Def Leppard’s ‘Diamond Star Halos’ is One Year Old, So Let’s Talk About It | Album Review
On May 27, 2022, English hard rock band Def Leppard released their twelfth studio album Diamond Star Halos. Today, the album is exactly one year old. Isn’t it crazy how fast time flows by? I was really excited when Def Leppard announced the album because it was my first new studio release since becoming a…
Songs with the Same Title – Overkill Edition
It’s time for another edition of my Songs with the Same Title series, and this time I’ll be covering American thrash metal band Overkill because I just wanted an excuse to check out more of their songs. Last time, I covered American rock ‘n’ roll band The Black Crowes, so if you haven’t already, you…
Aerosmith Announce ‘Peace Out’ Farewell Tour, Yay or Nay?
So, I woke up this morning at 8:00 a.m. and scrolled through my phone as usual. I saw a Twitter notification from Aerosmith with the phrase “PEACE OUT!” Curious, I clicked on the notification and found that the American rock band just announced a farewell tour with The Black Crowes as the opening act. The…
My Top 10 Album Title Tracks
Album title tracks can be a hit or miss. Sometimes, the title track could be the best song on the album. The title track could also be the worst song on the album. Other times, the title track could be decent, but not great. Take the title track from AC/DC’s Ballbreaker (1995) album as an…
Are They Still a Band If There’s Only One Original Member Left?
First of all, I know that it’s impossible for original band lineups to stay together forever. Band members fight with each other, some leave, while others are fired; simple as that. However, there are certain occasions where it’s hard to accept a new lineup with only one original member left, especially when members are constantly…
Songs with the Same Title – The Black Crowes Edition
Recently, I’ve been diving into Steve Gorman’s Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of the Black Crowes book, which was released in 2019. I’m taking my sweet old time with it and honestly, it’s really good! There was so much chaos and issues going on with The Black Crowes, and I found their story…
Taking a Trip Down Memory Lane with Foreigner | Concert Review (Las Vegas Residency 2023)
Foreigner was one of those bands that I never thought I needed to see live until the opportunity arrived. I’ve heard their music throughout my whole life. I’ve heard their songs on American Idol, Pitch Perfect (2012), Glee, and strangely enough, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009). As mentioned in my Blue Öyster Cult…
The Def Leppard Lowdown: From ‘Drastic Symphonies’ to Rick Allen Being Attacked
Ever wondered what Def Leppard would sound like with an orchestra? Well, get ready to be amazed! According to Consequence of Sound, the English hard rock band has teamed up with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a brand new album featuring reimagined and orchestrated versions of the band’s classic hits and a few deep cuts…
Up the Irons for Martin Popoff’s ‘Iron Maiden: Album by Album’ Book | Book Review
Iron Maiden is considered one of the greatest heavy metal bands of all time. As part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, they shook everyone’s core with their self-titled debut album in 1980. While that album and the following release had some decent tracks, it was the band’s third album The Number of…
Should Richie Sambora Return to Bon Jovi?
Three years ago, when I first got into Bon Jovi, I would’ve said, “heck yes, Richie should definitely return to the band!” Now, I have my doubts. For those of you that don’t know what I’m talking about, Richie Sambora was the guitar player for the American hard rock band Bon Jovi from 1983 to…
Songs with the Same Title – Deep Purple Edition
It’s time for another edition of the Songs with the Same Title series and I am pumped! The last artist I covered was Black Sabbath, so if you haven’t already, check out that post right here. For now, we are moving onto our next victim, Deep Purple, a very popular English rock band that formed…
I Was Burnin’ for Blue Öyster Cult! | Concert Review (‘On Tour Forever!’ Tour)
This concert review has been long overdue, so I apologize for the delay people! My Disney College Program was coming to an end, so I thought, “why not go out with a bang by seeing Blue Öyster Cult live in concert?” So, that’s exactly what I did! The concert took place on Tuesday, January 10,…
My Top Five Rock Bands to Replace Aerosmith on “Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster”
Aerosmith’s time with Disney may be coming to an end. According to Theme Park Tourist, “Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will close on February 20, 2023 for refurbishment and as of right now, will reopen in summer 2023. It’s not like “Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster” is the first attraction to…
10 Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Songs from ‘Cobra Kai’ That’ll Boost Your Confidence
After finishing Ralph Macchio’s book this past November, I started watching Cobra Kai, which is the sequel to the beloved 80s film franchise, The Karate Kid. However, I stopped halfway through season three, so that I could focus on the last month of my Disney College Program. Thankfully, this past Sunday, I had enough time…
Reflections of the Year 2022
I don’t even know where to begin! 2022 has been one big roller coaster ride for me. It started on a high note because I bought Deep Purple’s Burn (1974) on CD at Hungry Ear Records in early January. Then, I had to leave it and all my other CDs behind in mid-March because I…
My Top Five Bands I Got Into During 2022
2022 has been quite an interesting year. At the beginning of the year, I was still living in Hawaii listening to my Bon Jovi albums in my room and as we near the end of the year, I’m currently in Florida finishing up my Disney College Program. I’ve been living in Florida since mid-March, so…
I Turned 24 at Disney World! | DCP Fall 2022
On Wednesday, November 30, 2022, I celebrated my 24th birthday at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World! That was the second time I celebrated my birthday at Disney. I celebrated my 16th birthday at Disneyland and that day, unfortunately, did not end well. Anyways, moving on! It looked like history would’ve repeated itself because I…
Breaking Down My Spotify Wrapped 2022
So, Spotify has this thing called Spotify Wrapped, which is basically a summary of the different artists and genres you listened to throughout the “entire year.” I used Spotify a lot in 2022 because I’ve been in Florida since March and most of my beloved CDs are back home in Hawaii. In other words, I…
I Took the Social Media Music Challenge!
At the beginning of November, the Hudson Valley Squares from Sea of Tranquility did a show where they answered the web’s most popular social media music challenge questions. I’ve wanted to do a blog post like that since then, and that day is finally here! I’m going to answer those questions and give you my…
Ralph Macchio’s ‘Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me’ Book Was Thought-Provoking and Entertaining | Book Review
On an ordinary trip to Target, I stumbled upon three books that caught my eye. One of them was Ralph Macchio’s Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me. I’ve never seen any of The Karate Kid movies in their entirety, except for the 2010 remake with Jaden Smith. I’ve only seen bits and pieces of…
Lana Teramae | Me, Myself and Time 