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R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio
 Posted 5/17/2010 2:17:00 PM
A sad day for heavy metal fans came yesterday with the passing of Ronnie James Dio. Known primarily as the front-man of Black Sabbath throughout the 1980's, as well as a renowned solo artist, Dio was perhaps the quintessential heavy metal singer.
In addition to all those bands mentioned, Dio reunited with members of Black Sabbath to form Heaven & Hell in 2006, to contribute 3 new songs to the Black Sabbath: The Dio Years compilation. Heaven & Hell released their debut album, The Devil You Know, in April of 2009.
Dio influenced countless heavy metal bands, with his fantasy-fueled lyrics, and banshee-like wails. He will be missed.
Ronnie James Dio
1942-2010
New Miley Cyrus video: too racy or too derivative?
Posted 5/6/2010 2:33:00 PM
My apologies for the leading question, but I feel it's one that needs to be asked. For child pop stars, sadly, this does seem to be the next logical step in order to take their careers with them into adulthood. I think some of them might be taking the "adult" part of the equation a tad too literally. Unsure of what I am talking about, here is Exhibit A:
Now I know what some of you might be thinking: " Come on Kyle, she's just playing dress-up." "She's just enjoying her freedom from Hannah Montana". Both valid points that will no doubt be brought up. My main problem with the video (besides feeling utterly creepy watching it) is that it's totally bereft of originality. Want to be rebellious? Dance in front of a "stiff-upper lip" crowd. Want an edge? Load up on eyeliner! Want...something?! Have your backing crew dress up like animals...I think. As much as it ...
Metallica is back!
Posted 10/14/2009 1:47:00 PM
I think it’s more than a mere coincidence that Tony Bennett played Winnipeg the night after Metallica. The Godfathers of Thrash blessed the MTS Centre with their presence for the first time since 2004. And yes, the term Godfathers is appropriate, even though they weren’t the first. But please, don’t ask me to figure out who the first was. The nerd in me will be unleashed; could be Venom, or Kreator, Diamond Head, any of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal bands. Heck, even Black Sabbath (Neon Knights, anyone?)
Much like Bennett, Metallica is the gold standard of their genre. Metallica brings fan of all genres of music together. Many people who love Metallica don’t even enjoy other metal music. Example, the copy of the Black Album that I own used to belong to my dad! I’m not implying ...
Summer?! Summer?! Bueller?!
Posted 5/13/2009 12:00:00 AM
So yesterday was Manitoba day. Ok, hands up, how many of you remembered? I did (thank you Larry MacIntosh!). Seriously though, the weather may be crummy right now. I think the best description of a day like today comes from The Weakerthans song One Great City, “a darker gray is breaking through a lighter one.” Please don’t fret though; the sun will come out…well, eventually. Don’t bet your bottom dollar. So while you’re sitting on your soaked deck, under a parasol, wearing a jacket AND shorts (it’s ok to admit it. I’ve done the jacket and shorts combo) here are a few things you can look forward to this summer. 36th Annual Winnipeg Folk Fest The rite of passage for many Winnipeggers is ready to folk n’ roll July 9-12 at Birds Hill Park. The true ...
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