Jack C

Anything to get the good drugs, huh Brooks? Hang in there man.

Coolest Hamer I've seen in years. Wow!

The EMGs sound great through my cymbals. Brooks is pissed because we made him wear clothes.

DavidB thinks Rockola Steve looks sexy in purple.

Purple Rain.

I finally "discovered" Rush last year and 2112 was the one that blew me away. Love it...

Honeysuckle Blue by drivin n cryin. Saw them play it live before the album came out and immediately recognized it when I eventually heard the album. Very cool, memorable riff.

Where's "rosewood/piezo" on the poll? Duotones rule.

+1 on Mike Mills. He had some tasteful lines. I used to love playing the bass on Radio Free Eurpope in my college band.

Paul Stanley. "We've got ourselves a rock n roll party tonight. Woooo!"

Best metal album I've heard in years:

Can't forget this one:

So the first day of NHL free agency is also Canada Day, huh? Sounds like a conspiracy to me.

Like listening to a really talented band that has same damn over-the-top, meedly-meedly solo in every song.

MCC: I just farted in your general direction.

The greatest rock star of all time: Pete Townshend.

Update: I picked up a pile o' metal this weeked: Testament - Low Devildriver - Fury of Our Maker's Hand Judas Priest - Angel of Retribution Exodus - Atrocity Exhibition Only the Priest CD has traditional vocals like I was looking for, but all four sound like winners. Man, the new Exodus stuff is brutal. I dig it.

I missed the show. What did Grohl do? I'm a huge fan.

No keys, please. I want aggressive stuff. I'm also not sure I can handle any crazy operatic stuff Like King Diamond. I just want something good. It's not like I'm looking for something with great vox. I just want good metal where the singing doesn't ruin the rest of it for me. Shadows Fall is close I guess, but I just find their stuff kind of soulless.

Looking for something that kicks ass with a hint of melody in the vocals. It seems like everything out there is cookie monster vocs or worse. I don't need Geoff Tate or Bruce Dickinson, but something with more of an old school Hetfield vibe would work. Considering that Metallica is the biggest metal band of all time, you'd think more folks would try the straighforward, growling vocal approach with actual melodies. I can't find it. Anyway, I like thrash type music - chugga-chugga guitars, double bass, all the good aggressive stuff. I'm currently listening to Shovel Headed Kill Machine by Exodus. It's great except for the vocs... Help me out.

Don't forget the stale cigarette smoke and sour beer smells, too! Cat piss costs extra.

Playboy. But just for the articles.

HEAVY. I dig it! Here's a link for those too lazy to cut and paste. Liink

My thoughts exactly. Give 'em hell, Dave.

The Cure. It's an awesome name and should have been reserved for a great band.