Some Metal and Rock ‘N Roll Thoughts – Friday, May 25th, 2012
Memorial Day – CD Cover (Knightsbridge – 2009)
Memorial Day weekend is upon us here, in the grand country of America. A federal holiday, Memorial Day is always celebrated on the last Monday of May. Memorial Day is for remembering and honoring all service men and women who’ve died in all the wars which America has been involved in. Parades, memorial services, fireworks shows and family picnics are four common ways in which Memorial Day is celebrated.
I am thankful to all the soldiers who gave their lives for American freedom. I’m also thankful to all the active duty service men and women of our armed forces who keep our country safe each day; as well as those who survived these terrible wars; both the wounded and retired.
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Mark Tremonti (founding member/guitarist of Creed and Alter Bridge) will be having his debut solo album, All I Was, releasing in early July. The one and only time I interviewed Mark was for Hard Rock Hideout, back in March of 2011. Mark was a soft-spoken, polite and nice guy. You can read this interview in its entirety by clicking the large link below!
Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge and Creed – The Hard Rock Hideout Interview!
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The new Aerosmith album, Music From Another Dimension, will be released on August 28th, 2012. This will be the 15th studio album from Aerosmith (counting their 2004 cover album Honkin’ On Bobo). I hope it’s a good Rockin’ album. The album artwork looks cool; it’s very retro. I will sample this album online before I make a purchase though…
What is mandatory Rock ‘N Roll? Check below:
Motörhead – Ace Of Spades (1980 – Bronze)
What is mandatory Metal? Check below:
Testament – Live In London (2005 – Spitfire)
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This past Sunday, May 20th, Robin Gibb passed away at age 62. My condolences to the family, friends and fans of Robin Gibb. If I have to name a favorite Bee Gees song… it’s… Nights On Broadway.
Those are my Metal and Rock ‘N Roll thoughts for Friday, May 25th, 2012. I wish everyone a safe, healthy and Rockin’ weekend, wherever you may roam. Reuse, Refurbish and Recycle. Metal be thy name.
LONG LIVE METAL AND ROCK ‘N ROLL.
Stone.
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May 25, 2012 at 4:42 am
The lead track from the Aerosmith album ‘Legendary Child’ gives me hope, that, despite their televisual antics, they may still have some of the magic left. The track has that Beatle-ish vibe like ‘Living on the Edge’ or ‘Avant Garden’.
I salute your troops too Stone – I’ve entertained many, many U.S. forces over the years and know from personal experience they work hard and party harder!
May 25, 2012 at 6:51 am
That lead track can hopefully be a good sign for this new Aerosmith album then! I especially have faith in Joe Perry and Brad Whitford wanting to ROCK OUT!
I salute you Kev for entertaining the U.S. troops over your career! YOU ROCK! 🙂 \m/\m/
Recently my local grocery store has been collecting monetary donations for the USO and I gladly add that “extra buck” to my order on each trip through the checkout line. 🙂
May 26, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Thanks for explaining the American holiday “Memorial Day”. Although I’m American, I haven’t celebrated U.S. holidays for years—I didn’t know that this weekend was a holiday there.
It’s a good holiday. It’s proper to honor those who’ve given their life defending the rights of others.
Japan has a similar holiday and a shrine in Tokyo.
Also, as you said, that Aerosmith album cover artwork looks cool!
May 26, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Thanks back at you Metal Buddy! We have been getting one thunderstorm after another, thus far, on this holiday weekend… with more forecasted! Whoa! So I am “crossing my fingers” we’ll be able to cook out on the grill!
Memorial Day is also considered as the “beginning of the Summer season” too. It sure feels like Summer with the humidity! 🙂
May 29, 2012 at 9:31 am
>one thunderstorm after another
Tokyo had a short thunderstorm yesterday and I’m hearing thunder again tonight (now).
May 26, 2012 at 5:59 pm
Happy Memorial Day to you Stone! I shall be looking at the new Aerosmith album with the same caution as you.
May 28, 2012 at 9:10 am
Hopefully this new Aerosmith album will be on sale somewhere upon/after its release. No way I’m paying more than $10 for it… that’s only if I like it after I hear several to all samples! LOL!
May 28, 2012 at 2:10 am
Not sure what to think about that new Aerosmith song. It is ok, but far from one of their classics. I heard it is a leftover track from their Get a Grip sessions. I will still pick this up when it comes out nonetheless. I am probably looking more forward to the new KISS album than that one though.
I would take Ace of Spades over any Testament release any day of the week!
Happy Memorial Day Stone!