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I saw Haken live yesterday, on their "An Evening With" tour. A three-hour prog extravaganza where they played Fauna in full and songs from all their other albums, including the title track of Visions. Insanely good!
I did the meet and greet too, and they were on board with my idea for a pic - to do a spoof of Van Halen in the Hot for Teacher video:
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The new album is as good, if not better than Firepower!
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New song by Brazilian prog metal band Maestrick, from their upcoming album. With yours truly doing the narration at the 4-minute mark:
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9 hours ago, Pressure/Hopenosis said:
Looking at those pix I only have one thought. Damn we are getting old! LOL!
De-age all further pictures to eighties era before posting. Thank you...
I noticed that in the audience as well, as soon as I got into the venue...
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My pics weren't that great...but what a night!!!!
I found a video of the first hour here:
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On 10/4/2023 at 11:46 AM, Union 5-3992 said:
I'm shocked they haven't announced anything else yet. I wonder if they have a deal with Power Trip to not announce any more shows until the festival is up.
If they announce anywhere within a 3 hour drive I'm there .
I think this will be announced in the next few months. But before that, Bruce has a new solo album coming out, with a few tour dates already announced.
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The interview to promote his solo album, which is being kept under lock and key for a while. I received a promo copy today, and it's...different from what you would expect. NOTHING to do with Dream Theater.
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I have a chat with Mike Mangini on Friday...does anyone have questions for him?
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I spoke with Joe once again:
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I JUST saw this! I hope there's still time to give you a few tips. Email me at rodrigo.altaf@gmail.com, and we can chat!
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This album is more consistent than Gold & Grey, although it has less standout moments, at least in my first listens.
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Thanks again everyone! June is a busy and happy month at Casa de Rod- mt wife and daughter also have their birthdays this month!
I continue to interview some of my favorite artists, but not with the same intensity as I used to. It's still great when it happens though! We're in Toronto, but considering another move in a year ir so . I'll start a new job in August, but before then we'll visit family in Rio.
How's that for an update?
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Here's my review of the Klash of the Titans tour - Spiritworld, Death Angel, Kreator and Sepultura:
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On 5/28/2023 at 10:08 PM, J2112YYZ said:
For so many years they said they never played it because Adrian couldn't remember something he did in the solo. I guess he finally remembered or they figured out a way around it.
It's the galloping bit before Adrian's solo. He switched it around a bit, and I think he's playing that part one octave higher. Also...I did see the footage of them playing that song with Gers not appearing in it. Whenever he plays a solo from the classic period he messes it up - most notably Moonchild and Revelations. I'm really glad he kept his hands off the Somewhere in Time material, except for Heaven Can Wait.
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8 hours ago, Union 5-3992 said:
Happy Birthday! I hope to run into you in Toronto again some time
Let me know when you're around next time!
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Thanks everyone!!!!
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On 5/14/2023 at 3:36 AM, Turbine Freight said:
Presence is a fabulous album. I really don't understand the hate it gets.
I like it, but it doesn't have the same impact as the other albums in their discography. Nobody's Fault But Mine is great, as is the absolute MASTERCLASS in heavy metal called Achilles Last Stand. The rest of the album is ok in my opinion, just not as special as the material in their other releases.
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On 5/6/2023 at 6:03 PM, custom55 said:
I love this album and this youtuber covers Presence as well as all LZ's albums.
This guy's channel is insanely good. His series on In Through the Out Door and "Led Zeppelin in the 80's " were full of details I had no idea about.
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I interviewed Richie Faulkner two Fridays ago, before this tour was announced. Here it is!!!
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Their net worth is $150 million EACH, because of te deal they made with Guitar Hero. All of them are old, don't really get along, and don't seem to write good songs together anymore...so I'd say it's appropriate to call it a day.
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My review of Haken in Toronto last Sunday:
https://www.sonicperspectives.com/concert-reviews/haken-february-2024/?fbclid=IwAR24fXfFjDBSnRw5NhwQftBCfAwPwZ4SC4LYYXKCCSl6QXxRC5tT0sQx9kc