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Monsters of Rock

  • Epic Rock—Episode 26: Killed by Death-Motorhead

    “Killed by Death” is a song by the English heavy metal band Motörhead. Released in 1984, in 7″ and 12″ vinyl pressings. It peaked at number 51 in the UK Singles Chart. Motörhead anthem, loaded with noise and sleaze. Lemmy oozes attitude (and makes references to his junk being a lizard and snake) and is

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  • Epic Rock-Episode 25: Eye of the Tiger-Survivor.

    As preparations for their third album, Survivor knew they still had a lot to prove. Everything was about to change in a big way thanks to some unexpected interest from Sylvester Stallone. The band’s chief songwriters – Jim Peterik and Frankie Sullivan – agree they were at a crossroads at the time. “Probably this is

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  • Epic Rock-Episode 24: Locomotive Breath-Jethro Tull

    “Locomotive Breath” is a song by British progressive rock band Jethro Tull from their 1971 album, Aqualung. Written as a comment on population growth, “Locomotive Breath” was meant to replicate the chugging rhythm of a train. In addition to its release on Aqualung, “Locomotive Breath” saw two different single releases and has been a live

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  • Epic Rock-Episode 23:Anthrax-Madhouse

    “Madhouse” was released as the only single and third track from the group’s second full album, Spreading the Disease. The song is written in an up-tempo time signature, with heavy distorted guitar riffs. The song is about going insane. It has become a staple of live concerts, and has also appeared on Anthrax’s “best of”

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  • Metallica and the Holocaust

    When I say Metallica and the Holocaust, I really mean Lars Ulrich and the Holocaust, but since Lars is one of the founding members of one of my favourite bands, I thought it was apt to use the band’s name in the title. This is one of those “What if?” stories. The life of Lars

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  • Epic Rock-Episode 22: Deep Purple- Perfect Strangers

    “Perfect Strangers” is a song by the British rock band Deep Purple. It is the title track of their 1984 comeback album Perfect Strangers. It is one of the few Deep Purple compositions not to feature a guitar solo. Nevertheless, founding band member and guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has called it his favourite Deep Purple song.

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  • Epic Rock-Episode 21: Van Halen-Why Can’t this be Love.

    “Why Can’t This Be Love” is a song by Van Halen for their seventh studio album, 5150 The song was released as the lead single from 5150 through Warner Bros. Records. It was the group’s first single with lead vocalist Sammy Hagar, who replaced founding member David Lee Roth. The band, and especially Eddie van

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  • Rock N Roll Obscurity-Episode 1:Loudness-Crazy Nights

    Crazy Nights(aka Crazy Night) is the fourth single by Japanese heavy metal band Loudness, from their 1985 album Thunder in the East. Written by lead vocalist Minoru Niihara and guitarist Akira Takasaki and produced by Max Norman, the single was released by Nippon Columbia on December 1, 1984, in Japan and by Atco Records on

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  • ROCKTOBER Episode 6-We care a Lot-Faith No More

    I watched “Guardians of the Galaxy-Volume 3” last night, and this song was featured prominently in one of the scenes in the movie. I had forgotten what great song it is. “We Care a Lot” is a song by American rock band Faith No More. There are three versions of the song, all of which

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  • ROCKTOBER Episode 4- The Horror Episode

    A slightly different episode of Rocktober. Because Halloween is approaching rapidly, I thought it would be a good idea to have a look at some classic Rock tracks used in Horror Movies. Dokken – Dream Warriors-Nightmare on Elm Street 3. Motörhead – “Hellraiser” from Hellraiser 3: Hell on Earth Fastway – “Trick or Treat” (from

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