Metallica was a great band

You might not have much idea about it from their performances over the last decade, but 20 years ago Metallica was a tight and impressive musical unit. With Cliff Burton on bass they had character and solid metal composition. Though some said the vocals were harsh, they are now considered quite gentle and mainstream. Truly Metallica was a band ahead of their times who suffered for being unrecognized innovators and have sinced lapsed into comfortable public performances not much varied than elevator music.

Abolish the rules made of stone

Slayer still performs this classic with the same energy used to compose it 20 years ago for their definitive Reign in Blood release.

Radiohead tops the charts again - "In Rainbows" is a Billboard #1

Radiohead made their expected arrival at No. 1 on the new U.K. album chart yesterday (Jan. 6) with "In Rainbows," released in the U.K. and internationally Dec. 31 on XL Recordings.

Radiohead's victory gives them their fifth U.K. No. 1 album, a sequence that began with 1997's "OK Computer" and also includes "Kid A" (2000), "Amnesiac" (2001) and 2003's "Hail to the Thief." A single from the new set, "Jigsaw Falling Into Place," is commercially released in Britain on Jan. 14.

Radiohead New Years Gift

Radiohead brought in the new year by performing their entire album for their fans. What a good vibe for freedom in music distribution and fan connections!

Yngwie Malmsteen showing how to rock on guitar

Yngwie Malmsteen is well known for his metal solos but here he shows what he can do on an acoustic guitar without any processing effects. No distortion, just skill applied to the instrument showing decades of practice and exploration.

Led Zeppelin still rocking

It's hard to believe, but after 19 years apart and time passing they are still a world class band. The singing stands out as almost untouched by time.

Best drum solo ever

Thomas Lang plays the drums better than popular favorites like Neil Peart.