Posted by blackdog in News & Rumors on 12 16th, 2009 | 2 Comments
Big Four: Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax to Perform Together
The rumors have been floating around for a while and the demand of fans has been around for 25 years… Finally the Big Four, the biggest names in thrash metal, Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax, are to perform on the same stage for the first time. Starting June 16 in Warsaw and continuing...
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Posted by blackdog in Drunken Bastard on 07 28th, 2009 | 1 Comment
Plastered Cast Episode 001 Metallica Pod Cast
The Drunken Bastard and the blackdog have completed the first episode of the Plastered Cast. This episode is a drunken discussion on Metallica, what they mean to us, our first experience, and what we think of their albums. This pod cast runs for only 52 minutes which is much shorter than the pilot episode....
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Posted by blackdog in Featured Articles, News & Rumors on 04 5th, 2009 | 3 Comments
Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony: Metallica and Jeff Beck Report
“Every Cliff Burton bass solo that I have ever heard is a soulful, psychedelic, headbanging expression that rocks your world, trips your brain out and gets the house rockin’; a beautiful piece of music played by an awesome rocker of a young man, a masterpiece of a human being. When I hear...
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Posted by blackdog in News & Rumors on 03 30th, 2009 | 1 Comment
It’s Metallica Monday on FUSE from 6PM to 11PM
FUSE is celebrating Metallica’s induction into the 2009 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with a monster-sized night of programming. Tune in to catch the world premiere of the BRAND NEW documentary, Metallica: In Their Own Words, as the legendary band recounts their 26 year-long career in...
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Posted by drunken1 in DBNN on 03 9th, 2009 | No Comments
DBNN – Pope Demands Apology From Metallica
DBNN – Drunken Bastard News Network (Vatican City) – Pope Benedict XVI in a speech he made last Tuesday made the following statement “With John Paul II, we officially apologized for The Inquisition, Nazi Germany, and The Crusades. And while those apologies were most sincere, The Holy...
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Posted by blackdog in News & Rumors on 01 31st, 2009 | No Comments
Challanging Says The Sword on Opening for Metallica
The stoners, The Sword, have had a bit of a learning curve opening for Metallica. If you will recall, I first learning about The Sword form a young rock fan thinking they were the same band as Sword. You can reference that article here. I have since become a fan and so should you, but not before you...
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Posted by blackdog in Music Videos on 01 30th, 2009 | 4 Comments
Metallica – Fade to Black Live At Bonnaroo – Music Video in HD
(See other heavy metal and hard rock videos in high definition at HD Music Videos Online in full 720p.) In the spirit of Metallica’s induction into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame and the upcoming announcement of the  performing bands at this year’s Bonnaroo music festival just up the...
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Posted by blackdog in News & Rumors on 01 29th, 2009 | No Comments
2009 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cleveland, OH
Some folks in Cleveland, OH were kind enough to drop The Drunken Bastard and the Rock n’ Roll View an email with a little information about this year’s Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. You see, the Drunken Bastard does have credibility after all. Here’s the skinny...
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Posted by blackdog in News & Rumors on 01 21st, 2009 | No Comments
Metallica & Jeff Beck Are Inducted Into the Hall of Fame
Does anyone really care who has been inducted into the Hall of Fame this year? As a foot note, I’ll just mention it breifly for those who stumble on this and scratch their heads. I’ll just tell you, Black Sabbath was not inducted this year, again. Oh wait, they did get inducted back in 2006....
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Posted by blackdog in Reviews on 01 15th, 2009 | No Comments
Budgie Self Titled Debut Album Review
The Rock n’ Roll View has established as part of its mission to expose rock music that is influential and important to our readers that may not be familiar with. Let’s face it; there is a vast amount of artists that have never reached the top 40 in the U.S. that are valid and important. One such...
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