There seems to be another cancer story in rock every week dammit. Keep strong Jimi.
Forum: Noticeboard

That's really interesting, and just shows how far back the problems in QR go. Bonkers.
Forum: Noticeboard

JP has said on FB that the recording is done and mixing + mastering is underway. However there's a youtube vid about "the new release" that I think refers to ADToE, but has been touted as announcing the 2013 one! So mixed messages.
Forum: Noticeboard

Just finished AASB, very good read although after the JLT era it seemed to accelerate through the latter part of his career a bit. But the ex-WAGS seriously dished the dirt. Debating whether to get the official bio. I've not really liked an album since Facing the Animal, although I did enjoy parts of Unleash the Fury (couldn't warm to Attack). Hated the Ripper era stuff, and Spellbound is ju
Forum: Noticeboard

Just seemed a bit strange to play album tracks ahead of known hits, or newer material. Especially as pics of Eclipse were on screens everywhere, then nothing played. I guess the band like playing 'em, and it's their call.
Forum: Noticeboard

See my old post for the set list, but nothing past Raised on Radio.
Forum: Noticeboard

Took my 13 year old son, who was slightly apprehensive as he's not a huge fan of any of the bands. However he was willing. Thunder: Dirty Love Backstreet Symphony Higher Ground Low Life in High Places River of Pain The Devil Made Me Do It Love Walked In I Love You More Than Rock 'N' Roll Tight band, not virtuoso's, and the vocalist does NOT look very rock & roll (short wh
Forum: Noticeboard

Bark at the Moon for me too, partly because it was one of the first albums I got that made me want to play guitar. And Jake was an outstanding guitarist and showman. I do like Tribute. Haven't bothered with anything after NMT either.
Forum: Noticeboard

I remember he did a blind critique thing of other guitarists, loved Dream Theater (I&W) apart from the drummer (he said he had no groove can't argue with that), and hated the Satch tune they put on - but was very surprised to hear it was Satch because he rated him (it was a track from Time Machine and to be fair it was pretty mediocre!). Never met him though.
Forum: Noticeboard

I've got the first VC album and I quite like it. Sounds to me like Odyssey-era Yngwie (no bad thing!). How do the others compare?
Forum: Noticeboard

Well, he is a bit of a "tater"!
Forum: Noticeboard

Yes, although it's more that when Cockroach was shelved they used some of the tunes and re-did them on other albums. I think one of the areas where D2 stand out is the quality of their lead guitarist - Andy Timmons is world class, and Rob Marcello matched that. In between, not so much.
Forum: Noticeboard

I rate Cockroach as my favourite DT album. The debut has some decent songs, but I wish Andy Timmons had played on the "hits" as well as the album tracks, he's in a different league to the session guy. And I'm with Andrew - I can't listen to Screw It all the way through. Starts well (although the pointless moaning for 2 minutes is very annoying) and then just goes down the gutter. Revo
Forum: Noticeboard

The vibe reminds me of Richie Kotzen's stuff. If it's anywhere near as good as that, I'll be very happy!
Forum: Noticeboard

I think the best LEAD guitar sound I've heard from Paul Gilbert is on United States. John Sykes' sound is potentially outstanding on 1987, but the mix ruins it. John Petrucci has a very clear lead sound on the latest DT album. Marty Friedman also has a really nice thick sound on "Go Off". I really like Yngwie's tone on "Eclipse". Zakk Wylde's rhythm sound on "No More
Forum: Noticeboard

Yup, they're both excellent guitarists. And I gather Oz filled in on lead vocals for a while when Michael quit originally before the band called it a day, so he must have good pipes too. Musically probably my favourite Stryper album too. I really like "All For One", some very neat musical ideas and playing on that one. And I actually like the opening track, nice to have a bit of a s
Forum: Noticeboard

St Anger is embarrassingly bad. ...Justice... sounds very in-your-face, but no bottom end. The story is it was a bit of "hazing" towards Jason Newsted as the newbie. Stupid if that's the case, why ruin the sound of a decent album? Agree the Black album sounds great, Load sounds very good too, it's just the songs aren't up there. Not heard Death Magnetic to comment.
Forum: Noticeboard

Lean into It is defo my favourite. Never heard anything with Richie on it - ordered one of them and it never turned up, dammit! Didn't like Hey Man much, Bump Ahead I found patchy, the debut was good but the mix wasn't, and What If starts well and then tails off for me. Prefer Paul Gilbert's "United States" album, it's outstanding.
Forum: Noticeboard

I'm glad it's not just me. Put it this way: I'd re-do 90% of his solos if it were my album, because there are so many glitches. Couldn't cope. Sad, I know.
Forum: Noticeboard

It's OK. Far better than anything on Mindcrime II. I want to hear more before I decide to get this though.
Forum: Noticeboard

Sorry, I just don't get ARP. I heard he was meant to be a great guitarist, so I got Oceans of Time. And hated it. His guitar tone was like a wasp in a lawnmower miked up, his leads were sloppy and repetitive, and his extended instrumentals made Iron Maiden sound like Dream Theater. I really tried to like it, Carousel was bearable, but I gave it away ages ago. Again, sorry.
Forum: Noticeboard

Did they play any new material?
Forum: Noticeboard

The whole Bill Ward saga has soured the project for me. So I won't be buying this. Plus, Ozzy hasn't been able to sing for the last 10 years (assuming you think he ever could). I like Ozzy-era Sabbath, I LOVE Dio era Sabbath, the H&H reunion was a live triumph, although I found The Devil You Know patchy. The live DVD is excellent. I do think Ozzy era Sabbath is underrated. There's
Forum: Noticeboard

Great drummer, unique swing in his playing, and by all accounts a thoroughly nice guy. RIP.
Forum: Noticeboard

Yup, I remember reading that too. Not sure I'd go as far as that, but I don't go out of my way to listen to it.
Forum: Noticeboard

Only got the first one - sounds like Oddyssey-era Yngwie to me. Which is a GOOD thing. So the other(s) have different vibes?
Forum: Noticeboard

I thought the live version was pretty good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFKeo8h_K_k
Forum: Noticeboard

I found it patchy. Totally agree it's too long, some songs need a serious edit. And I just don't like some of the songs. I thought they got the balance right on Revelation - although it wouldn't have suffered from dropping a couple of tracks - but not this time. Still spin it, but use the skip button more than once.
Forum: Noticeboard

320 would be great - you're a star.
Forum: Noticeboard

He! Bought it on vinyl in 1982, got the CD about 10 years ago...will that do? Very kind of you.
Forum: Noticeboard