Queensryche: Mindcrime at the Moore (BluRay)

Originally released on standard DVD back in 2006, Queensryche's legendary Mindcrime at the Moore, has now been given the BluRay treatment.  Mindcrime at the Moore was filmed over a 3 night period, back in 2006, at the Moore Theater in Seattle.  These shows were documented for a long form DVD that came out that same year.  Five years later this legendary show, in which Operation Mindcrime and Operation Mindcrime 2 were played in their entirety, has been given a face lift and new life with it's release on BluRay.  This show had the band in full production, performing both records with actors as well as a few notable guest vocalist Pamela Moore (Sister Mary) and Ronnie James Dio (Dr. X).  It was a night that would not be forgotten and thanks to Eagle Rock Entertainment, will be able to be enjoyed over and over again.

The show looks very good, but doesn't give you the sense of being there, like with some BluRays.   It is film and not video, but don't let that shy you away from this release.  This is a good thing, because it adds the film clips incorporated into the show.  It is a solid concert film which shows the band firing on all cylinders.  It was nice to seee the band performing the storyline with a big stage production, even though Tate got a little too political at times, but I digress.  The only thing missing was Chris Degarmo.  Would have been cool to see him step onstage for some or all of the Mindcrime 1 material.  The audio sounds amazing on this disk.  The band we're in top form for this recording.  A solid release that has been given a bit of a face lift. 

Bottom Line:  A legendary night caught on film.  The band execute the set with precision and sound amazing.  Queensryche fanatics will want to rebuy this one on BlurRay, because it is that much better.

-Ragman loves a good BluRay concert.

Antfarm Dickhole

What would happen if your body was invaded by ants?  Well, you might have an antfarm dickhole.  No seriously.  Antfarm Dickhole is the latest B-Horror flick from the demented mind of Bill Zebub.  I picked this one up, based on the title alone.   As you might of guessed, this movie is about a guy that has an army of ants in his dick.  The plot is simple, if the guy gets scared or threatened then the ants come out of his dick to wreak havoc on anyone that upsets our hero.  His friends try to kill the ants, but in most cases, wind up dead.  That is pretty much the movie.  As per most Bill Zebub movies, the special effects are cheap and the laughs come fairly frequently, and if you take it for what it is, you're entertained.  If you're looking for a serious horror flick, you've got the wrong video, but if you're looking for some sophomoroic humor then you've got you're movie.  By the way, this oen give you a little more bang for your buck, with the inclusion of Assmonster at the end of the main flick.  Now that's entertainment!

Bottom Line:  Only Bill Zebub can come up with a plotline as fucked up as this, and somehow make it entertaining.

-Ragman thinks this movie gives a whole new meaning to, ants in your pants.

Podcast #128: Saxon

40 plus years and not ONE split end. That's a damn fine head o' hair, my friends.What's better than seeing Saxon live in the states?  Meeting Biff Byford, of course.  And that's just what Genghis & Ragman recently did for An Evening With...Biff Byford.  Join the boys as they discuss Saxon's recent stop in H-Town, as well as their latest record, Call to Arms, following it up with a live interview with His Biffness.  Biff and the band rolled out the welcome mat at Stereo Live to discuss the Saxon's first tour on U.S. soil in years, as well as what keeps them motivated after 40 years of rocking.  Horns up, indeed.

Beer of the Show:  Magic Hat - Howl (Beer Rating: 3.5)

Featured Tracks: Saxon - Broken Heroes, Power and the Glory, Princess of the Night, Susie Hold On, Crusader; Borealis - Finest Hour; Saxon - Red Star Falling, The Eagle Has Landed, Call to Arms, When Doomsday Comes, Hammer of the Gods, and Battalions of Steel

- Ragman still can't believe he interviewed a living metal legend...

Podcast #128: Saxon

Podcast #129: Back

Our talk with Jeremy Edge, of Candlelight Red, is well worth a listen, if you can get past the shame of Chaz and Elmo. We apologize in advance.Where ya been? Well, it's been a while but the boys are back.  So join Genghis & Ragman as they catch up and discuss some of the latest goings on in hard rock and heavy metal from Yes to Crossfade. Next, the boys round up Candlelight Red guitarist Jeremy Edge for a one on one, as he discusses the band’s debut CD, The Wreckage, as well as what it's like being a new band trying to make it in the new millennium.

Beer of the Show: Boulevard Brewing Co. Smokestack Series: Chocolate Ale (Beer Rating: 4)

DVD of the Show: Yes - Union Live

Guest Sound Men: Chaz and Elmo

Featured Tracks: Red - Faceless; Billy Idol - Body Snatcher; Yes - Love Will Find A Way; Black Stone Cherry - Like I Roll; Trevor Rabin - Can’t Look Away; Crossfade - Killing Me Inside; Papa Roach - Burn; Candlelight Red - The Dirt, Closer, Medicated, Gone Forever & In Your Hands

Classic of the Show: Saints and Sinners - Walk That Walk

Genghis' Pick of the Week: Dream Theater - On the Backs of Angels

Ragman's Pick of the Week: Pagan’s Mind - Revelation to the End

- Ragman was disturbed after listening to this show...

Podcast #129: Back

Tracy G is Back!!!!!

From the PRESS RELEASE:

Former DIO guitarist Tracy G Grijalva has just currently released a new CD with his group The Tracy G Group called Controlled Chaos available on his own Spooky G Records. Tracy is joined by Johnny B on Drums and vocals and Eddie Frisco on bass.

He is also working on a book that will chronicle his time while in DIO from 1993 through 1999. The book will talk about everything from his initial try out for the band, how he got that chance and also the end of the line for him in DIO. G will talk about the writing process, the touring, his feelings on the band and also his own private thoughts about working with Ronnie James Dio during this time.

For the first time since his departure in 1999 Tracy is putting it all out there for the fans to live through him the experience of being in a band with the biggest influential singer of modern history. He will go through the process of writing, getting ready for the tours and also only things he would know about that time.

Tracy has been busy since he left DIO in 1999 be a part of 23 releases in that time.

The new CD was just recently released through his own web site www.tracyg.com and will be in stores in just weeks as well and on itunes and all the normal digital sites. You can also get some of his past releases like Goaded "To Die Is Gain" (2008) featuring Larry Dennison on Bass (DIO) Ray Luzier on Drums (Korn) and Jason Witte on Vocals to an incredible Latin release Grijalva (2007)  and A Frsoty G Christmas in 2009.

Tracy has been mixing all styles since leaving DIO but it is always the heavy creative side that makes him the monster he is that is still as evident today as it was in 1993.

Go visit him at www.tracyg.com and and stay tuned for information on the upcoming book as well.

- Ragman wants everyone to check out our boy Tracy G's stuff PRONTO!