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The Steel Horse Archives: Prologue — Step Inside, Walk This Way

Jeff Vrabel July 20, 2009 13

Jeff Vrabel was a hair metal cowboy, and on a steel horse he rode...and he's here to relive those Aqua Netted days with a new series that looks back on the glory days of

The Producers: Twisted Twitters

Tom Werman July 16, 2009 27

The previous installment provided some curious tales of Twisted Sister. An Australian musician/journalist friend of mine named Joe Matera frequently sends me items from the Web that he thinks may be of interest to

Dw. Dunphy On… Recovering From Performer’s Bias

Dw. Dunphy February 19, 2009 4

Cover bands and karaoke hustlers, I am sorry. I have been far too rude to you for far too long. Accept my penance

Death by Power Ballad: Stryper, “Honestly”

Rob Smith January 15, 2009 7

Bands like Rush and AC/DC wear as a badge of honor the fact that they’ve never written or performed a power ballad. I love them both, but they’re pussies. The power ballad is to

Chartburn: 9/12/08

The Chartburn Panel September 12, 2008 9

Mainstream Rock: Robert Palmer, “Simply Irresistible” (1988) Dw. Dunphy: Simply inescapable. It’s a big old, synth-laden AOR kind of rocker that does what it has to do. I

Song-Off: Poison

Popdose Staff June 10, 2008 10

—– Bell Biv Devoe – “Poison” Dave: “Never trust a big butt and smile.” Has there ever been a statement so true? And this coming from three dudes that sang “Mr. Telephone Man.” I