Black Sabbath Blogs
(111 views)Following the success of our mini-festival last weekend, me and fellow DJ Stevirox (ex-landlord of the Roxx Bar) are holding a classic rock night on 16th May covering 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s rock and metal.
We were struggling to think of a name for the night (that would fit the theme and wouldn't be too similar to the names of other clubnights in the area).... then inspiration hit me - 20th Century Roxx!
To celebrate the occasion my other half Alex Turgid made us this trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkNdOhAvBvI
ENJOY!
Oh and for anyone who's in the area:
14th May Karaoke with Alex Turgid: all the usual plus rock, metal and punk up to the present day. 8pm-12am
15th May Burnout at the Regency: DJ Kerry Burnout plays everything from new wave to nu rave. Rock, indie, metal, punk and more... 8pm-3am
16th May 20th Century Roxx: an evening of classic rock with DJs Kerry Burnout and Sterirox. 8pm-3am
Regency Bar, 1 Church Street, Accrington BB5 2EH.
Tags: Aerosmith Free Led Zeppelin Metallica Pink Floyd ZZ Top Bad Company Foreigner Nirvana Deep Purple Soundgarden Pantera The Cult Black Sabbath Poison Motley Crue Guns n Roses Faster Pussycat Hanoi Rocks Sex Pistols
(165 views)It the last show of Feburary and back bigger, badder and even better than before is that dj with all the right moves and his loyal companion. Lets give them a huge Hump Day welcome - STEVETHEONE & IGOR! (*SOUNDS OF HEAVY MOANING & DEEP GRUNTS*)
Greetings my heaties. Igor place that trunk in my cabin. Welcome to the good ship The Wednesday Request. I, Stevetheone will be your captain for this journey into the wild seas of music, ably partnered by my cabin-boy Igor. To start us off is a cautionary tale by those giants of metal on what not to do if a bird does its business on you- Iron Maiden and The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4C2TDUPejc&feature=related & http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJfcLwepxNk&feature=related
Our first reqests if from that time-travel provider of excellent chocolates Tezac. Here's the unforgetable REO Speedwagon (everyones' favourite mode of transport) and Take it on the Run. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL9XqWdFeaQ
Time to introduce a new band to you and a big Yes going out to noflynn for this one. Hope you are all ready to do a jig with Operahouse and Genius Child. A rising star I'm sure. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGjGrA876TQ
Up next is a request pinned on a cactus Igor has adopted. Thanks Jack. Seems his last mistress the Demon buttercup has found one of Will Wonka's lucky golden ticket winners. Here's Veruca Salt with Volcano! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0HjzD_GiaQ
I must warn you know the fate of our entire universe rests on you listening to this next tune. That most dreaded but respected of angels, Desolation has the 4th seal but is prepared to be generous and give us a few more decades if I play Tempted by the fab Squeeze. Here goes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PmtS_qMdXg
An little heard Alice Cooper song up next. I had Igor digging deep in the bowels to find this one. It's an aye, aye to Tony "do you likes sleeping with the fishies" Brandon. Here's Alice live singing Steven for you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGHqnT3wYLU&feature=related
A rare treat for us all. This lovely tune has been asked by the most sensitive of ladies Ellie Elaine. Sway to the gentle swirl of lyrics and music that is David Sylvians' Forbidden Colours. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1YkHJJi-tc
Time to go live again at our most intimate of studios. Thanks to Zeus, that most potent of Super-Beings for asking us to arrange this. Here for you all is Fleetwood Mac with Never Going Back Again. If you insist chaps. Just one more tune for us all? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1cY7RpRkG4
Some modern 21st music for us all. Thanks to Reet for asking this great tune by the Killers. Here they are with Spaceman. Time to boogy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__3Koq-TrcI
Only a couple of songs left to play and as always we've saved some great ones to bring this voyage to a wonderful end. This one is for Mommyerin. Found this rare version just to delight you. Here's the eternal Neil Young singing his classic Heart of Gold unplugged and live. One to tell you're grandchildren. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFNqj3RGUuM
Hope you're all chilled out and ready to listen to the final tune asked by that enigmatic listener Heaven and Hell. Seems they've found their perfect track in this Black Sabbath single. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUJH7y1yK_E Igor look out for those rocks!
Tags: Squeeze REO Speedwagon Alice Cooper Fleetwood Mac Black Sabbath Neil Young Iron Maiden
(203 views)Welcome everyone to the studios of the Wednesday Request Show. We have some breaking news to report and it straight to the producer to let you know what's happening.
*CULTURED & WARM VOICE* Welcome listners. Unfortunately Stevetheone has been unable to make it to the studio for this weeks show so I Igor will be your DJ for this week. There's a huge pile of songs and requests to get through but to start us off let us hear the dulcet tones of All About Eve with What Kind of Fool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01zoIvwDNOs
Our first request if from the lovely Ellie. Hi Ellie. I hope you are sitting comfortably. Here is the delicate song you asked for. Chill out to Moby and Porcelain. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1Fcaro25Ek
This next one has been asked by that delicate and gentle fauna the Demonbuttercup. Hope your ready to rock to that rascal Lemmy and his band Motorhead telling us that Life is a Bitch. Sheer bliss. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdXUoIs_DyU
Time to tune it down and get your lighters ready for this tune asked by the wonderful traveller from ancient Mexico Tezac. Here's Phi Collins' singing live for everyone his classic Something In the Air Tonight. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdXUoIs_DyU
Time to mess with your heads and give thanks to Tony Brandon. You asked from something off Black Sabbaths' We Sold Our Soul for Rock and Roll. Hope Children of the Grave hits the right spots. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLzwcUf_uXw&feature=related
Up next is a song asked for the delightful orginal Reet. Here, for us all, is the much under-rated The Church and Under the Milkyway. Close you eyes and float away. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_1IiBT5fFI
We have a personal dedication next. Zeus has generously asked we play the Rolling Stones Angie for the Angel of the North. Great choice. I hope you both enjoy it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_1IiBT5fFI
Looks like we have a fan of the big hair and energetic rock tunes of Cinderella. A big hello to Heaven and Hell. Thanks for asking this much underplayed song- Gypse Road! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR2YVtZ0ETA
Got another first time requester here. Hi Simonneal. Just to show that we appreciate new listners and orginal request the lads and lass managed to get Tesla in to a studio for a live version of Modern Day Cowboy. Great band! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFnqvV3Kdy0&feature=related
Only got a couple more songs to play for you all. Up next is a tune for the beautiful stargazer. Here's a fantastic tune by the gentle and sensitive side of Meatloaf just for you. For Crying Out Loud. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVXrLxOTJk4
We're trying out some new technology that will allow you the listner to actively participate in the show. For this trial run we will be using the final request which has come from the enigmatic Noflynn. She has asked for Voodoo Loons Downhill which can be found here http://www.voodooloons.com/myWimpy.html along with a number of their other tracks for you to listen to. You get to choose.
I hope you enjoy the show and rest assured Stevetheone will be back next week. I am sure he would wish you all a rocking and rolling good week.
Tags: Phil Collins Moby Motorhead All About Eve Black Sabbath Cinderella Tesla
(124 views)Asylum recently caught up with Mike Daly, author of "Time Flies When You're in a Coma: The Wisdom of the Metal Gods," to gain his insight on why the lyrical content of '80s heavy metal can guide and inspire us all.
What do you tell someone who writes off metal lyrics as the mad rantings of fully-grown juveniles clad in spandex? Let's look at the facts: They've traveled the world; they've made millions; they've communicated their messages to millions of fans; they've slept with some of the most beautiful woman in the world ... Needless to say they're doing something right, and the first rule of success is to model after someone who's already successful. Besides who are you gonna trust: Oprah or thousands of satisfied women?
What are some critical moments in a man's life when it's most important to turn to metal lyrics for guidance? Any situation dealing with sex, drugs, alcohol and the underworld.
Can metal wisdom be of help during less crucial moments -- like when a guy is brushing his teeth or trying to find a parking space? Yes, if he is also having sex, high and/or drunk, and communicating with Satan directly at the time.
What is the most life-changing metal lyric you have ever heard? "Talking to you is like clapping with one hand," from Anthrax's "Caught in a Mosh."
Who are the greatest of all time in terms of writers? Lemmy, Ronnie James Dio, James Hetfield, Jonathan Daniel from Electric Angels. These guys all have the ability to observe the human condition and share their insights with an audience in a way that is both entertaining and inspiring. If Wall Street should be listening to anything right now, it should be Metallica's "Trapped Under Ice." It's prophetic. Can you make a distinction between the type of wisdom dispensed by hair metal and speed metal? Is there a philosophical rift between the wisdom of a Poison and a Slayer? There are distinctions in the world of Metal Philosophy, not rifts -- each simply has its own area of expertise. For example, if one were to need advice on what to do on a Saturday night or how to get a stripper into the sack, Poison, Faster Pussycat, and LA Guns are just the ticket. For dealing with Satan and the underworld, one would turn to Venom, King Diamond or Slayer. And for reflections on life, Ozzy, Dio and Electric Angels.
How do these songwriters compare to other pop culture self-help gurus like Tony Robbins or Dr. Phil? Well, Dr. Phil has a mustache so he's out, and though walking on burning coals is pretty metal, I'm pretty sure Lemmy could take both of them.
Is it advisable to take fashion advice from metal artists? The Metal Gods were trailblazers in the fashion world. I believe they would want people to model their independence, but not the literal fashion. However, the words should be taken literally.
What are the five most important lessons heavy metal lyrics teach us?
1) Every woman you meet wants to sleep with you.
2) It's always Friday night somewhere.
3) Louder is always better.
4) Violence has its uses.
5) Every rose does indeed have its thorn.
Tags: Metallica Motorhead Black Sabbath Anthrax Poison Slayer
(189 views)Hello and a very happy New Year's Eve to everyone reading this. As you partake in this evening's festivities, please drink responsibly and please DO NOT drink and drive.
I've picked a really rockin' version of Auld Lang Syne to bring an end to 2008 and usher us into 2009. Being considerate of the many hangovers that will be out there in the morning (we VIPs are quite the partying crowd!!), tomorrow's selection will be somewhat more subdued.
I was unable to find exactly who is performing this version of the New Year's Eve classic, so I'm tagging all those who are listed on the album cover pictured in the video. It may very well have been one of those "everyone plays on this track" things. I looked up the album on Amazon.com and it doesn't list "Auld Lang Syne" as one of the tracks. So, your guess is as good as mine. I just thought this version was too good to pass up.
All that being said....here's hoping everyone has a rockin' New Year's Eve and a very happy, healthy, and prosperous 2009!!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=NOiCDgVEK0g
Tags: Alice Cooper Nirvana Deep Purple Motorhead Dio Hawkwind Rainbow Black Sabbath Foo Fighters Kansas Queensryche Styx Damn Yankees Dave Grohl
(106 views) More music trivia than you can shake a stick at http://www.thisdayinmusic.com
2007, Sir Paul McCartney said he left EMI, his record label of 45 years, as it had become "boring" and he had "dreaded going to see" its executives. McCartney told The Times that the company's handling of his music had become "symbolic of the treadmill". The ex-Beatle went on to sign a deal with Starbucks' label, Hear Music.
2004, Gold and silver Black Sabbath discs were stolen from the Kent home of Ozzy Osbourne's former manager Patrick Meehan. Police recovered the discs a week later after they were offered for sale on the internet auction site eBay.
2001, Stuart Adamson, lead singer of Big Country was found dead in Hawaii a month after disappearing from his home in the US. The 43-year old Scottish musician had fought a long battle against alcoholism. His body was found in a hotel room. 1
993, MTV aired Nirvana's 'Unplugged' session for the first time.
1966, the first Jimi Hendrix Experience single 'Hey Joe', was released in the UK on Polydor records, the track had been rejected by the Decca label. It went on to be a No.6 hit in the UK, but failed to chart in America.
Tags: Big Country Jimi Hendrix Nirvana Black Sabbath
(92 views)Tony Iommi is the latest addition to Birmingham’s Walk Of Stars, it has been revealed.
Blabbermouth.net reports that Aston born Iommi will be presented with his Star on Sunday 26 November, and he joins former bandmate Ozzy Osbourne (who was the first to be given a Star in 2006) as one of the early recipients of the accolade.
"It's great - it's really an honour - I'm really proud of it … I was shocked!" Tony said. "It's so nice to have things like that! I've got one out in L.A. but I'm not from L.A. It's so nice being recognized in your hometown."
The Birmingham Walk of Stars honours those people who have made a significant contribution in the categories of music, television, film, radio, theatre, sport, business and literacy.
Tags: Black Sabbath Tony Iommi
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