Heavy Metal
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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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On the 6th anniversary of the death od Eddie van Halen “Best of Both Worlds” is a song by Van Halen, released in 1986 on their album 5150, the first album featuring Sammy Hagar as the band’s lead vocalist after the departure of David Lee Roth. The song became a defining track of the “Van…
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“Indians” is a song by Anthrax, one of the pioneering bands of the thrash metal genre. It was released in 1987 as part of their third album, Among the Living, which is considered one of their most influential and successful records. Here’s an overview of the song: 1. Song Theme and Lyrics “Indians” is a…
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As you can see I renamed October to ROCKTOBER- Throughout the month I shall be posting classic Rock songs and the stories behind them. Starting with Deep Purple’s “Child in Time” It is the 3rd track on the a side of Deep Purple’s classic 1970 album “Deep Purple in Rock” Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan has…
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Beyond the Music: Heavy Metal Meets Humanitarianism In the 1980s, heavy metal dominated the music scene, filling arenas with roaring crowds and electrifying performances. Yet, despite its popularity, the genre was often stigmatized as reckless, dangerous, and indifferent to social issues. Meanwhile, the world was captivated by charity supergroups like Band Aid and USA for…
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If Elvis is the King of Rock and Roll, and if Michael Jackson is the King of Pop, then surely Ronnie James Dio must be the King of Heavy Metal. Not only was he the front man in bands like Rainbow, Black Sabbath,Dio and Heaven & Hell, he is also the one who popularized the…
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We all know ‘Do they know it’s Christmas’ by Band Aid and we all know ‘We are the World’ by USA for Africa. But the one genuinely great charity song is so often forgotten ‘Stars’ by Hear ‘N’ Aid. These were the people involved in it: Lead VocalsEric Bloom (Blue Öyster Cult)Ronnie James Dio (Dio)Don…
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“Let Legend Mark Me King” is a song by the legendary actor Christopher Lee, best known for his roles in classic horror films and as Saruman in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. However, he also had a lesser-known but impressive career as a heavy metal vocalist in his later years. This particular track comes…
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The death of Cozy Powell in April 1998 marked a profoundly tragic moment in the history of rock music—a sudden, violent end to a life defined by power, precision, and relentless creative energy. Powell, born Colin Trevor Flooks, was not merely a drummer; he was a force of nature whose thunderous style helped shape the…
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“Peace Sells” is a song by American thrash metal band Megadeth from their 1986 album Peace Sells… but Who’s Buying?, written by Dave Mustaine. It has since been a constant at Megadeth concerts. According to David Ellefson, it became quickly apparent when playing the song live prior to recording the album that “Peace Sells” would…
