Darkstone

22 minutes ago, Captain Howdy said:

Funny thing is I had never heard of them back in the day, but bought the CD off Dan over a decade ago.

I had this track on a compilation cassette back in the day along with Hurricane's "Next to You".

I can't remember the name of the compilation. 

It wasn't until the good old internet that I was able to hear the rest of the album and see the clip you posted.

8 hours ago, Captain Howdy said:

 

One of the best.

All done.

Thanks again for another year Dan.

6 hours ago, Doggy said:

Platinum comes from New Jersey active from 1987 - 1990.

They release two CDs, which were re-mastered in 2020 on the Heaven and Hell Records label. Titles of the CDs are " Iceman" and "Vaintas".

Another one from "Platinum" amongst the tracks posted today. 

This really is a great channel. 

13 hours ago, Captain Howdy said:

I don't like the HOL version. Slamers version is superior (and he did co-write it anyway)

Yeah, there's several tracks from those two Steelhouse Lane albums written by him that have been recorded previously by other artists.

17 minutes ago, Captain Howdy said:

 

Great track. 

It always reminds me of this one for some reason. 

SWEET ROXX - Lyin' Eyes (1988).

One of the tracks just posted on this channel today.

Anyone ever heard of these guys?

A Killer example of the unsung talent that fell through the cracks back in the day. 

4 hours ago, Captain Howdy said:

 And Wig Wam could have just as easily named themselves after the native American structure.

Considering "Sweet" was one of their early influences, I'd say there's no doubt about this one.

Along the same lines as Captain Howdy's Heavy Metal 80's rarities thread, this is a great YouTube channel that I'm subscribed to.

It's all very obscure 80's demos covering all the genres we love.

I don't know where this guy gets it all. He posts quite regularly as well.

There's some very rare gems included in this playlist.

I'm sure there are many here who'll love exploring it.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTKjnZykLdjndwgVp-ebWBCytVkWthMcb&si=2FnOT1gWEA1fir_H

More heartbreak for the Sainters Doggy.

Maybe next year, but I doubt it.

I think it's time for you to give up on St. Kilda and start supporting the Pies.

You know you want to.

"Wig Wam Bam"

A recent reaction video just posted this "Sweet" track that I'm not particularly familiar with. 

A quick check on Wikipedia confirmed that "KISS" and "Sweet" were the two major influences for the band "Wig Wam", hence their name. 

I'm sure many here already know this, but I never made the connection until now.

The below clip says it all when it comes to the influence they had on "Wig Wam".

KISS confirmed for the Grand Final entertainment. 

2 hours ago, melodicrock said:

I just heard the whole album. It's a metal monster. Guitar work and vocals are insane.

High praise.

I'm excited. 

4 hours ago, nyoilers said:

My first reaction was that it's a shame we don't see her face, then I realised that we don't need to.

For some reason the NFL Quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo is popping up on YouTube quite regularly at the moment. 

Apparently he's known as "Jimmy G".

It reminds me of this Legendary track from a Legendary album by a Legendary Aussie band.

It doesn't get better than this ballad wise.

3 hours ago, KarpetRydOFunk said:

Honestly, it was the last song of the night, there had already be a shit-tonne of face-melting solos, so it was just another guitar solo to me. But he didn't fuck it up. Heh. 

But the sheer musicianship of the night was amazing. Pat Badger playing Nuno's riffs on his bass was hilarious. 

Nice.

1 hour ago, KarpetRydOFunk said:

Extreme was incredible! The boys were in great form. 

All you nerds down under, they're headed your way next. If you have a chance to see them, don't pass on it. 

What was THAT solo like live?

9 hours ago, Doggy said:

Get your tickets next weeks blockbuster yet, Dusty?

Nah mate,

I'll be watching the Glorious Pies Victory from home.

Although I've never been a fan of "Cookie Monster" vocals.

I can tolerate stuff from the OG.

The Rolling Stones - Under My Thumb.

I love these guys, especially their early stuff.

This is definitely one of my favourite tracks, but could you imagine if a Male artist or Band released it today?

Considering the lyrical content and the current worldwide PC social climate, it would cause riots.

I don't know where these guys are getting their suggestions from lately, but it's awesome stuff. Here's 5 tracks you don't normally see on mainstream reaction videos. 

Very enjoyable. 

Jaded Heart - Lovers In The Night.

A track from 1989 produced by Chip Z'Nuff.   

That's extremely well written mate.

You should be a journalist.

A Killer track from Aussie band "Moving Pictures" that's featured on two soundtracks.

Belng included on the "Footloose" soundtrack is epic. Arguably the best soundtrack ever.

The "Hot Rod" clip is silly, but worth a chuckle. 

I'm hopeful, but we'll see.

The "The End Machine" albums were amazing! 

I wish he'd recruited Robert Mason for this Lynch Mob "comeback".

I don't know what Robert's up to lately, but "Warrant" are doing fuck all.