallica is Metallica and I love it. Growl you bastard growl.

#3 - Vince Neil - This is very shocking to some reading this site including my wife because I am a huge Motley Crue fan, but the fact is I'm a Motley Crue fan, not really a massive Vince Neil fan. Vince needs Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, and Tommy Lee to be complete. That has been proven time and time again with his sub par solo career, but with that being said no one else could sing the songs I love like Vince (the John Corabi experiment), so that puts him at number 3. I think my wife puts him at #1 for other reasons, but this is vocals not…

#2 - Bruce Dickenson - When you talk about Heavy Metal Music can you possibly have a conversation without this man. Bruce's music speaks for itself. I'm not a fan of the best Iron Maiden front man argument simply because there really is no other. Bruce is the standard which most singers gauge their performance. Seeing this man use that range live is something you will never forget. Eddie might be the Maiden mascot, but Bruce is the voice and always will be. SCREAM FOR ME WE LOVE METAL!

#1 - Ronnie James Dio - Believe it or not until a couple of years ago I really didn't know that much about Dio, until Vince had me listen to Holy Diver. I was blown away that a Heavy Metal Musician could sound so dark and evil one moments and so operatic the next. I'm one of those people that will pick Dio over Ozzy in Sabbath (or Heaven and Hell) any day of the week. Heaven and Hell, Lady Evil, Mob Rules, incredible songs that need no justification. Not to mention the fact that he raised Rainbow to new heights with hits like "The Man on Silver Mountain" and his solo career was off the charts. Dio is the voice of Heavy Metal and the image that will keep it strong into the future. If you think he's getting old check out the new H&H album and you be the judge. SHOW ME THE HORNS DIO!

That's the end, do your worst!

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Top 20 Heavy Metal Vocalists = 10 to 6

As I stated on my other list, this is just who I like. Not a matter of technical performance or record sales or popularity. These are just the vocalists that you will find on my MP3 Player and on the Flash Drives in my car. I enjoy all music and enjoy writing these heavy metal blogs, just some more then others. Now lets rock this list!

#10 - Axl Rose - It is really, really difficult for me to put him this high on the list considering everything he has done to his fans to alienate them. There is no bigger diva then Axl (made me wait 7 hours to see him perform while openers reassured us he was there), but his music speaks for itself. Well at least Appetite did. I love that album so much that it put Axl in my Top 10 because I still listen to it all these years later and hear its influence all over the place. Oh but Axl, how did Chinese Democracy work out for ya?

#9 - Stephen Percy - This one will raise a few eyebrows as most music industry people say Percy is more of a performer then vocalist, but the first 3 platinum RATT albums would lead me to disagree with that theory. In both RATT and Arcade Percy has proven himself to be a great front man and has a place on my play list any day of the week. Tell Morgan that Percy sucks and get ready for the impact.

#8 - Sammy Hagar - I have never hidden how much I like Sammy and seeing him just last month was a dream come true. With that being said why is he not higher on the list? Well… I hate Van Halen. Despise them, don't even respect them very much or their contribution to Pop (as Angus Young would say). Van Hagar was better, but those were dark......

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New KISS!!!!!

Today is a fun day over at We Love Metal Dot Com. Vince is taking a look at the new KISS album "Sonic Boom." Its been 11 years so were holding our breath and hoping its a good one.

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Have a great day, thanks for reading.

As I stated on my other list, this is just who I like. Not a matter of technical performance or record sales or popularity. These are just the vocalists that you will find on my MP3 Player and on the Flash Drives in my car. I enjoy all music and enjoy writing these heavy metal blogs, just some more then others. Now lets rock this list!

#15 - Dave Mustaine - Not really known for his vocals, but its really what I know him for. When Mustaine is acting pissed off and angry Megadeth's music comes alive for me. They claim the new album is Mustaine more pissed then ever, so that I look forward to. I respect his guitar playing and helping found the thrash movement, but a Megadeth by any other voice wouldn't be Megadeth.

#14 - Kevin Dubrow - Now if you ask me for this list again in another year you might find the Quiet Riot front man much closer to the front. Unfortunately since his death I have really started to listen to the work he left behind. Quiet Riot has some great tunes and really was the first Metal band to cross over to the mainstream with the epic Metal Health. With Randy gone and now Kevin it's a major loss for Metal and leaves me wishing I had given Quiet Riot some respect earlier.

#13 - Ozzy Osbourne - Some days I love him, some days I hate him. If he is fronting Black Sabbath or belting out Crazy Train, Ozzy is the Prince of Darkness. If he is on TV dressed like a women or bitching about dog shit he's just a joke. Ozzy helped found the music I love with....

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Martell's Top 20 Vocalists - #20 to #16

As I stated on my other list, this is just who I like. Not a matter of technical performance or record sales or popularity. These are just the vocalists that you will find on my MP3 Player and on the Flash Drives in my car. I enjoy all music and enjoy writing these heavy metal blogs, just some more then others. Now lets rock this list!

#20 - Rob Halford - Although you will find Rob at the top of most people's Metal lists I'm not that huge of a Priest fan and never really got into his solo stuff. Even though he is the acclaimed Metal God I'm just giving him some respect for what he's done and the Priest songs I like.

#19 - Dee Snider - Dee was a lot higher when I started thinking about this list for everything he did for Metal and all the great stuff he said to Tipper Gore back in the day, but then two things happened: Gone Country and the new Twisted song 30. I struggle with Metal musicians doing the crossover. I love the guy and his antics, but he dropped off in my play list during recent times.

#18 - Gene Simmons - Gene will never be known for his vocals, but he has done some classic KISS tunes that we all sing pretty much everyday. His voice is unique and exactly what is needed to offset the high octave of Stanley. Domino and I Love it Loud are two of my favorite KISS songs; both are Gene songs. Gene might not be the professional trained voice of Paul, but his roughness only adds to the Demon and KISS.

#17 - Sebastian Bach - Much like Dee Snider a few years ago Sebastian would have been near the top of my list, but along came his departure from Skid Row and once again that damn Gone Country show. I love the screaming deep vocals of Sebastian on Monkey Business and Slave to the Grind, but not much since then has tickled my fancy. In the next...

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Danger Kitty, Metal Shop, And Metal Skool = STEEL PANTHER

This 80's Metal Glam band is definitely something you should check out! They keep you very entertained and laughing. Their "Steel Panther" songs are some of the best songs I've ever heard…lol.

The Band members are, Stix Zadinia (drummer) Satchel (guitarist) Michael Starr (vocals) and Lexxi Foxx ( bassist) the guys of Steel Panther keep busy with other bands and projects.

Recently the band has moved to the Key Club on the sunset strip where their shows have been selling out on a regular basis. They continue to play other regular gigs in the Southern California area including a weekly show in San Diego, California.

The band also does many cover songs as well and is joined on stage by other bands from...

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Probot is Heavy Metal

Here I go again on another Dave Grohl rant, but the fact is the man has done so much their should be a blog site just on him. (if there's not already) Probot is the project that Dave formed to show the world his love of Heavy Metal, all forms of Heavy Metal.

The self-titled album features classic Metal, Nu-Metal, Death Metal, Melodic Metal, and a lot of those other Metal categories I hate to see defined. To me its just good old Kick Ass Heavy Metal. Dave never really intended for it to be an album, just a collaboration of some of his friends getting together to play some music he personally loves.

Fellow artists seemed to dig this concept so they turned out in droves to play. Lemmy, King Diamond, Venom, Snake, Jack Black, just to name a few. Only one single came off the album and that was "Shake Your Blood." An amazing song featuring Lemmy on lead vocals and bass. The rest of the album contains the same feel and jumps around to the point that you can't wait to hear what's next. I've never hidden the fact that I'm not a major death metal fan, but the two tracks on the album are without monotone vocals and don't beat you to death with drums that drown everything out. In my humble opinion some of the "Death Metal Legends" could learn a thing or two about how to make Death Metal more commercial for the everyday listener.

Like the first Foo Fighter album Dave recorded all the instruments and put guest vocalists in to complete these Heavy Metal....

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AC/DC Moncton Concert Review

It was not a good start to the concert last Thursday, August 6th. It took us two hours to get from Amherst to Moncton because of the construction on the highway. We finally arrived at the venue, and then had to walk half an hour to get to the actual concert site. We got there, got through security, and we were feeling pretty good. I was willing to forgive the walk, as the site has permanent bathrooms there! Wow, was it nice to not have to use a port-a-potty at a concert. But then, the concert promoters made a colossal mistake - the only alcoholic beverages they had available was beer. I hate beer.

That being said, nothing could dampen our spirits and the anticipation we felt for seeing Anvil and AC/DC. We had just arrived at the venue when Anvil took the stage. Lips was great! You could tell he was psyched to be there in front of over 80,000 fans in Canada. He played the guitar with his teeth, he played with a dildo, he played with everything he had in him. Rob, meanwhile, was playing the drum set he described in their documentary that he described as his dream set. They finished off their set with Metal on Metal and soaked up the appreciation the fans lavished on them. I hope they know how awesome they looked and sounded!

The We Love Metal crew moved down to the front of the crowd. We were about three rows back from the VIP section. AC/DC began the show with a raunchy video....

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Lips of ANVIL - Exclusive Interview

Interview w/ Lips of ANVIL
August 4, 2009


WLM: Lips you are on with JB Martell, Vince Steele, and Heavy Metal Momma of welovemetal.com. How are things going

Lips: Amazing! In one word amazing. Miraculous in another word. (laughs)

WLM: Were just a Metal site that doesn't claim to be anything but fans that write for fans. We are based in the Maritimes Canada and the Metal scene has exploded out here on the East Coast, so were pretty honoured to talk to you because you documentary is a big reason why people are starting to get back into Metal.

Lips: I'm really glad to hear you say that. I hoped it would be and if its perceived as being that way then I guess some more of my hopes have come to pass.

WLM: We know your very busy but we have a couple of questions for you if you have time

Lips: Sure

WLM: A sort of off the wall questions, but what is a question you would like to be asked that has never been asked of you

Lips: I don't think there's any questions left.

WLM: So you've had quite a few then and had to answer them all. (laughter)

Lips: Literally thousands and thousands of questions.

WLM: In the documentary Lips you are very passionate and emotional and it appears to us you are really like that. Is that what your like in real life

Lips: Its extraordinarily accurate, the only thing that is edited is most of my despair. You know what I mean, they got rid of some of the negative side. The side that is in constant worry. The level of worry is not always depicted but is extremely prevalent in real life. But in every other aspect is extremely accurate with the stuff that really happened.

WLM: What kind of music have you guys been listening to Is there anything new that you have tried

Lips: I generally live in my own little world where I listen to the same music over and over again. Its pretty much what you grew up with and that's in everyone. Every once in a while something newer creeps in. You drive in your car and listen to the radio, but to me there is only two kinds of music, good and bad. Its doesn't even matter which genre it is, if its something that catches my ear, well… it caught my ear.

Also meeting some of these big bands and celebrities has led me to be inquisitive enough to try to find out who and what they do. Once such example would be Chris Martin...

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I Can Hear the Chickenfeet Approaching...

Yesterday Vince and I headed up to Halifax to get our media accredidation and let me tell you this is the most organized group of promoters we have worked with yet. A huge "Horns Up" goes out to Ben and his gang for the job they have done on Halifax Rockfest. This is going to be an amazing event and as the talent always gets the nods we would like to thank all the behind the scene work that goes into a massive production like this.

Halifax Rockfest is in tribute to Canadian Troops and the work they do everyday to keep our citizens safe. You have to remember if it wasn't for our Armed Forces we wouldn't have the opportunity to attend open air concerts and talk about whatever we want on the net. So I guess another thank you goes out to troops and I hope these brave men and women enjoy the show and realize the cheers they hear are for them as much as the acts.

This week has been Chickenfoot week, but we need to remind everyone that there are some other huge names on the bill. Halifax boys Sloan are there, Finger Eleven - who had a massive hit with Paralyzer and any band with a Flying V playing Yeti is ok in my books, we also have Canadian Hard Rock Mainstay...

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Lets Get to Know Chad Smith

When I was asked to blog on Chad, I thought, hmm, don't know much about this chap but that's what I consider my job, to learn and share. I do remember a Chad Smith from school but this is definitely not the same guy. So I did a little digging and I knew that he was the drummer for the Red Hot Chilli Peppers but didn't know much more. He has experience with many genres such as Funk rock, Alternative rock, Hard rock and Heavy metal. He is also talented as a musician being able to play Drums (of course), Piano, Oboe, Saxophone, Guitar, Didgeridoo and Flute. He's 47 and has like 5 kids (throughout the years and not all from the same woman) the youngest having been born this year. Chad likes to ride and he rides the best (in my opinion), Harleys. He's got a Road King and a 100ths Anniversary Soft Tail. Think I'd need a Dyna Low Rider myself.

This dude has been busy with other bands not just with the Super Group Chickenfoot! And actually Chickenfoot is a side project! He has also had a part in other artist's albums such as Alannis Morrisette, John Fogerty, Dave Navarro, Johnny Cash, Dixie Chicks to mention a few and been in some films like Howard Stern's Private Parts and Session Man. Chad's main focus is "Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats", I shit you not! Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats is an American instrumental funk-rock band from Los Angeles, California. It consists of Chad, of course (duh), guitarist Jeff Kollman (from Cosmosquad), bassist Kevin Chown (Uncle Kracker, Ted Nugent), and keyboardist Ed Roth. "Chad's been consulting (along with Travis Barker and others) on a new video game from the makers of Guitar Hero, and he's been collaborating with his three-year-old-son's schoolteacher on a children's book. And he's formed yet another band, featuring guitar god Joe Satriani and former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony and singer Sammy Hagar. Chickenfoot, as they're called, is currently working on a CD." (Compliments of Modern Drummer Magazine). He's also been working on other projects and has a DVD out on his life as a drummer called Eastern Rim. It includes interviews, clinics, live performances, and some great bonus material.

If any of you have read up on Sammy Hagar, you'll know that he has a place down in Mexico and he's quite a businessman! Anyway, Chad is off on a break from Red Hot Chili Peppers and just jammin' with Sammy. He met Mike through Sammy and then they came up with the odd name, Chickenfoot, and then needed a guitar player! Et voila! Super Group! Maybe it was all of Sammy's Tequila they were drinking when they came up with the name.

He's an awesome drummer as I looked through some you tube stuff and remembered vid's from years gone by. Lets face it, when I watched Red Hot Chili Peppers videos way back when I was focusing more on Flea flying around and the half nekid guy (Anthony) signing (lol). I knew the sound was awesome though and that he was there, I do remember him. I am amazed with all of the projects that he has had and all that he has on the go! I only touched on some of them! And to be playing, seems like, more for fun than anything, that's fantastic. Chickenfoot as a side project, geez.

He recently sustained a serious injury to his right arm while playing in Paris by tearing his small bicep. Then a week later he goes and aggravates it to cause...

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Sammy Hagar - True Tattooed Millionaire

Sammy or "The Red Rocker" or "The Cabo Wabo Guy" or "The Most Successful Lead Singer of Van Halen." Call him what you want but there is no denying the effect that Sammy Hagar has had on both the music world and business world.

Sammy will always be best known for his Front Man responsibilities in Van Halen, but you have to remember this is a guy that has been in several other bands such as Montrose, HSAS, Cabo Wabo, and a massive solo career. He has made over 23 studio albums (many platinum), 2 live works, and several DVDs. That's just the music side of this amazing rock legend.

Sammy and the boys from Van Halen opened a bar in Mexico years ago thinking it would be a huge profit boom and they loved spending time in the area. Well the club didn't do as well as suspected so the other band mates dropped out and Sammy took over ownership. Also during this time Sammy was producing Tequila to sell at the club. That Tequila served at Sammy's little Cantina has since been sold for an initial payment of 80 million for 20% of the company. Many feel by the time the deal is done it will be worth approximately 800 million. Holy Batman Eddie!

That money has freed Sammy up to do a lot of pet projects including inviting musician friends of his down to Cabo Wabo Cantina to jam for the patrons. You never know who is going to show up so it creates a very exciting atmosphere and place you have to visit if you are a true music fan.

Sammy's latest project is called Chickenfoot with...

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Give Back & Hear Some Chickenfoot

August 2nd, 2009 in Halifax Nova Scotia is going to be a pretty special day. Not only will Chickenfoot (Sammy Hagar, Chad Smith, Joe Santriani, Micheal Anthony), Sloan, Our Lady Peace, and Finger Eleven be rocking out the Fort, but you will also be able to show how much you support our Canadian Military.

This amazing event is in support of our troops and the dedication they have shown to our country. Check out halifaxrockfest.ca for full details.

You also have to remember this is the first tour of the new super group Chickenfoot and its going to...

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Death Metal & The Cookie Monster

I'm going for a little swim in the Death Metal pool. This is something that doesn't turn me on a lot but as I have said before, I am open-minded and might find something I like if I learn about it. Death Metal is something that I didn't know existed till only years ago but come to find out it was started back in the mid-80's.

Some people frown on the idea of death metal and avoid the scariness having the stereotype of it with members believing in Satanism, anti-religion, Occultism, mysticism, philosophy and social commentary. However, few practice mysticism and most seem to use it solely as metaphorology for their works. Although violence may be explored in various other genres as well, death metal elaborates on the details of extreme acts, including mutilation, dissection, torture, rape and necrophilia. ….And this is different from Eminem because???? I can't always understand what's being sung with Death Metal so I didn't know this was what they were singing about.

Venom and Slayer influenced early Death Metal. Some thrash metal that helped this genre along were Celtic Frost, Kreator and then an early pioneer, the band Death (see blog pic of Death's deceased lead signer Chuck Schuldiner, the father of death metal).

Now to explain about the cookie monster and how he plays a part in this (if you didn't already know)… simple really, there is death growling and grunting and this is also known as Cookie Monster vocals. Really though, think about it and remember what he sounded like and don't tell me you never watched Sesame Street. The comparison is uncanny.

We were there when Cannibal Corpse played last year in Montreal at Heavy MTL but I didn't pay a lot of attention at the time because I was waiting for other acts and as mentioned wasn't really in to that kind of music. Now I wished I had paid more attention so I'd have a live performance to blog about to compare…o wait! I do! We saw ATR (All That Remains - said to be melodic metalcore, and melodic death metal (earlier shit)) in May as they were one of the 3 opening bands for Disturbed. Now, I was impressed by the reaction of the crowd. Our seats weren't bad and we could look down on them in the pit so we could see a lot. They got the pit going and signalled for the Circle Pit, now that was awesome! The show they put on was good and the lead signer was full of life flying around the stage. I was glad there was some signing with the growling as it gave a break. …sorry guys for the fans of Death Metal, I could handle some but it was hard on my head. Lol. A lot of it probably had to do with the acoustics of the building. Speaking of my head, I did catch myself bobbing my head to the music...

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Celtic Frost

I'm going to blog about a band called" Celtic Frost" I heard of them many years ago but haven't heard too much in recent years, and its not really the type of music I listen too but I do enjoy leaning about the different types of metal music, if I can call it that.The band is still going with a few changes in band members over the years, the name "Celtic Frost" seems to stay in tacked. They ...


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Anthrax Breaking News

As you can see from the title it appears that Anthrax has parted ways with singer Dan Nelson. You can't really call him new because he has been around for about three years, but really has done very little with the band. The new album was set to be released soon, but with the recent developments I can't imagine Dan's voice will be on it. Where this story gets interesting is all dates have been cancelled except for one. That one off show will be covered by past singer John Bush. A very well known voice of Anthrax that could thrust them back into the spotlight when the new albums drops. If the boys can keep it together for this show and realize the benefit of this business relationship then Anthrax will be back where they deserve.



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