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POLL: Who Was The Best Guitar Player For Ozzy?

OZZY BARK AT THE MOON
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Ozzy Osbourne has had many foreign guitar players playing with them over the years: Going as far back to his original band Black Sabbath and Tony Iommi. Who is your favorite out of the solo career? Was it Randi, Zack or Jakie?

Who Was The Best Ozzy Guitarist

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Type O Negative – “Dead Again” 2007 CD (Cross Shaped Booklet) – SPV 99192

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How The Aftermath Of Peter Steel’s Death Made The Band A Target For Bootleggers

“Dead Again” is a welcome return to Peter Steele’s have you’re more Carnivore-influenced style. In the aftermath of Peter Steele’s death, rampant bootlegging of his music has been rampant. This SPV 99192 CD Steamhammer/SPV booklet folds out into a cross, as can be seen below.

This SPV 99192 CD Steamhammer/SPV booklet folds out into a cross, as can be seen below.

Best Track: Tripping A Dead Man

Front Cover / CD / Backcover

Other Dead Again Identifiers:

Type O Negative ‎– Dead Again

Tracklist

1 Dead Again
2 Tripping A Blind Man
3 The Profit Of Doom
4 September Sun
5 Halloween In Heaven
6 These Three Things
7 She Burned Me Down
8 Some Stupid Tomorrow
9 An Ode To Locksmiths
10 Hail And Farewell To Britain

Type O Negative Line Up

Peter Steele – lead vocals, bass
Kenny Hickey – guitars, backing vocals
Josh Silver – keyboards, synthesizers, sound effects, backing vocals
Johnny Kelly – drums

Other identifiers

Record Company – SPV GmbH

The booklet folds out into a cross.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode: 693723022925
Barcode (Covered by sticker): 693723991924
Matrix / Runout: 99192 [Sonopress Arvato logo] ++ G269202
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L028
Mould SID Code: IFPI 10K4
Pressing Plant ID: Sonopress Arvato Logo

Label: Steamhammer ‎– SPV 99192 CD
Format: CD, Album, Limited Edition
Country: US
Released: 2007
Genre: Metal
Style: Gothic Metal / Doom

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Iron Maiden – Killers LP 1981 Harvest ‎– ST-12141 Original Pressing Artwork

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For a limited amount of time this rare Iron Maiden “Killers” – Harvest ‎– ST-12141 – this auction on this rare heavy metal vinyl ends. The items vinyl and sleeve are immaculate.

Tracklist

The Ides Of March 1:48
Wrathchild 2:54
Murders In The Rue Morgue 4:14
Another Life 3:22
Genghis Khan 3:02
Innocent Exile 3:50
Killers 4:58
Twilight Zone 2:33
Prodigal Son 6:05
Purgatory 3:18
Drifter 4:47

Listen To The Full Album On Youtube

Paul Di’Anno – vocals
Dave Murray – guitars
Adrian Smith – guitars
Steve Harris – bass guitar
Clive Burr – drums

Iron Maiden ‎– Killers
Label: Harvest ‎– ST-12141
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genre: Rock
Style: Heavy Metal

Manufactured By – Capitol Records, Inc.
Recorded At – Battery Studios, London
Artwork – Derek Riggs

Producer – Martin Birch

Written-By – Paul Di’Anno (tracks: B1), Steve Harris

Barcode (Printed): 0 7777-12141-1
Barcode (Scanned): 077771214110
Matrix / Runout (Side 1, Hand Etched): ST-1-12141 F3 B-15786 #69
Matrix / Runout (Side 2, Hand Etched): ST-2-12141 F9 B-15787 #67
Matrix / Runout (Sides 1 & 2, Stamped): MASTERED BY CAPITOL

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Grim Reaper – WHERE ARE THEY NOW? (The “See You In Hell Guys)

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GREAT BAND, BAD HAIR – WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Grim Reaper is a super handsome heavy metal band from England that was formed in 1979. They are best known for the 1983’S “See You In Hell” album”.

Photo Cred: Metal Archives

Grim Reaper: Where Are They Now?

UPDATE: Grimmett passed away on Monday, Aug. 15 at the age of 62.

  • In a recent interview Steve Grimmett said, “We have a date of February 19, 2019 (the original date was in October 2018). We had to move the date forward because we could not deliver the album on time, nor could the record label. February 19 will gives us a little bit more time to get things done. We have recorded all the guitars and all the drums I have started the vocals; when we get back from the tour, I will be doing vocals and bass. It should be done in the next month.”
  • Guitarist Nick Bowcott is a rep for Marshall Amps.
  • Nick Bowcott spoke at Jeff Hannaman’s funeral.
  • Just having the word “hell” in an album title tied Grim Reaper up in lawsuits with their label from 1987 to 1988.
  • Steve Grimmett was in the thrash metal band Onslaught. Strangely enough, Onslaught’s first album was “Power From Hell”.
  • The band broke up in 2008.
  • The band re-formed and started work on a new studio album tentatively titled “From Hell” (not joking)
  • In 2017, after collapsing at a show from a leg infection, Steve Grimmett went into surgery. As a result, he had to have a portion of his leg amputated.

Listen To See You In Hell

Album Cover And Artwork

Tracklist

  1. See You In Hell
    2. Dead On Arrival
    3. Liar
    4. Wrath Of The Ripper
    5. Now Or Never
    6. Run For Your Life
    7. The Show Must Go
    8. All Hell Let Loose
    SKU: AFL1-5431

Band Line-Up

Grim Reaper

Steve Grimmett – vocals
Nick Bowcott – guitar
Dave Wanklin – bass
Lee Harris – drums

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Canada’s Anvil: Were They The First Thrash Band?

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Anvil: Were They The First Thrash Band?

Was Anvil The First Thrash Metal Band?

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Way back a long time ago, before Anvil was best known for a movie made about them: Anvil was in a tremendously influential, “proto-thrash” band. Musicians like Lemmy, Slash, Scott Ian and Lars Ulich considered them to be a big influence. While Anvil’s sound was more of traditional heavy metal, they did play louder and faster than most bands did at the time.

Listen and Decide, If You Haven’t Heard Anvil (You Probably Haven’t).


Side one


No. | Title | Length
1. “Forged in Fire” 4:45
2. “Shadow Zone” 4:00
3. “Free as the Wind” 5:38
4. “Never Deceive Me” 3:35
5. “Butter-Bust Jerky” 3:20

Side two

No. | Title | Length

6. “Future Wars” 3:11
7. “Hard Times – Fast Ladies” 3:49
8. “Make It Up to You” 3:31
9. “Motormount” 3:43
10. “Winged Assassins” 3:46

Anvil Is:
Steve “Lips” Kudlow – vocals, guitar
Dave Allison – guitar, lead vocals
Ian Dickson – bass, backing vocals
Robb Reiner – drums

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Mastodon – Crack the Skye – Was This Mastodon’s Classic Album Or Can The Top It?

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Crack the Skye is the fourth studio Atlanta prog-metal band Mastodon. It is both their highest best album to date and held in the highest regard by critics and fans.

Since Mastodon put out several subsequent albums. Crack the Skye (as of this blog post) is now 10 years old. Their follow up follow-up efforts have all been good, but no Crack The Skye.

Was “Crack the Skye” Mastodon’s High-Water Mark Or Can They Top It?

My question to you is: is this their Reign In Blood, or do they have a better one in them?

Listen To The Whole Album

Tracklist

No | Title | Length

  1. “Oblivion” 5:46
  2. “Divinations” 3:38
  3. “Quintessence” 5:27
  4. “The Czar”
    I. “Usurper”
    II. “Escape”
    III. “Martyr”
    IV. “Spiral”
    10:54
  5. “Ghost of Karelia” 5:24
  6. “Crack the Skye” (featuring Scott Kelly) 5:54
  7. “The Last Baron” 13:00

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Buy This Album On Vinyl

This vinyl is brand-new and has never been opened or played. Mastodon’s manager sent it to me as a gift after he fell in my pool. I dried his iPhone out and saved it with some rice. Perfect condition..

Additional Info

Brann Dailor – drums
Brent Hinds – lead guitar
Bill Kelliher – rhythm guitar
Troy Sanders – bass, lead vocals

Also credited:

Rich Morris – keyboards, synth, and mellotron
Scott Kelly – lead vocals on “Crack the Skye”
Brendan O’Brien – production, mixing, backing vocals

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Blind Illusion Thrash Band Featuring Les Claypool Larry LaLonde of Primus

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Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde (Primus) Old Thrash Band

The Sane Asylum is the debut album by the American thrash metal band Blind Illusion. Blind Illusion was the brain-child of Marc Biedermann and differed from Primus as it is progressive thrash metal. The Sane Asylum was initially released in 1988 through Combat Records. The album features guitarist Larry LaLonde (guitar player in Primus and San Francisco death metal band Possessed.) and bassist Les Claypool before they went on to work on Primus and produced by Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett. (SOURCE: WIKIPEDIA)

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  1. “The Sane Asylum” 1:39
  2. “Bloodshower” 3:50
  3. “Vengeance Is Mine” 5:28
  4. “Death Noise” 7:04
  5. Kamakazi” 5:04
  6. “Smash the Crystal” 3:28
  7. “Vicious Vision” 6:14
  8. “Metamorphosis of a Monster” 6:38

Blind Illusion Was In 1988:

Marc Biedermann – vocals, lead/rhythm guitar
Larry LaLonde – lead/rhythm guitar
Les Claypool – bass
Mike Miner – drums

Songwriter, Producer, Arranged By – Marc Biedermann
Produced by: Kirk Hammet

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CANDLEMASS: ​​Ancient Dreams 1988 Original Pressing Metal Blade Records (Rare)

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Doom Metal Classic: CANDLEMASS: Ancient Dreams 1988 – Metal Blade Records

Ancient Dreams is the third album of Swedish doom metal band Candlemass, released in 1988 and reissued in 2001 by Powerline Records with a bonus CD. The cover art of the album is a painting made by Thomas Cole, second in his series, “The Voyage of Life” entitled “Youth”. Ancient Dreams was the first Candlemass album to chart in the US, debuting at No. 174 on the Billboard 200 album chart. (Source: WIKIPEADIA)

Listen On YouTube:

Tracklist:

Side A

Mirror mirror
A cry from the crypt
Darkness in Paradise
Incarnation of evil

Side B

Bearer of pain
Ancient dreams
The bells of Acheron
Epistle No. 81

Candlemass Members

Messiah Marcolin – vocals
Lars Johansson – lead guitar
Mats Björkman – rhythm guitar
Leif Edling – bass
Jan Lindh – drums

Nightfall Album Art

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The 12 Best Funny Heavy Metal MEMES Of All Time

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It’s time to lighten the mood on this blog while still keeping it heavy! I’m talking about heavy-metal MEMES! Here are the top 12 that we know of right now! This post is constantly updated with the MEME pictures, so check back once in a while!!

Like Funny Metal MEMES? Let’s get started at #1…

1. The Cannibal Corpse MEME

You have to have somewhat of a morbid sense of humor I truly appreciate that one, but it gave me a laugh!

Next up?

2. Death Metal Dating

death metal dating meme

Heavy metal isn’t known for hot chicks. I can understand how dating some girl who claims to like death metal is: I’ve been there before. LOL

3, Marry Had A Little Lamb?

4. The Black Sabbath MEME

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While far from being in an unknown band, Black Sabbath never got the level of respect that the Beatles had for Led Zeppelin as British rock royalty.

I doubt they care!

5. The Faces of Death Metal MEME

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On this one, you have to understand the reference. It is a lampoon on the documentary “Faces Of Meth” which chronicles what people look like before and after methamphetamine use. As you can see, death metal is a gateway drug to court paint and just for a less harmless.

6. Death Metal Gardening

Death Metal Gardening MEME

7. Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King at McDonald’s

It’s a classic metal meme with Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King chomping some burgers before a show. You may be metal, but not half as much as Slayer’s guitar team.

8. Heavy Metal Politics Meme

9. Vic Rattlehead vs 5 Finger Fruitpunch

10. The Metallica “St. Anger Drum Sound” MEME

11. King Diamond Nuns Have No Fun

12. Megadeth Fans vs. Metallica Fans vs. Iron Maiden Fans

I had to include this one just because you know it is true!!

That’s All For Now

Sometimes, it’s tough to be brutal when your mom wants you to work in the yard! You might smear your corpse paint!

That’s all for now; check back later when we publish our next list.

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Trouble – Run to the Light LP 1987 Metal Blade Records – ST-73269

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Run to the Light was the third studio album by the American doom metal band Trouble, released on July 15, 1987. It was the band’s last release on Metal Blade before signing to Def American. (SOURCE: WIKIPEDIA)

Listen To Run To The Light

Tracklisting

Side one

“The Misery Shows” – 5:36
“Thinking of the Past” – 3:52
“On Borrowed Time” – 5:26
“Run to the Light” – 6:02

Side Two

“Peace of Mind” – 3:03
“Born in a Prison” – 4:49
“Tuesday’s Child” – 3:25
“The Beginning” – 5:26

Trouble “Run To The Light” Line-Up:

Eric Wagner – vocals
Bruce Franklin – guitars
Rick Wartell – guitars
Ron Holzner – bass
Dennis Lesh – drums

“Run To The Light Vinyl Artwork”