So sad to hear that Ross “The Boss” Friedman has been diagnosed with ALS-Such a vile and debilitating disease.Manowar released their best albums with Ross.Killer live version of Battle Hymn including members past and present at the time. youtu.be/1E32MubwVVg?... #Metalsky #Manowar #Rossfriedman

Unbelievable live version of “The Lemon Song” from Zeppelin 2.This is before it was released on the album much later in 1969.John Paul Jones and John Bonham are incredible here-As is the whole band of course. youtu.be/jUnFR6Tzx3A?... #Ledzeppelin #Hardrock #Musicsky

Very cool track.Jeff Scott Soto on vocals with the band,Panther-Before his tenure with Yngwie.I remember hearing this song frequently on 94 WYSP’s “Metal Shop” show in the 80’s.The full album wasnt released until 1986 youtu.be/gnlC8qlZicE?... #Yngwiemalmsteen #Jeffscottsoto #Heavymetal #Metalsky

I must have watched this 100 times back in the 80’s.I actually had a bootleg video of this interview back then(Way before YouTube),and being that Schenker was my biggest influence as a guitarist,I couldn’t help myself to watch it repeatedly. youtu.be/hSctHspJuIY?... #Michaelschenker #Metalsky

If any individual did this to my dogs-It doesn’t matter who the fuck you are,or what your stature in life is-I would go into “John Wick” mode,and you wouldn’t be around for long.The same applies to my 3 children and grandkids.What a sad commentary for humanity.

Remembering the late,great Gary Moore who passed away on this day back in 2011.I’ve always loved Gary’s cover of “Shapes Of Things” from The Yardbirds. youtu.be/3CzBhFWWmN8?... #Garymoore #Thinlizzy #Hardrock #Metalsky

Jeff Beck with Upp-Great band who were a hybrid of Rock/Jazz-Fusion and even Funk.Too damn good not to share. youtu.be/p49kB1pEsMw?... #Jeffbeck #Upp #Jazzfusion #Musicsky #Progrock

Exciter were one of the first to release an album of the speed/thrash genre back in the day-Even before Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All-Although we had Venom,etc.I was fortunate to see Exciter with Mercyful Fate and Motörhead live in 1984. youtu.be/gNrE_FUNMnk?... #Metalsky #Exciter #Heavymetal

I always loved this track from Fight-Brutal and to the point.Russ Parrish(Satchel)before the Steel Panther days on guitar. youtu.be/7RMggIaAhiI?... #Robhalford #Metalsky #Heavymetal

RIOT-Live 1981.Stone cold classic.Featuring original vocalist Guy Speranza(RIP). youtu.be/fESRc-3iwtM?... #RIOT #Metalsky #Markreale #Hardrock #Guysperanza

I don’t know who the hell opened “The Vault”,but this is amazing! Scorpions with Michael Schenker-Absolutely astonishing! I have never seen this before.Also of note,Michael playing a Gibson Les Paul-Way before the Flying V years. youtu.be/tjojP5x06Uk?... #Scorpions #Michaelschenker #Metalsky

This is arguably my favorite song from “Into The Pandemonium.” Very hard to choose a favorite,being that I love “Caress Into Oblivion” and “Rex Irae” equally.As far as 1987 is concerned,this was my favorite album that year,along with King Diamond’s “Abigail.” youtu.be/8lVlccLxLHo?... #Metalsky

My favorite Death album,along with “Human.” What a phenomenal line-up.Andy LaRocque,Steve Di Giorgio,Gene Hoglan and Chuck.Stellar.Andy’s solo on this track is nothing short of magnificent.I would have loved to have heard more of this line-up. youtu.be/XlcApCaBvJM?... #Metalsky #Heavymetal

Great live performance from Uriah Heep.John Wetton,who replaced the late,great Gary Thain,really hold his own here with his fantastic bass playing. youtu.be/ydfRvsXfVEs?... #Uriahheep #Johnwetton #Mickbox #Leekerslake #Davidbyron #Kenhensley #Hardrock #Metalsky

Zeppelin’s final “epic” track they ever recorded.John Paul Jones takes center stage with his keyboard and synth “Army”-and of course his superb bass playing.My favorite track from “In Through The Out Door.” youtu.be/Jhe4UOXIQjQ?... #Ledzeppelin #Johnpauljones #Robertplant #Jimmypage #Hardrock

Accept’s album,”Breaker”,was my first introduction to them.I became a fan instantly.Still one of my favorites from them.Unlike their two previous albums,I feel this record set the tone for what they became.Great live version of “Starlight” from this album. youtu.be/j_S2XVJanSw?... #Metalsky

One of my favorite live versions of “Emerald.” Thin Lizzy in their prime-Brian Robertson is on fire here-By no means taking anything away from Scott Gorham. youtu.be/oi74n-LCW3o?... #Thinlizzy #Brianrobertson #Phillynott #Scottgorham #Briandowney #Metalsky #Hardrock #Nowplaying

Still,to this day,a fantastic song.I remember when this video was played in heavy rotation on MTV back in the early 80’s.Mickey Thomas and Grace Slick were so compatible as vocalists.Great line up back then,including legendary drummer Aynsley Dunbar. youtu.be/OPCiC1Nku18?... #Hardrock #Musicsky

RIP Francis Buchholz.Longtime bassist with Scorpions from their second album,”Fly To The Rainbow” up until “Crazy World.” Also worked with Uli Jon Roth and Michael Schenker after leaving Scorpions. youtu.be/Zs5NOrYYV2s?... #Metalsky #Scorpions #Francisbuchholz #Ulijonroth #Michaelschenker

This is outstanding.It translates so beautifully to piano,you would swear it was composed by Rachmaninoff or Liszt.It really defines how great of a composer Chuck really was. #Metalsky #Chuckschuldiner #DEATH

In my opinion,one of Mercyful Fate’s most underrated tracks.Michael Denner and Hank Shermann put on an absolute clinic with their many guitar solos and fills throughout-As well as Timi Hansen and Kim Ruzz keeping the rhythm section tight and fluid. youtu.be/uoA7rBJIOPU?... #Metalsky #Mercyfulfate

Amazing album-Despite the obvious Zeppelin influences.Great songwriting from Lenny Wolf.Just a great overall hard rock album. youtu.be/EgFSsojqrqY?... #Kingdomcome #Hardrock #Musicsky #Lennywolf

I loved Agent Steel’s first two albums.Vocalist John Cyriis had a very unique voice for the genre at the time-Like John Arch meets Michael Kiske-for a loose comparison.One of the few bands I didn’t have an opportunity to see back then. youtu.be/xDgR1-RueBo?... #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Agentsteel

I have always loved this band.Unfortunately,they fell “between the cracks” of all the other metal bands in the mid to late eighties.Ann Boleyn was a fantastic vocalist.Also of note,guitarist Chet Thompson was a student of Randy Rhoads. youtu.be/1BBI4_l_pIE?... #Hellion #Metalsky #Annboleyn

This is killer.Michael Denner and Mille Petrozza jamming with Volbeat live.They both actually played on the studio version as well. youtu.be/7FkHrx3_MKU?... #Metalsky #Michaeldenner #Millepetrozza #Volbeat

Two of my favorite Candlemass songs in this video.I love the Messiah era of course-But I have to admit, I loved all of the vocalists that were in the band-Robert Lowe from Solitude Aeturnus,Thomas Vikstrom,Mats Leven and Johann Langqvist. youtu.be/2bT02ZArYJg?... #Metalsky #Candlemass

Way back in the day.English Dogs live 1986-First US appearance. youtu.be/boXplSP7m-U?... #Metalsky #Englishdogs #Grahambutt #Markwatson

Geoff Tate in this era was untouchable.Even more amazing,this was an encore during this specific show.Geoff hits a high E5 note consistently-Unbelievable.Halford,Dickinson or Dio couldn’t touch this-and I love all those guys. youtu.be/xk84dVq644k?... #Queensryche #Geofftate #Metalsky

Happy Birthday to “The Blonde Bomber” himself,Michael Schenker.One of my favorite axemen of all time.Blistering version of this track-Chris Glen(Bass)and Ted McKenna(Drums)are also amazing here. youtu.be/b-kCgJsJOBo?... #Michaelschenker #Metalsky

Happy Birthday to Jimmy Page.Legend.I wish this live video would have featured more of John Paul Jones-His mandolin playing really drives this song. youtu.be/nhVfuacsLDw?... #Ledzeppelin #Robertplant #Johnpauljones #Jimmypage #Musicsky

I love this album-“Born Again” was universally panned by critics when it first came out-As well as the complaints about production values.”Heaven and Hell” and “Mob Rules” are phenomenal albums with Ronnie,but Ian Gillan’s performance deserves accolades. youtu.be/EoERadO-0cI?... #Metalsky

Thank you for sharing Ken.

My favorite Venom track.Kudos to Venom for taking on the arduous task of creating an Epic track,despite their limitations as musicians.Nowhere near the musicianship of Mercyful Fate’s epic “Satan’s Fall”-Released a year earlier-Nonetheless,great track. youtu.be/SWGWp012UDA?... #Metalsky

Breathtaking.Phenomenal performance from Triptykon performing “Rex Irae.”-From “Into The Pandemonium “ from Celtic Frost.One of my two favorite albums from 1987-The other being King Diamond’s “Abigail.” youtu.be/escCZX8kORs?... #Metalsky #Triptykon #Celticfrost

Huge blast from the past-I can remember when this song was played around the clock back in 1984 on 94 WYSP-Great band and song.Ronni LeTekro was and is and outstanding guitarist. youtu.be/85IYHu9mNGY?... #Metalsky #TNT #Ronniletekro

As far as I am concerned,the John Arch era of Fates Warning reigns supreme in their catalogue.The last album I actually purchased from them was “No Exit”,which was the first with Ray Alder,who is a great vocalist-But I lost interest immediately. youtu.be/Y-5P7PWkvFY?... #Metalsky

One of the greatest live albums of all time.This track is from the Expanded Edition-Which I would highly recommend getting if you don’t have it in your collection.Definitely on my Mount Rushmore of greatest live albums of all time. youtu.be/qBr0a7CTN9k?... #UFO #Michaelschenker #Metalsky

Happy New Year everyone.Hope it’s a good one.

John Sykes(RIP)-Passed away on this date in 2024.Legendary guitarist-One of the best to ever wield a Gibson Les Paul. youtu.be/hfsZ4EzSn80?... #Johnsykes #Tygersofpantang #Thinlizzy #Whitesnake #Bluemurder #Metalsky

Merry Christmas everyone.I usually would post the Yuletide classic,”No Presents For Christmas” from King Diamond,but decided to go with 220 Volt’s “Heavy Christmas.” youtu.be/nR2LNSd5XD8?... #Metalsky

Happy 78th Birthday to Graham Bonnet-Vocalist extraordinaire.One of my all time favorite vocalists.His resume speaks for itself.God tier-Legend. youtu.be/FVAAeot6TD4?... #Grahambonnet #Rainbow #Michaelschenker #Alcatrazz #Impellitteri #Metalsky #Blackthorne

This goes out to @doomedparade.bsky.social and @metalrockjazz.bsky.social. To true music aficionados-I really enjoy our conversations.Now on to Cirith Ungol-(RIP Jerry Fogle). youtu.be/06AX7godgxg?...

All of the solos are Denner’s on this track-With the exception of the solo at 2:31-3:07-Played by Shermann.Denner comes back in at 3:11,and that solo is sublime.In my opinion,I always thought Denner was a better soloist than Shermann. youtu.be/1KmJJAjqWTI?... #Metalsky #Mercyfulfate

It’s sad that there is so little footage of Rush with original drummer John Rutsey performing live.I love that first album-Still one of my favorite Rush albums to this day. youtu.be/MZOaRsDrBdI?... #RUSH #Vinylsky #Hardrock #Nowplaying

For lack of a better word-Fucking phenomenal.Andrea Bocelli with Brian May.I consider Bocelli to be one of the best vocalists in the world-Regardless of genre.Brian,besides being a legendary guitarist,is a great vocalist in his own right. youtu.be/oygIWCseYI0?... #Andreabocelli #Brianmay

Warrel Dane(RIP).Christ,what a set of pipes he had. youtu.be/gG4oFKESry0?... #Metalsky #Sanctuary #Nevermore

I saw Trouble,in 1987,opening for King Diamond during the Abigail tour.Great band.Unfortunately,for KD,Michael Denner had left the band after the recording of Abigail,and his last minute replacement,Michael Moon,was awful.Thank god I saw KD live in 86 with Denner. youtu.be/WRj7FUGsvzA?... #Metalsky

John Wetton(RIP).One of my all time favorite musicians.His resume speaks for itself-Mogul Thrash,Family,King Crimson,Uriah Heep,Roxy Music,U.K.,Wishbone Ash,Asia,etc.Incredible musician.This is an excellent version of Asia’s “Soul Survivor.” youtu.be/GlcuHmWFAAQ?... #Johnwetton #Asia #Kingcrimson

Fantastic track from UFO’s “No Heavy Petting.” Schenker’s solo is outstanding-His picking is so articulate and clean-Even more astounding this was in 1976.The riff always reminded me a bit of Deep Purple’s “Stormbringer.” youtu.be/wF8UI4NPF_g?... #Metalsky #Michaelschenker #UFO

Happy Birthday to Wolf Hoffmann.A guitar legend indeed.So many bands have covered this song.The solo is so iconic-It helped to define a blueprint for bands who came afterwards. youtu.be/BLywkZDtvmo?... #Metalsky