http://www.wxrx.com/Blogs/MetalMoment/home.aspxFind out what Metal Moment Double T has in store for you today, and maybe learn a bit about the moment behind the song.en-usCopyright 2010, WXRX-FMThu, 09 Sep 2010 14:27:49 GMTTue, 07 Sep 2010 17:46:22 GMT1http://emmisinteractive.comPaul Daniel "Ace" Frehley is an American guitarist best known as an original member of the rock band Kiss. He took on the persona of "SpaceAce" when the band adopted costumes and theatrics. Frehley played with the group from its inception in 1973 until his departure in 1982. After leaving Kiss, Frehley embarked on a solo career, which was put on hold when he rejoined Kiss in 1996 for a highly successful reunion tour. His second tenure with Kiss lasted until 2002, when he left at the conclusion of what was purported to be the band's Farewell Tour. His latest album, Anomaly, was released on September 15, 2009. Frehley's Comet is the second solo release from Ace Frehley, former lead guitarist of Kiss. It was the first album Frehley released after leaving Kiss in 1982. Anton Fig, who played drums on the album, also performed on Frehley's 1978 Kiss solo ...http://www.wxrx.com/Blogs/MetalMoment/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10137738http://www.wxrx.com/Blogs/MetalMoment/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10137738Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:46:22 GMTFollowing Butler's exit, sole remaining original member Tony Iommi put Black Sabbath on hiatus, and began work on a solo album with long-time Sabbath keyboardist Geoff Nicholls. Returning to his solo work, Iommi enlisted bassist Dave Spitz and drummer Eric Singer, and initially intended to use multiple singers, including Rob Halford of Judas Priest, ex-Deep Purple and Trapeze vocalist Glenn Hughes, and ex-Black Sabbath vocalist Ronnie James Dio. "We were going to use different vocalists on the album, guest vocalists, but it was so difficult getting it together and getting releases from their record companies. Glenn Hughes came along to sing on one track and we decided to use him on the whole album. The band spent the remainder of the year in the studio, recording what would become Seventh Star. Warner Bros. refused to release the album as a Tony Iommi solo release, instead insisting on using the name ...http://www.wxrx.com/Blogs/MetalMoment/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10137735http://www.wxrx.com/Blogs/MetalMoment/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10137735Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:43:04 GMTKiss, usually stylized as KISS, is an American hard rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Easily identified by its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting, smoking guitars, and pyrotechnics. Kiss has had 24 gold albums to date in the USA. The band has sold over 19 million albums in the United States (according to RIAA certifications), and their worldwide sales exceeded 100 million albums. http://www.wxrx.com/Blogs/MetalMoment/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10135672http://www.wxrx.com/Blogs/MetalMoment/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10135672Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:41:35 GMTAC/DC is an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Although the band is commonly classified as hard rock and are considered a pioneer of heavy metal, they have always classified their music as rock and roll. To date they are one of the highest grossing bands of all time. AC/DC underwent several line-up changes before releasing their first album, High Voltage, in 1975. Membership remained stable until bassist Mark Evans was replaced by Cliff Williams in 1978 for the album Powerage. Within months of recording the album Highway to Hell, lead singer and co-songwriter Bon Scott died on 19 February 1980, after a night of heavy alcohol consumption. The group briefly considered disbanding, but soon ex-Geordie singer Brian Johnson was selected to replace Scott. Later that year, the band released their highest selling album, Back in Black.  Back in Black is a hard rock ...http://www.wxrx.com/Blogs/MetalMoment/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10135668http://www.wxrx.com/Blogs/MetalMoment/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10135668Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:38:09 GMTDokken was first formed around 1978 when Don Dokken teamed up with Jim Monanteras, Greg Leon, and Mick Brown. Prior to this, Don had been playing club shows in the Los Angeles area billed as "Airborn", but had to change it to Dokken because another band with the same name had already acquired a record deal. In 1981, Don Dokken flew to Germany to sing background vocals on the upcoming Scorpions album Blackout in order to assist the band's vocalist Klaus Meine who was suffering from a vocal ailment. While there, the band Accept was recording in another studio, and its manager was able to secure Don a deal with Carrere Records. Breaking the Chains was first released with this label in Germany under the name "Don Dokken", but shortly thereafter, Don met up with George Lynch and Mick Brown, who were playing a band called Xciter at the time. ...http://www.wxrx.com/Blogs/MetalMoment/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10134225http://www.wxrx.com/Blogs/MetalMoment/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10134225Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:11:44 GMTHumble Pie were a rock band from England and were one of the first supergroups of the 1970s, finding success in America and the UK. They are best remembered for their dynamic live concert performances and songs such as "30 Days in the Hole", "I Don't Need No Doctor", and "Natural Born Bugie". The original band lineup featured Steve Marriott from Small Faces, vocalist and guitarist Peter Frampton from The Herd, Greg Ridley former bassist from Spooky Tooth and seventeen-year-old drummer Jerry Shirley. This hour-long set boasted only one original song and a handful of cover tunes, beefed up and presented Humble Pie-style. Peter Frampton's guitar playing was at its most melodic and Steve Marriott's vocals are captured here in essence and preserved. "I Don't Need No Doctor" was the biggest airplay hit from the album (having been issued as a single in edited version, and reaching #73 on the ...http://www.wxrx.com/Blogs/MetalMoment/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10134224http://www.wxrx.com/Blogs/MetalMoment/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10134224Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:08:56 GMTAccept is a German heavy metal band from the town of Solingen, originally assembled in the early 1970s by vocalist Udo Dirkschneider. They played an important role in the development of speed metal and Teutonic thrash metal, being part of the German heavy/speed/power metal scene to emerge in the early to mid 1980s. The band's 1983 album, Balls to the Wall, subsequently became their most successful release, featuring its well-known hit with the same title. Following their disbandment in 1997 and brief resurrection in 2005, they reunited in 2009 with former T.T. Quick frontman Mark Tornillo replacing Dirkschneider. They have sold over 17 million albums worldwide. Metal Heart is a 1985 release by German heavy metal band Accept. Although the group had recorded before at Dierks-Studios, this was the first album produced by Dieter Dierks himself. This album was a cautious attempt to crack the lucrative American market with more ...http://www.wxrx.com/Blogs/MetalMoment/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10134219http://www.wxrx.com/Blogs/MetalMoment/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10134219Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:02:05 GMTJudas Priest are an English heavy metal band from Birmingham, formed in 1968. Judas Priest's core line-up consists of vocalist Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton, K.K. Downing, and bassist Ian Hill. The band has gone through several drummers over the years, though Scott Travis has held the position since 1989. They have been cited as an influence on many heavy metal musicians and bands. Their popularity and status as one of the definitive heavy metal bands has earned them the nickname "Metal Gods" from their song of the same name. They have sold over 35 million albums worldwide. Defenders of the Faith is the 9th studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. The album was recorded at Ibiza Sound Studios, Ibiza, Spain and mixed from September to November 1983 at DB Recording Studios and Bayshore Recording Studios in Miami, Florida. The LP & cassette tape were released on ...http://www.wxrx.com/Blogs/MetalMoment/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10134215http://www.wxrx.com/Blogs/MetalMoment/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10134215Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:58:59 GMTQueensrÿche is an American heavy metal / progressive metal band formed in 1981 in Bellevue, Washington. The band has released eleven studio albums and several EPs and DVDs and continues to tour and record. Queensrÿche has been successful in the progressive scene, having sold over 20 million albums worldwide including over 6 million albums in the United States. Rage for Order is the second studio album by heavy metal band Queensrÿche, released in 1986 on EMI America Records. http://www.wxrx.com/Blogs/MetalMoment/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10134217http://www.wxrx.com/Blogs/MetalMoment/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10134217Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:58:09 GMTDokken is an American heavy metal and hard rock band that was formed in 1978. The group accumulated numerous charting singles and has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. The band was a nominated for a Grammy. Dokken was composed of founder Don Dokken on vocals, George Lynch on lead guitars, Juan Croucier on bass, and "Wild" Mick Brown on drums. In 1983 Croucier left Dokken in order to join Ratt and was replaced by Jeff Pilson. Currently, Dokken and Brown remain from the original line-up. After several personnel changes on guitar, Dokken's attorney Jon Levin stepped in to fill the role in 2004. In 2001, Barry Sparks replaced Jeff Pilson on the bass guitar. In 2009, Sean McNabb replaced Barry Sparks on bass guitar. Tooth and Nail is the second studio album by heavy metal band Dokken, released in 1984 through Elektra Records. It was the #35 album ...http://www.wxrx.com/Blogs/MetalMoment/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10134206http://www.wxrx.com/Blogs/MetalMoment/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10134206Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:31:33 GMT