David Williams
David Williams has written books, short stories, and songs in all styles. He has a Masters Degree in Training and Development from Marshall University and has also written training manuals and business articles. His favorite topic to write about is music. David loves hard rock and metal of all kinds, espically if it's loud. BUT, his main interest is in the indie hard rock and metal scene. David enjoys hearing new bands and watching their careers develop. David can be found late at night in front of his trusty computer surfing through MySpace and other sites finding great new bands.
New Vocalist - Do They Work?
On the 2/13/10 show, Westlake and The Pig discussed bands that have changed vocalists. It's a tricky situation for a band to sign on new singers for several reasons.
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Whatcha Up to, Joe?
Amongst the rock news this past week was Joe Perry's attempt to keep his quest for a new Aerosmith vocalist in the headli more
The Long Rise of Tarsha
With a voice that could rock a nation, and pin-up looks that would drive women into a frenzy, Sheldon Tarsha should be a Rock God. Unfortunately, he is an example of what is wrong with the music indus more
Hear the New Rage Song
Metallers Rage has posted a song from their upcoming album "Strings To A Web," on the group's more
Vinny Appice Scheduled for Surgery
According to his website, Vinny Appice is due to have surgery on his right sho more
Evarest Releases Debut Album
Czech rockers Evarest enter the power metal world with their debut offering "Fear." It's definitely an interesting more
Behemoth Announced 2010 NA Tour Dates
Black Mettallers Behemoth have announced their Evangelia Amerika tour which will bring them to North America in 2010.
This is their first tour in the region since their summer tour with the Ro
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Def Leppard - The Early Days
Def Leppard became pop rock kings in the 80’s. They pounded the charts with a greatest hits album worth of top forty songs. Then, their greate more
The Michael Shenker Group - "Assault Attack"
The name Michael Schenker has always been associated with the guitar. He is recognized as one of the top guitar players in rock. more
Y&T - The Early Years
Although originally named Yesterday & Today, Y&T was truly a band ahead of their time back in the late 70’s and 80’s. They released t more
Venom - "Welcome To Hell"
Ahhhhhh….everything starts somewhere. Everything has roots. Black metal’s roots are traced back to Venom. Crono’s band Venom? Yep, more
The Scorpions - The RCA Years
Lonesome Crow (1972) Fly to the Rainbow (1974) In Trance (1975) Virgin Killer (1976) Taken by Force (1977) Tokyo Tapes (1978).
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The Godz - True Rock and Roll
The Godz rode out of the heartlands of Columbus, Ohio, in the middle seventies and onto Casablanca Records and the opening spot on the Love Gun more
The Rods - "Wild Dogs"
The Rods were a three man band from New York City that emerged in the early 1980’s with a sound that was similar to the more
Saxon - "Wheels of Steel"
1. "Motorcycle Man" (4:00)
2. "Stand Up and Be Counted" (3:09)
3. "747 (Strangers in the Night)" (4:57)
4. "Wheels of S
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Rose Tattoo - Another Forgotten Classic
Rose Tattoo came out of Austrailia in the late 1970’s. The AC/DC comparsions are inevitable and somewhat correct. They have the riffy Aust more
Samson "Shock Tactics"
Originally available in the U.S. as an import album, Samson was part of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (more
Motörhead - "Iron Fist"
"Iron Fist" was the fifth album by Motörhead the last featuring the more
Riot - "The Fire Down Under"
Riot's "Fire Down Under" (1981) is considered by many to be one of the best hard rock albums ever made. It blew rock fan more
The Four Horsemen Legend Lives On
The Four Horsemen were southern rock’s bad boys. They added Lynyrd Skynyrd flavor to more
Asphalt Ballet revives its '90s style
Asphalt Ballet came out of Southern California after the hair-metal craze. Perhaps that is why this CD didn't get the justice it was more
The Triggersoul Tragedy
Tragedy, heartbreak, and heavy metal/ hard rock music seem to go hand in hand. Bands like Def Leppard, more
Blackberry Smoke
Blackberry Smoke has risen out of the Atlanta, Georgia area. The perfect place to clutivate a good, hard rocking, southern rock band. Thei more
Ultimatum - Lex Metalis
Ultimatum is a Christian metal band from New Mexico. Their vocalist has a very gritty, distinctive vocal delivery which makes this CD more
Powerman 5000 Adds a New Dimension
Powerman 5000 are ready for world domination with the release of their first CD in three years - “Somewhere on The Other Side of Nowhere.” more
After 14 years, Can Alice In Chains Rise Above?
Well….it’s never easy to record a cd with a new singer, especially when the previous singer created such a signature sound. Layne Staley is a legend. more
Megadeth Back at the Top of the Heap?
Add Megadeth to the list of bands that have found their way back to the top of the metal heap.
Brandishing the intensity that earne more
Those Were The Days...
It was 1979. Chevy Chevettes were still cruising our streets blasting music from 8-track players. Cassettes and record albums dominated record store shelves with 45 rpm records still selling millio more
New Jersey's Sekond Skyn Continues The Rock Tradition
Sekond Skyn is an aggressive, but melodic modern rock band that hails from New Jersey. When you think New Jersey and rock music, more
Jive Mother Mary continues the classic Blues Rock Tradition with a Fresh Look
Classic blues rock like Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, and more
Cage Breaks Out
San Diego-based heavy metal band Cage has traveled a long, metallic road, beginning in the early 1990s.
Two met more
Machines of Grace
Boston’s rock heritage stands to expand again, as four metal veterans have joined forces to form Machines of Grace, which is releasing its self-titled debut album this summer.
The quarte
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