I can’t imagine a world without “Breaking the Law,” “Electric Eye” or “The Ripper.” But for me, ‘Painkiller’ will always be the pinnacle of Judas Priest’s power.

If anyone can be said to be the “godfather” of the underground traditional country movement, it would probably be Dale Watson. Though he released his first album in 1995, his roots in music go much farther back, as does his sound. You May Also Like: Jackson Taylor and the SinnersRead More

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIdCo_QAz_E&w=500&h=305] I almost thought I was going to have to write a Guilty Pleasure when this song started to play, but then about 30 seconds into it, they saved me the trouble by turning it into a typical pop-country number. You May Also Like: Circus, “Stop Wait and ListenRead More

Dear Aerosmith dudes, This is what your music is supposed to sound like: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NktMr8Sjqk&w=500&h=305] Please listen and take notes. Sincerely, Your fans You May Also Like: Steven Tyler – We’re All Somebody From Somewhere (2016) Why Aerosmith Finally Broke Through With ‘Get Your Wings’

Oh dear God, please someone take the microphone away from Joey Belladonna. I’ve admitted before, and in the interest of fairness will again, that I prefer John Bush as vocalist for Anthrax. You May Also Like: Anthrax – ‘For All Kings’ (2016) Anthrax, Sept. 23, 2016: Shows I’ll Never ForgetRead More

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guYfC7AC4zA&w=500&h=305] If you grew up a fan of live music in or around Louisiana in the late 1980s or early 1990s, you knew, without a doubt, that Dash Rip Rock was going to be huge one day. You May Also Like: When Miles Davis Finally Looked Back on ‘MilesRead More

I don’t always listen to Swedish melodic death metal, but when I do, I listen to Soilwork. And this is why.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fuFthydoJ4&w=500&h=305] Since leaving Metallica, Jason Newsted’s record hasn’t exactly backed up statements that he was into heavier music and how things might have changed during the dark period of Load and Re-Load if the bassist had more input. You May Also Like: Why Metal Fans Should Give Skid Row’sRead More

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRds4RkZg4Y&w=500&h=305] Long rumored and long awaited, this split EP from Phil Anselmo’s Housecore Records gives fans the first taste of the former Pantera and current Down frontman’s upcoming solo work. You May Also Like: Pantera – ‘Power Metal’ (1988): Forgotten Series

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q8nvZb7uhY&w=500&h=305] Drummer Steven Adler has built a fair bit of legend in hard rock circles, but for all the wrong reasons. Adler, you may recall, was the guy who was kicked out of Guns n’ Roses because of his drug problem. That takes some real effort. You May AlsoRead More