JW Stuff

Fantastic new song from the hardest working metal band, Avatar!

https://youtu.be/0pJDxS5mXOM?si=2Y_krS_sAJLflnlr

Not everyone is into 80s Style Metal... (Hair Metal, Glam Metal, etc). I was always a big fan of the best work in that genre. Among my faves was a band from Sweden called Shotgun Messiah. They had a fantastic first album followed by a singer change and another fantastic second album. I saw them live at Summerfest in the early 90s and it still remains my favorite show I ever saw there and one of my favorite shows of all time (I wish I could have gotten video of that like we can these days!). They moved into industrial style on the third album (meh) and their second singer (Tim Skold) has carried on in that style doing solo work and work with Marilyn Manson and KMFDM.

Anyway, this song represents their original singer back with their guitarist, Harry Cody, my all-time favorite guitarist, operating in their original style. I haven't been happier with a new song in a long time! I have been wishing for more music from Harry for over 30 years... so this new song is a very big deal to me. I love it, and that doesn't just happen because I am a fan... most often, new songs from favorite artists fail to live up to the hope, hype, and expectations. This one does, for me. I think it is awesome... and it perfectly delivers exactly what I'd want from them... which few artists deliver so well 35+ years down the line from their prior work together!

I have to share spread the word for those who are also into this style of music! Now I am dying to hear the rest of the album!!

If they do shows in the US.... I have to get to one!!

https://youtu.be/q07DkosDZNU?si=p_L88mtkvm_1oeQA

Here was the live debut of Geoff Tate's single Power from Operation Mindcrime III from Friday night... fantastic show, as always.

JWStuff Geoff Tate - Power Theatre - Milwaukee, WI - 5/1/2026

I caught Rick Springfield again last night in Waukegan, IL. He is now 76 years old... and still kicks ass, like always. This may have been the best show I've seen of him even. He is so underrated and underappreciated... he's truly a great singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

Rick Springfield Theatre - Waukegan, IL - 4/17/2026:

Rick Springfield @Genesee Theatre - Waukegan, IL - 4/17/2026 Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

Another amazing show from Avatar!... Gotta love the effort they put in all around! \m/

Avatar Sylvee - Madison, WI - 11/18/2025:

Avatar @The Sylvee - Madison, WI - 11/18/2025 Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

RIP, Rock Soldier... we'll miss you, Ace! :' (

Ace Frehley - Rock Soldiers @M3 Fest - Columbia, MD - 5/04/2025 Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.