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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

Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 17: Riding On the Wind

July 27, 2020 Stig G. Nordahl 0

Ah, yes, the mighty Priest! Does it get more Heavy Metal than that? I became an instant fan after watching a video from the legendary Rock Pop Festival in Dortmund, Germany, in 1983. …READ MORE

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Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 16: I’ll See The Light Tonight

July 20, 2020 Stig G. Nordahl 0

There are probably more opinions about Yngwie J. Malmsteen than the vast number of notes he plays during any given guitar solo. I love his statement that “more is more.” His persona is a bit too much for some people, especially for the numerous musicians that have been in his band. …READ MORE

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Tales from a Metalhead

Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 15: The Unforgiven

July 13, 2020 Stig G. Nordahl 0

Metallica! One of the biggest Metal bands ever and certainly one of the most important Thrash Metal bands back in the day. A lot of die hard fans accused the band of selling out when they released their self-titled album, better known as The Black Album, in 1991. I love that album! …READ MORE

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Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 14: Mouth For War

July 6, 2020 Stig G. Nordahl 2

Pantera became an increasingly important band for me over the years. However, I never got to interview the members of the band while they were still active, only after they broke up. It also took an unnecessarily long time before I saw the band live. …READ MORE

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Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 13: “Welcome to the Ball”

June 29, 2020 Stig G. Nordahl 0

Vicious Rumors is another band that never got the attention they deserved back in the days. If you’re into US Power Metal with blistering dual guitars and top notch vocals, the Vicious Rumors albums should definitely be in your record collection. …READ MORE

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Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 12: “Damn the Machines”

June 22, 2020 Stig G. Nordahl 0

Some of you might find this chapter a bit nerdy, but I think it’s important to talk a bit about technology. Recording devices have played a highly important role when doing interviews throughout the years. In the 80s everything was edited on 1/4″ reel-to-reel tapes. …READ MORE

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Tales from a Metalhead

Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 11: “Lay Your Cards On The Table”

June 15, 2020 Stig G. Nordahl 0

TNT is the most successful Norwegian Hard Rock band hailing out of the 80s. Obviously axeman Ronni Le Tekrø played an important role with his unique, flashy, fast playing …READ MORE

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Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 10: “I Look Like Dogshit”

June 8, 2020 Stig G. Nordahl 0

I have liked W.A.S.P. since the first album came out in 1984. Well, actually I’ve liked them since they released the first single “Animal (F**k Like a Beast)” …READ MORE

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Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 9: “Scream For Me John Dee”

June 1, 2020 Stig G. Nordahl 0

If you are into classic Heavy Metal you are most likely also into Iron Maiden. I have been fortunate enough to talk with most members (both former and present) a few times …READ MORE

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Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 8: “Look at all the people here tonight!”

May 25, 2020 Stig G. Nordahl 0

Van Halen is one of my favorite bands of all time, but I have actually never seen them play live. The band never toured much in Europe, and the closest I ever got was when they played in Oslo with Sammy Hagar in 1993 …READ MORE

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