Captain Howdy

Just watching the blu ray of the 2022 Hellfest set that came with the CD. It's crazy how this guy is 75 (74 at the time of the concert) yet still sounds exactly how he always has, and still has a great stage presence. I have seen him live in 2002, 2012 & 2015 and he has always been a fantastic performer, but shows no signs of slowing down. And he knows how to surround himself with fantastic musicians as well.

Another cracking album from the Coop.

Alice Cooper - Road (+blu ray)

No news on this yet, but Neil Murray posted on FaceBook Neil Murray · Sadly I have to pass on the dreadful news that my friend and colleague since 1974, Bernie Marsden, has passed away. So many great times with him, musically and personally. A great loss. RIP Bernie.

I wont pretend to be a big fan of Lizzy, I own a best of and two earlier albums and never felt the need to buy the rest of his/their stuff. That said the what I have heard in the last decade or so with his new material has been pretty meh, but at least sounded like Lizzy. This song sounds nothing like him. I don't hate it, but I sure as hell don't care about it either.

RIP

Band-Maid - 10th anniversary best vol.1 (Jap) Band-Maid - 10th anniversary best vol.2 (Jap)

Not really keen on this

True story, Gerry Laffy absolutely hates their cover of My Number.

https://metalsludge.tv/bang-tango-frontman-joe-leste-has-suffered-a-stroke-and-is-currently-in-a-rehabilitation-hospital/ Metal Sludge — Bang Tango frontman Joe Leste has suffered a stroke. Leste, 58, who was hospitalized on August 10th is alleged to have had 30+ years of health issues which also requires medication and the initial word is the singer’s blood pressure medicine failed him. A message to fans appears on his personal Facebook page and informed them of his recent medical scare which had him rushed to Honor Valley Deer Hospital in Phoenix where he spent 5 days. The Bang Tango and Beautiful Creatures frontman is currently in recovery. The following was shared via the singer’s social media: “Hey Peeps- My blood pressure medicine failed me last week and I had a stroke. I am currently in a rehabilitation hospital working on getting better. And if you know me, you know- DON’T COUNT ME OUT!!!!” His wife Jessica Leste has started a Go Fund Me for the singer. She posted the following on the fund raising page. —————— “Hi- This is Jessica, Joe’s wife. I know Joe has made many friends over the years, so I am hoping the rock community can band together and provide a little help by donating or by sharing this link. You may not know, but Joe suffered a stroke on the morning of August 10th. Joe was not feeling well and It was obvious to me that something was very wrong. He was rushed to HonorHealth Deer Valley hospital here in Phoenix where he spent 5 days in the cardiac unit. Joe has battled hypertension for 30 years and to manage it, he takes daily blood pressure medicine. Unfortunately, his medicine was not doing its job and he had a stroke. Thankfully Joe’s blood pressure has since been stabilized with new medication. Joe is currently in a rehabilitation hospital working on getting better. At this time it is unknown how long his recovery will take. All funds raised will be used to cover the medical expenses incurred from Joe’s medical care and recovery. *Although we have medical insurance, we have a very high deductible and there will be expenses that insurance won’t adequately cover. Thank you everyone in advance!” ———————————— Metal Sludge wish Joe a full and speedy recovery.

I think the problem this song has is for fans of Hurricane, they are gonna judge it more harshly because it really does not sound like them. Had this been recorded by a new band you were unfamiliar with or under a different name it would maybe be given more of a chance. It's actually an ok song, sounds fine but it's not Hurricane (and I am not a big fan of Hurricane). I think they have done themselves no favours using the band name to release this.

I don't hate that cover, but having one guy trying to ape Freddie and David is a bit much. Should have at least stayed true to the original and get in a second vocalist.

I will admit I was never the biggest fan of this band. My first album by them was Poetic justice, which I really liked so got the first two, which just never excited me beyond one or two tracks, so when they started releasing music again I never bothered with them. This is absolutely dog shite, so just makes me glad I never bothered with them with anything after Poetic justice.

Of course it is not classic GNR, but I like it for what it is. I don't think it is their best work for certain, but it's not bad.

https://metalsludge.tv/band-news-autograph-co-founder-and-guitarist-steve-lynch-updates-followers-with-what-he-calls-an-important-legal-victory/

No not a typo

This is defo gonna be a must have for me.