Stryper – ‘Against the Law’ (1990): Metal Meltdowns
Before, Stryper had been too squeaky-clean, too “pretty” for metal. ‘Against the Law’ didn’t have that problem.
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Soilwork – ‘Verkligheten’ (2019)
If there’s a template for the way to evolve gracefully, it might belong to Soilwork.
Judas Priest, Dead Daisies, Amorphis + Others: Fred Phillips’ Best of 2018 (Hard Rock / Metal)
This best of 2018 list for hard rock and metal is capped by one mammoth record that made the whole year worth it.
Alestorm / Gloryhammer, September 11, 2018: Shows I’ll Never Forget
If you pull your kid out of school and drive five hours to see Alestorm and Gloryhammer at a club, you may have a metal problem. It was more than worth it.
The Beatles, “Helter Skelter” from ‘The White Album’ (1968): Deep Beatles
“Helter Skelter” shatters previous stereotypes of the Beatles and, in turn, reveals the future of rock music.
Kiss – Rock and Roll Over (1976): On Second Thought
Kiss’ ‘Rock and Roll Over’ appeared only months after ‘Destroyer.’ History shows, however, that the best rock music thrives on spontaneity.
Iron Maiden’s masterpiece Seventh Son of a Seventh Son changed everything
‘Seventh Son of a Seventh Son,’ released 30 years ago this week, started a journey. Iron Maiden is now a part of me, and I am a part of what’s kept them around.
Machine Head – Catharsis (2018)
Others may dislike Machine Head’s latest outing, but I think it’s one of the most interesting records they’ve ever done.
Dark Hound – Dawning (2018)
I walked away wondering how I’d missed Dark Hound’s first two albums. It’s an oversight that I intend to correct immediately.
Motorhead, February 16, 2011: Shows I’ll Never Forget
I saw body surfing up close at this Motorhead show, almost became an unwilling member in a mosh pit, and escaped unscathed. Who could ask for more?
