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NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2025

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Todd Newton Head Writer/Lead Photographer/Webmaster www.BigMusicGeek.com

	In this issue, a review of the oft-ingenious, Sci–Fi–fueled jewel Expedition One from Stockholm, Sweden Power Metal mas-terminds Metalite. Fueled–partially, at least–by vocalist Erica Ohlsson and guitarist Edwin Premberg, this might be their fi-nest moment to date. Plus, re-freshed and re-posted reviews of Mile Marker Zero, Queensrÿche, Stryper & U.D.O., (all of whom have issued new, career-defining releases in the last t-hree years!), and a review of the truly stunning ‘instant classic’ *Flesh & Blood* from unnervingly-enduring Glam & Hair Metal and, believe it or not, oldies Classic Rock icons Whitesnake.

In this issue, a review of the oft-ingenious, –– jewel Expedition One from Stockholm, Sweden mas-terminds . Fueled–partially, at least–by vocalist and guitarist , this might be their fi-nest moment to date. Plus, re- and re- reviews of , , & , (all of whom have issued new, career-defining releases in the last t-hree years!), and a review of the truly stunning ‘instant classic’ Flesh & Blood from unnervingly-enduring & Metal and, believe it or not, oldies Classic Rock icons Whitesnake.

	Plus, an in-depth conversation with Bret Michaels guitarist a -nd bandleader Pete Evick regarding the group’s forthcoming second *Parti-Gras, the rigors of touring and it’s emotional im-pact as well as the release of his second book MTV Famous* (2023). Plus, re-freshed/re-posted interviews with Autograph, House Of Lords, Jethro Tull, Philm, Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens, legendary Quiet Riot ‘skinsman’ Frankie Banali and Winger axemaster Reb Beach (ex-Dokken, Fiona and Whitesnake), who was kind enough to speak with us in regards to his long-overdue third full-length solo effort A View From The Inside.

Plus, an in-depth conversation with Bret Michaels guitarist a -nd bandleader Pete Evick regarding the group’s forthcoming second Parti-Gras, the rigors of touring and it’s emotional im-pact as well as the release of his second book MTV Famous (2023). Plus, re-freshed/re-posted interviews with Autograph,, , Philm, ‘’ , legendary Quiet Riot ‘skinsman’ Frankie Banali and axemaster (ex-, and ), who was kind enough to speak with us in regards to his long-overdue third full-length solo A View From The Inside.

	Plus, new Giveaways of the long-overdue first (!) vinyl press-ing of IV: Made Of Metal, the stunning fourth solo offering fro-m Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford, the highly-anticipated vinyl re-issue of *Damnation* from Swedish Progressive Metal battleaxes Opeth, the *Wisconsin Death Trip* (1999) line-up-fueled Project: Regeneration Vol. 2 ‘comeback’ from newly-rejuvenated Nü-metal icons Static-X, and the ingenious vinyl re-issue of Life Is Killing Me (view the official video for the brooding ‘I Don’t Wanna Be Me‘ HERE) from Brooklyn, New York-based Gothic/Heavy Metal trailblazers Type O Negative.

Plus, new Giveaways of the long-overdue first (!) vinyl press-ing of IV: Made Of Metal, the stunning fourth solo offering fro-m frontman , the highly-anticipated vinyl re-issue of Damnation from Swedish Progressive Metal battleaxes , the Wisconsin Death Trip (1999) line-up-fueled Project: Regeneration Vol. 2 ‘comeback’ from newly-rejuvenated Nü-metal icons , and the ingenious vinyl re-issue of Life Is Killing Me (view the official video for the brooding ‘‘ HERE) from Brooklyn, New York-based Gothic/Heavy Metal trailblazers .

	And last–but most definitely not least–our Online Shop! Now fully stocked with an array of titles ranging from the mainstre-am (AC/DC, Aerosmith) to the obscure (Oak & Bone, Seven Sisters Of Sleep) check back as we add new inventory wee-kly. Still searching for those hard-to-find and out-of-print titl-es? Look no further! If we don’t carry it in stock, we will find it for you. We’re weird and old. It’s just what we do. Attention b-ands, labels and management! Want to see your merch in our store? Of course you do. We’re awesome. Drop us a line and make an offer we can’t refuse. Trust us, you’ll be glad you did.

And last–but most definitely not least–our ! Now fully stocked with an array of titles ranging from the mainstre-am (, ) to the obscure (, ) check back as we add new inventory wee-kly. Still for those hard-to-find and out-of-print titl-es? Look no further! If we don’t carry it in stock, we will find it for you. We’re and old. It’s just what we do. Attention b-ands, labels and management! Want to see your merch in our store? Of course you do. We’re awesome. a line and make an offer we can’t refuse. Trust us, you’ll be glad you did.

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