This week, Austin Winkler and Hinder – the band that he has fronted since its inception in 2001 – parted ways for reasons that are not entirely clear. The reaction to the announcement was met with disbelief, disappointment, sadness and even anger by diehard Hinder fans. Many fans believe that Winkler’s distinct voice will be […]
Heaven + Earth – "Dig": Hard Rock Daddy Album Review
Ever since guitar legend, Ritchie Blackmore, shifted his focus from classic, blues-based hard rock to renaissance-inspired folk music, there has been a musical void for fans of Deep Purple and Rainbow. Until now! Heaven + Earth is poised to fill that void with “Dig” – one of the best bluesy hard rock albums to come […]
Hard Rock Music Time Machine – 1996: Hanging Out With Ronnie James Dio
The year was 1996. Hard rock and heavy metal had fallen out of favor during the heyday of grunge, especially with the major record labels. After a successful 15-year relationship with Warner Brothers Records, Ronnie James Dio was unceremoniously dropped from the label. As a rock God to a generation of fans, Dio would have […]
Ronnie James Dio & Yngwie Malmsteen – “Dream On”
Steven Tyler’s vocals on Aerosmith’s classic song “Dream On” are legendary. Few singers would have the nerve, much less the chops, to recreate “Dream On” in their own style and satisfy fans of the original. It is equally rare to have a vocal performance that is so memorable that it outshines Yngwie Malmsteen’s signature arpeggio shredding. […]
Hard Rock Daddy – Three For Thursday: Dio, Rainbow, Black Sabbath
Every Thursday, Hard Rock Daddy features three hard rock songs/artists/albums with a common theme. This week’s “Three For Thursday” lineup consists of Dio, Rainbow and Black Sabbath. The theme is revealed at the bottom of the page. This week’s “Three for Thursday” songs: ARTIST: DIO SONG: […]
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