This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 08/52
AC/DC, Europe, Apocalyptica, Led Zeppelin, Sepultura, Nine Inch Nails, Foo Fighters, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Mötley Crüe, Muse, Cannibal Corpse
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 07/52
Black Sabbath's "N.I.B." from their 1970 debut is a bold blend of Tony Iommi's heavy riffs and Geezer Butler's bass intro, complemented by Ozzy Osbourne's haunting vocals, depicting Lucifer's transformation through love. Metallica's "Damage, Inc.," closing their 1986 "Master of Puppets," delivers raw thrash energy, driven by Cliff Burton's layered bass intro and technical precision, cementing its place as a live favorite.
AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" from 1990’s "The Razors Edge" thrives on Angus Young's hypnotic guitar riff, bringing arena rock fervor despite its catchy simplicity. Guns N' Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle" unleashes urban chaos with Slash's slithering guitar riff and Axl Rose’s piercing wails. Rush's "YYZ," a prog-rock marvel from 1981's "Moving Pictures," dazzles with its 10/8 time signature and seamless interplay between Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, and Alex Lifeson.
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 06/52
Gary Moore's "GM Shreds" flaunts blazing alternate picking, legato runs, and emotive string bends, showcasing his mastery over blues, rock, and metal. While the solos channel classics like "The Loner" and "Still Got the Blues," the lack of strong melody makes it more a technical masterclass than a replayable track. Jeff Beck's "Dirty Mind," blending sharp guitar riffs with Imogen Heap's ethereal vocals, thrives on contrasts, earning a Grammy but feeling polished to the point of restraint.
Tommy Emmanuel's "Travelling Clothes" offers warm, pastoral guitar tones inspired by Alison Krauss’s style, though its comfort risks predictability. Meanwhile, Pat Metheny’s "Go Get It" bursts with high-energy interplay with Antonio Sánchez, though its relentless pace can feel overwhelming. Eddie Van Halen’s bold solos like "Eruption" and "Cathedral" mix technical ingenuity with live spontaneity, while Shawn Lane's "Get You Back" and Joe Bonamassa’s "Beck’s Bolero" reveal meticulous tributes paired with individual flair.
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 05/52
Kiss’s "War Machine" snarls with heavy riffs and ominous lyrics, while Iron Maiden’s "Aces High" channels WWII dogfights with galloping energy. Van Halen’s "Don’t Tell Me" brims with tension and grinding guitars, and Alice Cooper’s "No More Mr. Nice Guy" delivers satirical rebellion with pop-rock flair. Deep Purple’s "Burn" dazzles with fiery riffs and dual vocals, and AC/DC’s "Down Payment Blues" humorously laments financial struggles. Guns N’ Roses tackle heroin excess in "Mr. Brownstone," and Metallica’s "Spit Out the Bone" thrashes against a dystopian tech future. From Billy Idol’s swaggering "Rebel Yell" to Alice in Chains’ raw "Dam That River," each track balances grit and intensity.
This Week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 04/52
Megadeth’s "In My Darkest Hour" channels heartbreak and grief with haunting guitar work and raw lyricism, while Judas Priest’s thundering "Painkiller" delivers unrelenting speed-metal power. Metallica’s "Master of Puppets" blends rebellion and precision, reaching iconic status after its *Stranger Things* resurgence. Alice in Chains’ "Man in the Box" pairs chilling riffs with primal vocals, embodying grunge’s dark edge. Sepultura’s "Amen" confronts religious fanaticism with ferocious resistance, while L7’s "Wargasm" merges distortion and rebellion. Van Halen’s swagger-filled "Runnin’ with the Devil" exudes late-’70s grit, and Bon Jovi’s "Wanted Dead or Alive" crafts a cinematic outlaw anthem. Napalm Death’s "Hierarchies" mixes melody with grindcore chaos, and Living Colour’s "Desperate People" tackles addiction with sharp, rhythmic intensity.
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 03/52
AC/DC’s fiery "That’s the Way I Wanna Rock 'n' Roll" captures raw energy with relentless riffing, while Iron Maiden’s "Wrathchild" channels early punk-metal grit through snarling guitars. Faith No More’s experimental "The Crab Song" blends funk, metal, and melancholy, while Ozzy Osbourne’s "Crazy Train" races forward with Randy Rhoads’ iconic guitar work. Metallica’s pounding "Sad But True" lumbers with drop-tuned menace, and Guns N’ Roses’ poignant "Civil War" critiques humanity’s conflicts with stark lyricism and a building intensity. Deftones’ visceral "Engine No. 9" erupts with abrasive riffs and unhinged vocals, Korn’s "Did My Time" seethes with nu-metal anguish, and KISS powers up with the glam anthem "Heaven’s On Fire." Each track, unique in tone, showcases its band’s defining traits while charging headfirst into unforgettable moments.
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 02/52
Jimmy Page, Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, Rush, Metallica, Rage Against The Machine, Primus, Tool, Whitesnake, Van Halen, Zakk Wylde, Foo Fighters, Queens Of The Stone Age
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 01/52
Aerosmith, Dio, Led Zeppelin, The Hives, Marilyn Manson, Zakk Wylde, Rancid, Dio, Destroy All Monsters, Donna Grantis, Asheton, Asheton, Mascis, Watt, The Cult
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 52/52
How well do you know the music of Queensrÿche, X Japan, Guns N Roses, Ratt, Megadeth, Faith No More, Motley Crue, Motörhead, Alice In Chains, Y&T, Metallica, Tool ? Take our 12-track quiz.
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 51/52
Iron Maiden, Kiss, Ac/Dc, Judas Priest, David Coverdale, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Scorpions, Black Sabbath, Grand Funk Railroad, Aerosmith, Live, Tarja Turunen
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 50/52
How well do you know the music of Nightwish, Joe Satriani, Evanescence, Deep Purple, Rush, Glenn Hughes, Rata Blanca, Megadeth, Mastodon, Lordi, Dinosaur Jr., Slayer, Motley Crue ? Take our 12-track quiz.
This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 49/52
Kiss, Izzy Stradlin, Aerosmith, Halestorm, Extreme, Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC, Judas Priest, Korn, UFO, Ty Segall, Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper