Tag Archives: heavy metal

Megadeth fully embraces ‘Countdown’ anniversary

November 19, 2012 | princep | 0

Veteran metal band brings out the best in celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Countdown To Extinction.” Dave Mustaine explains in a candid Q&A with Goldmine. ►

30 years of Metal Blade Records, and counting

October 11, 2012 | princep | 0

Throughout the year, Metal Blade Records has been celebrating its 30th anniversary. Here is an interview with Brian Slagel, owner/founder of the heavy metal label. ►

10 albums that changed the life of Blind Guardian’s Marcus Siepen

July 23, 2012 | princep | 0

The 10 Albums picked by guitarist Marcus Siepen is a good example of how “progressive song structures” have had an impact on the evolution of the band’s sound. ►

Eager buyers snap up metal memorabilia at auction

June 18, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Backstage Auctions owner Jacques van Gool envisions that heavy metal memorabilia will compete with the stature of classic rock in the near future. ►

Pure Dumb Luck: An interview with Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister

November 29, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Lemmy is defying the odds just as he did when he drove a van full of Jimi Hendrix’s gear across England wearing kaleidoscope glasses on his face. He doesn’t play by the rules, he doesn’t like rules, and he doesn’t like the people who make the rules. ►

Eddie Trunk’s book about the hard rock/metal experience is essential

September 23, 2011 | princep | 1

“Eddie Trunk’s Essential Hard Rock and Heavy Metal” describes the impact heavy music has had on him as a music lover and an individual. ►

10 Albums that changed Eddie Trunk’s life

September 18, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 5

Eddie Trunk knows stuff about hard rock and heavy metal groups that even the members don’t know, or at best, have forgotten. So what music changed Eddie’s life? Some of the answers might surprise you. ►

Anthrax makes heavy metal proud with ‘Worship Music’

September 13, 2011 | princep | 0

Music critics are already calling Anthrax’s new album “Worship Music” the metal album of the year. Here are some thoughts from the band. ►

Killinger brings a new energy to a classic sound

September 9, 2011 | princep | 0

Killinger offer a modern spin on the popular genre of ‘80s melodic metal, and it shows all the way through their recently released, self-titled debut album. ►

10 Albums that changed Eddie Trunk’s life

August 24, 2011 | princep | 0

From Raspberries to Metallica, the Metal broadcast icon was influenced by everything ‘heavy.’ ►