‘The Decline of Western Civilization Collection’ (2015): Movies
Turns out, the third ‘Decline of Western Civilization’ film – the only one I’d never seen before – was the most enlightening of them all.
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Ronnie James Dio moved into the spotlight with the dark, uplifting Holy Diver
‘Holy Diver, released on May 25, 1983, found Ronnie James Dio setting a new course after work with Rainbow and Black Sabbath.
Bruce Kulick, Tim Owens + others – Immortal Randy Rhoads: The Ultimate Tribute (2015)
An all-star cast comes together to pay their respects to a legend on ‘Immortal Randy Rhoads: The Ultimate Tribute.’ Unfortunately, it doesn’t end well.
Kiss’ fussy and overwrought Destroyer tried to out think itself
Kiss’ ‘Destroyer’ found producer Bob Ezrin at his too-busy worst. Kiss is (or it should be) too visceral for that.
Marilyn Manson – ‘Mechanical Animals’ (1998): On Second Thought
Sure, Marilyn Manson has a new record out, and we plan to get to it eventually. But first let’s recognize just how good ‘Mechanical Animals’ was.
Circle II Circle – Live at Wacken: Official Bootleg (2014)
A new Circle II Circle release whets my appetite for this summer’s Wacken, which will be headlined by the reunited Savatage.
Dimebag Darrell (1966-2004): An Appreciation
I’m not one to get overly emotional about a celebrity’s death, even one whose work touched me. Dimebag Darrell was different.
AC/DC – Rock or Bust (2014)
If AC/DC’s ‘Rock or Bust’ ends up being the final album in the history of classic rock, well, that’s probably OK.
Sanctuary – The Year the Sun Died (2014)
If there’s a balm for fans to ease the breakup/hiatus of Nevermore, it has to be this: The first new music from Sanctuary since 1989.
Black Crown Initiate – The Wreckage of Stars (2014)
Oftentimes, bands that have a little buzz don’t live up to it. Black Crown Initiate actually deserves the hype.
