Drew Thomas
@drewschenker.bsky.social
Husband,Father of 2 Sons and 1 Daughter,Music(Metal,Rock,Prog,Jazz and other genres),Guitarist,Film,NFL and the great outdoors.
Yngwie performing “I Am A Viking” live,from Tokyo,Japan in 1985.He had a “real” band back then-Jeff Scott Soto,The Johansson brothers and the late,great Marcel Jacob.Sad to see that Yngwie has become a parody of himself over the years. youtu.be/BatUdsub6pw?... #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Yngwiemalmsteen
Yngwie Malmsteen - I Am A Viking
YouTube video by mrscary01
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Steve Marriott was one of the most underrated rock vocalists of the 70’s-As well as a great guitarist and songwriter.He cut his teeth with Small Faces,and then of course with the legendary Humble Pie. youtu.be/UJPVLywFd9I?... #Humblepie #Hardrock #Stevemarriott #Musicsky #Nowplaying
I Don't Need No Doctor - Humble Pie and The Black Berries | The Midnight Special
YouTube video by The Midnight Special
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Michael Schenker is on fire here-effortlessly playing Uli Jon Roth’s solos,with his own interpretation.Unfortunately,no video exists of Michael during his brief tenure with Scorpions during the “Lovedrive” tour. youtu.be/uZZHqIoEqp8?... #Scorpions #Metalsky #Michaelschenker #Heavymetal
Scorpions (with Michael Schenker) - Live In Berlin (28/02/1979)
YouTube video by Anfetamina y Rock
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Still,my favorite UFO studio album to this day.While I love all the previous albums with Schenker,this one resonates with me the most. youtu.be/krIVtTCEiS4?... #Hardrock #Metalsky #UFO #Michaelschenker #Heavymetal
Hot n' Ready (2008 Remaster)
YouTube video by UFO - Topic
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One of my favorite solos from Andy LaRocque.His solo at 4:08 is spectacular-Beautiful phrasing and execution.Also of note,I have to mention Michael Denner’s solo during the outro,which is perfection. youtu.be/RltB-zbqT6o?... #Metalsky #Andylarocque #Kingdiamond #Michaeldenner #Heavymetal
Black Horsemen
YouTube video by King Diamond - Topic
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I literally just read this.Wow.Replacing Andy,will be Gus G.In my opinion,Andy is irreplaceable.Andy was the last remnant of the “Original” King Diamond band. #Kingdiamond #Andylarocque #Metalsky #Heavymetal
A favorite from Fatal Portrait.I remember asking Michael Denner,”What happened to that BC Rich Bich you played during the 86 KD tour?” He told me that it actually belonged to Mikkey Dee-Denner was set to buy it,but Mikkey decided to keep it. youtu.be/NsDxnyruAG0?... #Metalsky #Heavymetal
King Diamond Mercyful Fate Dressed In White Live 1986
YouTube video by 666mercyfulfate666
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I always found it fascinating that Tom’s birthday was only a day after Martin’s(RIP).That being said,a very Happy Birthday to Tom Warrior-Innovator,visionary and indeed a legend.More importantly,an exceptional human being. youtu.be/-HnBYO8k5pM?... #Triptykon #Celticfrost #Metalsky #Heavymetal
TRIPTYKON - Breathing (ALBUM TRACK)
YouTube video by Century Media Records
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Happy Birthday to the late,great Martin Eric Ain,born on this day in 1967.RIP legend. youtu.be/836VHTQUiPk?... #Martinericain #Celticfrost #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Monotheist
Celtic Frost-Ain Elohim live at Wacken 2006 HQ
YouTube video by eddie riffs
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Paul McCartney,performing my favorite Beatles track,the way he originally conceived it.Paul was furious that Phil Spector added full orchestrations to the track,taking away the “intimate” feel of just Paul playing piano with his vocals. youtu.be/rDEBJpavCjc?... #Thebeatles #Paulmccartney #Musicsky
Paul McCartney - The Long And Winding Road
YouTube video by raspberryyy
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One of my favorite Beatles tracks-The song itself combines so many elements-Blues,Jazz and the latter part of the song could be considered Proto-Doom Metal-This pre-dates Black Sabbath. youtu.be/tAe2Q_LhY8g?... #Thebeatles #Hardrock #Metalsky #Musicsky
I Want You (She's So Heavy) (Remastered 2009)
YouTube video by The Beatles - Topic
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RIP to the late,great Gar Samuelson-Who passed away on this day back in 1999.What a drummer he was-I had the privilege of seeing Gar perform live with Megadeth in 1986,opening for King Diamond.Criminally underrated. youtu.be/MF0CrgncaFM?... #Megadeth #Garsamuelson #Metalsky #Heavymetal
The Conjuring (Remastered)
YouTube video by Megadeth - Topic
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Brilliant.The Wilson sisters never cease to amaze me.Outstanding live version of “Allies”-Nancy Wilson is phenomenal on piano,and Ann of course is outstanding as always. youtu.be/hcIOjmJVzLE?... #Heart #Hardrock #Nancywilson #Annwilson
Heart - "Allies" (live 1983)
YouTube video by MikesCreativeWorks
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Another Tony Martin vocal extravaganza.One of the best tracks from “Headless Cross.” youtu.be/U1-DxiUJAw8?... #Tonymartin #Blacksabbath #Metalsky #Heavymetal
Black Sabbath - When Death Calls (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Tony Iommi
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I’ve been listening to a lot of Black Sabbath lately,namely the post Ozzy and Dio years-with Ian Gillan,Glenn Hughes and Tony Martin on vocals.This is probably my favorite song from “Cross Purposes.” youtu.be/hW2gGpDk2iM?... #Tonymartin #Blacksabbath #Metalsky #Heavymetal
Black Sabbath - Cross Of Thorns (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Tony Iommi
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This album received so much harsh criticism when it was released.Originally,it was supposed to be Tony Iommi’s first solo album-However,corporate greed intervened.Nonetheless,great album and Glenn Hughes is an absolute legend. youtu.be/J9l61fZ4vd8?... #Glennhughes #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Blacksabbath
Black Sabbath – No Stranger To Love (Official HD video)
YouTube video by Tony Iommi
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Groundbreaking album.WatchTower is without a doubt one of the innovators of Technical Progressive Thrash. youtu.be/PZjPVcVcZL0?... #Watchtower #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Ronjarzombek #Jasonmcmaster
Watchtower - Cimmerian Shadows
YouTube video by TheZombieXecutioner2
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I loved early Yngwie-Aside from his extraordinary talent,he came across as narcissistic and pompous.He admitted he had “Tokyo Tapes” from Scorpions-But in no way was influenced by Uli Jon Roth-That is complete bullshit. youtu.be/5e5072S-hBg?... #Ulijonroth #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Neoclassical
Uli Roth Sky Overture Live
YouTube video by khabibissell
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One of Uli Jon Roth’s most beautiful compositions.His playing is so encapsulated by beautiful emotive phrasing,along with a virtuosity that doesn’t seem pretentious at all. youtu.be/hFOAUfkIPf8?... #Ulijonroth #Scorpions #Hardrock #Heavymetal #Metalsky
Uli Jon Roth-Cry Of The Night
YouTube video by belou2804
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Kai Hansen-One of the founding Fathers of Power Metal. youtu.be/vY1CZRwV-aw?... #Metalsky #Gammaray #Helloween #Heavymetal #Kaihansen
GAMMA RAY - Beyond the black hole (Live Montreal 2006)
YouTube video by BrutalThrash
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Graham Bonnet showing his vocal prowess and range with Impellitteri,back in 1988.Graham has always been one of my all time favorite vocalists.Even at the age of 78,he still tours and continues to make excellent albums. youtu.be/FVAAeot6TD4?... #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Impellitteri #Grahambonnet
Impellitteri - "Stand In Line" (Full Video with Guitar Solo)
YouTube video by N M 156
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Happy Birthday to Cirith Ungol drummer,Robert Garven.I had the privilege of meeting Robert twice,and he was always very genuine and humble.Also,I was a huge fan of guitarist Jerry Fogle,who sadly passed away in 1998. youtu.be/MJZQ7qttVRc?... #Metalsky #Cirithungol #Heavymetal
War Eternal
YouTube video by Cirith Ungol - Topic
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This song-The entire album actually,holds a lot of sentimental value for me.My Father played this album constantly around the house in 1975-I was 6 years old.I remember that vividly,because that same year,my Dad took me to see “Jaws.” Great memories. youtu.be/LS4g3grbEFM?... #Ledzeppelin #Hardrock
Led Zeppelin - The Rover (Remaster) (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Led Zeppelin
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I still have my old VHS copy of this concert from 1984.No other Metal vocalist at that time was touching a prime Geoff Tate. youtu.be/eHGsOj0A_Cs?... #Queensryche #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Geofftate
8. Queen of the Reich [Queensrÿche - Live in Tokyo 1984/08/05]
YouTube video by Queensrÿche Bootlegs
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I remember hearing this song constantly on 94 WYSP,our local Rock station at the time,back in 1980-I was 11 yrs.old.Pat Thrall immediately became a huge influence for me as a young guitarist.Great live version,despite the fluctuating audio. youtu.be/1O0fDQ3wuPw?... #Hardrock #Patthrall #Pattravers
Pat Travers Band 1980 Snortin' Whiskey live
YouTube video by zsnake2
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A top 3 Celtic Frost song for me.The intro is very reminiscent of the opening of “The Exorcist “-where you clearly hear chanting in Arabic,while Father Merrin is on an archaeological dig in Iraq,and ultimately come across the statue of Pazuzu. youtu.be/GOdyPO7QeoA?... #Metalsky #Heavymetal
Celtic Frost - Caress Into Oblivion (Jade Serpent II) (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Celtic Frost
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Early version of Yngwie’s “Evil Eye” from his first solo album.Performed live here with Alcatrazz in 1984.I vividly remember watching this for the first time on VHS in 1984,at the age of 15.Being an aspiring guitarist at the time,my jaw hit the floor. youtu.be/aVYClRkxGDg?... #Metalsky #Heavymetal
Film -- Alcatrazz with Yngwie -- Evil Eye -- 28 January 1984
YouTube video by TOURIST INFORMATION FOR HEII
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Fantastic cover by Uli Jon Roth,John Wetton and Simon Phillips.I can only imagine what it would have been like if these 3 guys actually formed a band-That’s one hell of a “Power Trio.” youtu.be/JvfFQ6_dKYA?... #Ulijonroth #Johnwetton #Simonphillips #Hardrock
John Wetton | Uli Jon Roth | Simon Phillips - All Along The Watchtower - Live in Germany 1991
YouTube video by BrunoSamppa
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Chris Poland-Virtuoso.I remember reading an interview with Marty Friedman shortly after he joined Megadeth,and he called Chris “An average,run of the mill guitarist.” Only an ignorant,pompous fuck would say something like that. youtu.be/MXnzqp03P9I?... #Metalsky #Jazzfusion #Heavymetal #Chrispoland
Chris Poland and Robby Pagliari with Eminence at NAMM 2014
YouTube video by Eminence Speaker
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