New! Now playing: Unlimited music from Google

When I saw "Unlimited music from Google" on Google.ca, I had to check it out. I was thinking how was this different from other "music" downloading websites like iTunes.

I clicked on the link and the next page had a picture of Katy Perry, and I was like Jesus H. Christ, this is going to be full of pop shit... but it wasn't!!!!

And then I read the first paragraph and it turned out that this shit wasn't really unlimited, as you it was "only $9.99 $7.99/month." It wasn't too bad. They've got Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and Sting, along with other new artists, featured on the scrollable promotional poster.

I'd probably give it a try but I can't since I'm financially broke these days. So if any of you singed up for this, please let me know what you thought in the comments below.

What We Learned From Metallica Letting Fans Pick Their Setlist

Last Espcae From the Stuio world tour was in 2006. It'll be eight years in 2014!

Metallica is about to embark on another episode of their "Escape from the Studio" tours in the summer of 2014. Last time they did similar was while they producing their eighth studio album, Death Magnetic. Similar to that, this time too they will be play a "New Song" off of their next album. On the other hand, next year's tour is going be very special for Metallica fans who's going to the concerts( MetCulb members) - they get to choose the setlist!!!!!!

If you want to know more about the process of this news twist, read more at http://www.metallica.com/news/metallica-by-request-south-america.asp

Rock and Roll: A bipartisan push for 'Yes' - CNN

CNN has an article on their Political Ticker showing an effort by both the Democrats and Republicans to get "Yes" into the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame.

"Their music is revered by many politicians. In fact, we were excited at how quickly the two political parties could put policy disputes aside for this common goal," Brabender said in a statement.

"Republicans and Democrats actually agree on something: that Yes is one of the most influential progressive rock bands ever – and ultimately ensure Yes gets rightful place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame."

Numerous groups like Led Zeppelin and Pearl Jam have cited Yes as influential on their music. Yes are known for hits like Roundabout, Fragile and I've Seen All Good People. 

Read the full article at http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/08/06/rock-roll-a-bipartisan-push-for-yes/

Songs That Need YOUR Help

I just finished doing analysis on "Smells Like Teen Spirit." As I was doing it, I realized how much I don't know about some aspects of the song. So I'm opening up my blog you guys - rock n' roll fans - to add further improvements to any part of a song, or other kind of writings I on this blog, that you might find missing some important pieces of information.

It doesn't matter how small your addition is, because they all add up, and eventually improve the overall quality and depth of the article.

I'll soon compile a list of articles that need some serious editing - meaning I was kindda on the dark side of the moon when I wrote those :-). But, in general, you can suggest improvements to pretty much any post on the blog by simply making a comment below each.

UPDATE: 25/072013 --

Hello boys and girls, I'm back as promised. As for compiling a list of song that need editing and improving... that's still in the works. But I did do one important thing: I added two types of icon at the top-right corner of some articles. You'll only see one the two at a time.

Articles with this icon lacks depth and there's a lot more room for improve. So it's your chance to showcase your knowledge and improve the quality of the article. All you have do is simply make a comment in the comments section below the post.

Articles with this icon are generally considered to be good and informative. But you can still suggest any improvements if you know more about the stuff discussed in it.

Now some articles are missing either of these two. That probably means I still have to through them first and make a decision as to which one to add. I'm quite sure all necessary posts will have an icon in the foreseeable future.

Novak Djokovic on His Wimbledon Defeat: 'What doesn't kill you makes you stronger'

As much I love rock n' roll, I'm also a dedicated tennis fan. My favorite player right now is Djokovic, so I was disappointed so seem his lose in the finals of Wimbledon. Having said that, I have to admit Andy played a remarkable game under a lot of pressure and expectations put on by the British media, crowd and himself.

At the press conference following his defeat, Djokovic said something interesting that jumped out: “What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, I guess. I need to have that kind of mentality and move on. I'm still young, and hopefully I have more opportunities to win this title.”

This quote straightaway reminded me of Metallica's "Broken, Beat & Scarred." In fact, this song perfectly sums up Djokovic as a tennis player. He is the most relentless tennis player I've ever seen on the court. He never gives up, and never gives in, and fight to the final breath.

Guns N Roses Coming to Toronto

Toronto Star has an article up announcing GNR's new tour dates that includes a couple of shows in Toronto.

Tickets go on sale for the Toronto show on Friday at 10 a.m. They range in price from $125 to $350.

Fans in Toronto will only get to see one original Guns N’ Roses band member. Eccentric frontman Axl Rose is the only original member left. He quashed any hope of a reunion in the near future by boycotting the band’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year.

Read more: http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2013/07/02/guns_n_roses_announce_toronto_show.html

Mick Jagger of Rolling Stones Swipes Obama

Huffington Post has an article highlighting what Mick Jagger, the front man of Rolling Stones, think of the Obama Administration's latest efforts on tracking household phone class in the US. "I don't think President Obama is here, but I'm sure he's listening in," said the legend.

You can read the full article here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/25/mick-jagger-obama-listening-dc-concert_n_3496585.html

blogsrating.pw, kmzackblogger.com & flf-course.com visits to my rock n' roll blog

I've been getting some visits from blogsrating.pw & kmzackblogger.com lately. I was wondering has anyone else come across this problem. It certainly looks to me like a problem because blogsrating.pw is a weight-losing website, and has nothing to do with rock n' roll, nor does it have any links to my blog. I'm not sure about kmzackblogger.com.

Any help/tips are appreciated. Feel free to make a comment below.

UPDATE (07/07/2013):

Thanks for all the input you guys have provided. This particular post is increasing becoming one the most-read on my blog. It's very surprising given that my blog has nothing do with internet technicalities and such. But I guess it's pretty indicative of how widespread this spam bot problem is...

If any of you have come up with a solution, please feel free to let me know in the comments below. Until then happy blogging :-)

Cheers & have an awesome summer.

UPDATE (11/07/2013):

Just for everybody's reference, if you are one of the people who happen to be getting spam visits to your blog, do you mind leaving your location, i.e. city and country. For example, right now I'm in Toronto Canada. I want know if everybody from around the world getting spammed, or if it's just a North American problem.

I've recently come across two new spam sites: flf-course.com and t.co. I know for sure t.co is coming from Russia, and as for other one, I don't know its location.

UPDATE (17/07/2013):

I'd like to let you guys know that my blog has more than this page. It seems like people largely visit this particular page and then leave without checking out other articles. I've got some interesting articles on songs, musicians and bands. Here's a few:

• Song Meaning, Analysis & Facts: Welcome to the Jungle by Guns N' Roses
• Song Meaning: Fade to Black by Metallica
• The British Invasion: Early Days of The Beatles
• Explore Albums: American Idiot by Green Day 
• Song Meaning & Analysis: Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd 

 I hope you guys enjoy this blog as much I did creating it, even if you are not into rock n' roll. :-)

Metallica Plays Kill Em All Full Album at Orion

I wasn't at Orion yesterday. So Googled Metallica's Orion Fest to see what happened. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Metallica came out to a fake band name entitled DeHann, and played Kill Em' All in its entirety. Rolling Stone has a great article on this.

When I saw the photo of James and Kirk wearing sunglasses, I knew something was slightly off. Metallica was a heavy metal band, not a fashion show :-). It's unusual for them to play in the midday, as they almost always headlines shows at night.

Metal  Up Your DeHaa was written on the background of the stage, making an obvious old-school reference to Kill 'Em All. Also looking at the photo, it seems like James has sharpened his tattoos.

Metallica's Orion Festival Week Away

Metallica's second Orion Music + More  festival is only a week away. Last time it held in NY/NJ area, and it was a huge success. This time around however, Metallica has taken a chance and hosting in a city that only partially exist - Detroit! I thought people in Detroit were only into turntables :-)

Orion is taking place on June 8 & 9. I think this one's going to be better than last one simply because Red Hot Chilli Peppers is highlighting the first night, and Metallica on second, unlike last year when Metallica was the only headlining band on both nights. I believe they should extend the festival to at least three days to include all the excitement from two successful mainstream bands.

Further information can be found on www.orionmusicandmore.com

If you are planning on attending the concert, have a safe ride, and hopefully you'll make out of the dead city in one piece.