Tag Archives: Heavy Metal

Sonic Gems – Deep Purple – Machine Head

Posted on January 25, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

In 1968 Herford England, probably no one knew that the progressive rock band Deep Purple would form and become a top originator of heavy metal and modern hard rock.  That shift occurred, however, in 1970 when the band became all … Continue reading →

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Sonic Gems: Dick Dale & His Del-Tones – King of the Surf Guitar

Posted on December 5, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“There was a tremendous amount of power I felt while surfing and that feeling of power was simply transferred into my guitar when I was playing surf music. The style of music I developed, to me at the time, was … Continue reading →

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Sonic Gems: Pantera – Vulgar Display of Power

Posted on November 20, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Pantera was formed in 1981 by the Abbot Brothers, Vinnie Paul on drums; Dimebag Darrell on guitar and Rex Brown on bass.  This band started of being heavily influenced by glam or hair metal before settling into a heavier sound.  … Continue reading →

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Sonic Gems: Led Zeppelin II

Posted on October 7, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Love them or hate them, there is a lot to be said about Led Zeppelin.  That’s true of almost all contemporary rockers and particularly true for me.  Okay, so they were in part musical thieves.  Yes, I’ve seen that evidence.  … Continue reading →

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