One of my all-time favorite bands (true story). I almost killed another kid for Dwayne Miller's drumstick @ the 1985 WBCN Rock n' Roll expo in Boston. 2 years later, the band's roadie would threaten to beat my ass for steling a backstage pass off his rig-box (also true story). read more ≫

Time once again to play that rip-roaring Neanderpaul favorite: "Hair Band, or Not?" Today, I submit for your approval; Damn Yankees. When we look at the players, nobody in the band can really be considered a "hair" guy. Styx? No. Nugent? No. Cartellone? You've probably never even heard of him. read more ≫

Clearly you know, I'm a *HUGE* Van Halen fan. Have been since I first heard the debut in 1978. And as such, I've always kept an ear out for bands that tried to sound like 'em. There's been a few. read more ≫

Before the LA Strip scene exploded in ozone-layer killing Aerosol Rock, there was Armored Saint. They were on the circuit, playing Hard Rock that was more Heavy Metal than hair spray. They were one of the first to define LA Metal, and yet get overlooked a lot of the time. read more ≫