Growing up I had four albums that I kept in the kitchen, prime listening for when I was doing the dishes: Mozart’s Requiem mass, Robert Johnson: The Complete Recordings, Ride The Lightning, and Peace Sells. . . But Who’s Buying? The Robert Johnson songs were my top choice, but I held the other three in about equal regard. That’s right: Metallica and Megadeth were equals, perhaps nowhere else but in my kitchen. The main reason they remained equal is that Kirk Hammett still sounded like Dave Mustaine until Master Of Puppets. There, I’ve said it. Continue reading “The First Cut: Rust In Peace & . . . And Justice For All”
Congratulations, Grammy Winners!
The Pirate George Letters would like to congratulate two new members of the Grammy family. It’s incredible to think that these artisis are celebrating their first Grammy victories. Neil Young received his first Grammy in the catagory, “Most Water-Volume Displacement by a Box Set or Special Package”. Mr. Young could not be reached for a […]
Gimme Five: Worst Covers Ever (At This Precise Moment)
I’m sure that there are worse. They’re everywhere. Like fecal matter(What? On my toothbrush, too? Jesus Christ. . .). But these bands are from a certain pedigree. . . Nu Hardcore or something like that. . . Continue reading “Gimme Five: Worst Covers Ever (At This Precise Moment)”
Gimme Danger, Part Two
I had made a mix cd for an old friend I thought I was going to see. He didn’t show, but the cd remained in my car. “Gimme Danger” anchored the whole mess.
Gimme Danger, Part One
I thought I would share my initial thoughts on Raw Power, unedited. I was a little drunk on scotch. Continue reading “Gimme Danger, Part One”
Gimme Five: Robot Voice
My five favorite robot voice moments(SPOILER ALERT!) does not include T-Pain. Sorry T-Pain fan(s)! Also, no actual robots. Sorry, Brent Spiner fans!
“Savage” is the new “Fierce”
Shindong is my favorite SuJu. There. I hope you are happy.
ROCK TEST: Sixties or Sexy?
Test your knowledge: is the name in the list a goofy sixties-era band name or a probably-make-believe sex act? Good luck!
Freaky Friday: The Metal Years
This might be old news (check the date on James Hetfield’s last Xanax refill) but it’s new to me: Jason Newstead is now the bassist for Ozzy Osbourne.
Gimme Five: Fake Rock Accents
Take a moment to celebrate a fake European country’s impact on rock with my five favorite fake rock accents.
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