Once again, Within Temptation displays how they have their finger on the pulse of what's truly metal. Recently they shared with us their newest desktop wallpaper in support of their upcoming concept album Unforgiving.
Here it is in all its glory:
If you want this sexy beast on your desktop then head to their site and look for it.. Though I can't see why you'd want to. No one should like a band enough to want some cranky old bat on their computer monitor.
Friday, March 04, 2011
Within Temptation: their newest GILF wallpaper
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Please, Rob Zombie - Say it ain't so!
When I first heard about this the other day from one of my Facebook friends, I thought it was a joke. Then a link was shared with only the audio and when I listened to it; even though in what I knew to be reality such a travesty could NEVER exist.
Sadly, some time later, visual proof was given to me and the world as I know it has now changed.
Just kill me now.
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Vince Neil Celebrates his 50th Birthday in Style or Lack Thereof

Can someone explain this to me? I'm having trouble grasping a concept. So a famous frontman for a famous hard rock band is celebrating a 50th birthday which is actually in two days. It's also two weeks before he's supposed to go to jail for yet another DUI. He states he's learned his lesson about drinking and driving yet didn't learn his lesson in 1984 when he killed a friend in a drunk driving accident. Here he is laughing it up with Flavor Flav and Carrot Top of all goddamn people and photos are taken with drinks in his hand. Yes they could be non alcoholic but somehow I don't think so.
So everyone is having a fantastic time. Vince will do his time which is two weeks in jail and two weeks of house arrest. Big whoopty fucking do right? What a life this is where you can do stupid shit, make canned insincere remarks, take a slap on the wrist, and go right back out and live the party life because you're famous. And 50. I guess some of these guys will never grow up. Or care. You deserve your douche z list friends, Vince.
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Guns n' Roses to Tour This Spring? You've Been Warned

Brave Words had an article today on a possible leak of Chinese Democracy reissue and U.S tour news. Apparently we're supposed to watch the Super Bowl for this earth shattering announcement. So it took 15 years to make a mediocre solo album as a followup to the Use Your Illusion stuff. And it's taken 3 years for Axl and crew to come to the U.S. to tour for this. I guess it took that long to figure out of there was going to be a demand?
Look, there is no doubt in my mind that tons of people are going to pay to see this tour. Most of them just for the nostalgic factor of the 80's and early 90's. Because let's face it your average everyday person that grew up on this stuff doesn't keep track of the every day goings on in the hard rock world. But this is where we on the internet sites come in to say, you are going to be disappointed.
Why? Because Axl Rose does not give a fuck about the general public. He will show up late. He will cut the short set. He may even cancel some of those dates. And when he does this, America, I don't want to see a bunch of bitching and griping about it. Guns n' Roses is a shell of it's former self and thusly you will be spending over 100 dollars for a product that wasn't good live since 1988.Trust me, I know. Ask Europe about last year. I walked out of a Gn'R show in 1992 at the height of their powers because it was so bad. Axl will take your money and not give a damn about your feelings or if you got your money's worth. You will be treated like a whore. As the subject line says you've been warned. Don't come to me for sympathy because you won't get it. As long as people blindly keep shelling out money for this 'product' it enables Axl rose to continue do these things he does. My advice would be to just enjoy Paradise City and Welcome to the Jungle for the 1000th time on the radio and stay home.
Sonisphere Last Year:The Big Four Sonisphere This Year? WTF

I don't know if this is going to be the lineup for all of the shows but somebody better pray it's not. Sadly Italy does have to suffer though. Talk about a huge back to reality after last year showcased the Big Four. I mean really? Europe usually has far superior lineups then we do in the States. But this is something we'd do in the States if it was 10 years ago.
Ok, Maiden is a win. But Linkin Park as the other headliner? Who's brilliant idea was that? Did someone ask for a Big Four of nu metal this year? Slipknot,Papa Roach,Guano Apes? Someone tell me that Italy didn't ask for this. And why the hell is Motorhead not headlining the second day? Let's put this in perspective, I shit all over the Mayhem Fest lineup here a couple of weeks ago. But I'd actually pay to see that lineup over this if that was my choice in Europe versus this douchefest.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Ozzy and Beiber sitting in a tree...

What the fuck is going on now a days. Thanks to Metalsucks, my world has just been turned upside down. Apparently, Ozzy Osbourne will do anything for money and no price is too low to make him lose his dignity.
It's been reported that The Ozzman is going to do a commercial on Superbowl Sunday for Best Buy with androgynous queen of suck, Justin Beiber. Maybe all the drugs he took throughout his life did more damage than we all thought and he fried the braincells that control common sense? Who knows. Either way, this story makes me a sad panda.
This Ozzy/Beiber collaboration is just as horrible, if not worse than THIS travesty:
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Thursday, January 27, 2011
Hello? Judas Priest? Just What Are Your Plans?

I'm glad I didn't end up doing a tribute page on Judas Priest page after all.Back in December I wrote this up with what I thought was monumental news. Fast forward to today and Priest is not calling it quits? Just not doing major tours anymore? Glenn Tipton on his web page is quoted as saying thisafter the jump:
As you may already be aware Priest have announced a fair well world tour beginning this summer, for details and dates please visit judaspriest.com.
We are all excited about the tour and are currently having meetings to discuss the stage production, but above all the set list. We intend to include some classic priest songs that we haven`t played before and of course the old favourites that every body will want to hear. Stay tuned for further updates.
To put every ones mind at rest this is by no means the end of the band, in fact we are presently writing new material, but we do intend this to be the last major world tour.
I'm getting really tired of the cryptic bullshit from these older bands.Especially when the first statements allude to something bigger then what is really happening. This explains why no one else stepped forward with comments other then Rob Halford,who is just as guilty for not clearing the air on what an actual farewell means.
So no more major tours but there might be smaller tours? It's not a retirement because a new album is being written but no major tour for? Fuck off Judas Priest. When you're ready to completely say goodbye let us know. Until then continue to enjoy your mediocrity.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Kirk Hammett Jams With Tool. Because News Is Slow Today.
Well that's a bit of a misnomer. These two legendary figures did not jam together for my benefit because news is slow today. More like I can't find shit to talk about this morning so here is a video of Tool playing in Hawaii and Kirk Hammett joins them on stage. The sound quality is decent but fucking A people, use the goddamn zoom on your phones for stuff like this. That could be a cover band up there for all we know. I'd also like to point out that it seems funny that Kirk joined them upstage I assume for Orion and if that was him playing the solo it sounded like shit. I guess because this isn't his band. Oh and for anyone not in the know, the Tool song is Lateralus. Here is the vid.
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Within Temptation Takes Lead in Worst Album Cover of the Year

Ok, I'm no art expert. I either like it or I don't. In this case of Within Temptation's cover reveal, not only do I not like it, I'm going to bitch about it. First of all the first thing that struck me is the text. A new listener is going to think the band's name is The Unforgiving and the album is called Within Temptation based on the difference in font size and positioning of the text. The art itself makes this look like its some tween crime drama novel. If it's supposed to be a soundtrack to a comic book and the cover is supposed to give clues to the concept, I already don't give a fuck about this album. There doesn't appear to be anything original in this thing at all.
Creepy mysterious old person: Check
Sexy main character with a gun: Check
Asian persuasion sidekick: Check
Kids in trouble: Check
Handsome male love interest also with a gun: Check
Cars and people running for their life: Check
Oh that explains it. WT commissioned the same guy that wrote the script for Bloodrayne to do this. See what happens when you work for Uwe Boll? You get stuck writing crappy concepts for Dutch bands that overextend themselves into regions they should just leave alone.
The album cover should have had the bands name on top, Sharon Den Adel dressed like this character in the middle in a alley or something and the album name on the bottom or in a corner somewhere. We get its based off a comic book. One that even rabid comic/metal fans are probably going to pass on.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Manowar to Tour the U.S After 6 Years. For One Show. In Cleveland.

Per Blabbermouth:
On March 12, 2011, MANOWAR promises to "crush all disbelievers" at the Agora in Cleveland, Ohio. This is the band's one and only scheduled appearance in North America. The group states, "After six years, the wait for true metal in America is over!"
How benevolent of you guys. I suppose you're going to hang out at the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame afterwards and ask to be nominated? Because otherwise what the fuck is the point of doing one show in your native country in a city 1500 miles from your native New York? Jesus, this band sucks. I understand that Manowar is still huge in Russia and all of the countries that used to comprise the Soviet Union but there is a fanbase in America to. At least do a 15 city tour for a month and a half here. Or don't, because honestly your marketing strategies are so insipid that it's no wonder you can't get anywhere over here.
So I ask you folks, would you want a bigger tour from Manowar in the States or are these guys correct in staying the hell out of here and pretending they're Nordic barbarians elsewhere?
Thursday, December 30, 2010
An Open Letter to Wendy Dio

First and foremost I'd like to say that, for me personally and for most of the world, Ronnie James Dio was metal. We wouldn't have metal today if it weren't for his influence, and it's a travesty that he was taken away from you so early, from us; his adoring fans.
The music he made and the lives he touched with go on forever for he has truly left his mark on all our hearts. We will be constantly reminded of him and his music each and every time we throw up the 'devil horns' at a show. He gave that to us, there's no doubting that.
You will always be respected and admired for all that you have dealt with, Wendy, and the strength you have displayed in your hours of sadness.
My only concern now is what is happening in his name now that he's gone. Thousands of people Facebook friended "the Ronnie James Dio fan page" and thousands of people show their support and share their thoughts and experiences daily about your husband and his career. But why did it all change?
I admit, in the beginning I too was caught up in the heat of the moment: "make such and such your facebook status about Dio and be entered into a drawing for this and that" to win an autographed DVD or whatnot? Want to win a shirt covered with Bill Ward's sweat? Who want the Official Ronnie James Dio guitar pic set? Who want a special edition statue? The novelties go on and on?
When did it go from giving us reminders and mementos about him to putting his name and face on every object known to man? When Did his legacy go from icon to 'Special Gold Foil Embossed' and 'Glow-in-the-dark limited edition'?
I for one can't make you stop. I don't have the right to say what you can and can't do with Ronnie's legacy. I can, however, choose to remove myself from the equation and not pay attention anymore. I refuse to feel my heart sink when I see postings about 'Ronnie James Dio Musical Christmas Cards' and wonder why you allow this to happen?
I'm sure millions are going to his cancer fund but I think that millions are going into your pockets as well. Everyone has a right to earn a living but you're not earning a living with anything you contribute, you're besmirching an incredible human being's name and mark on musical history and I just can't stand to see it anymore. You may be doing your part for Cancer research and to find a cure but at what cost?
This is what I remember Dio to do when he was standing up for a cause:
Nowadays you can get your limited Edition baseball with Dio's name on it!

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Saturday, December 18, 2010
PETA deserves the song Jingle Balls.
Blabbermouth has been reporting UDO of Accept fame recording a song with distribution company EMP called Jingle Balls. It was supposed to combine Jingle Bells and Balls to the Wall. So I was intrigued. Whoever is doing the press release for this needs to be fired. This song is all kinds of fail. Here is the video.
Ok, not only is the song complete crap and a sham but all proceeds for the album it appears on goes to PETA. Keep in mind the video has alot of graphic cartoon violence against human beings in an attempt to be humorous. If this wasn't for PETA and you substituted humans for reindeers how up in arms would PETA be over it? Fuck PETA and fuck this song. And fuck UDO for signing on to this. Merry Christmas!
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Have Yourself a Shitty Little Christmas...

Here we are again; early December and you're getting into the holiday spirit. Shopping, hanging lights, putting up the tree and decorating it with crazy and unusual ornaments you've collected over the years and you're looking for that perfect Christmas CD to make the scene perfect. But what to listen to? You're not a Celine Dion or Micheal Buble' type. Holiday standards just doesn't do it for you anymore. How's about trying out a metal/hard rock Christmas CD? As Rob Liz has offered in his review of "Merry X-Mas and a Headbanging New Year" it's not all that bad? Why not give Twisted Sister a try?
On second thought, maybe you should read this before you go out and spend the 15 bucks on it. This is a heinous CD from some of the pioneers of Eighties Metal and though this is the TS we all know and love with the whole band reuniting, this is more camp than cool. Even guest musicians and iconic female front-women from days of old, Lita ford and Doro Pesch can't keep this trainwreck afloat with their perfectly round fake flotation devices. The sad part is that this isn't supposed to be a joke cd, these guys are SERIOUS... Seriously??? Here's a real time review song by horrible song.
01. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
It starts off with Dee trying the whole traditional, easy listening voice (which sounds like crap) and is "interrupted" by one of his old cronies to remind him that they're Twisted Sister and they're supposed to RAWK! By the way fellas, I'm still waiting for it to rock....
02. O Come All Ye Faithful
This is the ONE saving grace on this cd.. only because within the "come's" the "ye's" and the "faithful's" their biggest and best hit "We're Not Gonna Take It" is woven into the fabric of this travesty, which somehow makes it awesome. I think, for me, being that this is kind of a joke (again, not intentional) and using their song with that timeless guitar solo in it, makes this brilliant. I think maybe if they could have done that with other songs, meshing in their music with these standards, it would have made the whole experience more tolerable. This official music video below, is also a throwback to the days of old where we have a protagonist who just "wanna rock" and an overbearing asshole who's trying to keep a brotha down. It's good to see that the majority of Twisted Sister has packed on some extra pounds for the winter since they'll be going into hibernation soon.
03. White Christmas
Back to the suck. Another standard just butchered by the guys. It's basically tone for tone and note for note the same as all the originals, but with . . . Wait for it . . . heavy guitars!!! Apparently Doro does background vocals here. Couldn't tell. Next.
04. I'll Be Home For Christmas
Here we have yet another standard, this time with the beautiful and immensely talented Lita Ford. This one's yet another abysmal song in a long list of mistakes and failures on this CD, but Lita Rules (seriously, did you see the Runaways movie? I reviewed it HERE. It's fantastic!) This song, not so much.
05. Silver Bells
I'm not sure what one is worse: the Geoff Tate one of this one. Hmmm... I hate to say it, but I think the Geoff Tate vocals are worse.. Dee's voice might suck on this album, but at least he's in tune. The video is just like O Come All Ye Faithful, except it's a different song. I think this was the same way with their older hits.. I guess if the formula works, don't deviate.
06. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause
Need I say more?
07. Let It Snow
This one's NOT so bad, it's not so good either. More tolerable than the rest, but again.. it's basically EXACTLY the same arrangement as the other originals on this CD, there's no really making it their own (Oh shit, I sound like American Idol here).. But seriously, fucking try something different instead of just adding heavy guitar riffs.
08. Deck the Halls
Bloody hell... Next!
09. The Christmas Song
Who's Chet and why are his nuts roasting? Merry Christmas Dee, please stop.
10.Heavy Metal Christmas (The 12 Days of Christmas)
On my heavy metal Christmas my true love gave to me,
12 silver crosses
11 black mascaras
10 pairs of platforms
9 tattered t-shirts
8 pentagrams
7 leather jackets
6 cans of hairspray
5 skull earrings
4 quarts of Jack
3 studded belts
2 pairs of spandex pants
and a tattoo of Ozzy!
If you want a brilliant 12 Days of Christmas, I think it might be best to go with the classics - try this one on, it's a million times better.
A Turkey and some mistletoe might make this season bright, but this CD will make your ears bleed. Please do yourself a favor and pass this one up. Take the money you WOULD have spent on this and buy someone a quality cd, like maybe Sully Erna's CD "Avalon". You can read more about it here.
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Friday, November 19, 2010
Therion is too good for the U.S. Uses excuses for not touring here.

For the sake of not misquoting here is the excerpt of Christopher Johannsen's interview with Blistering.com
Blistering.com: Indeed. Speaking of which, I read on the Net that you are never touring the United States again. Is that still true?My reaction after the jump.
Johnsson: Oh yeah, we're never going to tour the U.S. again. It would be a miracle for us to do that again, like an offer we couldn't refuse. I knew we'd do OK there, but the tours we did [both in support of "Gothic Kabbalah"] had total shithead booking. It was pretty miserable, never too posh. There were about 150-200 people a show and in this economy, it's tough. Hard to get anywhere with this economy. I'm 40 years old. We do well in Europe, great in Latin America. Some people think the United States is essential, but we're not big in Africa either. [laughs] Not touring there takes away a lot of the legwork, and when you do all of that work to tour the States, it's not worth it. Not when you're 40. I have to cut down because I have a kid at home. We can go anywhere, it's totally possible, but we're doing it when we need to.

You know, it's not the America's fault that you decided to take an already huge entourage, fire them, and then add even more people to your metal show spectacular.

Look at that shit. That's just the choir and strings section. That doesn't include the actual band itself and the gear. How fucking full of yourself do you have to be to cut out the U.S. because your 'project' is too ambitious to fit into clubs?I've got a news flash for you Chris, can I call you Chris? You're not big over here because you overdid it on the last two albums and created a bombastic mess that no one fucking likes.
Isn't one of a bands goals to introduce their music to markets that may or may not otherwise have known about it before? How do you propose to do that if you don't tour over here? The U.S. is actually starting to wake up and be more accepting of metal that isn't of the 'core' variety and now would be a good time to tour over here. You don't need to bring the whole damn entourage. Just use prerecorded orchestral parts and have the core band play. But that's not good enough is it? You think your
So fuck off with the economy excuse. You are not the London Philharmonic Orchestra. You are a metal band that incorporates opera and classical music. And based off of my review of your last album you do it badly.So don't blame the U.S entirely for 'shithead' bookings. The U.S. has not fully embraced intelligent classically themed metal yet but your material and your business choices have also fucked it up for you. Have nice time touring Europe and Latin America and ignoring the U.S. Meanwhile I will continue to listen to and write about much more interesting and talented bands then you that aren't too good to play in smaller clubs and continue to ignore you.
Dick.
For those that think I might be too harsh on old Christopher listen to this song and tell me that this deserves arena status in the States.
Friday, November 05, 2010
Black Veil Brides - They're Goth-tastic!

So in the vein of Vampires Everywhere and similar bands who tap into the bleak blackness of all that goes bump in the night, I have discovered a band so epically dark and hardcore I'm afraid to listen to them by myself for fear that The Dark Prince himself could possibly be summoned up from the depths of Hades to take my soul.
No wait just kidding. These guys are twats.
Their name is Black Veil Brides, although not one of them is a girl as far as I can tell. They wear black leather and torn lace and paint their faces all dark and scary. That I can deal with, sadly it's their music I can do without.
For me, this has to be one of the worst bands I've ever seen or heard and I've heard a lot. The vocalist goes from a clean, almost boy band (without the talent) tone in the verses to a horrid, cat torture-sounding scream that just grates on the ears.
The music and song writing is sub par, and if memory serves one of them is playing a guitar that looks like Kirk Hammett's signature ESP which is a blasphemy in its own. Oh Kirk, the shame of it all.
I'm only going to post the one video, if you want to torture yourselves by wanting to hear more then more power to you.
I'm sure they have a myspace and website but I just don't feel it's worth my time to link them, if you want more: again - your ears not mine.
Here's their crappy video:
Saturday, October 30, 2010
The Ozzman Faileth
Ok, so I was trolling through the On Demand music videos on Comcast the other night and came across this gem. Let me first go on the record: I love Ozzy Osbourne. I will always worship him as a God among men and one of the reasons why Metal is the way it is today, but...
This is seriously, one of the stupidest videos I've ever seen. The animation is crappy.. The massive amounts of plastic surgery he's had done makes the animated creatures they've superimposed his head on even more fake. The song is sub-par. But I had to share it... It's just so bad, people need to see it... and mourn for the loss of the Ozzman..
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Enter Sandman has finally been confirmed as a pop song.
By Adam Lambert no less. Kudos to him for getting a mass amount of devil horn's at a pop concert and outing his guitar player (see what I did there?) as a douchebag with no music taste by claiming this is his favorite song. All I know is this isn't doing Metallica any favors in the metal community but I'm probably the only one who cares at this point. Seriously though, anybody that went to any of these shows and was excited because he did a Metallica cover(impress me by doing a Leper Messiah cover)needs to be kicked in the ovaries.Here is the video evidence of Metallica Idol Karaoke after the jump.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Minivans are metal?
As I get older I find it increasingly hilarious that music deemed unsuitable for radio or only on late night video shows are now being used for car commercials. And even then it's a travesty. Here is the latest case in point.
At first viewing I thought hell yeah....Judas Priest Hellion. But then it occurred to me. There is so much wrong with this commercial.
1. The guy coming out of the store looks like some shlub that would listen to Coldplay.
2. It's a minivan. Not a muscle car but a minivan that they have the Priest music blaring from and fire works.
3. The band on the DVD player is some dickhead in a shitty wig. Honda couldn't even spend the money to go the distance and have Judas Priest in the video.
So in the end, while I think it's cool that someone in the marketing department is an obvious metalhead, apparently he was creatively overruled on just what to do with the music. Poor guy, nice effort though.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Blessing has become a curse
I live in a town of 100,000 people smack in the middle between Sacramento and San Francisco. Normally that's a good thing because if a show is anywhere on either side and I have the cash I can go. In that I feel pretty fortunate. September is going to change all of that though. In the span of a week there is going to be three concerts I want to see and all of them are in San Francisco.
September 24th at Thee Parkside

Swallow the Sun is one of the opening acts. I've developed a fandom for this groups music as it is a fusion of Opeth and Katatonia. So to see them open for Katatonia who've I missed out on twice already would be fantastic.This show is why I'm ranting because I just found out about it.
September 26th at Slims

I'm not caring too much about Mutiny Within or the other bands but Nevermore is easily one of my favorite bands of recent years. I'm already committed to going to this show.
September 29th at Slims

I'm already committed to go to this show though I don't have tickets yet for reasons I'll get into. I love Leaves Eyes and Kamelots music so this is a must see.I just hope tickets are still available when I can get the cash together.
Why all of this sucks after the jump.
I'm currently under a Chapter 13 because like so many other home owners I was faced with foreclosure and had to do something to stay off the streets with a wife and two kids. So I have to budget my money every month which does not allow for much of anything else outside of the realm of necessities.
Not to mention three concerts in a week in San Francisco. I don't like driving in the city once much less going three times in the space of a week.On top of all of this is the rescheduled American carnage show with Testament, Slayer, and Megadeth on the 1st because the show I was to see at Cow Palace is on my son's birthday.I just don't have the money it would take to get tickets, gas money,BART money, and shirts and Cd's.
I think the crux of it is this. When the fuck is someone in America with the capital going to put on a festival like they do at Sonisphere or Wacken? I would gladly budget myself to go to one show with all of these bands together under one roof. And I'm not talking fucking Ozzfest or Mayhemfest either. I'm talking a festival that includes many of the European bands under it not the "core" or scene kid bullshit that we have out here.
It's just frustrating as hell and if I wasn't in such a financial bind it wouldn't be such a big deal.I'm just so tired of not being able to do the things I want to do. It's my fault for liking so many bands I guess. Word of advice....get all of this stuff out of your system before you get married and have kids. Because once you do your priorities will change exponentially. The realization that you have to grow up sucks.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Who's next to write a biography?

It was only a matter of time before world renowned musicians from days gone by started writing about how fantastic their lives were back then. First we had Motley Crue with "The Dirt". Then we had Ozzy and his memoirs. This trend has started to gain speed but so far it's been a lackluster showing. Let's break it down so far after the jump.

Really? Are we supposed to care that this guy for whatever reason was the original singer of Judas Priest and missed his chance at being an icon?

Frankly I'm tired of seeing Steven Adler. Dude, some people were able to handle the lifestyle back then. You couldn't. Frankly I'd be amazed if what you wrote in this book is what actually happened or if you collected stories from other people that remembered for you. The only person I'd be less interested in reading a book about the GnR era is Duff Mckagan.
Oh wait. Blabbermouth reported that his book is in the works though it's going to span from the time he left the band until present. Fascinating. Slash has done a book. I can't wait until Izzy does one.

And Mustaine has written a book. Now on the surface this seems to be a no brainer however, over countless interviews and the fact that Dave doesn't know how to shut up or stay on topic is there anything in this book that we haven't already read before?
Here is my list of who should be writing a book.
Rob Halford: I'd rather read about Rob's adventures with Judas Priest and how he managed to deal with hiding his sexuality until he bought the leather and spikes and everyone already knew he was gay when he finally decided to reveal 20 years later then from Atkins who was like the guy that buys a lottery ticket and throws it away because he thinks he didn't win.
Tony Iommi: This could be a clear headed intelligent side of the story Ozzy wrote in his own book. I'd be fascinated to read about what he did to keep the Sabbath name active through what was a rough period post Dio.
Ronnie James Dio: This would be an actual biography since he passed, the only down side is it would have to be approved by his widow, Wendy, who has already displayed a very thin skin in terms of anything hurting Ronnie's image. As much love and respect that has been shown to RJD since his passing I refuse to believe that he was 100 percent pristine and would like to read a true biography of the man.
Axl Rose: The only G n' R book worth reading though I doubt it would be very unbiased. Everything that has ever happened to Axl has been other peoples fault.
James Hetfield: I think this could be one of the better books because it could cover the full gambit of what a rock stars life can be. Troubled childhood, joins a band, band becomes one of the biggest of all time, pressures of dealing with fame,rehab, and triumphant return.
Bruce Dickinson: And this book could be almost like a self help or inspirational piece. What hasn't Bruce done aside from fronting one of the most famous bands in metal. I'm sure it would read as a 'look at me and what I've done' piece but honestly since this is the only life we have, this is a template for what everybody should do while on earth. And all without being smashed out of his gourd.
Angus Young:This could be chock full of hilarious stories about a 15 year old kid suddenly thrust upon the world in a what would become one of the biggest hard rock bands of all time.I'd love to read stories about Bon Scott and how they managed to keep it together and stronger after his passing.
Anybody else I've missed on the list of people of people that should be writing books? Let me know in the comments of who and why.


