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Looks to be a reissue of the Damned if I do CD, with a bonus track (Rodeo). http://www.swedmetal.com/prodDetails.aspx?prodID=16889

Not sure if they are doing a world tour, but they are playing here this month or next, cant remember which. It only got announced last month as far as I know, so other dates around the world may happen if they havent announced them already.

I had a run in with EmasculatedStallion a few months ago in the new Fozzy album comments. I replied to him once, then couldnt be arsed after that as he is obviously a fucking idiot.

I'd say that if you stuck any of the tracks on here onto the end of the Ratt N Roll best of from the early 90s, you would be hard pressed to say there was over 20 years between them and the older tracks as they would slot in nicely. Much like the progression they made from the Ratt EP to Detonator, its only a few tweaks here and there, nothing that sets them apart as a totally different era.

Talking to Danny today and he said that it probably wont be out til next year, and has no idea what it will sound like, but it will probably be a mixture of classic sound mixed with a more modern sound. Apparently they already have 8 songs that they like.

Not melodic? Must be listening to a different album to me as its full of melodic Ratt N Roll. While I agree that its closer to Detonator than earlier stuff (hell, Last call has a very lovin you's a dirty job, sound to it), its no less melodic than anything produced by Ratt in there heyday, and I would go as far as to say that Detonator was probably their most melodic as it was less sleazy than earlier stuff. I also cannot hear anything wrong with the bass. Sounds perfectly fine to me!

Great album. Its certainly not as good as a classic Ratt album, but its defo got the classic sound, albeit a bit more mature. I was worried that Pearcy might try to impose his more modern sound over this, but thankfully he has showed some common sense. The guitar solos are there, the big choruses and everything are present. I'd say its closer to Detonator era than Out of the cellar, which for me is a bonus as thats my fave album. I'll be surprised if anyone is too disapointed with this one.

Yep. Even on the slightly weaker tracks (on their first 2 discs) I love the big sound Firehouse get & that edges-it over the Stryper tunes for me. I have to admit, I had a look through the track lists on both albums and expected to drop a whole list worth of Firehouse songs that were inferior to Stryper ones, but I came up a little short. They really are two excellent albums. But that said, still love the Stryper disc and I'd personally take those three songs over quite a few on the Firehouse CDs. The chorus in 'Two time woman' is one of the hugest ever. I like all of Firehouses albums (and I do mean all of them), but if I had to choose between keeping any of them or keeping Against the law, I would drop Firehouse without hesitation as ATL is one of my all time fave albums. It walks over anything that Firehouse has done, and Firehouse has done some amazing songs.

just got back from the show in Brixton which was sold to capacity, and they were recording the show for a DVD release. I should probably be on it a few times as i was front row again. Fucking mental gig. My ribs are bruised, thats when you know it was a good gig. Support act was a bunch of strippers.

I've got a simple logic when it comes to music, if I like it, I dont care what genre it is. There were plenty of shit bands in the 80s and their are plenty of shit bands now, but to call of the current crop 'generic' is kinda strange. I mean, yeah you can compare bands like SR-71 and Bowling for Soup, or bands like Nickelback and Hinder. But you cannot compare Bowling For Soup with Hinder as they are nothing alike. Both modern rock bands, but certainly nothing alike that would make them generic. If you go back a few years when Papa Roach was more rap orientated, there were a lot of bands that came along with a similar sound or in the same genre, I agree, but as time has worn on and the musical fashion lost its popularity, most of these bands either disapeared or changed style. So many current rock bands definetly are starting to be more and more influenced by the 80s rock era with the return of guitar solos, melody and a sense of fun. Bands like Hinder and Nickleback give us 80s melodic rock with a modern twist. Bands like The Donnas & Bowling For Soup have a pop punk sound, but have an 80s melodic metal sense of fun. Bands like Airbourne are straight out of the 70s/80s playbook. Bands like Avenged Sevenfold are all about combining the modern era with classic 80s metal. Bands like The Answer have a 60s/70s vibe going on. Even bands like My Chemical Romance may be emo and take themselves to serious, but they certainly take a lot of cues musically from 80s bands. And honestly, of all the bands I mentioned, how many of them sound like eachother?

Their shipping prices arent the best, but they certainly aint the worst either. I have ordered a single CD from sellers in the US in the past, and been charged $12 in jewel case, and its turned up in a small padded envelope. I've shipped CDs to the USA in both padded envelopes and boxes specifically designed for a single CD, and its never cost more than about £2.50 which would probably be about $4 or so, and I dont believe its much more the other way.

Just heard the other songs on his Facebook fan page, and they are less rocky, more straight ahead country music. Still pretty good though if you are into the more modern country music sound of the likes of Lonestar.

Was just looking up the actor Christian Kanes website as I had heard he had like a Southern Rock band, and found he has an EP due soon. You can listen to one of the songs (House rules) on his website or download the MP3 for free by entering your email address. No idea what the rest of the stuff on it is gonna be like, but this song is pure southern/country rock with a similar style to stuff like Moon Dog Mane etc http://christiankane.com/

Poor opening race. Very little action at all, with overtaking apparently even more difficult now. All the talk of clever driving and protecting tyres went out the window because Bridgestone has produced a tyre thats too good, meaning everyone only has to do one stop. Fuel stops may have made for overtaking being done in the pits, but that was still more overtaking than we saw on Sunday. I really hope it was the track that caused this, and that it will all improve in Australia, but I am not getting my hopes up just yet. The new teams need to be allowed more testing and development time as well, as they just looked pathetic out there. Either going slow or not going at all.

Not overly familiar with the band, but it was on this MTM compilation http://www.shazam.com/music/web/album?id=65599 Could be that its exclusive to that, or a Jap bonus track. I dont recognise the Jaded Heart track on that compilation either.

Never found this album to be that interesting to be honest, and especially found the vocals to be very weak. The version of Make a wish by Jesse Strange walks all over the wishy washy version on here.

Cant say I hear that at all. Against the law is heavier than anything Firehouse has ever done.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqT0U3VMZ_A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zNPO0XkBZA

Two more (the last two I believe) announced: Lights out - UFO Carry on my wayward son - Kansas Recording started yesterday.

I think the reason its so expensive is that it was only released on CD in small numbers back in the day due to CDs being so new, and was never reissued, where as Saints and sinners was issued at a time when CDs were becoming a lot more popular with the buying public, and a lot more copies were pressed (and it could easily be found in bargain bins within a year or so of its release). I had S&S on cassette years ago, and I got both on CD around 10 years ago. Even back then the debut was considered a rarity, and I was only lucky that someone else found a used Japanese copy for me that was reasonably cheap (think it was around $20 or so). Geffen were also better at handling rock bands than MCA, so that might explain the low numbers as well.

Big fan of Webber, and last year he maybe lost out somewhat due to his broken leg pre-season, which shouldnt effect him this year. I just think that Vettel will have matured a lot more now, and will be less prone to the mistakes he made last year. Webber has a lot to prove this year, to make sure he has a contract for 2011, I just think that its gonna be a tough battle for him if Vettel eradicates some of his weaker aspects this year.

How can you guys not consider Vettel & Alonso to be a part of this fight as well? I'd have to say that Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull will be the strongest three teams this year, with Mercedes possibly being there as well. I think to rule any one of the 6 drivers out from the first 3 mentioned teams, is pure folly. In many peoples opinions, Vettel is the favourite for the title this year.

Its on Amazon and eBay from time to time, but seems to have certainly increased in value at around £30.

Well its less than two weeks til the start of the season, and things are finally settled it would seem. The god awful USF1 project has finally been laid to rest for this year, although they say they want to defer til next year (god I hope not, as it was doomed to fail from the start quite frankly). Sadly this does not mean Stefan GP will inherit the slot, despite being obviously more far advanced than both the USF1 and the renamed Campos team. And on the subject of Campos, which has now been bought out and renamed as Hispania Racing Team, they have finally signed their second driver, Karun Chandhok. Shame we have not seen the car yet, and neither has it had any testing. Something suggests this will not be the strongest of the new teams. I doubt anyone, including the teams themselves, expect much from the new teams, and I would assume that their only targets at the moment are to finish the early races, and hopefully pick up the odd point by the end of the year. Potentially this could be one of the strongest years in a long time, with the form book being as open as it was last year, with the changes in the rules meaning that the pre season testing times do not actually give an indication of who is the strongest challengers this year. While Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull and McLaren have to be the favourites, the Sauber team (still with the BMW prefix) has shown some surprising times, and Force India looks to be capitalising on last years step forward. Renault isnt looking that good, but seem to be hoping that things will improve during the season. Williams doesnt look too bad, but I dont expect too much from them this year, other than the odd good performance here and there. Toro Rosso has a lot to prove as this is their first year designing and building their own car, but will probably drop back this year.