Back in 1990, Indonesia rock scene was anticipating for the debut album of Grass Rock, a popular rock band from Surabaya, which had been known for their excellent musicianship, featuring the likea of Eddie Kemput on guitar and Rere on drums. While their debut album with “Peterson” was relatively successful, it was the other band…
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Van Halen: A Different Kind of Truth Review
First, I need to make one confession: I grew up listening to ‘Van Hagar’, i.e. Van Halen with Sammy Hagar as vocalist. Their first album I listened to was ‘5150’, and it remains as one of my favourite rock album. And given that background, for years I believed that Sammy is much better vocalist than…
5 Reasons Why You Need to Hear Guns N’ Roses Album “Chinese Democracy”
5 reasons why you need to hear Guns N’ Roses latest album “Chinese Democracy”
2008: Year of Come Back for Great Rock Bands?
One of my colleague who observed my iPod song collection put it a truly spot-on comment: “Ben, I noticed you shut off your musical exploration after early 90s”. Indeed. When the alternative/grunge music started to conquer the rock scene, leaving the long haired metal bands as trend of the past and omitting guitar solo on…