7-24-2012: Saxon - Krakatoa

There are a few hidden gems in the Saxon catalog, and this is definitely my favorite.  I found this song by accident back in the Napster era and was instantly blown away.  I subsequently purchased the entire Saxon catalog and never found where this came from.  Apparently, it's supposed to be a bonus track on some anniversary edition of Innocense, but who knows...it's not on my copy.
Check this out and a song called "Live Fast Die Young", which we'll save for another day...

7-19-2012: Running Wild - Shadowmaker

It's been a while, but I'm going to try and start posting at least semi-frequently again!
Running Wild has a new album and SURPRISE!  It kicks ass just like damn near every Running Wild album to date.  Yeah, they have some filler albums there in the 90s, but Rogues En Vogue was awesome and this thing is a real return to their 80s form!  Melodic riffs and the usual pirate themes throughout have you pumping your arm and yelling yo-ho-ho!  There's only a song or 2 that I consider a filler, and the rest of it is catchy as hell with months or even years of replay value.
This is the title track and quite possibly my favorite on the album.