Compressörhead

This video gives new meaning to the term "metal head".

Ladies and dirtbags, I give you Compressörhead: The Ace of Spades.



If you care to find out more about who designed/fabricated these metal thrashing machines go here: Compressorhead.

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Cycle Zombies SoCal

Not alone. Garage built. Wrenching. Riding. Life.



Ride to live, Live to ride.

Cycle Zombies SoCal.

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Oh Fack, we got a FIRE!

OK, You know you’re having a bad day when.

Not only does this guys KZ-750 bursts into flames just after filling it up, but when this moron goes back to inspect the damage he dumps his second bike entering the station's lot.

And to top it all off, his buddy captures it all on video. Priceless!

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The Man Behind Zero

Here's a great, short video on Shinya Kimura.

This sick beauty is called 'Spike' (it's featured in the video).

In case you don't know this cat, he's the Japanese born custom bike builder who co-founded Zero Engineering and has since opened Chabott Engineering.

3 words: Follow your dreams.

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Mayhem in A-mayhem-ica

Fast and furious. That's the description from many who saw Motörhead at the Mayhem Festival at Susquehanna Bank Centre in Camden NJ.



This review is from the show 7/21/2012 at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre by Jim Ryan - Chicago at Night.

For the third time in the past year and a half, I was lucky enough to see Motörhead. The band hasn't done a summer tour of the U.S. since 1998, so this was a rare opportunity to catch them outdoors. Following the release of their twentieth studio album The Wörld Is Yours in early 2011, they've pretty much toured nonstop and as a result they are firing on all cylinders right now.

 

Pics lifted from:

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Perhaps it was the sense of urgency dictated by their abbreviated set, but Motörhead tore through their performance with reckless abandon.

As my left ear continues to remind me several days after the show, I was standing at the corner of the stage nearest guitarist Phil Campbell, directly across from his main amp... an amp so loud that I could not hear drummer Mikkey Dee despite his playing about fifteen feet from me.

I could feel that playing... but I couldn't hear it.  I also could barely hear Lemmy save for his always entertaining between song banter.  Phil had some sound issues briefly during the set but they were taken care of quickly and never lingered.

Lemmy is always careful to refer to Motörhead as a rock 'n' roll band as opposed to a metal band.  If you've ever seen the Lemmy documentary, then you know what a huge fan of Little Richard he is.  And that love of old rock finally hit me in the back of the head on Saturday (well, more that aforementioned left ear I suppose).

Campbell's guitar drowned out everything else and hearing those licks and riffs isolated from the rest of the band, you can really hear that old rock influence in both the songwriting and Campbell's guitar playing.  It's most obvious on "Going to Brazil."

Mikkey Dee stepped up for his solo following "The Chase is Better Than the Catch" and as per the usual it was stellar.  Dee pounds the skins in a fairly relentless manner that keeps you engaged as opposed to headed for the beer line. Lemmy stirred up the pit as Motörhead closed with a murderer's row of "Killed by Death," "Ace of Spades" and "Overkill."

For the full review: ChicagoNow

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Happy Birthday Iron Fist

On this day in Motörhead history April 17, 1982 'Iron Fist' is released.

Need something to commemorate the occasion? How about a cool f#ckin' T-shirt.

From their web store: Motörhead Iron Fist double sided Men's Tee. "(Don't Let 'Em) GRIND YA DOWN" proudly displayed on the back of the shirt. Made by Hanes Heavyweight of soft 100% cotton.

Get it here;

http://shop.imotorhead.com/shop.cfm/pk/category/ac/detail/cid/400060/prodid/400108

So... still bitchin' that the OG lineup of Kilmister, Clarke and Taylor is, and forever will be, the best Motörhead trio of all time? Well, here's 'Iron Fist' then and now, 30 years later.

You be the judge bitches.

Mikkey Dee is f#ckin' amazing, Phil can shred with the best of 'em and Lemmy, never better. As for my choice, well I'm unlike those who choose one lineup over another because it's simple:


Motörhead is Lemmy, Lemmy is Motörhead. Period.


Ace ♠

Remembering Dimebag

On this date Thursday December 8, we mark the 7-year anniversary of the death of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. The legendary Pantera and Damageplan guitarist was shot to death onstage during a Damageplan show at the Alrosa Villa club in Columbus, Ohio in 2004.



Video: I love this clinic/demo featuring Dimebag.

The day after Dimebag's murder, his brother's Vinnie Paul released the following statement:

"With all his greatness and accomplishments on the guitar, Dime will be missed more for his giving personality, charisma, caring for others, love and most of all his HEART!! Twice as big as the state of TEXAS!!!!!!!!!!!! Dime gave it all every day to each and every one of us and our lives have forever been hollowed without him...Thanks to all of you for reaching out to us in this time of our immeasurable loss. REST IN PEACE BROTHER DIME!!!!!!" 

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Time Lapse Build

Gotta love these time lapse videos. The boys at Nash Motorcycles make it look easy. Enjoy.

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New 5FDP Video 'Under it, Over it'

Love the new single/video from Five Finger Death Punch 'Under it Over it', from the new CD 'American Capitalist'.

 

Music columnist Darryl Smyers of the Dallas Observer interviewed guitarist Jason Hook. Here's an excerpt from the one-on-one below. 

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Darryl Smyers: There is a wide demographic of people who go to hear the band live. What does it take to appeal to fans of many different ages?

Jason Hook: I think it comes down to songs, personality and performance. There is a lot there for everybody. If you are a drummer, we have a star drummer. If you like hotshot guitar playing, we have that. If you are into bands that are angry, we are certainly that. But we also have melodies and choruses. There is a lot there for just about everybody. We are the eBay of metal.

Love it. The rest of the interview is just as revealing. (click on the link provided for more)

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Check it! 


The Foo Fighters latest video starring the Snaggletöothed ring master himself.



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Funny Guinness Commercial

Goalie Fight

Not the greatest hockey fight, but when goalies go at it... it's always fun to watch.



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5FDP Unplugged - 'Bad Company'

It's no secret... I've been a big fan of Five Finger Death Punch from day one. In spite of the fact this song is the only tune that is getting any radio air play, the band is gaining a rabid following of fans. After you see this you may become a 5FDP supporter as well.



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Lemmy's 'Krakatoa Surprise' Contest

Love to cook and love metal, well now is your chance to combine your two favourite things and possibly win some cool swag for your efforts!

Mosh Potatoes, Loudtrax, and the Snaggletöothed wonder himself, Lemmy Kilmister are daring you to show off your culinary skills in the 'Cook Up Lemmy' contest!
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Lemmy has a killer recipe called 'Krakatoa Surprise' in Steve Seabury’s hit cookbook Mosh Potatoes.

Seabury, an author and bassist with Moth Eater, has collected a number of recipes ranging from appetizers to entrees from some big time musicians.

This is a quote from Seabury in a recent interview with Roadrunner Records Blog: "The one recipe that I haven't tried yet and I am very scared to cook is a recipe called 'Krakatoa Surprise' from Lemmy. I would love to have someone send me photos of them making this one. It's insane!"

Grand Prize (approx. value $750!):
• Framed & Autographed LEMMY photograph
• Autographed Motorhead CD
• Pair of Harley-Davidson® boots
• Autographed 'Mosh Potatoes' cook book
• 3 LEMMY T-SHIRTS
• $20 LoudTrax.com Gift Card

2nd prize: 3 Lemmy T-shirts and a personalized copy of 'Mosh Potatoes' Cook book signed by Seabury.
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Lemmy is just one of many rockers who have submitted a recipe. Here's a snapshot of Max Cavalera of Soulfly/Sepultura and his 'Brazilian Lemon Chicken'.

The entries with the most votes wins. Here’s Seabury explaining how the contest works.

Oh, in case you were wondering here's Lemmy's recipe for 'Krakatoa Surprise'.

¼ pound flour
½ pound chocolate syrup
¼ pound refried beans
 ½ pound curry powder
1 bottle strawberry syrup
¼ bottle brandy
Mix flour, syrup, beans and curry powder into a model of Krakatoa Island. Pour strawberry syrup over it to simulate lava. Pour brandy over all. Strike a match. Eat while still burning.
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I think I'll stick with a double serving of Lemmy's staple... Jack and Coke.

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Onslaught Covers Bömber

OK... this is kick a$$! Onslaught, the thrash metal legends from Bristol, England have released a cover of Motörhead's 'Bomber' prior to unveiling their forthcoming CD/album (number five), 'Sounds Of Violence'.

The single will also include the title track from the new CD/album 'Sounds Of Violence'.



Lead guitarist Nige Rockett was recently interviewed by Blabbermouth. Rockett was quoted as saying "Motörhead have always been a huge influence on Onslaught".

Rockett added "We've given it a pretty aggressive Onslaught slant and thrashed it up little, but still very much retaining the original identity of the song".

To spice things up a bit and make things a little more interesting, the band added two very special guests to sit in on the recording.

Yup, Phil Campbell was asked to add his unique sound to the mix and laid down a pretty awesome riff for the new tune!

Sodom lead singer Tom Angelripper shared the vocal duties with Onslaught's Sy  Keeler. Rockett says "He laid down some great f#cking vocals, as you will hear, and it's really added something special to the final result."

'Sounds Of Violence' is set to be released in the U.K. 01/28/2011 and in North America 02/08/2011.

They just posted the 'Bomber' video and it features Phil and Angelripper tearing it up. Love what Phil has to say about his payment for his involvement in the song.

Hats off to the boys, that cover is worth adding to any metal collection if I say so myself... and I say so, MOFO!

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The Big 4 DVD

This is going to be wicked! Check it, 'The Big 4: Live from Sofia, Bulgaria'. I know, we've all heard about the concert and now the DVD (Blue-ray) is about to hit store shelves.

Just before Halloween, (10/29/2010) this DVD featuring Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth and Slayer will hit the streets (North America will see it on 11/01/2010).

Yup, the cameras were already rolling so the powers that be decided to capture the moment on disc and share it with the world... at a price of course.

So, what do you get? Well, the full shows from all four bands will be included in the two disc set, along with behind the scenes footage and interviews with the guys.

Ya, that would be one kick a$$ show to have taken in. Oh, and speaking of kick a$$, I never get tired of using this photo of James and Dave.

Ha! Ya, those were the good ol' days! I don't even remember where I found it (I usually give credit to the photographer). I just can't get over how great this pic is, GOLD baby! Ha! Best of pals. Chums. Buds forever! NOOOOOOT!
 

All right back to the post. In addition to the two DVD set and the Blu-ray, there will be a limited edition super deluxe box set including the DVD set, five CD's with all the music, a 24 page booklet, a poster, photos of each band, and a Big 4 guitar pick.

OH my word, a guitar pick. Right, Lars didn't want to just give the stuff away... it would be like taking food from his children's mouths! Frick the guy has so much money his grand kids won't be able to spend it all! Anyway, if you're interested in the box set, you can pre-order in the Metallica store very soon.

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Cowboys From Hell - 20th Anniversary

It's f#ckin' hard to believe Pantera's album, 'Cowboys From Hell' was released 20 years ago!

Many say this is the landmark album that stamped the band's pummeling rhythmic, bone-crushing sound and was for all-intense-and-purposes, the quintessential beginning of the band.

The reason - it was the official debut of the Pantera lineup with singer Philip Anselmo, 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott, his brother Vinnie Paul and Rex Brown.

To celebrate the occasion, Rhino is releasing a $hit load of CFH musical memorabilia. Including three anniversary collections for the Pantera aficionado, like this two-disc expanded edition.

This includes a newly remastered version of the original album along with unreleased and rare live performances.

"But wait if you order now...." There is also a three-disc deluxe edition for your listening pleasure.

It also has a remastered version of the original CD along with unreleased and live performances from the CFH Tour. On the third disk - unreleased demos for nearly every album track. Plus, 'The Will To Survive' a previously unreleased song recorded during the album’s sessions. 35 tracks in total.


Pantera's website is offering a limited edition, web store exclusive box set. It contains merchandise only available in the band's official web store!

You get: Cowboys from Hell Logo Flask, Belt Buckle Bottle Opener, Cowboys from Hell Exclusive T-Shirt, 4 Piece Guitar Pick Set, Cowboys from Hell 20th Anniversary Expanded CD. All the $hit come in a Texas Shaped Collector box - whoopee (note the sarcasm)!


This however, is totally fu#kin' bogus. There is a CFH 20th Anniversary iTunes LP which was released 09/16/2010! Seriously. I mean, if you're a serious collector, the last thing you want on your stuff is an Apple logo!

If you are interested: (from their site) the iTunes version includes all 35 tracks from Deluxe Edition and videos. Includes rare photos, memorabilia, lyrics, discography & liner notes from all surviving band members.

This next item however takes the cake! Actually it's something I may even consider snapping up. An ultimate edition box set is scheduled for release in November.

As far as the tunes go, well the ultimate set is the same as the Deluxe.

But dude... it's all the collectibles that amount to the $100 price point. And there isn't a man in his right mind who can refuse a box!

Amazon has the UE box set for sale 11/22/2010.

Can't post a write up on CFH, and not include the tune itself! This is from their stop in Russia. DD is awesome as usual! Enjoy.

For F#ck sakes! I sit down to watch that killer video, and some prick steals my three-disc deluxe edition CD set!

You better run for cover mutha fu#ka, cause' "this pistol down below is aimed at you and I'm a Cowboy From Hell"!

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Metal Supply - Lemmy Interview

This is Chuck Loesch's write-up/video interview with Lemmy. Total kick-ass material.


To be in the presence of Lemmy is to be in the presence of the most humble metal god that has ever rocked your face off. But you would never know it just sitting with him watching a cop chase show while setting up for this interview.
Chuck sat him down to talk about his upcoming documentary "Lemmy: The Movie" that was premiering that night at SXSW 2010. Not only did Lemmy open up about being embarrassed by the attention but also gave us stories and true words of wisdom. Yes Lemmy, you are God. And you rocked our balls off at the Stubb's show the next day, we have footage to prove it. Chuck also had a chance to talk to co-director/producer Wes Orshoski who gave us the low down on the movie from a director/fan's point of view. Lucky bastard!


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Bugatti Veyron

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Lucky dog.
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I saw this again (and forgot how much I enjoyed it) and thought I'd post it for $hits & giggles. James May, of Top Gear, is given the task of taking the Bugatti Veyron to a test track and try to reach it's top speed of 253 miles per/hour.
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If you haven't seen the clip, your one of a few... because it's been viewed 2.5 million times since it was uploaded.

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For the latest news and car reviews got to topgear.com.
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All right let's show off a little more and order a Bugatti Veyron in CHROME! Obviously he's compensating for something.
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Wicked Time Lapse Video

This music video is getting more hits than a heroin addict after a major score. It's called: "Vancouver City". The video is a collaboration between Innerlife Project and TimeLapseHD.

Vocals by: Linda Ganzini. Serge Chubinski-Orlov produced and wrote the score for Vancouver City.

The video and camera work is by David and Dan Newcomb.

These time lapses are shot with a 12 mega pixel digital single lens reflex camera.

Original resolution is 6 times better then HD (high definition). You should know that the video clips are for sale. For more info contact TimeLapseHD@hotmail.com.

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