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Electric Callboy announce TANZNEID world tour
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KISS – Hooligan (Song Review)
“I mean, you know how cool I am”
It might seem odd to use a song he’s not particularly known for, and didn’t write or sing, to salute original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. But Hooligan is a great example of Frehley as a team player and how his impeccable, instinctive and characterful guitar playing elevated any song he played on. The 1977 Peter Criss vehicle probably isn’t a song that rides high in anyone’s ranking of KISS’s greatest work but I’ve always had a big soft spot for it. Criss’ hollering is infectious, I love the old-timey rock ‘n’ roll vibe and I’m a sucker for Paul Stanley’s use of capos for rhythm guitar parts. But, best of all, Space Ace wrings out a memorable and effortlessly cool guitar solo that crackles with electricity. And his soaring guitar part over the song’s climatic chords is one of KISS’ most joyous and euphoric moments. Ace, who has sadly left the planet aged 74, inspired legions of people to pick up guitars (including me) but there will never be anyone quite like this beloved, otherworldly legend ever again.
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Heavy Metal Textbooks 2025-10-19 04:16:00
Sölicitör: Enemy In MirrorsSeattle’s Sölicitör is back with a full-length old-school heavy metal album, not sounding like,but clearly influenced by bands like Metal Church and Judas PriestSölicitör are (were):Matthew Vogan – guitars
Patrick Fry – guitars
Damon Cleary-Erickson – bass
Johan Waymire – drums
Amy Lee Carlson – vocals
I say “were”, because guitar player Patrick Fry has just left the band, and they are currently looking for a replacement. If interested, see their Facebook page for requirements and how to apply for the job.You can find this banger of an album on Bandcamp here. -
Heavy Metal Textbooks 2025-10-19 04:16:00
Sölicitör: Enemy In MirrorsSeattle’s Sölicitör is back with a full-length old-school heavy metal album, not sounding like,but clearly influenced by bands like Metal Church and Judas PriestSölicitör are (were):Matthew Vogan – guitars
Patrick Fry – guitars
Damon Cleary-Erickson – bass
Johan Waymire – drums
Amy Lee Carlson – vocalsI say “were”, because guitar player Patrick Fry has just left the band, and they are currently looking for a replacement. If interested, see their Facebook page for requirements and how to apply for the job.You can find this banger of an album on Bandcamp here. -
Saliva Releases “Too Broke To Fix” Featuring Austin John Winkler
ROCK GIANTS SALIVA RELEASES “TOO BROKE TO FIX” FEATURING THE FOUNDER VOCALIST
AUSTIN JOHN WINKLER
NEW SINGLE DIVES INTO MENTAL HEALTH, IDENTITY AND THE FEELING OF LIVING ON THE EDGE OF CONTROL
After wrapping up a string of dates with earshot, the Founder featuring Austin John Winkler and LYLVC, rock giants Saliva have joined forces with Austin John Winkler once again on the release of their latest single, “Too Broke To Fix”, via Judge & Jury Records, available across all digital streaming platforms.
Vocalist Bobby Amaru shares “The song dives into mental health, identity, and the feeling of living on the edge of control. It’s about masking pain, feeling lost, and trying to find meaning in the chaos. Having Austin on this track was a blast. I’ve always been a fan of his voice, and getting him involved just made total sense. He brings so much raw energy and emotion to the song. He’s got something to say, and I’m here for it.
Austin Winkler adds “‘Too Broke To Fix’ was a song I knew I’d be into right away, just based on the title alone. I’ve felt that way many times in my life. When Bobby sent it to me and I listened to the opening guitar riff, I was in 100%! It was amazing collaborating on it with him and I think our voices really capture the rawness of the message in the song and we delivered a fire track for the world to get down to! I can’t wait to play it live!”
Saliva’s career launched in 2001 with the release of Every Six Seconds, a certified Double Platinum-selling album, containing the hits, “Click Click Boom” and 2002 Grammy nominated, “Your Disease.” Saliva’s in-your-face, anthemic writing style continued with a certified Gold-selling album Back In To Your System that contained top singles “Always,” “Raise Up,” and the Nikki Sixx co-written, “Rest In Pieces.” Despite original vocalist Josey Scott leaving the band in 2011, the addition of Bobby Amaru brought a contemporary feel to the band, all while staying true to the band’s blue collar roots. Amaru has been the Saliva frontman for the past decade plus and was featured on the most recent releases; Rise Up, Love Lies and Therapy, 10 Lives, Every Twenty Years EP, and Revelation.
Shortly before the release of the most recent album, Saliva guitarist Wayne Swinny passed away unexpectedly. The “Come Back Stronger” video was notably filmed just days before Swinny’s death, and was dedicated to the fallen guitarist . The album went on to be highly acclaimed by critics and the singles “Crows” & “High On Me” charted Top 20 on Billboard’s Active Rock chart. The band continues to honor ‘Uncle Wayne’ at every show.
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