Mick Maverik

Hey, to all fellow Cherry fans, the band have put one of the songs from the new album online: New Song Check it out! I'm likin' it so far

Andy

Our Bassist Grant wanted to have Dragstrip as half of our name. About a week later I was listening to Aerosmith's Ragdoll while thinking about it, then: Dragstrip Ragdolls

Andy

In the case of the Rocky films they were a "Tragedy".

I thought there were 5 Rocky films?

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Andy

Iron Maiden Vs Megadeth.

Megadeth vs Helloween

There is still good music about, plenty in fact. That being old bands still producing good material, and new bands. You're just judging by what gets air-time. Look harder (listen?) and you'll find!

Andy

I find it very hard to pin point my main influences personally. I have well over 50 - I love all music. I think the best idea is to have a jam, I think we'll both have a good idea then.

Andy

Hey guys, we are a recently formed local band who have recently lost our rhythm section!We need a new bassist and a new drummer. Influences aren't important as we aren't 100% certain on the band's direction at this point. The more influences the better right?

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Andy

Megadeth win, hands down

Andy

That's awesome man. Sounds more Iron Maiden-y than I expected. Solo was well structured. Nice one.

Thanks dude!

Andy

Rock / Metal Track

Hey guys, had this tune kickin about in my head today, so I put it down. Please tell me what you think: Rock / Metal Jam The solo is a little sloppy but am not a lead guitarist by trade, but decided to have a crack at it anyway. Constructive criticism is always welcome.

Andy

I quite liked it man, good job!

Andy

Can't wait to get back to Uni' date=' working 9-5 is killing me![/quote']

Hear you loud and clear there! I ended up fired, just couldn't cope

Andy

Most of the albums with Phil Lewis on vocals are ace, and I think they will be touring the UK in 2006

Andy

Yeah, Phil left for a couple of years in the mid 90s, but he's been back since 99'.

Andy

Out next week!! Woohooo! Dunno if there are many other fans on here? But the new CD is sounding absolutely bitchin'! If anyone wants to hear a few clips: Tales From The Strip Clips It's near the bottom of the page. Anyone who doubted the band could go on without Tracii, listen to those mp3s!!!!

Andy

38% gay and damn proud!

Andy

Skid Row - Monkey Business

Andy

Put on some Barbara Streisand reallyloud and make sure the stereo isn't within reach. Watch them shoot out of bed to the off button!

Andy

i mean that they are not among my favorite guitar players. my friend' date=' the same applies to you regarding your comments about steve vai.

great call on jason becker youthgonewild.[/quote']

Ta man. You have good taste yourself, bar Steve Vai, heh. Good call on Marty earlier, living legend.

Andy

In terms of saying anyone can understand theory if they wanted to though... thats bullshit. Thats like saying anyone could understand quantum physics. Also' date=' quantum physics, like theory requires graft - would you suggest Steven Hawkins not a genius because he worked like bastard to get to his level of knowledge??[/quote']

What I meant was, to some players, melody and creativity comes very naturally, and I think it shows. Anyone who plays a musical instrument for a decent amount of time, will accumulate SOME understanding of theory, and hence forth will be able to compose pieces. But to some it is a very mechanical process, to others it just flows.

Andy

Oh and for a few of other players I highly rate:

Jason Becker - some of his stuff is genius, but I admit some of it falls to the same prey as Vai's and ends up as a widdley, widdley fest.

Slash - Not technically the best, but that tone, and the soul in some of those solos!

Andy Timmons - Versatile is an understatement, and he has bags of chops, melody and class.

Mark Knopfler - Need I even explain why I put him in?

Rory Gallagher - You'd be hard pushed to find a better bluesy rock n' roll player!

Andy

P.S. There are many, many more, but it'd take too long to list them

In fact plenty of players have better 'phrasing' than Marty Friedman' date=' who is pretty much another heavy metal diddly-diddly-diddly player no?

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Ignorance!!! 8o You my friend, have absolutely no idea of what the hell you are on about! Marty did a bit of the "diddly-diddly-diddly" in some of his solos in Megadeth, but most of them had fantastic phrasing, pin point accuracy, technique, and most important of all, melody. But it's his solo music which truely displays his unfathomable genius. I'd recommend "Scenes" & "Introduction" for some amazing music. Thought provoking, deep, orchestrated compositions, with some great improv, and thought out guitar melodies. "Music For Speeding" offers harder, rockin' grooves with class and style. Marty is musical genius, so please, PLEASE, never throw him in with the endless list of "diddly-diddly-diddly" players. (No offence intended, just Marty is my idol )

Andy

Vai is one of the best guitar players ever. HE IS NOT A SHREDDER. he is innovative' date=' original, even invented his own scale! he has the best phrasing technique in the world and his approach to the guitar is something special (Bulgarian wedding music, need i say more?)

i accept that his solo albums are not for everyone (hell, i couldnt sit down and listen to them), but you cant deny his musical genius.[/quote']

Yes you can, I just did. Yeah, he isn't a shredder, but he IS a fret wanker. His phrasing technique is great, but not for everyone, and there are plenty of other players which could match it. His approach to music is obscure and largely lacks melody. I agree that he has some moments, but most of his stuff is, to me, nothing more than technical music theory (which anyone could learn if they wanted), applied in a wanky, flashy format. To me Vai is someone who has achieved a lot through hard graft and some luck, but melody is not something which comes to him naturally like some more gifted players..

Andy

For decent guitar players' date=' doubting Vai is like doubting cancer research. He's the guitar scientist. No one fully understands the guitar from so many different angles as him. Thinking he is just a wanky player is just ignorance through the stigma associated with him - I love Zappa as much as the next guy, more even, but theres no denying he is far wankier a soloist than vai. Disbelieve it, then go back through your record archive.[/quote']

Balls to that. Vai is technically amazing - agreed, Vai has a vast knowledge of musical theory and the workings of the Guitar - agreed, Vai composes music which is pleasant to the ear -

Sorry man, but I've heard plenty of Vai and most of it is wanky shit. Yes there are some sparks of absolute genius inbetween, but not many. Doubting Vai is like doubting an extended warranty from Dixons - Jusitified!!

Andy

I've got a video from 1981 of Vai and Frank Zappa having a guitar "duel". Vai's gurning' date=' posing, wailing out every note that is technically possible, and Zappa just stands there, playing over him, and playing one of the greatest guitar solos I've ever heard. Eventually Vai gives up, kneels in front of FZ and studies his hands intently. At the end, Vai regains a bit of cockiness, goes to the front of the stage and weedlie-wees with his tongue sticking out. Zappa turns his back and brings the band down behind him. A triumph of substance over style.

Never again did Zappa hire a "stunt guitarist" for his touring band.

I could never understand why anyone would want to listen to a Steve Vai solo record. There's no passion, no essential energy, in what he does. Sure, guitarists who play in that style may glean something from his technique, but it makes for godawful listening for the rest of us.[/quote']

Well said that man!

Andy