Anvil, led by Lips Kudlow and his long-time partner in crime, Robb Reiner, are a true story of perseverance and success. Throughout their forty-three-year career, Anvil has released eighteen fantastic Metal albums, each of which are outstanding and singular in their own way.
I recently sat down with Rudy to discuss his stint with Ozzy, bond with Randy Rhodes, the reemergence of Rock music in the early 1980s, the impact of Metal Health and sudden rise of Quiet Riot, and more.
I know all too well that many will say, “Hair Metal sucks” as a default response to the opening chords of “Dr. Feelgood,” I’ve also learned that the devout fanbase that makes Hair Metal so special, still remains and that they too have a voice.
There is always going to be “that guy.” You know the type, the one who has to put the genre down, while he sips his imported IPA and reads obscure 19th-century poetry, while his earbuds pump the latest Cage the Elephant or My Bloody Valentine clone into his ears.
If you’ve been searching for a book that chronicles the gradual rise of the Hard Rock and Hair Metal genre of the 1980s, including the compelling backstories of many prominent figures of the era, you’ll want to grab a copy of Nöthin’ But a Good Time and let the good times roll.
Great White is a Blues based Metal/Rock band, which has has been in the game for well over 40 years now. In that time, they have released 13 excellent, hard rocking studio albums, which are absolutely essential to any collection regardless of which format you collect.
within the deep annals of Metal history resides some seriously heavy, ferocious and backbreaking metal. Are you into that sort of thing? If so, meet Jutta Weinhold, Holger Marx and their band Velvet Viper.
Sometimes we all need a break and if there is one thing that COVD-19 has afforded many of us, it’s time. Jeff Scott Soto was one of many hardworking artists, who found himself just a bit exhausted at the start of 2020, and wishing for a break. Little did he know that his wishes would be granted.
Even though I was born just a few years too late to reminisce about the golden days of 80s Hard Rock, Metal, and Power Ballads, listening to SteelCity music instantly brought me back in time to the 80s.
Europe has long been a haven for Heavy Metal and the passing of time isn’t changing that one bit. If you’re into classic Heavy Metal, then today you’re in luck as I’ve got Marta Gabriel, the leader of Crystal Viper with us for a chat.
