Savatage – Return to Wacken (2015)
Savatage’s ‘Return to Wacken’ is a bit misleading, since it includes studio versions rather than live songs. But there’s still a reason to celebrate.
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‘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.
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.
