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Iron Maiden, Sept. 21, 2019: Shows I'll Never Forget

Iron Maiden, Sept. 21, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget

I’ve seen concerts with skilled musicianship, but for the total package – spectacle, performance and passion – Iron Maiden can’t be beat.

Kiss, Sept. 7, 2019: Shows I'll Never Forget

Kiss, Sept. 7, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget

I had misgivings based on my last lackluster experience with Kiss, but in the end, I was glad that I went.

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ZZ Top’s “El Diablo,” “Thunderbird,” “Rough Boy” + Others: Gimme Five

We returned to some old favorites as ZZ Top kicks off their 50th anniversary tour tonight.

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Bloody Hammers – ‘The Summoning’ (2019)

Bloody Hammers strike the perfect mix of riffs, mood, melody and camp to drive a stake right through my metal heart.

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Gloryhammer / Aether Realm, June 17, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget

I can, without a doubt, say Gloryhammer’s recent stop in Dallas was one of the favorite concert experiences of my life.

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Sweet Oblivion [Featuring Geoff Tate] – ‘Sweet Oblivion’ (2019)

Geoff Tate’s collaboration with Sweet Oblivion may be the closest thing we’ve gotten to the classic Queensryche sound since 1990.

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Gloryhammer – ‘Legends from Beyond the Galactic Terrorvortex’ (2019)

Gloryhammer continues to brilliantly satirize power-metal genre clichés and traditions on the final album of an impressive trilogy.

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Judas Priest, June 1, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget

I walked away from Judas Priest’s 2019 show in Little Rock, Ark., with great memories of the music, and a lasting moment with my son.

Motley Crue, 'The Dirt' (2019): Movies

Motley Crue, ‘The Dirt’ (2019): Movies

‘The Dirt’ is a fun romp through one of rock’s most decadent decades – and in the end, I suppose that’s appropriate for a film about Motley Crue.

Aerosmith Finally Got Down, Dirty and Just Right Again on 'Honkin' on Bobo'

Aerosmith Finally Got Down, Dirty and Just Right Again on ‘Honkin’ on Bobo’

It didn’t last very long, but Aerosmith belatedly recaptured their initial spirit and energy 15 years ago today on ‘Honkin’ on Bobo.’