My curious fan relationship with Led Zeppelin
So, let’s get one thing straight. I like Led Zeppelin. I like them a lot. If push came to shove, I might list them in my top ten favourite bands…
The magic power of Triumph – a mix of prog, hard rock, vocal harmony and pop
I discovered Triumph when I caught the last forty seconds of a live concert video on a Saturday Morning. The song was Allied Forces from the album of the same…
Brothers by Alex Van Halen Book Review
The book isn't about success. It isn't really about rock and roll either. It's about love. One brother's love for his younger sibling. Not only can you sense the devastation…
Closing the deep purple circle with Blackmore and Gillan
Deep Purple and their ongoing lineup changes have been the soundtrack of my life. At last count, there have been 14 members of the band (15 if you count Joe…
The songs that inspired my dark speculative fiction juices
Dark speculative fiction, horror, sci-fi and dark fantasy all have links to various genres of music. The blues is famous for its references to the devil, selling your soul at…
If Rock & Roll Dies, It Will Have Its Boots On
On the weekend, I had the opportunity to watch a couple of rock & roll tribute bands, Dark Room (Angels) and Thunderstruck (ACDC), perform at Lucky 13 Garage in Moorabbin,…
Avi Rosenfeld & Tasos Lazaris Very Classic Very Metal Review
One of the great things about being an underground writer (So far underground that you’d need a mining permit to find me), is that you meet some really interesting creative…
Turning to Crime Deep Purple -does this concept work?
By my reckoning, Turning to Crime marks Deep Purple’s 23rd studio album. It is also the eighth album of what has become known as the Steve Morse era. The album…
Eddie Van Halen, dead but his music will live on
The first time I heard Eddie Van Halen, I thought it was a joke. My best friend at the time played me Eruption. I couldn’t believe my ears. It didn’t…
The Deep Purple songs that kept me alive
I’ve just about completed my book tentatively titled Postcards from Hell, Snapshots From a Purple Mind. It’s no epic and is probably self indulgent but its been cathartic for me.…