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Metallica's Lars Ulrich on Lulu: Venture out of the box, and fans 'have a hernia'

Lou Reed’s recent collaboration with Metallica found its share of detractors, and that criticism was apparently hard for the veteran rocker to absorb. You May Also Like: Lou Reed Head Faked His Fans Once Again With ‘Animal Serenade’ Metallica, “Hardwired” from Hardwired … to Self Destruct (2016): One Track Mind

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David Lee Roth breaks down the Van Halen sound — from early influences, to 'Biblical' solos, to those fiery endings

David Lee Roth has described Van Halen’s music as “whiskey in a paper cup,” recommending “short doses and not every night — please!” Now, he’s ready to go in depth on what makes their sound so special. You May Also Like: How Van Halen’s Jaw-Dropping First Album Ruined My SexRead More

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Half Notes: The Jesus Lizard – Liar (1992)

Most people, when they look at me, think I’m probably one of those types who, if they get into music at all, go for the Kenny G, lite-jazz, adult-contemporary pablum — the type of stuff that people who don’t really like music get into because it gives them something toRead More

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Forgotten series: Girl – Sheer Greed (1980)

Often, when we do a Forgotten Series item on Something Else! Reviews, it focuses on an overlooked record from a band that most everyone is familiar with. You May Also Like: Ken Sharp, “Girl / Forget That Girl” (2020): One Track Mind Pantera – ‘Power Metal’ (1988): Forgotten Series

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Tomahawk – Anonymous (2007)

Listening to Anonymous without knowing what Mike Patton project it was, those familiar with previous installments in the Tomahawk catalog might have been hard-pressed to pin the work specifically on them. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Posted master list for new Van Halen reunion tour includes some tasty deep cuts

A series of David Lee Roth-sung Van Halen songs has appeared at the Roth Army Forum, purportedly to be used as a master set list for the new comeback tour. There are some interesting surprises in store for fans of early Van Halen, You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Rainbow's final album with Ronnie James Dio to be reissued as picture disc for Record Store Day

Rainbow’s 1978 project Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll, the last to feature frontman Ronnie James Dio, will be reissued on April 21 by Niji Entertainment Group in celebration of Record Store Day. You May Also Like: Dio’s Often-Forgotten ‘Magica’ Recalled Early Ronnie James Dio Triumphs

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Tony Iommi's continuing struggle with cancer has nixed the Black Sabbath reunion tour

Black Sabbath will not be able to follow through on a planned tour in the wake of founding guitarist Tony Iommi’s cancer diagnosis. The band, in an announcement today, said a scheduled performance at the Download Festival would now be its only summer concert appearance. You May Also Like: WhyRead More

Paul O'Neill on Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Savatage: Gimme Five

Paul O’Neill on Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Savatage: Gimme Five

Discover what inspires Paul O’Neill, what connects Trans-Siberian Orchestra with Ozzy Osbourne, and why he thinks heavy metal will never die.

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University student suspended for basing essay on Van Halen's "Hot For Teacher"

You wonder if it began: I’ve got my pen-cil! A Michigan university student has been suspended after writing an essay titled “Hot for Teacher,” after the 1984 song by Van Halen. You May Also Like: Van Halen’s ‘Runnin’ With the Devil,’ ‘Hot for Teacher’ + Others: Gimme Five Why ComplaintsRead More