Review: Iron Maiden – The Final Frontier [2010]

The latest Iron Maiden album, number 15 for those keeping track, is freakin’ awesome. The Final Frontier is skull-crushingly brutal. Maiden is a beastly machine that grows stronger and stronger with every new epic masterpiece. This record certainly brings the thunder, about 76 minutes worth in fact. The 10 new songs contain classic Maiden vibes […]

Miscellaneous Rock Links: Metal Hurts Heart, XM Sirius Programming, More Maiden…

1. Study with infinite loopholes finds that heavy metal music restricts blood flow to the heart causing added stress [gigwise.com]. 2. Lame vampire soundtrack bumps AC/DC’s Black Ice from the peak position on the US pop chart [reuters.com]. 3. XM and Sirius finally merge their stations. Sirius “Hard Attack” is now “Liquid Metal” and “Buzzsaw” […]

Kerrang! Iron Maiden tribute rules!

I have been listening to the Kerrang! Iron Maiden Tribute, Maiden Heaven, and it is GREAT! I know, I know, Iron Maiden can’t be covered, blah blah blah…but there are some great versions on this CD. My favorites from the tribute are “Remember Tomorrow” (Metallica), “The Trooper” (Coheed & Cambria), “To Tame A Land” (Dream […]