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On This Day In METAL History – January 12th…

On January 12th, 1995 – The late and great Janis Joplin is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the 10th annual induction dinner. Her presenter was Melissa Etheridge.

On this day in 1995 – Led Zeppelin is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the 10th annual induction dinner. Joe Perry and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith are their presenters. Whoa!

On January 12th, 2015 – Nickelback still has positive movement on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, sitting at #41 with No Fixed Address. The eighth studio album from Canada’s Hard Rock legends has spent 7 consecutive weeks on the Top 200 and debuted at #4.

On this day in 2015 – Seether’s sixth studio album, Isolate and Medicate, is planted at #10, on Billboard’s Hard Rock Albums Chart. AC/DC Rock Or Bust idles comfortably at #1, on this same chart. Metal be thy name!

ROB ZOMBIE

Born in Massachusetts on January 12th, 1965 was Rob Zombie. Happy Horror Metal birthday, Rob Zombie! Whiz-bang and yeah! Rob Zombie’s world-famous celebrity is due to his Heavy Metal solo career and his 1980’s band: White Zombie. Shown above: Rob Zombie cover feature for May, 2013 issue of Metal Hammer (Norway).

Besides being a singer, songwriter, screenwriter and music producer, Rob Zombie is also an accomplished film director as well, directing such cult Horror classics as: House Of 1000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects, Halloween (2007 remake) and The Lords Of Salem, among others. Long live Rob Zombie and Metal Be Thy Name! – Stone

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On This Day In METAL History – January 11th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on January 11, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On January 11th, 1967 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded their iconic song Purple Haze at De Lane Lea studios in London, England. Jimi Hendrix also signed a contract with Track Records on this same day.

On this day in 1983 – The legendary Billy Martin was named manager of the New York Yankees for the third time. In all, Billy Martin was named manager of the New York Yankees five times and fired five times. Billy Martin was… Metal. Rest in peace, Billy Martin. Pictured above is the May 6th, 1985 Billy Martin cover feature for Sports Illustrated.

On January 11th, 1985 – The first day of the first Rock In Rio Festival was held. Legendary bands that performed that day were: Queen, Iron Maiden and Whitesnake. Pictured above: DVD cover for Queen Live In Rio: At The Rock In Rio Festival, 1985.

On this day in 2009 – The great AC/DC performed at the U.S. Bank Arena, in Cincinnati, Ohio. AC/DC were touring in support of their 2008 studio album: Black Ice.

On January 11th, 2015 – Five Finger Death Punch aka FFDP sits at #146 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart with: The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 1. This amazing album of sonic heaviness was released in 2013 and has spent 48 non-consecutive weeks on the Top 200, peaking at #2.

On January 11th, 2015 – Guns N’ Roses Greatest Hits is resting at #121 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This GNR compilation has spent 297 non-consecutive weeks on the Top 200. Whoa, man!

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LONG LIVE METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – January 10th… And Metal Birthday Salutes To Aynsley Dunbar And Michael Schenker!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, music news, rock music with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on January 10, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On January 10th, 1981 – Heart hits #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their cover of Tell It Like It Is. Aaron Neville recorded and released the original version of this song, back in 1966. This Heart song is featured on their 1980 album: Greatest Hits/Live.

On this day in 1983 – The United States, Canada and the UK launched Fraggle Rock, a worldwide program advocating peace. The late Jim Henson created this live action Muppet television series, involving a society of Muppet creatures called Fraggles. This original series ended on March 30, 1987. Just so you know, the Fraggles are… Metal.

On January 10th, 1984 – 9,500 fans were in attendance to see Mötley Crüe perform as the opening act on the first leg of Ozzy Osbourne’s Bark At The Moon tour, in Portland, Maine. Mötley Crüe were touring in support of their second studio album: Shout At The Devil. Whoa!

On this day in 1990 – On their New Jersey Syndicate Tour, Bon Jovi performed the first of seven sold-out concerts at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England. Bon Jovi were touring in support of their fourth studio album: New Jersey.

AYNSLEY DUNBAR

Born on January 10th, 1946 was Aynsley Dunbar. Happy birthday, Aynsley! Yeah! Aynsley Dunbar is famously known as being a world-class drummer. Aynsley Dunbar is a former member and/or session drummer for Aynsley Dunbar’s Retaliation, Journey, John Lennon, David Bowie, Jefferson Starship, Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck, Whitesnake, Lou Reed, Pat Travers and UFO, among many others. Long live Aynsley Dunbar!

MICHAEL SCHENKER

Born on January 10th, 1955 was Michael Schenker. Happy birthday, Michael! Whoa! Michael Schenker is an influential world-class guitarist and famously known as a former member of Scorpions and UFO. Michael Schenker has also achieved a highly successful solo career, with his bands Michael Schenker Group and McAuley Schenker Group, along with the early 90’s supergroup: Contraband. Long live Michael Schenker!

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On This Day In METAL History – January 9th… And METAL Birthday Salutes To Jimmy Page And Phil Lewis!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history on January 9, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On January 9th, 1983 – KISS performed at the University Of Dayton Arena. KISS were touring in support of their tenth studio album: Creatures Of The Night. This whiz-bang album was released in October of 1982.

On January 9th, 1984 – Van Halen released their sixth studio album MCMLXXXIV or what is more commonly written as: 1984. This Van Halen album featured many chart hits as: Jump, Panama, Hot For Teacher and I’ll Wait. Eddie Van Halen also introduced the keyboards as an integral part of this 1984 album. 1984 stands as Van Halen’s best-selling album to date, with 10 million (plus) units sold, per the RIAA. Whoa!

On January 9th, 1987 – The mighty IRON MAIDEN performed at the Civic Arena, aka The Igloo, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This was one of numerous dates on IRON MAIDEN’s Somewhere On Tour. This tour began in September of 1986 and ended in May of 1997. IRON MAIDEN were touring in support of their sixth studio album, released in 1996: Somewhere In Time.

JIMMY PAGE

Born on January 9th, 1944 in England was Jimmy Page. Happy birthday, Jimmy Page! Whoa and yeah! Jimmy Page is famously known as an influential guitarist, songwriter and founding member of the iconic Led Zeppelin. ‘Nuff said!

Jimmy Page was also a member of The Yardbirds, The Firm and collaborated with David Coverdale and Robert Plant on respective studio albums. Led Zeppelin was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1995 and presented by Aerosmith. The Yardbirds were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1992. Long live Jimmy Page!

Above: Phil Lewis, shown in center, circa late 80’s photo.

PHIL LEWIS

Born in England on January 9th, 1957 was Phil Lewis. Happy birthday, Phil Lewis! Hell, yeah! Phil Lewis is famously known as the lead singer for the Hard Rock band: L.A. Guns. Phil Lewis also was a co-founding member, songwriter and lead singer for the English Hard Rock band: Girl.

Phil Collen (guitarist of Def Leppard fame) was also a co-founding member of Girl. A true Glam and Sleaze Rock influence and legend is Phil Lewis. Long live Phil Lewis!

Above: Girl Wasted Youth album cover, from 1982.

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On This Day In METAL History – January 8th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, movies, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, movies, rock history on January 8, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On January 8th, 1977 – Queen reached #1 on the UK albums chart with their fifth studio album: A Day At The Races. Tie Your Mother Down and Somebody To Love are two hits that are featured on this fabulous album.

On this day in 1979 – The Canadian Government named RUSH the Official Ambassadors Of Music for Canada. Whoa, man!

On January 8th, 1993 – Leprechaun is released to wide-screen theaters, via Trimark Pictures. Leprechaun was written and directed by Mark Jones. Warwick Davis stars as the pissed-off Leprechaun and Jennifer Aniston makes her first appearance in a feature film, as the character of Tory Redding. A vengeful Leprechaun is always gonna be… Metal. The movie’s plot? You may chuckle, however, never F*#K around with a Leprechaun’s pot of gold. Just Saying.

On this day in 2014 – It was reported by Nielsen SoundScan that vinyl record sales had increased 32% in 2013 and CD sales declined 14.5% in the same year. Vinyl sales jumped from 4.5 million units sold in 2012 to 6 million units sold in 2013. In other words… vinyl rules! Pictured above is: Katatonia Sounds Of Decay on vinyl.

On January 8th, 2015 – Led Zeppelin IV has called the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart home, once again. This iconic studio album is sitting at #97 and has spent 278 non-consecutive weeks on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Whiz-bang! Led Zeppelin IV was originally released back in November of 1971. Yes, this is a reissue and Stairway To Heaven is on this album. Whoa.

RYAN SITKOWSKI

On January 8th, 1991, Ryan Sitkowski was born, in Pennsylvania. Happy Birthday, Ryan! Whoa! Ryan Sitkowski is famously known as a longtime member and guitarist for Motionless In White. Motionless In White originates from Scranton, Pennsylvania.

MIW have released two EP’s and three full-length studio albums, with their most recent 2014 studio album: Reincarnate. With a blend of Industrial Metal, Gothic Metal and Metalcore, MIW have steadily risen to the forefront of the Metal community.

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REST IN PEACE, STEVE CLARK.

LONG LIVE METAL.

METAL BE THY NAME.

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On This Day In METAL History – January 6th…

Posted in horror, horror movies, movies, paranormal with tags horror movies, metal history, metal odyssey, movies, paranormal movies on January 6, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

I always state that Horror and Paranormal movies are Metal. I cannot help feeling that way. The Devil Inside is no different, being a Horror movie that was promoted with posters that can rival many evil Metal album covers, both past and present. The Devil Inside was released on January 6th, 2012, via Paramount Pictures.

Just looking at the demonic nun on the top movie poster is like opening a jar of evil whoop-ass! This movie poster has Black Metal imagery screaming from every crevice! The Devil Inside movie poster below is almost just as abominable to look at; I feel the imagery portrays both Black Metal and Death Metal. Do you feel the same way?

Based on a true story, The Devil Inside is about Maria Rossi; a confessed killer of three people. Maria Rossi has been locked up for twenty years, inside a hospital for the criminally insane, located in Italy. Her daughter Isabella seeks to find the truth about her mother’s murderous night. Isabella asks two Exorcists to help her mother overcome evil possession. Then… well… they all find out that four pissed-off demons are possessing Isabella’s mother, Maria Rossi. Whoa and unholy crap!

The Devil Inside was written and directed by William Brent Bell and stars Suzan Crowley as Maria Rossi and Fernanda Andrade as Isabella.

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On This Day In METAL History – January 5th…

Posted in classic rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, Punk rock, rock history on January 5, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On January 5th, 1969 – During Led Zeppelin’s first North American tour, they played the last of a four night stand at the Whisky A Go-Go in Los Angeles, California. Alice Cooper (band) was the supporting act. At this point in time, Led Zeppelin were billed as: Led Zeppelin Featuring Jimmy Page, Formerly Of The Yardbirds. Whoa!

On this day in 1978 – The Sex Pistols made their North American concert debut at the Great Southeast Music Hall, in Atlanta, Georgia. There was an estimated attendance of 500 people.

On January 5th, 1991 – The great IRON MAIDEN reached #1 on the UK singles chart with: Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter. This song is featured on IRON MAIDEN’s astounding 1991 studio album: No Prayer For The Dying.

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On This Day In METAL History – January 4th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history, this day in metal on January 4, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

1984 – The thunderous Judas Priest released their ninth studio album: Defenders Of The Faith. Along with the timeless Metal ahem that is the title track, this album includes such song favorites as: Some Heads Are Gonna Roll, Freewheel Burning and Love Bites.

Top: front cover, Bottom: CD back cover

1988 – L.A. GUNS release their full-length and self-titled studio album. On this memorable L.A. GUNS album, Phil Lewis is the vocalist and Tracii Guns is the lead guitarist. A significant album of Hard Rock from the 80’s, indeed.

2015 – Journey Greatest Hits sits at #94 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This album has spent a whopping 336 non-consecutive weeks on Billboard’s Top 200! Whoa! Um… maybe Journey should be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, one of these days?

Above: Metal Hammer cover feature (Feb. 2011)

Below: My Rock cover feature (Dec. 2011)

TILL LINDEMANN

On January 4th, 1963, Till Lindemann was born in Germany. Happy birthday, Till! Whoa, yeah! Till is world-famously known as the lead vocalist and co-founding member for the German Industrial Metal band: Rammstein. Six critically acclaimed studio album have been released by Rammstein. Long live Till Lindemann!

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REST IN PEACE, PETER STEELE.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – January 3rd… And A Metal Birthday Salute To John Paul Jones!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, movies, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags bass guitarists, classic rock, metal history, Metal News, metal odyssey, movies, rock history on January 3, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

On January 3rd, 1976 – Scotland’s Nazareth reaches #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their hit (cover) power ballad: Love Hurts. This great song was originally written by Boudleaux Bryant and recorded first by The Everly Brothers in 1960. Whoa!

On this day in 2014 – Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones released to wide-screen theaters. This Horror film was written and directed by Christopher Beau Landon. Horror films and the supernatural are… Metal.

On January 3rd, 2015 – The Best Of Nickelback: Volume 1 sits re-entered in the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart at #130. This Nickelback compilation has also peaked at #21.

On this day in 2015 – Nirvana’s Nevermind sits re-entered in the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart at #170. This iconic Grunge/Alternative Rock album hit #1 back in 1992.

On January 3rd, 2015 – Metallica’s “Black Album” sits re-entered in the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart at #198. This Metallica album debuted at #1, back in 1991 and has now spent 329 non-consecutive weeks on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart. Hot, damn!

Above: Bass Player cover feature – February, 2008

Above: Them Crooked Vultures, NME cover feature – November 2009. From L to R: John Paul Jones, Joshua Homme and David Grohl.

JOHN PAUL JONES

On January 3rd, 1946, John Paul Jones was born in England. Happy birthday, John! Whoa, man! John Paul Jones is a multi-instrumentalist and world-famously known as the co-founder, bassist and co-songwriter for the iconic Led Zeppelin. In 1995, Led Zeppelin were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, being presented by the great Aerosmith.

In 2009, the supergroup Them Crooked Vultures released their debut and self-titled studio album. John Paul Jones played bass, keyboards and piano, among other instruments on this album. Them Crooked Vultures also featured David Grohl on drums and Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) on vocals and guitar. Long live John Paul Jones and Metal be thy name!

Above: In 1999, John Paul Jones released Zooma; his instrumental debut solo album.

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On This Day In METAL History – January 2nd…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, movies, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, metal history, Metal News, metal odyssey, movies, rock history on January 2, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

2015 – AC/DC Back In Black (originally released in 1980) is sitting at #113 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart. This is incredible proof that AC/DC has created timeless Hard Rock.

2015 – AC/DC Rock Or Bust is holding steady at #17, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This new AC/DC album debuted at #1 in Australia and #3 in the UK and United States. Whiz-bang!

2015 – Nickelback No Fixed Address is at #46 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This new Nickelback album peaked at #4 as well. Whoa!

2015 – Slipknot .5: The Gray Chapter is at #98 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This first-rate Metal album debuted at #1, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart as well. Rest in peace, Paul Gray.

2015 – Queen Greatest Hits is sitting at #43 on the iTunes Albums Chart. This is proof as to how many generations of fans that the iconic Queen has garnered. Rest in peace, Freddie Mercury.

2015 – The Woman In Black 2: Angel Of Death is released to wide-screen theaters, via Hammer Films. This Horror film stars: Helen McCrory, Jeremy Irvine, Phoebe Fox, Leanne Best and Oaklee Pendergast. This film was written by Joe Croker. Horror films are… Metal.

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On This Day In METAL History – January 1st, 2015 – New Years Day Edition!

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1974 – Clive Davis launches a new record label: Arista Records.

1980 – RUSH released their seventh studio album, Permanent Waves. This album went on to become RUSH’s first top five album in the United States, peaking at #4 on the Billboard 200 albums chart the very next month. Two songs featured on this album, The Spirit Of Radio and Freewill, were FM radio favorites and now Classic Rock format mainstays.

1989 – Nirvana signed their first record contract, a three-year three-album agreement with Sub Pop Records. Whoa!

1990 – The Kinks and The Who are inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Icons of Heavy Rock, both!

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HAPPY METAL NEW YEAR!

LONG LIVE METAL.

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On This Day In METAL History – December 31st…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, movies, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history, this day in metal on December 31, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

On December 31st, 1973 – The iconic AC/DC made their live concert debut at the Chequers Club, in Sydney, Australia. The AC/DC story continues… Whoa!

On this day in 1986 – The Horror/Drama film Witchboard was released to wide-screen theaters. The theme of this movie is: don’t F*CK around with Ouija boards. Go ahead… see what happens by chasing down this very cool film. In 1986, this movie was rated R; today it would be rated PG13. Um, yeah.

Witchboard stars: Todd Allen, Clare Bristol, Burke Byrnes, Ryan Carroll and written/directed by Kevin Tenney. Scary movies are… Metal.

TOM HAMILTON

On December 31st, 1951, Tom Hamilton was born in Colorado, USA. Happy Rockin’ birthday, Tom! Whiz-bang! Tom Hamilton is world-famous as the bassist, co-songwriter and founding member for Aerosmith. Tom Hamilton is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer, with Aerosmith being inducted back in 2001. Long live Tom Hamilton! Metal Be Thy Name.

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On This Day In METAL History – December 30th…

Posted in classic rock, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history, this day in metal on December 30, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

On December 30th, 1977 – Ted Nugent with Golden Earring and Missouri performed at the Riverfront Coliseum, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ted Nugent was touring in support of his third studio album: Cat Scratch Fever. Golden Earring were touring in support of their studio album: Mad Love, while Missouri were touring in support of their debut, self-titled, studio album.

On this day in 1980 – Cheap Trick received a Gold record for their fifth studio album All Shook Up. This album was produced by George Martin, famously known as the Beatles producer. All Shook Up features the hit: Stop This Game. This album peaked on the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums Chart at #24.

Raven – From L to R: John Gallagher (bass), Joe Hasselvander (drums) and Mark Gallagher (guitar).

Joe Hasselvander

On December 30th, 1956, Joe Hasselvander was born. Happy Metal birthday, Joe! Hell, yeah and whoa! Joe Hasselvander is famously known as the current and long-time drummer for the legendary NWOBHM band: RAVEN. Joe also is a former drummer and multi-instrumentalist for the pioneering Doom Metal band: Pentagram. Joe has also released three solo studio albums. Long live Joe Hasselvander! Metal be thy name.

Above: The Hounds Of Hasselvander (2007)

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On This Day In METAL History – December 29th… From Jimi Hendrix To DIO

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history, this day in metal on December 29, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

On December 29th, 1966 – On the BBC’s Top Of The Pops, The Jimi Hendrix Experience made their television debut performing Hey Joe. As with many artists that appeared on Top Of The Pops, songs were mimed to achieve a higher transmission of quality sound and The Jimi Hendrix Experience were no exception to the mime.

On this day in 1973 – The Who reach #76 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart in the USA with Love Reign o’er Me. This song is featured on The Who’s sixth studio album and Rock Opera: Quadrophenia. This classic song was written by The Who’s guitarist Pete Townshend.

On December 29th, 1973 – Led Zeppelin reaches #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart in the USA with their hit: D’yer Mak’er. This song is featured on Led Zeppelin’s fifth studio album, released in 1973 on Atlantic Records: Houses Of The Holy.

On this day in KISSTORY, December 29th, 1982: KISS began a tour in support of their tenth (heavy hittin’) studio album: Creatures of the Night. This tour embarked at the Bismarck Civic Center in Bismarck, North Dakota. This was the first KISS tour with guitarist Vinnie Vincent, who replaced the great Ace Frehley. This would be the last tour with KISS in makeup, until their 1996 reunion tour.

On this day in 1984 – Aerosmith performed at the New Haven Coliseum, in New Haven, Connecticut. Whoa!

On December 29th, 1987 – DIO, Megadeth and Savatage performed at the New Haven Coliseum, in New Haven, Connecticut. This was the DIO Dream Evil tour! I was very fortunate to have been there that night and witness three incredibly legendary Metal bands!

DIO‘s memorable Dream Evil studio album was released in 1987. Megadeth were touring in-between two tremendous studio albums: Peace Sells… but Who’s Buying? (1986) and So Far, So Good… So What! (1988). Savatage were touring in support of their incredibly grand and fourth full-length studio album: Hall Of The Mountain King.

Best Metal Buddy Scott Coverdale and Metal Buddy Rob were with me too, for this night of Metal madness; a night of Metal I shall never forget! Metal be thy name!

Above: SAVATAGE – Hall Of The Mountain King

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Source for The Jimi Hendrix Experience:

http://www.worldcharts.co.uk/musictv/totp/totp.htm

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On This Day In METAL History – December 28th… Led Zeppelin, Vanilla Fudge And The Doors

Posted in classic rock, concerts, Hard Rock, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, Hard Rock, metal history, metal odyssey, rock history, this day in metal on December 28, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

On December 28th, 1968 – Led Zeppelin performed their first concert in Canada at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, supporting Vanilla Fudge. Notice the above concert flyer doesn’t even have Led Zeppelin billed on it! Holy baloney! It’s amazing Metal history, to say the very least!

The Led Zeppelin lineup was of course: Robert Plant (vocals), Jimmy Page (guitars), John Paul Jones (bass) and the late John Bonham on drums. Rest in peace, John Bonham. The stellar lineup for Vanilla Fudge, on this date was: Mark Stein (vocals & organ/keys), Tim Bogert (bass & vocals), Vince Martell (guitar & vocals) and Carmine Appice (drums & vocals).

I’m not taking anything away from the legendary Vanilla Fudge; there have been many instances in Metal history where I can look back and chuckle at who opened for what band. Vanilla Fudge are an important and legendary band that also paved roads for Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. Heck, I remember seeing Metallica open for Ozzy Osbourne; it’s all part of the natural progression of any upstart band, regardless of the fame of any individual band members. The exposure that Led Zeppelin received by opening for Vanilla Fudge was more than likely immeasurable, back in the day.

You will have to zoom-in (below) to read this not too pleasant review of Led Zeppelin’s supporting performance, written by “Teen Talk” reporter Jim Allan. Hey, as I believe: any press is good press, if you’re a band. Jim Allan did dig the performance by Vanilla Fudge, however.

Below is a real-deal ticket stub from this iconic night of Hard Rock and Psychedelia:

You can read much more about Led Zeppelin opening for Vanilla Fudge by clicking the link below! Whoa!

http://www.ledzeppelin.com/show/december-28-1968

On December 28th, 1968 – The Doors released their single Touch Me. This hit went on to reach #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, becoming the third Gold Single from The Doors. This sensational song is featured on The Doors fourth studio album, The Soft Parade, released in 1969, via Elektra. Rest in peace, Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek.

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On This Day In METAL History – December 27th… And A Rockin’ Birthday Salute To Mick Jones Of Foreigner!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, movies, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags classic rock, metal history, metal odyssey, this day in metal on December 27, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

On December 27th, 1969 – Led Zeppelin II hits #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart in the United States for the first of seven weeks; it will eventually reach #1 in the UK in February of 1970.

On this day in 1975 – A Night at the Opera by the legendary Queen is at #1 on the UK album charts. This album features the timeless Rock Operetta: Bohemian Rhapsody. The hit single, You’re My Best Friend is also featured on this classic Queen album.

On December 27th, 1977 – The great Aerosmith performed at the New Haven Coliseum, in New Haven, Connecticut. Aerosmith were touring in support of their 5th studio album, released in December of 1977: Draw The Line. The late Albert Hirschfeld was the caricature illustration artist for this album cover.

MICK JONES

On December 27th, 1944, Mick Jones was born in England. Happy Rockin’ birthday, Mick! Holy Mackerel! Mick Jones is world-famously known as the co-founder, guitarist and songwriter for the amazing Hard Rock band: Foreigner. Shown above is the Kerrang! November 28th, 1988 cover feature of Mick Jones and Foreigner.

Above: The 1977 debut and self-titled Foreigner album

Since 1977, Foreigner have released nine studio albums and Mick Jones is the only band member to play on all of them. Foreigner have sold tens of millions of albums world-wide. Consistently touring to this day, Foreigner have just released on December 16th, a new live greatest hits album of 12 songs, via Sony: The Best Of Foreigner 4 & More.

Mick Jones had a rhythm guitar appearance on Peter Frampton’s first solo studio album from 1972: Wind Of Change. Mick Jones also had an acoustic guitar appearance on George Harrison’s 1974 solo studio album: Dark Horse. Mick Jones also gave a lending hand in producing Van Halen’s 1986 studio album: 5150.

The lone Mick Jones solo album (above) was released back in 1989, via Atlantic Records. A self-titled album, this solo release features 10 songs. Music legends Carly Simon and Billy Joel appear as guest singers on this Mick Jones album, along with the outstanding Joe Lynn Turner. Long live the legendary Mick Jones! Metal be thy name. – Stone

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On This Day In METAL History – December 26th…

On December 26th, 1967 – The Doors and Chuck Berry began a three night stand at The Fillmore Scene At Winterland, in San Francisco, California. The (late) Bill Graham was the concert promoter. The artist for above concert flyer was Bonnie MacLean. Legends, all.

On this day in 1981 – AC/DC reaches #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart with For Those About To Rock We Salute You. Produced by Robert John “Mutt” Lange, this album was the first #1 for AC/DC. I love this album and my favorite songs on it are: Let’s Get It Up, C.O.D., Evil Walks, Put The Finger On You and Inject The Venom. Whoa!

On this day in KISSTORY – December 26, 1983: KISS opened the United States leg of their “Lick It Up” Tour, at The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia. Lick It Up was the 11th studio album released by the mighty KISS, back in 1983 and first album cover to show KISS without their makeup. Holy moly!

On December 26th, 1987 – Def Leppard hits #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with Animal. This song is featured in Def Leppard’s fourth studio album from 1987: Hysteria. Boasting seven hit songs, Hysteria reached #1 in both the UK and United States. Holy mackerel!

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On This Day In METAL History – December 24th… And A Happy Rockin’ Birthday Salute To LEMMY!

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On December 24th, 1988 – Guns N’ Roses hits #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their song Welcome to the Jungle. This song is featured on the band’s debut studio album: Appetite For Destruction, released in 1987.

On this day in 1988 – Poison hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their power ballad: Every Rose Has Its Thorn. This song is featured on Poison’s second studio album from 1988: Open Up and Say… Ahh!.

On December 24th, 1994 – Bon Jovi reaches #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their power ballad Always. This song is featured on Bon Jovi’s 1994 Greatest Hits album: Crossroad.

On this day in 1994 – The third studio album from Pearl Jam, Vitalogy, reached #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart for one week. This was Pearl Jam’s second #1 studio album. Vitalogy debuted at #55 two weeks prior, when it was issued on vinyl two weeks prior to the cassette and CD release. Whoa!

Above: February 2014 issue of Decibel.

LEMMY KILMISTER

On December 24th, 1945, Lemmy Kilmister was born in England. Happy Rockin’ birthday, Lemmy! Hell, yeah and whoa! The legendary Lemmy is world-famously known as the bassist, vocalist, co-founder and co-songwriter for the iconic Motörhead.

Since the release of 1977’s debut and self-titled studio album, Motörhead have amassed an enormous discography which includes 21 studio albums. With relentless world-wide touring and never succumbing to the commercial mainstream, Motörhead has persevered and achieved success with their unique blend of Rock N’ Roll savagery.

Regardless of Motörhead’s non-mainstream sound and persona, the band won a Grammy in 2005 for Best Metal Performance and have been nominated once again for 2015. This may sound cliché, yet there has never been another Lemmy and Motörhead and there never will be either.

Before Motörhead, Lemmy was a member of such bands: The Rockin’ Vickers, Sam Gopal and Hawkwind. Seeing Motörhead live for the first time, back in the mid 80’s, was my Metal rite of passage. Long live the beloved Lemmy! Metal be thy name. – Stone

MOTÖRHEAD

From L to R: Phil Campbell, Lemmy and Mikkey Dee.

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On This Day In METAL History – December 23rd… IRON MAIDEN Edition!

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1981 – The great Iron Maiden performed at The Ruskin Arms in London, England. Iron Maiden were touring in support of their second studio album: Killers. Vocalist Paul Di’Anno was fronting Iron Maiden. Man, how time moves quickly by.

1995 – The iconic Iron Maiden performed at IJsselhallen in Zwolle, Netherlands, during their X Factour. Iron Maiden were touring in support of their tenth studio album: The X Factor. Vocalist Blaze Bayley was fronting Iron Maiden on this tour; he also made his debut on The X Factor studio album from 1995.

2006 – The powerful Iron Maiden performed Earls Court in London, England; one of many stops on the A Matter Of Life And Death Tour. Iron Maiden’s fourteenth studio album, A Matter Of Life And Death peaked at #9 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart in the United States.

DAVE MURRAY

On December 23rd, 1956, Dave Murray was born in England. Happy Metal birthday, Dave! Whoa, man! Dave Murray is world-famously known as a guitarist and songwriter for the amazing Iron Maiden. Dave Murray has been a life-long member of Iron Maiden, performing on all 15 Iron Maiden studio albums and all 11 live albums. Long live Dave Murray. Metal be thy name!

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On This Day In METAL History – December 21st… From Deep Purple To Shaun Morgan

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On December 21st, 1968 – Deep Purple performed at the Fillmore East in New York City. Deep Purple were touring in support of their second studio album: The Book of Taliesyn. Whoa!

On this day in 1979 – Blackfoot hits #38 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their hit Train, Train. This song is featured on the second studio album from Blackfoot, released in 1979: Strikes. This is a spectacular Southern Rock album, in my Metal opinion.

On December 21st, 1984 – The comedy film Johnny Dangerously was released to wide-screen theaters, via 20th Century Fox. Johnny Dangerously includes a star-studded cast of: Michael Keaton, Joe Piscopo, Marilu Henner, Maureen Stapleton, Peter Boyle, Griffin Dunne, Dom DeLuise, Danny DeVito, Alan Hale, Jr., and NFL legend Dick Butkus. This comedy film was directed by Amy Heckerling.

On this day in 1985 – Heart reached the top of the Billboard 200 Albums Chart for the first and only time, with their self-titled studio album. Heart only spent one week at number one.

On December 21st, 1990 – The mighty Iron Maiden performed at Westfalenhallen in Dortmund, Germany. Iron Maiden were touring in support of their eighth studio album: No Prayer For The Dying. This Iron Maiden album kicks 100% absolute Metal ass. Yes, it does.

On this day in 1991 – Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody topped the UK Singles Chart for the second time, entering the chart at #1. This iconic song was re-released as a single worldwide, after Queen’s legendary vocalist Freddie Mercury passing away one month earlier.

(Photo Credit: Fox Network)

On this day in KISStory – KISS made a guest appearance on Family Guy where they appeared in a holiday special: A Very Special Family Guy Freakin’ Christmas. This was the 16th episode of the third season of Family Guy on the Fox Network.

Photo credit: Seether Facebook – From L to R: John Humphrey, Shaun Morgan and Dale Stewart.

SHAUN MORGAN

On December 21st, 1978, Shaun Morgan was born, in South Africa. Happy Rockin’ birthday, Shaun! Hell, yeah and whoa! Shaun Morgan is famously known as the co-founder, singer, songwriter and guitarist for the Alternative Rock/Metal band Seether.

The dynamic Seether have released six album since 2002, with Isolate And Medicate being their newest release on July 1st, 2014. Seether and Papa Roach will be touring together, in 2015. For more info on this tour and Seether, click here: Seether.com.

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