CLASSIC & HARD ROCK Pt 3 (1982 - 1985)

Yadda, yadda, yadda, new post for ya, blah, blah, is anyone even bothering to read this?, oink, miaow, woof, 'coz the feedback on previous posts has been scant to say the least, scream, shriek, roar, and it's disappointing to a hard working blogger like meself, burp, fart, hiccup.
So (pretty please) let's see some comments.
Part 3 of the Hard Rock/Classic Rock marathon coming your way tonight, lots more good stuff covering the years 1982-1985. "Like what?", you ask?
Like a collection of rare ROSE TATTOO tracks from their glory years, former LUCIFER'S FRIEND/URIAH HEEP singer JOHN LAWTON's post-HEEP band REBEL, ex-STARZ/HELLCATS guitarist RICHIE RANNO gone solo and BLUE OYSTER CULT's BUCK DHARMA gone solo with help from members of the original ALICE COOPER band. How's that for starters? Not convinced? Howzabout DAVID T. CHASTAIN's first band SPIKE, former VIRGIN STEELE guitarist JACK STARR gone solo with help from RIOT's RHETT FORRESTER and members of THE RODS, the debut from former STEELER vocalist RON KEEL's imaginatively named KEEL and three former members of UFO live at the peak of their powers in WAYSTED? Add to that the great obscure one shot bands MESSENDGER, ASHBURY & MOX NIX and i reckon this is one of the best posts i've upped here.
Lemmy know how y'like it.


ROSE TATTOO - Rare Blooms (AUS-78-82) (Rare Studio Tracks!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/47598345/ROSE_TATTOO_-_Rare_Blooms__78-82__Aus.rar


BUCK DHARMA - Flat Out (USA-1982) (B.O.C. & ALICE COOPER BAND members!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/59796042/BUCK_DHARMA_-_Flat_Out__USA_-_1982_.rar


REBEL - Stargazer (UK/GER-1982) (JOHN LAWTON!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/88199846/REBEL_-_Stargazer__UK-GER-1982_.rar


MESSENDGER - Messendger (USA-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/73668653/MESSENDGER_-_Messendger__USA-1982_.rar


ASHBURY - Endless Skies (USA-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/30596606/ASHBURY_-_Endless_Skies__1983_-_USA_.rar


SPIKE - The Price Of Pleasure (USA-1983) (DAVID T. CHASTAIN!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/109123472/SPIKE_-_The_Price_Of_Pleasure__USA-1983_.rar


RICHIE RANNO - Richie Ranno Mini LP (USA-1984) (ex-STARZ!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/33496715/RICHIE_RANNO_-_Richie_Ranno_Mini_LP__1984_-_USA_.rar


WAYSTED - You Won't Get Out Alive (LIVE) (UK-1984) (ex-UFO!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/73696454/WAYSTED_-_You_Won_t_Get_Out_Alive__UK_-_1984_.rar


JACK STARR - Out Of The Darkness (USA-1984) (ex-RIOT & VIRGIN STEELE!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/67851231/JACK_STARR_-_Out_Of_The_Darkness__USA_-_1984_.rar


KEEL - Lay Down The Law (USA-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/114018512/KEEL_-_Lay_Down_The_Law__USA-1984_.rar


MOX NIX - Mox Nix (USA-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/84831815/MOX_NIX_-_Mox_Nix__USA-1985_.rar

CLASSIC & HARD ROCK Pt 2 (1979 - 1981)

Yup, got some more of the same for ya tonight, only different if you see what i mean.
Some great unsung Hard/Classic Rock bands like MORNINGSTAR, AMULET, FULL MOON & FORTRESS. More well known musicians in unfamiliar surroundings, such as former THIN LIZZY/future MOTORHEAD guitarist Brian Robertson alongside ex-RAINBOW/future DIO four stringer Jimmy Bain in the underrated WILD HORSES, ex-BLACKJACK/future KISS axeman Bruce Kulick with GOOD RATS, former NITZINGER guitarist Bugs Henderson gone solo, Ross The Boss between his stints in THE DICTATORS & MANOWAR shredding for SHAKIN' STREET, as well as former BUBBLE PUPPY & DEMIAN personnel in SIRIUS. Familiar faces in unfamiliar places. Add to that the excellent, but unreleased at the time, third album from LEGS DIAMOND and we have one hell of a post people. Enjoy it.


MORNINGSTAR - Venus (USA-1979)

http://rapidshare.com/files/11889786/MORNINGSTAR_-_Venus__1979_.rar


AMULET - Amulet (USA-1979)

http://rapidshare.com/files/15915840/AMULET_-_Amulet__1979_.rar


GOOD RATS - Live At Last (LIVE) (USA-1979)

http://rapidshare.com/files/18771079/good_rats_-_live_at_last__1979_.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/18779823/good_rats_-_live_at_last_2__1979_.rar


SIRIUS - Rising (USA-1979) (ex-BUBBLE PUPPY & DEMIAN!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/84879637/SIRIUS_-_Rising__USA-1979_.rar


LEGS DIAMOND - Uncut Diamond (USA-1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/22919085/LEGS_DIAMOND_-_Uncut_Diamond__USA_-_1980_.rar


FULL MOON - State Of The Artist (USA-1980) (UFO-esque Hard Rock!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/91017575/FULL_MOON_-_State_Of_The_Artist__USA-1980_.rar


WILD HORSES - Wild Horses (UK-1980) (ex-THIN LIZZY & RAINBOW!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/106205154/WILD_HORSES_-_Wild_Horses__UK-1980_.rar


SHAKIN' STREET - Live & Raw (LIVE) (France/USA-1981) (ex-DICTATORS!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/49641940/Shakin__Street_-_Live___Raw__Fra_-_1981_.rar


FORTRESS - Hands In The Till (USA-1981)

http://rapidshare.com/files/62144262/FORTRESS_-_Hands_In_The_Till__USA_-_1981_.rar


BUGS HENDERSON GROUP - Still Flyin' (USA-1981) (ex-NITZINGER!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/50049487/BUGS_HENDERSON_GROUP_-_Still_Flyin___USA_-_1981_.rar


GOOD RATS - Great American Music (USA-1981) (BRUCE KULICK Pre-KISS!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/82362573/GOOD_RATS_-_Great_American_Music__USA_-_1981_.rar


WILD HORSES - Stand Your Ground (UK-1981) (ex-THIN LIZZY & RAINBOW!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/109659278/WILD_HORSES_-_Stand_Your_Ground__UK-1981_.rar

art & txt files included. No pw.

CLASSIC & HARD ROCK Part1 (1971 - 1978)

You may not have heard of some of these bands, (shame on you!), but you may have heard some of the participants in their previous or future bands.
BUTTS BAND featured ex-DOORS men John Densmore & Robbie Krieger, MARCUS HOOK ROLL BAND included Angus & Malcolm Young in their pre-AC/DC days, STRAPPS featured former QUATERMASS man Mick Underwood before he joined GILLAN, whilst TARGET featured a pre-SURVIVOR Jimi Jamison.
Interested? You should be! Add to that the rare ORANG-UTAN, BAD AXE & READY TEDDY albums all deserve a place in your record collections & hearts. Also included are the first two classic LEGS DIAMOND albums and the killer live album from WINTERHAWK featuring the incredible guitarwork of Jordan Marcarus. Plenty to sink your teeth into folks, dig in!


ORANG-UTAN - Orang-Utan (UK-1971) (Excellent Hard Rock a la LEAFHOUND & LED ZEP)

http://rapidshare.com/files/104130299/ORANG-UTAN_-_Orang-Utan__UK-1971_.rar


BUTTS BAND - Butts Band (USA-UK-1973) (ex-DOORS members)

http://rapidshare.com/files/117148852/BUTTS_BAND_-_Butts_Band__USA-UK-1973_.rar


MARCUS HOOK ROLL BAND - Tales Of Old Grand-Daddy (Aus-1973) (Angus & Malcolm Pre-AC/DC!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/14740385/MARCUS_HOOK_ROLL_BAND-Tales_Of_Old_Grand-Daddy.rar


BUTTS BAND - Hear & Now (USA-1975) (ex-DOORS members)

http://rapidshare.com/files/94270940/BUTTS_BAND_-_Hear___Now__USA-1975_.rar


BAD AXE - Bad Axe (USA-1976) (PINK FAIRIES styled Hard Rock!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/26399522/BAD_AXE_-_Bad_Axe_Part_One__USA_-_1976_.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/26547691/BAD_AXE_-_Bad_Axe_Part_Two__1976_-_USA_.rar


REDDY TEDDY - Reddy Teddy (USA - 1976) (STARZ-esque Rock!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/60059433/REDDY_TEDDY_-_Reddy_Teddy__USA_-_1976_.rar


STRAPPS - Secret Damage (UK-1977) (ex-QUATERMASS, Pre-GILLAN!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/6658212/Strapps_-_Secret_Damage__1977_.rar


LEGS DIAMOND - Legs Diamond (USA-1977)

http://rapidshare.com/files/17973147/Legs_Diamond_-_Legs_Diamond__1977_.rar


LEGS DIAMOND - A Diamond Is A Hard Rock (USA-1977)

http://rapidshare.com/files/18092779/LEGS_DIAMOND_-_A_Diamond_Is_A_Hard_Rock__1977_.rar


TARGET - Captured (USA-1977) (JIMI JAMISON!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/73687080/TARGET_-_Captured__USA_-_1977_.rar


WINTERHAWK - There And Back Again (LIVE) (USA-1978)

http://rapidshare.com/files/45138692/Winterhawk_-_There_And_Back_Again_-_Live__1978-USA_.rar

NWOBHM EPs Vol 4 : 1984-1986

Well, here we are again with another new post, this time completing (for now) the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal EPs series. A nice balance between one shot bands with their sole releases, and bands who were able to get a few releases under their belts, such as LE GRIFFE, WARRIOR & PERSIAN RISK.
Lots of variety in sound & style, but quality written all the way through like a stick of Blackpool rock.
Also as a cheeky bonus, there's the awesome & inventive IRON MAIDEN vs WAXAUDIO Mashup EP. Put together by some Australian genius/madman, this contains sonic soundclash versions of several Maiden classics colliding with dance, drum'n'bass & banghra beats. A horrifying proposition to purists, but these songs have been put together with such skill, care & humour, that they deserve to be heard. The band themselves have always had a good sense of humour, i'm sure they'd approve. Enjoy.


HARRIER - Out On The Street EP (UK-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/3052263/HARRIER_-_Out_On_The_Street_EP.rar


PERSIAN RISK - Too Different EP (UK-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/104353591/PERSIAN_RISK_-_Too_Different_EP__UK-1984_.rar


WARRIOR - Breakout EP (UK-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/114690016/WARRIOR_-_Breakout_EP__UK-1984_.rar


GOLGOTHA - Dangerous Games EP (UK-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/18067775/GOLGOTHA_-_Dangerous_Games_EP__1984_.rar


LE GRIFFE - You're Killing Me EP (UK-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/10966365/Le_Griffe_-_You_re_Killing_Me_EP__1984_.rar


DAMACLES - Burnin' White Hot EP (UK-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/87439504/DAMACLES_-_Burnin__White_Hot_EP__UK-1985_.rar


STAGEFRIGHT - Stranger In The Night EP (UK-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/72251873/STAGEFRIGHT_-_Stranger_In_The_Night_EP__UK_-_1985_.rar


TRAITORS GATE - Devil Takes The High Road EP (UK-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/87434385/TRAITORS_GATE_-_Devil_Takes_The_High_Road_EP__UK-1985_.rar


SHERWOOD - Riding The Rainbow (UK-1986)

http://rapidshare.com/files/14742751/Sherwood_-_Riding_The_Rainbow_ep_1986.rar


IRON MAIDEN vs WAXAUDIO - The_IRON MAIDEN Mash Up EP (UK-2007)

http://rapidshare.com/files/57324727/The_IRON_MAIDEN_Mash_Up_EP__2007_.rar

CANADIAN CRUNCH : Maple Leaf Metal 82-99

Hi again, yup, we've got another round of Canadian musical treats for you this evening, this time coming from the Heavier end of the spectrum and covering the years 1982-1999.
There have been some great Canadian Metal bands over the years, ANVIL, RAZOR, EXCITER, VOIVOD, D.B.C., PILEDRIVER, SLAUGHTER etc etc etc. but this selection is a little more obscure. Obscure, but still awesome! The best known name amongst this little lot is probably UNION MADE, which was VOIVOD singer Snake's band during his absence from his main band. They only released a 7" during their lifetime, but we're proud to present their unreleased album here. Lot's to enjoy amongst the others too, from the classic WITCHKILLER Mini LP to the KRAKEN album, it's solid gold all the way. Enjoy!

BREAKER - In Days Of Heavy Metal (Can-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/22928760/BREAKER_-_In_Days_Of_Heavy_Metal__Can_-_1982_.rar


KRAKEN - Kraken (Can-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/26729217/KRAKEN_-_Kraken__1983_-_Canada_.rar


PROBE - We Come In Peace EP (Can-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/111622925/PROBE_-_We_Come_In_Peace_EP__Can-1984_.rar


IRON GYPSY - Iron Gypsy Mini LP (Can-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/26210783/IRON_GYPSY_-_Iron_Gypsy_Mini_LP__1984_Canada_.rar


WITCHKILLER - Day Of The Saxons Mini LP (Can-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/49745213/WITCHKILLER_-_Day_Of_The_Saxons_Mini_LP__Can_-_1984_.rar


MINOTAUR - Burner 7" (Can-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/43065606/MINOTAUR_-_Burner_7____Can-1984_.rar


DDT - Let The Screw... Mini LP (Can-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/26217700/DDT_-_Let_The_Screw...Mini_LP__1984_-_Canada_.rar


MYSTIQUE - Black Rider Mini LP (Can-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/32823806/MYSTIQUE_-_Black_Rider_Mini_LP__1985__Canada.rar


SOLAR EAGLE - Solar Eagle EP (Can-1988)

http://rapidshare.com/files/71175859/SOLAR_EAGLE_-_Solar_Eagle_EP__Can_-_1988_.rar


THUNDER RIDER - Tales Of Darkness & Light (Can-1989)

http://rapidshare.com/files/37730769/THUNDER_RIDER_-_Tales_Of_Darkness___Light__1989__Canada.rar


UNION MADE - Union Made (Can-1999) (ex-VOIVOD)

http://rapidshare.com/files/33945199/UNION_MADE_-_Union_Made__1999-Can_.rar

All rars include cover art & txt files.

CANADIAN HARD ROCK & AOR Pt 2 : 1980-1985

Hi again.
I'm back with the second & final installment of Hard Rock & AOR from Canada.
This time we're covering the years 1980-1985, and amongst the better known names like TORONTO, there are loads of more obscure bands to discover or rediscover.
Please take the time to look into the likes of DAGGER & SIDINEX, i got a feeling you'll be glad you did.
Hope you enjoy something from this selection anyway, eh?
We'll be staying with the Canucks for my next post too, but walking on the wild(er) side, with a smorgasbord of Canadian Heavy Metal for your aural delectation.
Look for that little lot very soon.
Thanks to Vinyl Junkie for pointing out that i'd erroneously identified DRIVER as a Canadian act in my previous post, apparently they were American. My bad.
Keep them comments a-comin'!


TORONTO - Lookin' For Trouble (Can-1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/67858359/TORONTO_-_Lookin__For_Trouble__Can_-_1980_.rar


TORONTO - Head On (Can-1981)

http://rapidshare.com/files/73601357/TORONTO_-_Head_On__Can_-_1981_.rar


THE HUNT - The Thrill Of The Kill (Can-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/54509376/THE_HUNT_-_The_Thrill_Of_The_Kill__Can_-_1982_.rar


RAPID TEARS - Honestly (Can-1982)

http://rapidshare.com/files/111382631/RAPID_TEARS_-_Honestly__Can-1982_.rar


PERENNIAL - You're The Ones EP (Can-1983)

http://rapidshare.com/files/105978981/PERENNIAL_-_You_re_The_Ones_EP__Can-1983_.rar


RAPID TEARS - Cry For Mercy EP (Can-1984)

http://rapidshare.com/files/114013243/RAPID_TEARS_-_Cry_For_Mercy_EP__Can-1984_.rar


SIDINEX - Forever Young Mini LP (Can-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/87654713/SIDINEX_-_Forever_Young_Mini_LP__Can-1985_.rar


DAGGER - Not Afraid Of The Dark (Can-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/27216696/DAGGER_-_Not_Afraid_Of_The_Dark__1985_-_Can_.rar


HANOVER FIST - Hungry Eyes (Can-1985)

http://rapidshare.com/files/27226216/HANOVER_FIST_-_Hungry_Eyes__1985_-_Canada_.rar

CANADIAN HARD ROCK & AOR Pt 1 : 1971-1980

Gotta whole bunch of Canadian Hard Rock & AOR for your listening pleasure this evening.
Who does this type of thing better than our Canadian cousins?
No-one, that's who!
A lot of these bands are pretty much unknown outside their home country except to connoisseurs of the form, and believe me, that's our loss!
So whilst you can take this opportunity to plug gaps in your GODDO or TORONTO collections, why not check out Greg Godovitz's pre-GODDO band FLUDD too, or excellent Hard Rockers THE HUNT?
You'll be glad you did, and i'll feel like i did something worthwhile if i can turn at least one person onto these great forgotten bands who deserved far better for their musical endeavours.
And remember, if you like what you hear, there will be more of the same coming up, covering the classic rock years 1980-1985.
Enjoy!


FLUDD - Fludd (Can-1971)

http://rapidshare.com/files/50166308/FLUDD_-_Fludd__Can-1971_.rar


FLUDD - Cock On (Can-1972)

http://rapidshare.com/files/49811033/FLUDD_-_Cock_On__Can-1972_.rar


PAINTER - Painter (Can-1973)

http://rapidshare.com/files/39069661/PAINTER_-_Painter__Can-1973_.rar


FLUDD - Great Expectations (Can-1976)

http://rapidshare.com/files/53346032/FLUDD_-_Great_Expectations__Can-76_.rar


DRIVER - No Accident (Can-1977)

http://rapidshare.com/files/32714579/DRIVER_-_No_Accident__Can_-_1977_.rar


GODDO - Goddo (Can-1977)

http://rapidshare.com/files/56007145/GODDO_-_Goddo__Can_-_1977_.rar


GODDO - Who Cares ? (Can-1978)

http://rapidshare.com/files/117588099/GODDO_-_Who_Cares__Can-1978_.rar


GODDO - An Act Of Goddo (Can-1979)

http://rapidshare.com/files/57286182/GODDO_-_An_Act_Of_Goddo__Can_-_1979_.rar


THE HUNT - Back On The Hunt (Can-1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/101596305/THE_HUNT_-_Back_On_The_Hunt__Can-1980_.rar


SNOWAXE - We're All Different (Can-1980)

http://rapidshare.com/files/23833085/SNOWAXE_-_We_re_All_Different__1980_-_Canada_.rar

Oh, and if your wondering how the photo ties in with the post click on it & you'll get the full sized version.
Yes, it's tenuous at best, but she foxy!