This isn’t necessarily a cover but it’s awesome. So many people for years have been trying to get Sevendust to cover this song, and recently while on the Shiprocked cruise, Sevendust and Living Color happened to be booked on it and it finally happened! Here it is!
Living Colour w/Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust- Cult Of Personality:
I’ve done lists about the greatest bassists, guitarists, and drummers but have yet to conquer the vocalist list. So here we go. In NO PARTICULAR ORDER, here is the list of the best vocalists. Again if I missed any add them in the comments, and I’ll add them to the list!
1. Jim Morrison- The Doors
2. Robert Plant- Led Zeppelin
3. Roger Daltry- The Who
4. Trent Reznor- Nine Inch Nails
5. Jon Bon Jovi- Bon Jovi
6. Philip Anselmo- Pantera/Down
7. Ken Andrews- Failure/Year Of The Rabbit/On
8. Chino Moreno- Deftones/Crosses/Palms
9. James Hetfield- Metallica
10. Layne Staley- Alice In Chains
11. Eddie Vedder- Pearl Jam
12. Chris Cornell- Soundgarden
13. Mark Lanegan- Screaming Trees
14. Thom Yorke- Radiohead
15. Jerry Cantrell- Alice In Chains
16. William Duvall- Alice In Chains
17. Jasan Radford- One Side Zero/Abloom
18. Jimmy Gnecco- Ours
19. Gavin Rossdale- Bush
20. Maynard James Keenan- Tool/A Perfect Circle
21. Kurt Cobain- Nirvana
22. Dave Grohl-Foo Fighters
23. Corey Taylor- Slipknot/Stone Sour
24. Johnny Rivers
25. Lajon Witherspoon- Sevendust
26. Clint Lowery- Sevendust/Call Me No One
27. Scott Kelly- Neurosis/The Road Home/Corrections House
28. Josh Homme- Queens Of The Stone Age
29. Scott Weiland
30. Mike Patton- Faith No More/Fantomas/Mr. Bungle/etc
31. David Bowie
32. Roger Waters- Pink Floyd
33. David Gilmour- Pink Floyd
34. Robert Smith- The Cure
35. Dave Gahan- Depeche Mode
36. Morrissey- The Smiths
37. Jonny Rotten- Sex Pistols
38. Joey Ramone- Ramones
39. Lou Reed- The Velvet Underground
40. Bob Dylan
41. Jack Bruce- Cream
42. Ian Curtis- Joy Division
43. Bruce Dickinson- Iron Maiden
44. Rob Halford- Judas Priest
45. Neil Young
46. Richard Patrick- Filter
47. Jimi Hendrix
48. Ozzy Osbourne
49. Ronnie James Dio
50. Grace Slick- Jefferson Airplane
51. Peter Steele- Type O Negative
52. Jesse Leach- Killswitch Engage/Times Of Grace
53. Brent Smith- Shinedown
54. Iggy Pop
55. Daniel Johns- Silverchair
56. Jim Ward- Sparta
57. Cedric Bixler- At The Drive In/The Mars Volta
58. Stephen Brodsky- Cave In/Mutoid Man
59. Bob Mould
60. Pete Loeffler- Chevelle
61. Aaron Lewis- Staind
63. Axl Rose- Guns N Roses
64. Perry Farrell- Jane’s Addiction/Porno For Pyros
65. Chuck Ragan- Hot Water Music
66. Ian Astbury- The Cult
67. Jeremy Enigk- Sunny Day Real Estate/The Fire Theft
68. Beth Gibbons- Portishead
69. Brian Molko- Placebo
70. Hope Sandoval- Mazzy Star
71. Ben Flanagan- The Trophy Fire/Black Map
72. Gavin Hayes- Dredg
73. Henry Rollins
74. Marilyn Manson
75. Jesse Hasek- 10 Years
76. Jonny Hawkins- Nothing More
77. Freddie Mercury- Queen
78. Don Henley- Eagles
79. Lindsey Buckingham- Fleetwood Mac
80. Stevie Nicks- Fleetwood Mac
81. Matt Berninger- The National
82. Matt Talbot- Hum
83. Walter Schreifels- Quicksand/Rival Schools
84. John Bush- Armored Saint/Anthrax
85. David Coverdale- Whitesnake
86. Sebastian Bach
87. Jeff Angell- Walking Papers
88. Scooter Ward- Cold
89. Billy Idol
90. Billy Corgan- Smashing Pumpkins
91. Jesse Lacey- Brand New
92. Jonathan Davis- Korn
93. Brandon Boyd- Incubus
94. Pepper Keenan- Corrosion Of Conformity
95. Shirley Manson- Garbage
96. Janis Joplin
97. Ann Wilson- Heart
98. Fiona Apple
99. Joe Elliot- Def Leppard
100. John Fogerty- Creedence Clearwater Revival
There are some bands out there that get lumped into a genre and are seen just as “one of those” bands. When that happens people miss out on something that can be really good. Hailing from San Antonio, Nothing More is a band that has broken through the mainstream with their single “This Is The Time (Ballast).” Their self titled album which was released in June 2014 is one of the more underrated albums to come out last year. Sure the production is more on the “produced” side but the songs are what you should be paying attention to. The band has been around since the early 2000’s and have waited for this moment. Nothing More emits raw aggression with its vocals and riffs, thunderous bass and at times tribal percussion not to mention an energy level that rivals most headlining acts. Nothing More’s mission for their music is to create honest, passionate art with real intent, and they have done just that.
Nothing More Album Stream:
http://www.nothingmore.net/
https://www.facebook.com/nothingmore
By: Brian Lacy
Since Jimmy Page is overseeing the new remasters of all their albums, I thought now is a good time to rank all the Zeppelin albums. So here it is in order of not the best to the best. This list is also just my opinion.
Coda:
In Through The Out Door:
Presence:
Houses Of The Holy:
Led Zeppelin III:
Physical Graffiti:
Led Zeppelin I:
Led Zeppelin IV:
Led Zeppelin II:
Haster of Orange County, California was formed in late 2010. With influences such as Chevelle, Deftones, Tool, and Korn, their sound plays off those influences into a solid alternative metal foundation. I’d even compare them to a newer band like Nothing More. Their main goal is to incorporate ambient feel, heavy foundation, and a performance intent on telling a story, evoking a rich experience that creates an insatiable desire for more. In addition to releasing their full length album Let It Go in 2014, Haster has amassed some acclaim with Best Metal Band Nominee at the Orange County Music Awards in 2014, Best Metal Band of Artists In Music Awards in 2013 and Artist of the Year & Best Metal Band Nominee at the Artists In Music Awards in 2012.
Within These Walls:
Medicine:
https://www.facebook.com/Hasterband
When Queens Of The Stone Age released their very great album Era Vulgaris, they also recorded a cover of the Billy Idol classic “White Wedding.” In true Queens fashion they added a bit of a stripped down flair to it. It’s definitely an interesting
take on Billy’s version (which is the better version).
Queens Of The Stone Age- White Wedding
Billy Idol- White Wedding
Putting aside genre defining, Anakin simply rocks. Their blend of space rock and hooky melodies carry the weight throughout their new album Celestial Frequency Shifter. There is so much space and ambience entangled with the subtle crunchy guitars. Their influences of Weezer, Failure, Hum and science fiction really shine on this release without overpowering the sound that the band has created. Anakin really took their time to craft songs that can stand out on their own or as an album (as it should be). “Astro(not)” is the perfect beginning to this album. The third song “Lucidity,” really picks up the pace as as hard charging song complete with sultry hooks. Songs like “Clairvoyanace,” “Ctrl.Alt.Del” and the closing song “Sunbeam,” really strike with the hooks and distorted guitars. There is also another element that this album has, and that is its ability to be uplifting. The way the vocal melodies are mixed with the synths, create this harmonious meditation while listening. Anakin have made an album that is perfect for the start of a new year. Their notions of hope and the thought of what is out there really comes into play.
On The 1-10 Scale: 9/10
Anakin- Celestial Frequency Shifter:
By: Brian Lacy
Finally in 2000 after nearly 5 years in the making, Tony Iommi released the be all end all of solo albums featuring guest vocalists. All of the songs on the album were written by Tony Iommi, producer Bob Marlette and each of the vocalists that appear on the songs.The album features Phil Anselmo, Dave Grohl, Henry Rollins, Billy Corgan, Serj Tankian, Billy Idol, Ian Astbury, Peter Steele, Skin, and Ozzy. According to Tony Iommi, he and Phil Anselmo had recorded three tracks together for the album, but only one was put onto the album. Phil had later on said that there was a chance that they might have done a full album had time permitted amongst other things. The album peaked at number 129 on the Billboard charts and its only single released, “Goodbye Lament” featuring Dave Grohl reached number 10 on the Mainstream Rock Chart. This album is quite a remarkable album, as it shows what Tony Iommi’s playing sounds like with different types of singers. Slash tried to do something similar with his first “solo” album, but to me he failed miserably mainly because he is overrated and picked the wrong people to have on his album. Tony Iommi is a true legend and master of his craft, and this album is a testament to his legacy
Iommi- Album:
Tony Iommi and Phil Anselmo- Invasion Of The Saviours:
By: Brian Lacy
Cave In has been one of my favorite bands since i first heard them back in 1998. I thought today is the perfect day to rank their albums. So here they are in order of not their best to their best!
White Silence:
Tides Of Tomorrow:
Planets Of Old:
Antenna:
Perfect Pitch Black:
Jupiter:
Until Your Heart Stops:
AUDIOECLECTICA 