Highly Suspect’s “As Above So Below” Arrives

Highly Suspect’s “As Above So Below” Arrives

Highly Suspect has released its fifth album, “As Above, So Below,” with the lead track “Summertime Voodoo.” “If my life is a book, then this album is the first chapter that truly addresses the central conflict.  “The recognition of an ego, the problems it caused, “explained singer/guitarist Johnny Stevens. “‘Summertime Voodoo‘ is the introductory paragraph to this…

The Eagles Take Flight – The 10 Best Rock Songs

The Eagles Take Flight – The 10 Best Rock Songs

After paying dues in several unsuccessful bands, Don Henley and Glenn Frey were asked to be part of Linda Ronstadt’s backing band for an up-coming tour. Also on board were the Flying Burrito Brothers’ guitarist Bernie Leadon and bassist Randy Meisner, who had been a member of Rick Nelson’s Stone Canyon Band. Along the way…

The “Black Album” Logs Fourth Longest Run On The Billboard 200

The “Black Album” Logs Fourth Longest Run On The Billboard 200

Metallica’s self-titled set, commonly referred to as the “Black Album” (due to the cover art), has now spent 750 total non-consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200 chart. Having debuted at #1 on the Billboard survey in ’91, it currently sits at #178. The band’s fifth studio effort marked a change in direction from the Thrash…

AC/DC Earns Major Award

AC/DC Earns Major Award

AC/DC have received the Legend Award at this year’s annual O2 Silver Clef Awards on Friday (7/5) in London. They are acknowledged for their five decades as an influential and iconic band. Formed in ’73 by brothers Malcolm (rhythm guitar) and Angus Young (lead guitar), AC/DC has sold over 200 million albums worldwide, roughly 100 million in the U. S….

Visions Of Atlantis: “Pirates II – Armada Has Arrived

Visions Of Atlantis: “Pirates II – Armada Has Arrived

Visions Of Atlantis have released their ninth studio effort, “Pirates II – Armada.” The set features the tracks “Monsters” and “Armada.” Influenced by Nightwish and fascinated by the myth of Atlantis, the band was founded in ’00. Visions Of Atlantis can count 15 former members. As part of the turnover, they went through four female vocalists…

“Crack Cocaine” Is #1

“Crack Cocaine” Is #1

“Crack Cocaine,” Billy Morrison’s collaboration with Ozzy Osbourne and guitarist Steve Stevens and co-written by all three – is #1 on Mediabase‘s Active Rock Song chart. The track is the second single from Morrison’s third solo album “The Morrison Project.” “Both the song and the album have been so well-received-I couldn’t have asked for more,”…

Mark Morton’s “Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir” Is Out

Mark Morton’s “Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir” Is Out

Lamb Of God guitarist Mark Morton has released his memoir, “Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir” (co-written with Ben Opiari). The book covers his musical career and journey from addiction to recovery. “Initially, I started writing this book just to see if I could do it,” offered Morton. “Unpacking my story, I was able to observe events in…