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  1. Nitrate - Real World

    in AOR and Hard Rock

    Posted · Edited by Crazysam

    On 6/18/2018 at 9:54 AM, tts42572 said:

    My only slight hesitation is just the vocals that have a slightly different flavor to them that seem to take me a little to warm up to.

    If you do start to warm up to Joss' vocals I recommend checking out The Great Escape by Zinatra (if you haven't heard it), which included a few tracks written by Paul Laine.  Zinatra sounded similar to mid-80's Treat mixed with a touch of Queen.   It is available on Spotify under the album title Rockumentary Part 2. 

  5. Billy Morris & The Sunset Strip

    in AOR and Hard Rock

    Posted

    On 6/12/2018 at 5:21 AM, Captain Howdy said:

    Certainly has a classic 80s vibe. Vocals kinda remind me of Ace Frehley though.

    The track does have that 80's fun, party rock vibe to it.  I hear the similarity to Ace as well.  I'd probably be able to look past the cheesy lyrics if the vocals were better.   

  7. Sunstorm - The Road To Hell

    in AOR and Hard Rock

    Posted

    As the promo write up indicated the new album is similar to the last release rather than a return to the AOR style of the first few albums.  Joe Lynn Turner still sounds good and the guitar solos are well played.  The songs themselves are all pretty good but there weren't any tracks that I found myself wanting to hit the repeat button on.  And I guess that tells the story for me.  While I like it slightly more than Edge of Tomorrow,  I still prefer the first three releases which each had a few standout tracks.

  9. What Song IS it?

    in Sleaze Glam

    Posted · Edited by Crazysam

    9 hours ago, metaltrekman said:

    Coming to work tonight I was listening to Ozzy's Boneyard on SiriusXM. I heard a Fastway song, but I cant freaking remember the title. It seemed to be mostly instrumental (I could be wrong) And it sounded a lot like a Rush song. At least the music part did. Its driving me nutz trying to remember. I went to Spotify and they only have 4 Fastway CDs there and I clicked on each song for a snippet, and none of them sounded like it. Anyone have a clue? :)

    I always got more of a Zeppelin vibe from early Fastway, but the songs that I recall having more instrumental sections are "Heft!" and "Far Far From Home" 

  11. Brian Barnhouse - Sign of Life

    in AOR and Hard Rock

    Posted

    10 minutes ago, KarpetRydOFunk said:

    Doesn't everything get a positive review over there, though?

    True, I was focusing more on the comparisons to other artists and style of music in the write up, but yeah, almost everything listed there is recommended, highly recommended or a must have.

  13. TNT - XIII

    in AOR and Hard Rock

    Posted · Edited by Crazysam

    On 6/11/2018 at 3:40 PM, sheila said:

    So its out now, what do you think about it? People seem to be really split about it - I feel like you either dig it or hate it. But I've read and discussed it mostly with fellow Norwegians, and we might have a little different relationship to this band than everyone else. A little stronger, perhaps. Haha. 

    I really like it. The first single released was horrible, but lots of the other stuff is great. I like the light vibe most of the songs got, it makes it perfect for summer. I also think that this is an album that will grow on you, when you understand that a new TNT-album released won't neccesarily sound like Tell no Tales or Intuition. I also really like their new singer, and I hope they'll stick with him for a while! 

    I gave it a listen and it was pretty much what I expected after hearing the promo tracks.  Many of the tracks sound unfinished or slapped together.  On the positive side, Ronni has some nice moments, the new singer sounds pretty good and there are a handful of decent tunes (Tears In My Eyes, We're Gonna Make It, Can't Breathe Anymore, and Where You Belong).  In my opinion though nothing here comes close to the level of their best material.

  18. RIP - Ralph Santolla

    in General Music Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Crazysam
    Correction

    Ralph Santolla, guitarist for bands such as Millenium, Monarch, Iced Earth, Deicide, and Obituary was taken off life support yesterday and passed away at age 48.  

    From Blabbermouth http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-deicide-and-obituary-guitarist-ralph-santolla-dies-at-51/

    Former DEATH, ICED EARTH, DEICIDE and OBITUARY guitarist Ralph Santolla died Wednesday night (June 6) at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Florida.

    The musician fell into a coma after suffering a heart attack on May 30 and was taken off life support last night around 11:00 p.m. He was 51 48 years old.

    Santolla's friend, fellow guitarist Bill Hudson, confirmed Ralph's passing in a Facebook post, writing: "NOW It is official: I (and many other people) just lost my best friend, as well as one of the most underrated guitarists in all history.  "He passed away peacefully with about 10 of his closest friends and family around him (myself included).  "Please keep his mother Sue Santolla-Rocha, his son Dorian Angelo Santolla and all the rest of us in your thoughts... "Rest in peace, my brother, Ralph Santolla...  

    Santolla's family members said that they would uphold his legacy by donating his organs to patients in need. "Those recipients don't know what they are getting until they suddenly become sarcastic, funny, get tattoos, start playing guitar," Santolla-Rocha joked in a Facebook post.

    Although Santolla never recorded with DEATH, he toured with the legendary death metal act in 1993 and appeared in the group's "The Philosopher" video.  Santolla played on and off with DEICIDE between 2005 and 2011 and appeared on three of the band's albums: "The Stench Of Redemption" (2006), "Till Death Do Us Part" (2008) and "To Hell With God" (2011).  Ralph joined OBITUARY in 2007 as the replacement for Allen West. He recorded with the band on the "Xecutioner's Return" (2007) and "Darkest Day" (2009) albums as well as the "Left To Die" EP (2008).

    Santolla also played with MILLENIUM, ICED EARTH and Sebastian Bach. In addition, he was involved with DEVIL'S HIGHWAY, a project he formed several years ago with singer Kyle Thomas (TROUBLE, EXHORDER), bassist Steve DiGiorgio (TESTAMENT, SADUS), guitarist Matt Brunson (CROWBAR, KINGDOM OF SORROW) and drummer Tony Laureano (DIMMU BORGIR, NILE).

    Bach wrote in a Facebook post: "Rest in peace, Ralph Santolla. Thanks for the music and the fun times. My condolences to the Santolla family."

    Norwegian singer Jørn Lande, who played with Santolla in MILLENIUM, wrote: "My dear friend and former bandmate Ralph Santolla has passed away, and I can't believe he is gone. The kindest, most caring and compassionate man you could ever know. He had the most hilarious sarcastic humor, and played guitar like no one else!  "There's a hole in the heart of the world without you, Ralph, and I am sorry I wasn't there when you left.  "All my love to Sue Santolla-Rocha, Dorian Angelo Santolla and the rest of the family.  "So long, my friend!"

  21. Mr. Big/Extreme

    in Concerts and Tours

    Posted

    Sounds like a great night outside of the parking hassles.  Thanks for sharing the photos.  I saw both bands years ago.  Even back then Mr. Big didn't do much moving around, but I remember them sounding good.  Extreme is one of my favorite bands to see live.  The first time I saw them was an all ages show at a club (Billy's Old Mill in Milwaukee) promoting their first album.  They put on a high energy performance and I recall my friends and I were so impressed that we each bought their cd the next day.   

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