I remember getting so excited walking up to the ‘ol strip mall knowing that I was going to a wonderland of new music, black light posters, endless rows of rock concert t-shirts, studded wrist bands, smoking paraphernalia, band stickers, the scent of incense in the air, and the latest big rock band blaring over the … Continue reading →

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Not only has Les Claypool (of Primus fame) mastered the bass guitar but on his latest solo effort, Of Whales and Woes, he lays down some very proficient drums and guitar work. Guitar, I can see as it is so closely related to the bass, but drums? Yes. Excellent drumming by the lanky, fishin’, redneck … Continue reading →

(In sarcastic tone) Well, well, well…look who’s back…it’s, uh, it’s Billy Corgan of course, but who is that in the corner who just spoke up? Is that? D’arcy? noooooo. James Iha? Wrong again…It couldn’t be? Yes! I do think it is! It’s Jimmy Chamberlin! My favorite (and personally I think the most talented) Pumpkin has … Continue reading →

Here is the song listHere is the song list Enemy Radio is on the right track. Here are 2 very good music podcast’s that contain about 30 min each of very interesting (and good) new bands. Enemy Radio has a mission to “Stop Music Elitism!!!”. We like that slogan here at Top 40 Sucks! Enemy … Continue reading →

“1, 2, You know what to do” and “Elevator Music” kicks in on the new Beck album. It’s good. It picks up where Guero left off. A little more organic sounding. Not quite as whacky (until the 11 minute closing track “The Horrible Fanfare/Landslide/Exoskeleton”). Beck and Nigel Godrich are credited with most of the instruments … Continue reading →

“The Gathering” is a party held by rock music ledged Edward Van Halen in celebration of the new adult film release from Eddie’s friend Michael Ninn’s porn flick…I mean “adult film” entitled “Sacred Sin”. Eddie Van Halen hosted the party at his house as well as offered his abode as the place where the adult … Continue reading →

For more info about Eddie’s foray into porn click here. He also had a porn party (click the photo for info): Another Book on Eddie when he was…well…good: Eddie Van Halen: Know the Man, Play the Music (Fretmaster) Continue reading →

Remember Eddie when he ripped??? I think we’ve all seen the 5150 solo, but here is a look at Eddiestill in his prime, but with SHORT hair! This is when he switched from the home made built red, white, and black Kramer that we’ve all come to know and love to the Peavey Wolfgang Eddie … Continue reading →

First thing that comes to mind: Bruce Springsteen.Second thing that comes to mind: The band rocks but the vocals are buried.Lastly, damn Les Paul’s sound great cranked straight through an amp (go win one – click the pic above). There is a lot of buzz around this band. Rolling Stone magazine raves and raves about … Continue reading →