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Well, this is going to be pretty hard to narrow it down to 3...because there are so many that I love! But if I had to pick 3, they would be; - Defcon - "Defcon" - Wild August - "Wild August 2" - Pair A Dice - "Pair A Dice" Some other ones that are right up there too, are; - Mariah - "Mariah" - Valor - "Toy Soldiers" - Both Pyramid releases - T.Y.R. - "All Comes Down To You" - Heartless

PRYOR, OK—Rocklahoma, the premier eighties rock festival in the United States announced additional bands to its third annual event. Rocklahoma held in Pryor, Oklahoma and called by many throughout the world as the “Woodstock of Eighties Rock Music” has announced additional bands for the main stage for the four days. Added to the history making festival includes Stryper headlining Friday Night along with fan favorites Night Ranger and Warrant. Added to Saturday, is the legendary Thin Lizzy. Sunday Night’s addition includes eighties favorite Skid Row. Stryper featuring three original members, lead vocalist Michael Sweet, drummer Robert Sweet and guitarist Oz Fox, along with bassist Tracy Ferrie. Michael Sweet of Stryper had this to say, "Rocklahoma is an event that I've heard about from peers and friends and they have always said that Stryper would be a perfect fit for this festival. Oklahoma holds a special place in my heart since my family lived in Moore, Oklahoma. I have a lot of family in Oklahoma. We're excited to finally be able to perform at Rocklahoma and look forward to an amazing night!" Recently added to Saturday’s lineup at Rocklahoma is Thin Lizzy, a seventies favorite whose hits went well into the eighties and include “Jail Break” and “The Boys are Back in Town.” Vocalist John Sykes “We have heard a lot about Rocklahoma and are really excited to be playing this year’s festival. The set will be jam packed with Lizzy Classics, so see you there!” The lineup on each of the three days is as follows: Thursday: Anthrax, Saxon, Overkill, Metal Church and Leatherwolf. Friday: Stryper, Night Ranger, Warrant, Danger Danger, Helix and Hurricane Alice Saturday: Thin Lizzy, KIX, KEEL, Gypsy Pistoleros, plus two to be announced. Sunday: Twisted Sister, Skid Row, Great White, Nelson, Bonfire and Vixen Rocklahoma features attendance from all over the world, already selling tickets throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, South America and throughout North America including every state in the United States! The Third Annual Rocklahoma will have over ninety bands on four stages, including favorites from previous Rocklahoma festivals, Beautiful Creatures, LA Guns featuring Tracii Gun, Britney Fox, Bang Tango, Lillian Axe and Faster Pussycat. Both Playboy and Rolling Stone in 2008 called Rocklahoma one of the top festivals that should not be missed. Catch The Fever Festival Grounds is located four miles north of Pryor, Oklahoma and has 6,200 assigned and numbered seats, as well as general admission on the lawn for over 50,000 people. The grounds also feature over 4,000 campsites, on-site parking, bathroom facilities and a convenience store. Rocklahoma also has a Picture Alley that allows anyone in attendance to approach the stage during any performance and take photographs of a favorite artist at close range. Rocklahoma offers a one-day and four-day general admission passes, along with V.I.P. Passes that includes all the food and drink, including Free Miller Lite for all four days. Rocklahoma offers a layaway program on all ticket plans that enables fans to reserve their ticket at the current price. The public can also order tickets online at http://www.feverfest.com, charge by phone at 1-866-310-2288, or any of the 3,200 O’Reilly Auto Part Stores across the United States.

First off, I'm a fan of both bands.... but it turns out that Warrant gets my vote acrossed the board.

Rock Candy - "Radio"

1. Asphalt Ballet - "Asphalt Ballet" ....just a really underrated hard rock disc with a bluesy edge. 2. Bad Moon Rising - "Bad Moon Rising" .... I've always thought that Aldrich is an extremely underrated guitarist. I'm a big fan of all his projects/bands. This one is pretty much a toss-up for me, but since I can only vote for one, I'll take the debut. Both are really good though... 3. Blue Murder - "Blue Murder" ... Again, I like both of these albums, but I give the edge to the debut. Fantastic guitar work by Sykes. 4. Child's Play - "Rat Race" .... another one of the MANY "lost gems" of the early 90's. The biggest highlights for me; "Day After Night", "My Bottle" and "Knock Me Out". 5. Crash Alley - "Loud n Ugly" .... I honestly haven't heard the debut, but I like this one. 6. Every Mother's Nightmare - "Every Mother's Nightmare" .... another greatly underrated album! I love it. The second disc has it's moments, but I'm definately taking the debut...no question. 7. Gotthard - "Gotthard" 8. Harem Scarem - "Harem Scarem" ....this might be the closest one out of these for me. Both are phenomenal melodic rock releases by a truly underrated band. 9. The London Quireboys - "A Bit Of What You Fancy" .....this is an okay album, "Hey You" is the biggest highlight for me! Haven't heard the second. 10. Riverdogs - "Riverdogs" ...honestly not too familiar with Riverdogs. But I do know that Vivian Cambell was in the band...what does everyone else think of these albums?? 11. The Screaming Jets - "All For One" ... how was the song "Better" NOT a huge hit?! Love that one... 12. Talisman - "Talisman" ..... Another great release. If Jeff Scott Soto is involved with it, you know it's top notch. One of the best and most underrated vocalists of the genre. 13. And for this one, I honestly haven't heard anything from Two-Bit Thief. I really enjoy these kind of threads....keep 'em comin'!

Got another one off of Amazon...it came in the mail today; Vixen - "Vixen" (1988) Got it for only $6.97 too!

Mass - "Watch Her Walk"

Very cool, thanks for posting! I think "West Wind Blows" might be my favorite song from them...

Lancia - "Wrecking Ball"

Welcome to Heavy Harmonies!

Masquerade - "Gimme All Your Love"

I personally like it a lot! The first 3 HOH albums are essential, IMO.

Wow, some pretty difficult decisions here.... 1. Angelica - "Angelica" ....honestly haven't heard the second one...but love their debut. Rob Rock is an amazing vocalist. 2. Cry Wolf - "Cry Wolf" ... just because I've been listening to that one. Aren't some of the same songs on both of them? So really, it could go either way for me I guess. 3. D'Molls - "Warped" ... the first one has some good tracks, but I think this one is more solid all the way through. 4. Extreme - "Extreme" ... These first 2 Extreme albums are honestly the only ones that I like by the band. Even both of these have "filler" on them, IMO. But I'll take their debut...songs like; "Kid Ego", "Little Girls" and "Mutha" put it over the edge. Nuno's guitar playing makes these albums... 5. Guardian - "Fire and Love" 6. House Of Lords - "House Of Lords".....this one is EXTREMELY close for me. But I give a slight edge to the debut. 7. Jetboy - "Feel the Shake" .... hands down. 8. Living Colour - "Vivid" ....honestly, never really been a fan of these guys. So I just picked one, haha. 9. Vixen - "Vixen" ..... I am a big fan of both of these discs. So this one is pretty close.... 10. Warrant - "Cherry Pie" .... Another close one. But "Cherry Pie" is one of the best of the genre, IMO.... just a great album all the way through. 11. Winger - "In the Heart of the Young" .... this is my personal favorite Winger album actually. But I like their debut, too... Another great thread!

W.A.S.P. - "Scream Until You Like It"

Blue Murder - "Blue Murder" (1989) & W.A.S.P. - "The Best of the Best" (2-disc set) ....don't know why this posted twice! lol

Blue Murder - "Blue Murder" (1989) & W.A.S.P. - "The Best of the Best" (2-disc set)

I just found some rare live footage of Circus Circus (pre-W.A.S.P.) performing their song, "Ten on the Wall", live at the Roxy in 1980. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QleH5XIx_4U

Just put in; Flame - "Flame" (1992)

I love collecting CD's. Even with all the downloading & everything now... I'm the type of person who just has to have the actual disc. My collection isn't too big yet, but it has been growing RAPIDLY these past 3-4 years.

Flame - "Desperate Heart"

Great tune, Brad Sinsel rules. Yeah, it's just one of those songs that I could play OVER AND OVER! haha

^ Yep, that's my site....thanks for signing up Kristian! I was surprised when I seen a thread started about my site, haha.... That's Axeman's site, it's quite good and Axe is a hell of a guy. Oh yeah, I'm signed up. Thanks Pete....

War Babies - "Sweetwater"

Shark Island - "Law Of the Order" (1989) & War Babies - "War Babies" (1992)

Shark Island - "Paris Calling"