Odd Inge Rand, Author at Metal Express Radio

KORN (Live)

September 16, 2005 Odd Inge Rand 0

The Metal scene arose again slowly in the late 90s, and in the USA the term was known as Nü-metal. Korn was one of the first ones, delivering a great self-titled debut, along with the …READ MORE

Fish Audio Interview 2005

September 15, 2005 Odd Inge Rand 0

Fisk about the 20 years since Marillion’s album Misplaced Childhood and about playing the whole album live.

NUCLEAR ASSAULT – Third World Genocide

August 30, 2005 Odd Inge Rand 0

Nuclear Assault is another Bay Area Thrash band who disappeared in the difficult 90s alongside Exodus and Death Angel. Dan Lilker left Anthrax in the mid-80s to form Nuclear Assault, which delivered a few fine …READ MORE

IRON MAIDEN – Death On The Road

August 29, 2005 Odd Inge Rand 0

It hasn’t exactly been peaceful in the Maiden-camp since Bruce Dickinson’s return in 1999. First, Maiden issued the Ed Hunter computer play and “best of” album. Then, of course, Brave New World, with it’s live …READ MORE

L.A. GUNS – Tales From The Strip

August 15, 2005 Odd Inge Rand 0

The art of survival. No, really. Similar to many other bands, line-up changes have been L.A. Guns’ toughest hour, but with Phil Lewis and Steve Riley still in the ranks, although they both have been …READ MORE

ALICE COOPER (Live)

August 5, 2005 Odd Inge Rand 0

After seeing Alice Cooper in a large arena the two last times, it was a relief to experience the grandfather of Shock Rock in a small amphitheater. Sentrum Scene, a 1800 capacity venue in the …READ MORE

ASIA – Aria [Reissue]

August 1, 2005 Odd Inge Rand 0

After leaving the spotlight in 1985, Asia surprised everyone by resurfacing in 1992. Aqua reintroduced Asia to the people with a whole new lineup, with John Payne replacing John Wetton, and Al Pitrelli replacing Steve …READ MORE

ASIA – Arena [Reissue]

August 1, 2005 Odd Inge Rand 0

Asia’s last album of the 90s surfaced in 1996, and it, of course, started with another A-word, as the album was called Arena. After 1994’s Aria, Al Pitrelli left to join Savatage, and Arena features …READ MORE

STATUS QUO – Quo [Reissue]

July 20, 2005 Odd Inge Rand 0

Following the success of Hello! in 1973, Status Quo was on everybody’s lips when they released Quo in 1974. In many ways, the quartet was at their creative peak during this period. Quo is probably …READ MORE

STATUS QUO – Hello! [Reissue]

July 18, 2005 Odd Inge Rand 0

After Piledriver caught everyone’s attention in the spring of 1973, it was only a matter of time before the bubble burst big time … and with 1973’s Hello! it most certainly did. The second album …READ MORE