Before The Thunder Down Under
Just a quick one to tide you over. I was posting a couple of things for a friend and it occured to me that the good folks at NILOOB (New Improved Live Or Otherwise Blog), would probably enjoy these as much as i do. So here they are, hope y'do.
First up, the 1974 album "Tales Of Old Granddaddy" by Australia's Marcus Hook Roll Band. MHRB was a pseudonym used to record this album by former Easybeats members Harry Vanda & George Young. Why, i hear you ask, should this be of interest to us hardened rock'n'rollin' types? Well, y'see, George thought it would be a good idea to get his two younger brothers, Angus & Malcolm Young, to record the guitar parts. So what you have here are the future AC/DC duo's first professional recordings!
Musically, it's a mixed bag, with several styles covered, but the songs are great & the performances inspired. Angus doesn't really get too many chances to let loose, but Malcolm's distinctive rhythm sound is in place even at this early juncture. Even if you're not an AC/DC fan, (does such a person exist ?), there's still much to enjoy here. I find myself coming back to this record often, put simply, it rocks!
MARCUS HOOK ROLL BAND - Tales Of Old Granddaddy (1974) AUSTRALIA
http://rapidshare.com/files/14740385/MARCUS_HOOK_ROLL_BAND-Tales_Of_Old_Grand-Daddy.rar
A couple of rare NWOBHM EPs now, one a powerhouse of bludgeon, the other more melodic.
Firstly, it's the "Return Of The Gods" EP from 1980 by Geddes Axe. A popular live draw at the time, it looked for a while like Geddes Axe were poised for greater things. Despite their busy gigging schedule & glowing press reviews they failed to make further inroads with their two subsequent releases, giving up the ghost in 1984. A pity.
GEDDES AXE - Return Of The Gods EP (1980) UK
http://rapidshare.com/files/14746819/geddes_axe_-_return_of_the_gods_EP__1980_.rar
From the tail end of the wave, this is the "Riding The Rainbow" EP from the obscure Sherwood. Nice melodic metal with unusual arrangements, somehow they slipped under everyones radar in 1986. Hear what you missed then now.
SHERWOOD - Riding The Rainbow EP (1986) UK
http://rapidshare.com/files/14742751/Sherwood_-_Riding_The_Rainbow_ep_1986.rar
Finally tonight we're back in Scandinavia for some more from Axe Witch. This is their "Stand Up" EP from 1984. It contains a re-recorded version of one of their best tracks, "Born In A Hell", and for that reason alone it would be worth having, but the remaining songs are great too. Go get it, you know you want to.
AXE WITCH - Stand Up EP (1984) SWEDEN
http://rapidshare.com/files/14730942/AXE_WITCH_-_Stand_Up_EP__1984_.rarhttp://rapidshare.com/files/14730942/AXE_WITCH_-_Stand_Up_EP__1984_.rar
That's yer lot for now, look for a new post from Bryon in a day or two, and i hear Tor-Erik's been a busy boy too. I'll be back midweek with some more goodies for you, enjoy your weekend.
First up, the 1974 album "Tales Of Old Granddaddy" by Australia's Marcus Hook Roll Band. MHRB was a pseudonym used to record this album by former Easybeats members Harry Vanda & George Young. Why, i hear you ask, should this be of interest to us hardened rock'n'rollin' types? Well, y'see, George thought it would be a good idea to get his two younger brothers, Angus & Malcolm Young, to record the guitar parts. So what you have here are the future AC/DC duo's first professional recordings!
Musically, it's a mixed bag, with several styles covered, but the songs are great & the performances inspired. Angus doesn't really get too many chances to let loose, but Malcolm's distinctive rhythm sound is in place even at this early juncture. Even if you're not an AC/DC fan, (does such a person exist ?), there's still much to enjoy here. I find myself coming back to this record often, put simply, it rocks!
MARCUS HOOK ROLL BAND - Tales Of Old Granddaddy (1974) AUSTRALIA
http://rapidshare.com/files/14740385/MARCUS_HOOK_ROLL_BAND-Tales_Of_Old_Grand-Daddy.rarA couple of rare NWOBHM EPs now, one a powerhouse of bludgeon, the other more melodic.
Firstly, it's the "Return Of The Gods" EP from 1980 by Geddes Axe. A popular live draw at the time, it looked for a while like Geddes Axe were poised for greater things. Despite their busy gigging schedule & glowing press reviews they failed to make further inroads with their two subsequent releases, giving up the ghost in 1984. A pity.
GEDDES AXE - Return Of The Gods EP (1980) UK
http://rapidshare.com/files/14746819/geddes_axe_-_return_of_the_gods_EP__1980_.rarFrom the tail end of the wave, this is the "Riding The Rainbow" EP from the obscure Sherwood. Nice melodic metal with unusual arrangements, somehow they slipped under everyones radar in 1986. Hear what you missed then now.
SHERWOOD - Riding The Rainbow EP (1986) UK
http://rapidshare.com/files/14742751/Sherwood_-_Riding_The_Rainbow_ep_1986.rarFinally tonight we're back in Scandinavia for some more from Axe Witch. This is their "Stand Up" EP from 1984. It contains a re-recorded version of one of their best tracks, "Born In A Hell", and for that reason alone it would be worth having, but the remaining songs are great too. Go get it, you know you want to.
AXE WITCH - Stand Up EP (1984) SWEDEN
http://rapidshare.com/files/14730942/AXE_WITCH_-_Stand_Up_EP__1984_.rarhttp://rapidshare.com/files/14730942/AXE_WITCH_-_Stand_Up_EP__1984_.rarThat's yer lot for now, look for a new post from Bryon in a day or two, and i hear Tor-Erik's been a busy boy too. I'll be back midweek with some more goodies for you, enjoy your weekend.
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