A while back I got into a discussion with a fellow music fan telling me that bands like Metallica, Iron Maiden, Kiss and the like had to move aside for the newer wave of metal bands to headline festivals, appear on the cover of all of the hard rock and metal magazines, video channels, etc. …
Monday Morning Questions – Is It Time To Move On Read More »
A lot of younger fans do not realize how big of an influence Scorpions are on modern metal. Countless players from bands like Metallica, Megadeth, Arch Enemy, etc. all point to one or multiple guitarists that have played with the band as one of their main influences. But, popularity sometimes splinters a band’s fanbase, and …
After Twisted Sister Dee Snider got together with former Ozzy guitarist Bernie Torme, former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr and Marc Russel (who would join Dee in Widowmaker). Due to labels having an allergic reaction to signing almost anything related to hard rock or metal Desperado was panned until the band imploded. As referenced above, …
Videos – Desperado – The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter Read More »
So last week I nailed it by suggesting Mike Portnoy might be the fill in for A.J. Pero in Twisted Sister. Not saying I told you so, but it was easy to figure out that his name would draw more money than Joe Franco to the band. What I find interesting is that the band …
Signals From Mars – The Rules Don’t Apply To You Read More »
Tommy Victor is featured on the latest episode of Mars Attacks Podcast. During his interview he discussed the reality of how smaller labels work, how Spotify has affected the band, reteaming with Steve Evetts for Ruining Lives and what he brings to the band. He also goes into how his lyric style has changed for …
During this episode we interview guitarist extraordinaire Michael Angelo Batio. We discuss his latest album Intermezzo, how he was able obtain the services of guitarists such as George Lynch, Jeff Loomis, Rusty Cooley and Guthrie Govan (among others) to work on his album. If there were any guests that got away, why work with guests, …
This episode we discuss bands that switch members, those that get a pass, and those that are taken to task by their fans. Guests during this episode include Scott Thompson from Focus On Metal and Chris Czynszak from the Decibel Geek Podcast Throughout the episode you’ll hear music by Shandi’s Addiction, John Norum, and Motorhead …
The latest episode of Mars Attacks contains a chat with fellow Cast Iron Ring member Scott Thompson from Focus On Metal. During the episode we discuss bands reaching the brand status. You know those bands who’s t-shirts you see at every show, or on some celeb that appears on TMZ, unsuspecting teens, etc. How about …
The latest episode of Mars Attacks contains three separate discussions regarding Kiss, The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, a hypothetical theory regarding Iron Maiden and the hall, and why fans see their inclusion in a different light than Kiss. The first segment contains comments from long time Talking Metal Forums poster Zman discussing his …
This month’s Classic Albums Column focuses on Iron Maiden’s Powerslave. Mars Attacks Podcast episode 77 features comments from Jon Schaffer, Gene Hoglan, Richard Christy, Brian Tichy, Glen Drover, Alan Tecchio, Dave Reffett, author Martin Popoff, journalist Mitch LaFon, Mark Strigl from Talking Metal, Andrew from Metal Assault and Roch from Radioactive Metal. As we established …
Classic Albums Column – Iron Maiden – Powerslave Read More »
