Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath

When the term “Heavy Metal” (taken from the William Burroughs novel “Soft Machine”) was coined in the late-60s it was used to describe loud, earth-shaking guitar-oriented Rock. Black Sabbath may not have entirely embraced the term and all its loutish connotations, but their ominous songs that dwelled on the sinister, occult and macabre defined the…

Pop Evil’s “What Remains” Has Dropped
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Pop Evil’s “What Remains” Has Dropped

 Pop Evil have issued their eighth album, “What Remains.“ The set contains the title track and “Wishful Thinking.” “‘Wishful Thinking‘ pushes us into a realm that’s deeper, darker, and more intense than ever before,” shared vocalist Leigh Kakaty. Pop Evil was founded by Kakaty in ’01. “What Remains” reflects his journey and experiences. “A lot of writing on this…

The Week In Rock: March 15th – March 22nd

The Week In Rock: March 15th – March 22nd

3/15 Puddle Of Mudd Vocalist/Guitarist Charged Wes Scantlin is arrested (on 3/11) after allegedly getting into a physical altercation with his girlfriend. Police are summoned to investigate a verbal argument between Scantlin and his girlfriend that allegedly turned physical. The 52-year-old musician was charged with felony domestic violence and possession of a controlled substance (which the…

Cream – Rock’s First Supergroup

Cream – Rock’s First Supergroup

Cream consisted of established British musicians: Guitarist Eric Clapton (Yardbirds, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers), bassist Jack Bruce (Graham Bond Organization, John Mayall) and drummer Ginger Baker (Graham Bond Organization). There was the debut album “Fresh Cream” followed by “Disraeli Gears” with the psychedelic cover (pictured), The double set “Wheels On Fire” with half recorded in the…

Yes

Yes

Loading their songs with rapid-fire chord changes (“Roundabout“), key changes (playing in one key is just too restrictive) and time changes (they weren’t content with 4/4), Yes set out to be groundbreakers. Jon Anderson’s airy vocals battled with guitarist Steve Howe and keyboardist Rick Wakeman for attention. No band could pull off what Yes attempted…

Metallica Guitarist Unveils His “Collection”
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Metallica Guitarist Unveils His “Collection”

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett in partnership with Gibson Publishing has released “The Collection: Kirk Hammett”, available in three premium formats in The Metallica Store. There’s the 400-page coffee table edition ($799.99 – sold out), a Deluxe Edition ($299.99) is limited to 1,500 signed and numbered copies and a Standard Edition (149.99). “I’ve worked diligently on this curated collection of vintage and modern…