Well I have a few gems for you this week.  I have a new metal band that I have been listening to for the past month (and should’ve told you about long before today). And an artist who was on a previous podast that has released a masterpiece of intimate and inspiring acoustic rock. Here ya go.

Deflagration “A Call To Arms” (Metal)

This stuff is damn heavy and breaks some new ground ta boot (I can’t quite pinpoint it but you’ll see what I mean). I’ve been listening before and during my workouts for over a month now and this stuff gets me really – and I mean REALLY – jacked up (which reminds me, try not to listen around your buddies that drink whiskey, unless you are looking to break up a fight).

Anyway, they kind of remind me of the band Pro-Pain (I think its the singing). Oh and don’t just take my word for it. I’ve shared their stuff with some of my live and bleed metal buddies and here are their comments;

Mark on Facebook – “Dude! I checked out Deflagration and it was awesome! Thanks!”

Bob on Facebook – “I like them. They sound different. I like the sound though. I might have to get the CD.”

My favorite tunes are “Split Wide” and “Color and Ash”. Bottom line, if you are a metal fan, you are gonna like these guys. These tunes will fit nicely in a playlist along side Slayer, Testament, Exodus, Metallica, Slipknot and many of the newer bands of that ilk. Check them out on MySpace or CDBaby.

Rob Anthony – “While the World Sleeps” (Acoustic Rock/Americana)

Speaking of metal, Rob Anthony is an ex-thrasher who has learned how to turn it up by turning it down. He has crafted a great acoustic album.

Even though I know it’s borderline heresy in the indie world, I’ve been listening a decent amount of top 40 rock, country and adult contemporary lately as part of my songwriting self-education. The stuff on this release could EASILY go toe to toe with almost anything on the pop charts. The top-notch songwriting is both timely and timeless.

His performance is very personal and very intimate. He will tap your psychy and bleed the emotion out of you on nearly every tune.  There is really no way to pick a few favorites because I love pretty much every tune on the disc. And for all of you cover tune nuts, you will want to check out his take on the DePeche Mode tune “Personal Jesus”.

Bottom line, if you haven’t heard him, you are missing out. Check him out on the official Rob Anthony Site or on CDBaby. Then tell everyone you know because he deserve to be heard. Oh and be on the lookout for an interview with Rob in the near future. We’ve been in contact and are trying to find some time in our schedules.

Grab your studs, your air guitar and a beer (or three). I keep the intensity level high as you and I check some out some tunes from all over the metal spectrum.

Press play and listen as we explore some newer metal music ranging from Hard Rock to Thrash.

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Here are the songs heard on this podcast and the links to each artists website;
Robot Lords of Tokyo - “Mergatroid” (get it free on eMusic)
Robot Lords of Tokyo – “Belly Full of Greed”
DC4 - “Candy Caine” (get it free on eMusic)
SNEW - “Got Love” (get it free on eMusic)
SNEW – “She’s A Real Gunslinger” (get it free on eMusic)
American Angel – “Turns to Grey” (get it free on eMusic)
Top Johnny – “X-Tasy”
Exodus – “Children of a Worthless God” (get it free on eMusic)

Websites Mentioned on this podcast;
SNEW frontman interview on the Classic Metal Show

Most of these and a ton of other great artists can be found on the Pod Safe Music Network.

I am kind of at a loss for words right now so I will just get to the point. It’s just you, me, my f@#k ups and some tasty music by some talented, hard rocking, late 70’s sounding artists.

Press play now and enjoy. Simple as that.
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Here are the songs heard on this podcast and the links to each artists website;
Stripwired – “Another Shot” (get it free on eMusic)
Lauren Harris – “Steal Your Fire” (get it free on eMusic)
Crash Kelly – “Ride the Wire”
Moonstone Project – “Slave of Time”

Other sites and podcasts mentioned in this show;
Sneak peak of the new Metallica “Death Magnetic” Rock and Roll Geek Show style

BRAIN FART ALERT: My apologies to Lauren Harris. I said your name correctly the first time but then – right before the song – I mentioned some other Lauren.

Most of these and a ton of other great artists can be found on the Pod Safe Music Network.

Are you ready for a healthy dose of crunch? You better be damn it because it’s on. A little screamin, a little crunch and nothin but head bobbin, fist pumpin metal goodness for your listening enjoyment.

You are about to listen to what could possibly be my best metal podcast yet!

Press play and brighten your f#$@%n day.
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Here are the songs heard on this podcast and the links to each artists website;
Dream Evil – “Fire Battle in Metal” (get it free on eMusic)
FEFF – “I’ll Tell You”
Sevendust – “Deathstar”
Warrel Dane – “When We Pray” (get it free on eMusic)
Ground Mower – “Down”
Pride Tiger – “The Lucky Ones”
Supagroup – “Born in Exile”
Paradise – “Lady Luck”

Other sites and podcasts mentioned in this show;
Live Metallica with King Diamond ..very cool
Heavy metal christmas album on the way (yep you read that right)
Mike Cameo’s Indie Top 10 Rock Podcast

Most of these and a ton of other great artists can be found on the Pod Safe Music Network.

Question: what do muscle cars, tribute bands, flesh eating fish and charity have in common?

Answer: they are all a part of one kick ass, hard rockin’ podcast.

Press play now so you can hear how they all come together.
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Here are the songs heard on this podcast and links to each artists website.
Muscle Car – “Hell Yeah Lets Rock”
Adrenaline Factor – “Boozin Susan” (download this tune free on eMusic)
Dirty Angels – “Dirty Riddle”
Piranha – “Snake Eyes”
Fu Manchu – “Hung Out To Dry” (download this tune free on eMusic)
The Evil Queens – “Means to An End” (download this tune free on eMusic)
Hollywood Roses – “My Deceit” (download this tune free on eMusic)
The Failures – “Cheese Motherfucker”

Other links mentioned in the show:
Rockin Benefits – More information about that Rockin’ for Big Brothers Little Sisters .
HeavyAsHell.com – Promote your band, your favorite band or just hang out.

Most of these and a ton of other great artists can be found on the Pod Safe Music Network.

Off night…
Note to Fu Manchu; I screwed up when I announced your song. I should have said “Hung Out to Dry” but I said “Means to an End.” I owe you one. Also, note to Adreneline Factor; I screwed up when I didn’t mention your name or the song (At least its in the show notes right?) I owe you one too.

Over the past few months I have discovered a some damn good music on MySpace. Today, I want to share five of my favorite discoveries with you.

If you are wondering how I picked them I can only say there is no rhyme or reason, no new or old, and no discretion concerning Indie or mainstream. No real boundaries at all. These are just a bunch of songs that I heard that caught my attention. Check them out. Read the rest of this entry

It’s time once again to grace the internet airwaves with some music; Musicgoat style. This show was one that I recorded out of the blue last Friday when getting ready to go out for a few beers with my buddies.

I feature two songs each by two very solid hard rock bands; Atomic Brother and Violent Divine. The songs in this show really get the blood pumping. If you need a pick me up at anytime, this is the show.

Just when you thought nobody could truly rock anymore.

Here are songs and the bands you heard on this podcast. Check them out or die.
Violent Divine – “Rush You” & “Let Go”
Atomic Brother – “See Me Comin” & “Everything and Less”

These and a ton of other great artists can be found on the Pod Safe Music Network.

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If you like to read reviews and hear about new bands and artists then you are in luck. I am going to start doing at least one album review per week. I have been doing some advertising on a few other sites and I am pretty sure it will produce some content for me to review. Many bands and artists out there are looking for exposure and I want to give it to them if they are good.

To get the ball rolling, I am going to review a compilation. Besides being out for a few years now (and having the longest title in the title in my collection), this album and its tracks incorporate a lot of what Musicgoat music is all about. It almost doesn’t matter what your taste in music is with this cd. Metalheads, Indie, Acoustic and Blues fans alike will appreciate many of these cuts.

Let me start with the highlights. Cinderella really surprised me on “Shake Me.” I almost didn’t recognize it at first. They took a relatively straight forward rock song, slowed it down and painted on some cozy blues texture. The harmony’s, the riffs… yummy.

I was literally addicted to LA Guns acoustic version of “Sex Action.” The song is almost sleazier in acoustic. I like.

“Here I Go Again” is a great strummer and really highlights David Coverdale’s vintage 70’s howling-hard blues vocals.

With a guilty pleasure factor of 15 on a scale from 1 to 10 there is just something about Jani Lanes version of “Cherry Pie.” A tip for the guys; careful how loud you have this one up when the windows are down in your car. Trust me!

Not sure how I feel about “Rock You Like A Hurricane” by the Scorpions. The song has been brutally overplayed for years now but I guess it was nice to hear another version. It is alright but I’m not sure if the arrangement goes well with the theme. It doesn’t really rock like a hurricane, more like a very mild thunderstorm.

Everything else is pretty decent, except the following. Listen at your own risk.

I have always been a fan of Ratt but don’t even waste your time with this unrecognizable, disappointing and almost confusing version of “Round and Round.” What the hell?

Poisons Talk Dirty to me doesn’t do anything except beg for distortion. Nelson “Love and Affection”… no comment.

All labels aside, this CD has a little something for everyone. This was quite a surprise and an adventure for an old metalhead like myself. Check it out – VH1 Classic Presents: Metal Mania – Stripped, Vol. 2: The Anthems

P.S. Have something you want me to review? No problem! Just fill out the info using my Contact page and let me know what it is. I will see what I can do.

Something you probably knew all along. Those long haired dudes back in high school weren’t really puffing something wacky in the back stairwell, hell they were discussing quantum physics.

Well… maybe not, but it isn’t out of the question according to this new study outlined in the Metal Hammer news article, “Newspaper Says Metal Isn’t for Dummies.”

Not sure I get this quote though;

“Perhaps the pressure associated with being gifted and talented can be temporarily forgotten with the aid of music,” he said.

We all now things can be temporarily forgotten, or at least relieved, when listening to some good tunes. Things like a rough day, getting dumped or being treated like a bee-ach by some overbearing #@$%. I just never realized being gifted and talented was such a burden.

If you are a Van Halen fan you will appreciate the video below. I stumbled across this on YouTube. This is what it is all about. Eddie REALLY lays it down. Enjoy.