Mindframe

Happy Birthday to one of the great ones.

Happy 73 birthday to the amazing guitarist George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob)!

Spot on about tribute and cover bands. Well done.

Great album.

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Krokus 'Headhunter' released April 25, 1983

Has it stood the test of time?
What do you think about it today?

Today on The Metal Voice

Note
Headhunter is the seventh studio album
The track "Screaming in the Night" was the band's biggest hit to date

Congrats to one of the greatest bands of all time. I never thought I would see this. Forget the Eagles and the "Hell Freezes Over Tour."

Iron Maiden are going into the Hall of Fame.

It's Official: IRON MAIDEN To Be Inducted Into 2026 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN are among the artists who will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year. Also set to be honored in the class of 2026 Performer category are Phil Collins, Billy Idol, JOY DIVISION/NEW ORDER, OASIS, Sade, Luther Vandross and WU-TANG CLAN. Celia....

It is hard to believe, 43 years ago today “That Little Ol Band from Waynesville” formed and had their first practice in the Auburn Park neighborhood in the basement door pictured below. The first songs were Back Sabbath - “Paranoid”, The Eagles - “Lyin’ Eyes”, and Night Ranger - “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me" and our original Flight 714. LOL. It is unfathomable that after this long, and several temporary line up changes, (thanks to every single person who played in the band too), that we are still blessed enough to do this. For a band, we have had very little drama, comparatively speaking, and we thank every single person who has been on this Rock ’n’ Roll roller coaster ride. We have never taken it for granted and are extremely appreciative to everyone who has supported us. Special shout out to all our family, friends, fans, and every single bar owner, venue manager and every professional touring act who gave us a chance. It has been a hell of a ride and it is unbelievable that we are in our 5th decade, with four original members,(craziness we know), of playing together. As we march into our 43rd year, currently working on a new album Purple Ridge Recording Studio, we truly value all who have been there along the way. A huge thanks to all and we hope to see you soon. We are forever grateful.
- Tommy, Mark, Rick, John and Joe.

Truth.

First period hasn’t even started, and you’re walking down the hallway with a secret everyone can see.

Lockers slam. Sneakers squeak on that polished tile floor. Fluorescent lights hum overhead while a river of denim jackets and backpacks moves between classes.

And there it is.

That concert shirt.

Not just any shirt either…the one you bought at the merch table last night while your ears were still ringing and your voice was halfway gone from screaming every lyric. The print is bold, the colors loud, and the cotton still smells faintly like arena smoke and cheap nachos from the concession stand.

You didn’t even bother changing when you got home.

Maybe you got three hours of sleep. Maybe your hair still smells like the crowd and your throat feels like sandpaper.

Didn’t matter.

Because walking into school wearing that shirt was the real victory lap.

Friends spot it first. Someone across the hall points. Another kid jogs over asking, “No way! You went last night?”

And suddenly the hallway turns into a recap session.

You’re talking about the lights dropping. The opening guitar riff hitting like thunder. The moment the whole crowd sang the chorus louder than the speakers.

Every word makes the memory louder again.

That shirt wasn’t fashion. It was proof.

Proof you were there when the amps shook the building and the entire arena felt like it might lift off the ground.

Today you buy tickets online, show a digital barcode on your phone, and the memory mostly lives in camera rolls.

But back then?

The souvenir was cotton, ink, and a little bit of bragging rights walking through first period.

Because nothing — and I mean nothing — felt cooler than wearing last night’s concert on your chest.

And if you know the feeling, you already remember the walk down that hallway.

Nothing like starting year #43 off with Bloody Mary's and a Saturday morning practice. Also, Happy Birthday today to the Meat behind the Beat, Mr. Rick Boyd.

Happy Birthday to The Man, The Myth, and The Legend, Mr. Tommy Potts. We have been together a long time. #40+yearleadman