Very sad to hear about LG Pertrov. Despite being the same age and from similar early musical backgrounds, we rarely bumped into each other. It was only over the last few years I started to get to know him. Top bloke and one of the best Death Metal vocalists out there. RIP
Well I reached 50.I had hoped for a big party and a luxurious vacation, however, paying a car tax reminder and drinking a shit tin of lager on my own will have to do. Cheers!
Feel very lucky to have seen Cliff Burton perform with
@Metallica
11th September 1986, 35 years ago. Little did we know, a few weeks later he would be gone. The first and still the best metal show I've ever seen!
Released 35 years ago today. I bought the album without hearing it, based purely on the band name, the album title, and the artwork. Shortly after hearing 'Infernal Death', I began to figure out where to paint the logo on my leather jacket!
#Death
#ScreamBloodyGore
What 5 albums have you listened to most in your life? Be honest, not trendy.
Mine are:
1. Mercyful fate, Don't Break The Oath
2. Iron Maiden,Killers
3. Metallica, Ride The Lightning
4. Black Sabbath, Mob Rules
5. Ozzy Osbourne, Talk Of The Devil
The day has finally arrived: PARADISE LOST present their new album OBSIDIAN to the world today. Given the current circumstances of Covid-19, the release has become a soundtrack of sorts for these difficult and uncertain times.
As I was glumly eating breakfast at my hotel, Eye Of The Tiger came on the radio. By the time it had finished, I was high fiving the staff and using a mop as a guitar! Never underestimate the power of early 80s music on miserable men in their 50s!
Master Of Puppets is 38 years old today! Superb album! Loads of good songs, but I think Harvester Of Sorrow is my favorite.
#Metallica
#MasterOfPuppets
At just under 29 minutes, the epitome of quality over quantity, Slayers' game-changing album 'Reign in Blood' turns 35 today! In 1986 I pre-ordered it on US import from Shades records in London. It cost me Β£10. In today's money, that's about Β£14,000
#Slayer
#ReignInBlood
Well, it's nearly a month since I stopped drinking anything but premium lager, and I can honestly say I haven't missed alcohol-free drinks at all. My mood, concentration, and general well-being have all improved dramatically, In my opinion.
Thanks to everyone who checked out the
#paradiselost
stream last night, I hope you enjoyed it! Hopefully, it won't be too long until our next show, but this time, played to people in the same room! until then, thanks again and stay safe x
5.00am, a silent house, silent roads, even the birds are quiet. It's in times like this I like to reflect on things, such as, why the fuck do I keep waking up at 5.00am
Many people are choosing 'Sweet Child O' Mine' as the song they never need to hear again, but I dunno, it reminds me of a warm safe place, where as a child I'd hide, and pray for the thunder and the rain to quietly pass me by.
This was taken 7 years ago, after 2 late shows, 2 early lobby calls and 3 delayed flights. On the plus side, backstage rooms generally have 2 power points now!
@CocaCola
feel free to use the pic in any future advertising campaign!
The main advantage of being bald is, you can tell when it's raining before people with hair. Should be regarded as a superpower really!
#MarvelStudios
I'd jump at the chance to play 'Captain Cranium', 'The Slaphead' or 'The Incredible Dr. Bald Bastard!'
First concert - I was about 15
Last concert - I was 48
Best concert - 15 again.
Worst concert - think I was 47
Loudest concert - probably around 26
Most surprising - possibly 37
Next concert - definitely 49
Wish I could see- my phone without wearing glasses
As I walked down the street, a kid shouted 'fool' at me from an open school bus window. Of all the insults he could have yelled, he chose 'fool' I sincerely hope that young man makes better use of any future opportunities he gets in life.
Very sad to hear about the passing of Malcolm Dome. Apart from his incredible knowledge of everything metal, he was also behind
@OfficialPL
right from the beginning, and always pleasant company to hang out with on our frequent weekend trips to London in the early '90s.
On this day, 35 years ago (eek!) Possessed-7 Churches' album was released. At 14, I distinctly remember buying it and playing it for the first time. The line 'Metal burns my fucking brain' still sums up the experience.
Just come off stage. First email I received was from Ebay telling me they have updated their user agreement. I'll be honest, during the last song I was wondering if it had been updated or not.
I had to remove some alcohol from my trolley due to rationing, which I fully understand, However, I did feel the need to point out that I wasn't actually stockpiling, I usually buy that much booze for the weekend.
Off to sunny Switzerland for the last show before Brexit. Once aeroplanes finally cease to travel in and out of the UK, all future shows will be done using public transport, and only in the West Riding area. Thanks for your understanding at this difficult time.
Some people seem genuinely surprised that Miley Cyrus' version of Nothing else matters is so good! It's a great song and she's a great singer, there was never any danger of it failing!