Heavy Metal
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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…
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What if the Nazis would have won? You might be wondering what is the connection between the music scale picture above and the question, “What if the Nazis had won?” Firstly, let me explain what type of rhythmic pattern it is. It is an example of a rhythmic pattern used in heavy metal. The upper…
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Savatage must be the most underrated Metal band. Why? I just don’t understand. Gutter Ballet is the fifth full-length album produced by the American progressive metal band Savatage. It was the second album created under the direction of producer Paul O’Neill. Initially, on 1 December 1989 it was released. But I am only focusing on…
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Once I had a discussion with a friend. She told me that she didn’t like Heavy Metal, she only liked classical music. I asked her if she had ever listened to Heavy Metal? Because if she had , she would probably would have heard that Metal and Classical are really not that different, The only…
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Finishing up the ROCTOBER 2025 sessions with a Halloween Special.
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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 Africa, who used…
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Eulogy for Ozzy Osbourne Ladies and gentlemen, Today, we gather not just to mourn a man, but to celebrate a force of nature — someone whose voice, spirit, and story shaped the very soul of rock and roll. John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, has left the stage — but the echoes of…
History of Sorts 