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Tales from a Metalhead

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

July 20, 2020 Stig G. Nordahl Leave a comment

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.

Tales from a Metalhead

Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 1: “Are You Looking For the Band?”

April 6, 2020 Stig G. Nordahl Leave a comment

This story took place in 2003 when I was attending Sweden Rock Festival. Whitesnake were ready for a comeback on a major stage, 13 years after I saw them at Monsters of Rock in Stockholm

SONS OF APOLLO (Live at Gramercy Theatre, New York City, NY, USA, February 6, 2020)

SONS OF APOLLO / TONY MACALPINE (Live)

February 22, 2020 Kristian Singh-Nergård Leave a comment

Remember to check out the photo gallery at the end of this post. It’s not every day one gets to see a supergroup play live. People will jump at the chance and that was evident …READ MORE

SONS OF APOLLO (Live at The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, IL, USA, January 31, 2020)

SONS OF APOLLO / TONY MACALPINE (Live)

February 2, 2020 Scott Jeslis Leave a comment

While Chicago, Illinois (USA) is having a non-typical, mild winter this year there was nothing “typical” or “mild” about the performances that took place on January 31st at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois! …READ MORE

SONS OF APOLLO – MMXX

January 27, 2020 Zac Halter 1 Comment

Mike Portnoy of Sons Of Apollo describes their sophomore release MMXX (pronounced: 20/20) as having a much more futuristic style than their 2017 debut. He explains “Stylistically, we have followed the same path as the …READ MORE

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA (Live)

December 1, 2019 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

TSO delivers an early Christmas present from ‘Handful of Rain’ The holiday season is once again upon us, so is another tradition: Trans-Siberian Orchestra! Once again we are graced with what must be the largest …READ MORE

SOTO (Live)

September 5, 2019 Mick Burgess Leave a comment

While most were salivating over the fretboard wizardry of Yngwie Malmsteen on the release of the first Rising Force album back in 1984, a few astute ears picked up on the vocals on the few …READ MORE

SCHUBERT IN ROCK – Commander Of Pain

June 26, 2018 Maxxxwell Carlisle Leave a comment

Like Schubert In Rock’s debut album back in 2013, this new effort is an example of misused talent and a warning on how good performances alone can’t salvage a forgettable album. The fittingly titled Commander …READ MORE

JEFF SCOTT SOTO – Retribution

November 13, 2017 Daniel Waters Leave a comment

Journeyman (and once Journey-man) Jeff Scott Soto has had a busy year in a career of busy years, having lent his considerable vocal talents to the all-star band Sons of Apollo and their October debut …READ MORE

SONS OF APOLLO – Psychotic Symphony

October 18, 2017 Stevie Shred Leave a comment

Psychotic Symphony is the debut record from American Rock Band and supergroup Sons Of Apollo. Mike Portnoy has been involved with a wide and variegated series of bands, from Dream Theater to Avenged Sevenfold to …READ MORE