Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Jan 26, 2012, 11:09 am
R.I.P. – Mark Reale (June 7, 1955 – January 25, 2012) From Bravewords.com: Yesterday (Wednesday, January 25th), RIOT guitarist and founder Mark Reale passed away due to complications stemming from Crohn’s disease in a San Antonio hospital. He was 56 year old. Reale had been in a coma since Jan...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Dec 24, 2011, 6:24 am
2011 is almost over and it’s been a good year for buying music. There have been so many new albums, so many reissues and so many discovered treasures that it’s been hard to keep up! Actually, I didn’t keep up…..I have literally hundreds of albums on my desk and in boxes next to it that I
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Dec 24, 2011, 12:05 am
2011 is almost over so that means it’s time for my year end awards! It’s been another awesome year for Hard Rock and Heavy Metal with so many releases on CD, DVD, Vinyl and Digital formats, not just new studio albums but also live records, reissues and special edition releases. I have had more...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Nov 29, 2011, 10:56 am
Another very slow month for CD shopping! Maybe it’s because we are nearing the holidays? Maybe it’s because I’m so far behind on new releases? Maybe it’s because I’m saving a little money? I made it out to the record store early in the month so here’s the shopping trip, the only one I ma...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Oct 31, 2011, 12:58 pm
I always have a handwritten list of new releases on my desk that gets added to on a daily basis so I can get my shopping list ready for the record stores. Unfortunately, I didn’t see many new releases coming in the beginning of October so I didn’t plan on making many trips to CD
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Oct 22, 2011, 3:25 pm
Alice Cooper – Welcome 2 My Nightmare (2011, Universal Music) I Am Made Of You Caffeine The Nightmare Returns A Runaway Train Last Man On Earth The Congregation I’ll Bite Your Face Off Disco Bloodbath Boogie Fever Ghouls Gone Wild Something To Remember Me By When Hell Comes Home What Baby Wants ...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Sep 30, 2011, 9:45 pm
The hunt for CDs always continues but September is always a slow month because of back to school and getting the house ready for Fall/Winter. September is also slow because there aren’t as many new releases because the Summer concert/release season has come and gone and a lot of new albums are pla...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Sep 29, 2011, 3:46 pm
Night Ranger – Somewhere In California (2011, Frontiers Records) Growin’ Up In California Lay It On Me Bye Bye Baby (Not Tonight) Follow Your Heart Time Of Our Lives No Time To Lose Live For Today It’s Not Over End Of The Day Rock N’ Roll Tonite Say It With Love Band Lineup: Jack Blades
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Sep 15, 2011, 3:22 pm
This is one of the rarest moments in my 29 years as a practicing Metalhead…..I didn’t spend any of my own money on music!!!That’s a crazy statement considering how much I do spend! August 16th marked my 39th birthday and I gathered all my presents (cash & gift cards) and decided to spend the...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Aug 20, 2011, 3:24 am
Def Leppard – Mirror Ball: Live & More (2011, Mailboat Records) Disc 1 Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop) Rocket Animal C’Mon C’Mon Make Love Like A Man Too Late For Love Foolin’ Nine Lives Love Bites Rock On Disc 2 Two Steps Behind Bringin’ On The Heartbreak Switch 625 Hysteria Armageddon It Pho...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Aug 20, 2011, 1:40 am
From Capitol/EMI Records: UFO – THE CHRYSALIS YEARS (1973-1979) TO BE RELEASED SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 BY CAPITOL/ EMI 5CD and Digital Collection Includes Five Studio Albums, Plus a Previously Unreleased Concert Recording, BBC Radio Sessions, Singles, B-sides, and Rare Remixes On September 13, Capitol/...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Aug 19, 2011, 2:43 pm
I’m a little late in posting the review but I caught Cinderella on their 25th Anniversary Tour at Showcase Live in Foxboro, MA on August 3rd. A solid show overall with a surprise opener, melodic metal band Mass, who you may remember from back in the ’80s. The Showcase Live is located at Patriot ...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Aug 18, 2011, 4:04 am
After a solid month of purchases in June to end the first half of the year, it’s time to set sights on the second half of 2011. Will the money be there to spend? Will the CDs be there to buy? What treasures will be found? The answers start now….. Newbury Comics Metalium – Hero
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Aug 13, 2011, 2:26 pm
Journey – Eclipse (2011, independent release) City Of Hope Edge Of The Moment Chain Of Love Tantra Anything Is Possible Resonate She’s A Mystery Human Feel Ritual To Whom It May Concern Someone Venus Band Lineup: Arnel Pineda – Lead Vocals Neal Schon – All Guitars & Backing Vocals Jonathan ...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Aug 12, 2011, 11:37 am
R.I.P. – Jani Lane (1964-2011)   From Noisecreep: Jani Lane, the former singer of hard rock band Warrant, has died. He was just 47. According to TMZ, police found Lane’s body in a room in a Woodland Hills, California Comfort Inn hotel. Right now, no official cause of death has been released. La...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Jul 17, 2011, 11:55 am
Anvil – Juggernaut Of Justice (2011, The End Records) Juggernaut Of Justice When Hell Breaks Loose New Orleans Voodoo On Fire Fuken Eh! Turn It Up This Ride Not Afraid Conspiracy Running Paranormal Swing Thing Band Lineup: Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow – Lead Vocals & Lead Guitars Robb ‘Robbo’ Rei...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Jul 14, 2011, 11:38 pm
It’s been a slow year so far for buying CDs and collecting but I made up for the last few months with a quality buying spree in June. There were a bunch of new releases on sale, a few hidden bargains in the used CD racks, trips to a few different record stores and the
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Jun 30, 2011, 1:05 am
Scheepers – s/t (2011, Frontiers Records) Locked In The Dungeon Remission Of Sin Cyberfreak The Fall Doomsday Saints Of Rock Before The Dawn Back On Track Dynasty The Pain Of The Accused Play With Fire Compassion Musicians: Ralf Scheepers – Lead Vocals Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens – Vocals on ‘Rem...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Jun 8, 2011, 4:07 pm
Nelson – Lightning Strikes Twice (2011, Frontiers Records) Call Me Day By Day Ready, Willing And Able How Can I Miss You? You’re All I Need Tonight To Get Back To You When You’re Gone Take Me There Come In It For The Money Change A Thing Kickin’ My Heart Around Musicians: Gunnar Nelson – ...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Jun 7, 2011, 3:40 pm
May was probably the slowest month of my collecting career! I bought only 4 CDs! That’s usually just a quick trip to the record store, not a whole month of purchases but I do have a good excuse…..money. Money is key and, in this economy, I’ve tightened the wallet a lot. So here’s May’s buy...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - May 3, 2011, 1:05 am
WANTED Bret Michaels – Ballads, Blues & Stories (2001) You might be wondering why I would put a Bret Michaels CD into this installment of WANTED! because I have crucified his last couple of records as being the repackaged shams they are instead of the true new studio albums they should be and were...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - May 1, 2011, 1:05 am
April was another slow month for CD hunting…..probably my slowest month ever in the last 15 years! I had opportunities to buy a lot of things but, like so many people, money is a little tight lately so I had to be very concious of what I was buying. Another reason for the slowdown is the
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Apr 21, 2011, 3:02 pm
From K.K. Downing’s official website: Dear Friends, It is with much regret that I will not be with you this summer. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your concerns about my health. Please rest assured that I am O.K. There has been an ongoing breakdown in working relationship between my...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Apr 21, 2011, 1:25 pm
From Bravewords.com: British metal gods JUDAS PRIEST have announced that original guitarist K.K. Downing has formally retired from the band and will therefore not be joining them on their forthcoming Epitaph Tour. The band respect his decision and naturally all wish him well. Having thought long and...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Apr 19, 2011, 9:11 pm
I just want to let everyone know that Heavy Metal Addiction is still here but on a temporary hiatus. My main computer got hit with a Trojan Virus a few weeks ago, laid dormant for some time and activated itself. The virus ate everything from drafts of reviews, to emails, to music files and more.
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Apr 9, 2011, 1:25 pm
Whitesnake – Forevermore (2011, Frontiers) Steal Your Heart Away All Out Of Luck Love Will Set You Free Easier Said Than Done Tell Me How I Need You (Shine A Light) One Of These Days Love & Treat Me Right Dogs In The Street Fare Thee Well Whipping Boy Blues My Evil Ways Forevermore Love
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Mar 31, 2011, 1:05 am
March was a slow month for CD hunting, I really didn’t get out to the record stores that much at all. A part of me wants to save a few bucks and another wants to buy every new release on the market! One rule I decided on was to skip over the new releases I
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Mar 28, 2011, 11:04 am
Red – My Uncensored Life In Rock (2011, HarperCollins Publishing) Author: Sammy Hagar with Joel Selvin Pages: 238 Style: Hardcover Sammy Hagar Now here’s a book I’ve been looking forward to! Red – My Uncensored Life In Rock by Sammy Hagar is definitely a must read for most Rock fans for only...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Mar 21, 2011, 12:01 pm
Gary John Barden – Rock ‘N Roll My Soul (2010, Inakustik) Oh Well I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock ‘n Roll Band) Never Before When A Blind Man Cries Let’s Work Together Why Did You Do It I’m A Man Stay With Me Travellin’ Band The Long And Winding Road Zeit macht nur vor
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Mar 13, 2011, 8:11 pm
Tale of the Tape Ipod 120 8370 songs (725 albums) I usually work a double shift Saturday night into Sunday morning so good Metal music is a must on the overnight. I usually listen to a lot of new albums but I have to start the overnight (the 2nd part of my long shift) with
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Mar 12, 2011, 2:12 pm
Hurtsmile – s/t (2011, Frontiers Records) Just War Theory Stillborn love Thy Neighbor Kaffur (Infidel) Painter Paint Tolerance Song (edit) Set Me Free Jesus Would You Meet Me Slave Beyond The Garden/Kicking Against The Goads Just War Reprise The Murder Of Daniel Faulkner (4699) Band Lineup: Gary C...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Mar 11, 2011, 11:43 am
From Frontiers Records: It’s BLACK ‘N BLUE time! Hell Yeah ! finally scheduled for release on Frontiers Records! Frontiers Records is excited to announce the release of the new album from Portland-based Rockers BLACK ‘N BLUE on May 13th in Europe and May 17th in North America. Hell Yeah! is a ...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Mar 11, 2011, 11:29 am
From Bravewords: ANVIL will release their new album, Juggernaut Of Justice, on May 10th via The End Records. The album’s title track, ‘Juggernaut Of Justice’, is currently available for download as part of The End Records Spring 2011 sampler, at this location. Juggernaut Of Justice features th...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Mar 10, 2011, 10:51 am
Mr. Big – What If… (2011, Frontiers Records) Undertow American Beauty Stranger In My Life Nobody Left To Blame Still Ain’t Enough For Me Once Upon A Time As Far As I Can See All The Way Up I Won’t get In My Way Around The World I Get The Feeling Unforgiven (bonus track) DVD
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Mar 9, 2011, 9:13 am
From Melodicrock.com: Journey, one of the most popular American rock bands of all time, is gearing up to unleash their latest album of brand new material, Eclipse. The album will be released in the U.S. and Canada on May 24 exclusively at Walmart and beginning June 3 in Europe on Frontiers Records. ...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Mar 8, 2011, 10:33 am
From Helix mainman Brian Vollmer: Check out our new video for “When the Bitter’s Got the Better of You” from the Vagabond Bones CD. Brent put this together over the past month. We’re shooting for 20,000 hits on Youtube. Help us reach our goal! Please pass the link along to all your friends i...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Mar 7, 2011, 12:20 am
STAMPEDE set to release new studio album: A Sudden Impulse on 5/9/2011 Newly reformed NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) heroes STAMPEDE have announced details of the release of their new album, A Sudden Impulse – the long awaited follow up to their classic 1983 debut studio album Hurricane ...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Mar 6, 2011, 12:47 am
Filed under: Video, Videos Tagged: AOR, Black Metal, Classic Rock, David Coverdale, Death Metal, Glam, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Melodic Rock, Metal, Music, NWOBHM, Power Metal, Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Rock, Speed Metal, Thrash, Thrash Metal, Whitesnake, Youtube
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Mar 6, 2011, 12:41 am
THE ‘SNAKE IS READY TO STRIKE…LEGENDARY ROCK OUTFIT WHITESNAKE TO RELEASE BRAND NEW ALBUM WORLDWIDE VIA FRONTIERS RECORDS “FOREVERMORE” DUE OUT MARCH 29TH IN NORTH AMERICA (New York, NY) – It’s time to get charmed again…legendary rock outfit Whitesnake is set to release their 11th stu...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Feb 26, 2011, 12:11 am
February is about to end, and I’m not heading out on the hunt until the coming Tuesday (March 1st), so I figured I’d get this update out on time for a change! It was a pretty slow month for new releases at the record store but not online…..I may have to start ordering a little
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Feb 25, 2011, 12:39 am
Requiem Aeternam – Destiny-Man (2010, ICorp) Exordium Destiny-Man Requiem Aeternam Freewill Existence Vying Purposiveness Ser Perserverance Epitaph Musicians: José Romero Sum – Vocals, Guitars, Bass & Keyboards Fabián Redondo – Drums Producers: Requiem Aeternam Country: Originally from Urugu...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Feb 24, 2011, 12:04 am
WANTED Royal Hunt – X (2010) I discovered Royal Hunt in 1998 and they have been a favorite of mine ever since. I remember picking up a copy of the Metal Dreams fanzine and there was an article on the band that stirred my interest…..then I started to notice all their albums well-stocked in the
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Feb 23, 2011, 12:31 am
Stryper – The Covering (2011, Big3 Records) Set Me Free Blackout Heaven And Hell Lights Out Carry On Wayward Son Highway Star Shout It Out Loud Over The Mountain The Trooper Breaking The Law On Fire Immigrant Song God Band Lineup: Michael Sweet – Lead Vocals & Guitars Oz Fox – Guitars & Vocals...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Feb 22, 2011, 1:58 am
WANTED Thunder – Behind Closed Doors (1995) One of the projects I’ve started is to get my collection organized and in proper order for 2011…..there are going to be a lot of purchases again this year so I need to make sure everything is in it’s place. This project has forced me to take a loo...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Feb 21, 2011, 2:23 pm
Better late than never! I realize it’s the middle of February and I’m a couple of weeks late but the hunt is always going! Taking a quick look back at last year…..I bought 178 different music items totalling $1820, that’s only about $35 a week and I’ve been known to spend a LOT more than
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Feb 20, 2011, 3:36 pm
Steve Lukather – All’s Well That Ends Well (2011, Mascot Records) Darkness In My World On My Way Home Can’t Look Back Don’t Say It’s Over Flash In The Pan Watching The World You’ll Remember Brody’s Tumescent Musicians: Steve Lukather – all guitars, lead & bg vocals CJ Vanston – key...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Feb 19, 2011, 2:09 pm
Well, it’s been a while since I’ve posted…..since New Year’s Eve in fact! Obviously, I’ve taken a little time off from the site but that’s why this post is going up in order to keep you all informed. First, I want to mention that Heavy Metal Addiction celebrated it’s 5 year anniversary...
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Dec 31, 2010, 12:05 am
I think I say the same things every year when I write the introduction to my Best of the Year list…..this year was one of the greatest years for Hard Rock and Heavy Metal! Every year it seems like more and more new albums come out from a wide variety of bands and 2010 was
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Dec 30, 2010, 12:05 am
I think I say the same things every year when I write the introduction to my Best of the Year list…..this year was one of the greatest years for Hard Rock and Heavy Metal! Every year it seems like more and more new albums come out from a wide variety of bands and 2010 was
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Steven A. posted an article on Heavy Metal Addiction - Dec 29, 2010, 12:05 am
I think I say the same things every year when I write the introduction to my Best of the Year list…..this year was one of the greatest years for Hard Rock and Heavy Metal! Every year it seems like more and more new albums come out from a wide variety of bands and 2010 was
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