CRY OF THE WOLF MAGAZINE

EUROPE       WAR OF KINGS               Remembering those golden years of mtv when bands like Europe took over the video waves. Songs like "Carrie" and final countdown are forever burned into my teenage mind."The final countdown" alone has rocketed forth from so many stadiums and sporting events over the years, that it would be impossible to count. War of Kings , the 10th studio album, is a heavier and streamlined Europe. This band sounds like a prize fighter begging to get back in the ring.   It is less Smiles and bubble gum pop rock, and more brooding, dark, a hard rock atmospheric. You can still feel the musical sensibility. The song writing is   top notch and the hits are there. This album is a testament to the bands staying power. Legendary are not terms you can apply to every band. Europe is one of those few. With the rise of "final Countdown" Europe solidified themselves as a major contender to the throne of iconic metal.

Judas Priest      Defenders Of The Faith     Re-Mastered      My Teen age days were spent cranking metal on my record player. Yes. Record player. My room was covered in heavy metal posters. I can remember buying the new Defenders of the Faith album and just playing it over and over. The twin lead attack of k.k and Glenn burning into my air guitar playing mind.      30 years later the entire album has been re-mastered to perfection!      Judas Priest is one of the most iconic and widely recognized metal band in the world. Rob Halford's stellar vocal range is countered by his almost ethereal ability to lower his range and hit you right in your soul. Priest never disappoints. And this album, now re-mastered and including some amazing live tracks, is no exception. "Turbo Lover", "Freewheel burning" are rock solid flag bearers of 80's metal. This is Priest unrivalled and unleashed.   Burning slabs of molten metal tracks like, "Heavy Dut

Interview with Scott Ian Of Anthrax/I'm The Man book review I'm The Man   The Story Of That Guy from Anthrax   Scott   Ian of Anthrax was high on my list of people to one day interview. So when the opportunity came to review his new Book, "I'm The Man", I jumped at the bonus chance to interview the man himself. Truly responsible for being a forerunner in the American Thrash Metal Movement, Scott and Anthrax are in the Pantheon of metal icons. His music is inspirational for so many bands, his guitar sledgehammer sound is a like a juggernaut of pure molten metal. He is onstage a force to be reckoned with. But I found the book and the man himself to be sincere, down to Earth, and honest. The history of Anthrax is interwoven with tales of hard partying, and dreams when metal was still in its true infancy. This book presents the reader with a drone like view of the rough road to success. The book is one wild ride throughout his life and you feel drawn to th

The Harp Twins  know how to rock! They have played for heads of state and celebrities around the country. But they are true music fans as well as fans of metal! They   perform a variety of Television theme songs as well as covers by such notable classic metal acts like, Iron Maiden, Ozzy, And even AC/DC. Not only does their music sound amazing but their videos are equally fantastic, visual representations, of their passion. 1. Your cover of Iron Maiden's "Fear Of The Dark" is excellent. It is what led me to discover your music. Are there any plans to do more Maiden songs? Thanks so much! “Fear of the Dark” is our favorite Maiden song and we had a ton of fun covering it! We also recently posted a video for our arrangement of “Dance of Death” – which was our most elaborate music video to date! We have gotten a lot of requests to cover more Iron Maiden, so you can definitely expect more in the future. We have yet another Maiden s