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HomeTales from a Metalhead

Tales from a Metalhead


Tales from a Metalhead is a book written by Metal Express Radio’s President Stig G. Nordahl. These are a collection of stories from his life as a Metalhead and also tells the story of how he founded what eventually became Metal Express Radio.

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Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 36: The Overture

February 8, 2024 Stig G. Nordahl 0

Overture! Many Hard Rock and Metal bands adopted the term from Classical music. However, over the years it’s become more typical for Hard Rock and Metal than any other genre I think. A fancy word, right? …READ MORE

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Tales from a Metalhead

Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 35: Take Hold of the Flame

August 25, 2023 Stig G. Nordahl 0

This chapter is part of a book called Tales from a Metalhead written by Metal Express Radio’s President Stig G. Nordahl. The chapters will be posted one at the time and you can find them …READ MORE

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Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 34: RETPAHCNIKUFESIN

April 13, 2023 Stig G. Nordahl 0

The Big Four! It’s an unavoidable chapter, and there was really no question about covering these mastodons of Thrash Metal. I didn’t connect with Anthrax’s music right away. I felt like the sound was kind of thin or suffered from bad production. …READ MORE

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Tales from a Metalhead

Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 33: Rock You To Hell

September 30, 2022 Stig G. Nordahl 0

August 15, 2022, I received the sad news that Steve Grimmett had passed away in his sleep. He was only 62 years old, which of course is way too early. I had already planned to write a chapter on Grim Reaper, but his passing made me write this chapter earlier than planned. …READ MORE

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Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 32: Roll the Fire – Part 2

September 22, 2022 Stig G. Nordahl 0

While Roy Khan joined Kamelot, Tore Østby formed the band ARK back in 1999. I received the debut album with great interest, not only because Tore was one of the most exciting guitarists Norway had to offer in the genre, but he also had brought American drummer John Macaluso onboard. …READ MORE

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Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 32: Roll the Fire – Part 1

September 21, 2022 Stig G. Nordahl 0

When I am asked about my favorite bands I always mention the ones that I feel deserve to have a bigger name in the business. One of these bands is Conception from… well, yes, my home country, Norway. …READ MORE

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Tales from a Metalhead

Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 31: Big Guns

June 21, 2022 Stig G. Nordahl 0

Here comes the Blabbermouth choir again; “No Baz, no Skid Row!” Just like when there is a news article about Queensrÿche; “No Tate, No Queensrÿche!” …READ MORE

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Tales from a Metalhead

Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 30: Blackout

August 16, 2021 Stig G. Nordahl 0

I actually don’t remember when I started to listen to the Scorpions. They have kind of always been there. Hailing out of the 70s of course, but I really connected to their early 80s era first. …READ MORE

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Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 29: Inside Four Walls

May 3, 2021 Stig G. Nordahl 0

Some bands were so good that it is unbelievable they didn’t get bigger. That definitely goes for the band Nevermore. The Seattle quartet (sometimes quintet) was far from a commercial act of course. Maybe they were too technical? Too aggressive? Too progressive? Too dark? All of the above? …READ MORE

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Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 28: Them Promos

March 8, 2021 Stig G. Nordahl 0

Promos; I have no idea how many thousands of promo albums I have received since the 80s. The label or the band sends the music to the media in order to have it reviewed, to set up an interview with the band, or to get airplay. …READ MORE

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