Why That Self-Titled 1994 Album Is the Best Motley Crue You Never Heard
Released 30 years ago, ‘Motley Crue’ is actually their heaviest and most mature record – mature, of course, being a relative term.
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Alice Cooper, Ward Davis, Steel Panther + Others: Fred Phillips’ Best 2023 Songs
Bobaflex, Sophie Lloyd, Steel Woods, Doro and Rob Halford also find a home on Fred Phillips’ list of best 2023 songs.
In Flames, Metallica, Avatar + Others: Fred Phillips’ Best of 2023 Hard Rock and Metal
Nita Strauss, Extreme, Overkill, Winger and Ad Infinitum are among the others who appear on Fred Phillips’ Best of 2023 hard rock and metal albums list.
Why Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi Was Only in Jethro Tull For Two Weeks
Jethro Tull took the stage 55 years ago this month with a guitarist wearing a floppy, decidedly un-metal white hat. Turns out, that was Tony Iommi.
Why You Should Count ‘No Rest for the Wicked’ Among Ozzy Osbourne’s Best
Issued 35 years ago today, ‘No Rest for the Wicked’ ranks with ‘Blizzard of Ozz’ and ‘Diary of a Madman’ when discussing Ozzy Osbourne’s top solo records.
Metallica, Avatar, Delain, Winger, Nita Strauss + Others: Best of 2023 Metal Albums (So Far)
I wanted to offer up some quick thoughts on my favorite records of the first half of 2023 because it has been a strong year.
Why Black Sabbath Went Out on a High Note With ’13’
Black Sabbath called it a career 10 years ago with ’13,’ an album that mixed and matched sounds from every one of their classic eras.
Metallica’s ‘St. Anger’ Was Always Much Better Than They Said
Metallica divided its fanbase 20 years ago with ‘St. Anger.’ But if you give the LP an honest second chance, it might offer surprising new revelations.
Godsticks, “Mayhem” from ‘This Is What a Winner Looks Like’ (2023): Sneak Peek
Godsticks’ “Mayhem” is just that, with its almost addictive groove, relentless rhythm, and obtuse lyrics which beg for repeated lyrics.
Why Queensryche’s ‘Operation: Mindcrime’ is Still One of the Best Concept Albums
Queensryche’s ‘Operation: Mindcrime’ arrived 35 years ago this month with the rare ability to tell a story while still providing an outstanding musical experience.
