I have come to the conclusion that Chickenfoot is the super group of super groups. The first album was a masterpiece of rock ‘n’ roll. III is better. The band didn’t fall victim to the sophomore blues, as if a band made up of Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Chad Smith could. Here’s the kicker. Not only is III better than the first release but also the
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It has been near 35 years since Alice Cooper released WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMARE. Well here it is, the sequel, WELCOME 2 MY NIGHTMARE. Alice has always done concept albums better than anyone else and WELCOME 2 is no different. Now if you are looking for Alice Cooper to give you a straight up rock album them you might be surprised, or not. Alice Cooper has also been known
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Queensryche Aug. 17th 2011 The Orbit Room Grand Rapids MI I know I have said this before, but I hate it when there are more than two unknown bands opening for a big national. This time was no different, or so I assumed. Now we arrived just as the first band was finishing their set. What I did hear sounded a little like Skid Row, making me wish I
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Alice Cooper w/BT Rock the Rapids, Grand Rapids MI Aug. 11, 2011 The “No More Mr. Nice Guy” tour made a stop in Grand Rapids. Now, for as huge of a fan as I am, this tour stop was heaven. I made sure I had my tickets 20 minutes after they went on sale. I even made sure to pay the extra for second row center. I then made
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Queensryche Dedicated to Chaos 2011 Roadrunner Records If there is something I have to keep reminding myself it is not to expect a band to keep releasing their hit album over and over again. Some bands try to stay 20 something, some try to change to fit what is “in” and some just mature. Queensryche falls into the later category. DEDICATED TO CHAOS lives up to the title. So,
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Vince Neil With Mike Sager Tattoos & Tequila 2010 Grand Central Publishing I have to admit, I was looking forward to reading this book. Vince Neil has done it all and seen it all. Motley Crue were the poster boys of excess. However, as I read the introduction my heart began to sink. It seemed that this was going to be Vince rambling on about his dislike of the
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Iron Maiden FROM FEAR TO ETERNITY Best of 1990-2010 2011 Universal Music For 30 plus years Iron Maiden has been at the forefront of the heavy metal scene. Now, on June 7, 2011, you can celebrate the last 20 years of Iron Maiden with FROM FEAR TO ETERNITY: The Best of 1990-2010. This double CD set includes the tracks: “Bring Your Daughter…To the Slaughter”, “Tailgunner” and “Afraid to Shoot
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