Almonds + Anthrax + Tesla = Almond Joy (aka: music with nuts but without coconut)

Busy work day always includes the best almonds EVER (https://wildsoilalmonds.com/)

 Some kick ass old-school music courtesy of Anthrax......

 ......and Tesla - Rare physical CD of their live Albuquerque, NM appearance opening for the Scorpions June 14, 2012.  These CDs were recorded day of concert and sold after their set at the onsite merch locations for $10.  I wish all bands did this.  Metallica and Pearl Jam are the only two I know of today who record their shows and offer them to their fans for a small price. 

Tesla - "Signs" LIVE - Albuquerque, NM June 14, 2012 [opening for the Scorpions]

Music Vids - Prt I (aka: this ain't your parents' MTV - but now I'm too old to say that)

Aside from the music, I love finding music videos that are hilarious, fucked up, and/or completely out in left field (all of the above is always a plus). And concert/studio footage/behind the scenes always peak my interest.  If I just flat out enjoy the song then that'll find its way here as well.

New band, old band, Metal, Rock, Punk, Thrash, Hard Rock, Gothic.....doesn't matter.

If it's here then I dig the band, the music, the video...it goes on...and on....and on....it's.....

Life Of Agony - This Time [Been into this band since 1989.]

Overkill - Goddamn Trouble [Their new album "The Grinding Wheel" is one of their best.]

Dimmu Borgir - Progenies of The Great Apocalypse [Classic Dimmu]

The Charm The Fury - Down On The Ropes [New album drops Mar 17th.]

Gojira - The Cell [These guys don't know how to suck at all. They're getting more popular these days.]

Misfits - Riotfest - Denver, CO Sep 4, 2016 [Misfits FINALLY reform and it's insane!]

Carcass - Unfit For Human Consumption [Always have and always will love this band. So melodic and heavy.]

Death Dealer - Hammer Down [ex-Manowar guitarist Ross the Boss still shredding.]

Ghost - Year Zero (Censored)  [The uncensored version was removed from YouTube].

Me And That Man - My Church Is Black  >> Great new band ft. Adam Darski [Behemoth]

Playlist: Feb 12th-17th

I've listened to so much music this week.

Here are a few of my favorites.  They're worth searching YouTube, CD Baby, Spotify, Soundcloud, Bandcamp, and/or ReverbNation.

• The Wild! - Wild At Heart - [RELEASED TODAY]
• Fun, party, Jackyl-meets-AC/DC
• SITE: http://www.thewildrocknroll.com/
• Seventh Seal - The Crown EP (2017) -[RELEASED TODAY]
• Some Bullet for My Valentine gallops mix in open choruses ala Killswitch Engage, and sprinkle of Breaking Benjamin.
• SITE: https://seventhsealband.bandcamp.com/album/the-crown
• Thrown Into Exile - Safe Inside (2016)
• "Testa-minty" with a touch of Chimaira, crunch, and Act of Defiance vocalist, Henry Derek Bonner.
• SITE: https://thrownintoexile.bandcamp.com/album/safe-inside
• Dani Montoro - The Journey (2017)
• One man band. Progressive instrumental Metal. This is a damn good one.
• The full album: https://youtu.be/cdEb5wsrKrY
• Holy Mammoth - Sol EP (2016)
• Fuzzy-I need-a-shave-ahh-fuckit-Stoner Rock.  Another favorite.
• SITE: https://holymammothrocks.bandcamp.com/releases
• Heavenwood - The Tarot Of The Bohemians Part 1 (2017)
• Melodic Gothic Metal. Their fifth and probably best release. 
• SITE: https://www.facebook.com/HeavenwoodOfficial/app/2405167945/
• Rumble Jam - Redemption (2017)
• Stoner Rock out of Greece. This one is on repeat.
• SITE: https://rumblejam.bandcamp.com/album/redemption
• Hell's Fire - Rest in Riffs (2017)
• Groove/Southern Metal......from Spain (you'll be surprised).
• The full album: https://youtu.be/e5rh2_bLgEs

Happy New Music Friday!

Playlist: Feb 5th-11th

I've reacquainted myself with Bandcamp here recently and have listened to SO much music. It's amazing how many independent bands are out there doing their thing.  And aside from Bandcamp there's also Soundcloud, CD Baby, ReverbNation, Spotify, and the always uber-popular YouTube.

Some of the music I've been listening to last week:

• Overkill - Grinding Wheel (2017)
• Been a fan since their inception back in the 80s. They continue to release quality tunes, but with some filler tracks (just a couple). Their Thin Lizzy cover Emerald is pretty epic though.
• Accept - Restless and Live (2017)
• Can never get enough Accept in my life. This live one has so many classic songs. Even if you’re a diehard and can’t get past the fact that Udo doesn’t sing in this band anymore, you’ll dig Mark Tornillo (ex-TT Quick). He’s pretty damn close to emulating Udo without overdoing it.
• Judas Priest - Turbo 30 [3-CD 30th Anniversary Edition] (2017)
• The Priest album so many hated (or still hate). But I dug it immediately. Was it a change up? Absolutely. But I liked it right away when I heard “Locked In” and “Turbo Lover”. Plus this anniversary set comes with a 1986 concert; originally broadcasted over the radio live – I still have that on cassette too.
• Black Star Riders - Heavy Fire (2017)
• Can’t go wrong with this band. Especially having ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham involved. But the entire band are high caliber musicians. This is the band which was formed out of the ashes of Thin Lizzy in 2012. In my humble opinion, this is BSRs strongest release to date.
• MutinyWithin - Origin (2017)
• A band who had gone through so much turmoil – Google it.  Never thought there would ever be a third album and here it is.  I pre-ordered early enough to get a physical CD copy.  Happy about that since the MP3 files floating around online sound like absolute crap.
• Big Wreck - Grace Street (2017)
• Another band I’ve always liked since hearing “The Oaf (My Luck Is Wasted)” back in 1997.  Bandleader Ian Thornley is a genius.  
• Witherfall - Nocturnes and Requiems (2017)
• Formed by ex-members of White Wizzard, Kobra and the Lotus, and Into Eternity.  The music bears resemblance to Savatage and Nevermore.
• Iron Reagan - Crossover Ministry (2017)
• Crazy damn crossover Punk Thrash band which includes members of Municipal Waste, Cannabis Corpse, and Darkest Hour.
• Zerozonic - Zerozonic (2017)
• I’ve been a longtime fan of Norwegian guitarist Daniel "Død" Olaisen going back to the early 90s days playing in Satyricon and then forming Scariot in 2000 (power/prog Metal) and Blood Red Throne (death metal) in 2001.  Daniel possesses so much melody when he plays.  One can tell his influences are Chuck Schuldiner, Dimebag Darrell, and Joe Satriani.
• The Offering - The Offering EP (2017)
• It’s a solid EP. Call them melodic death metal, heavy metal…..I don’t know.  It’s a mix of everything.  I’ve listened to it like 10 times already.