Welcome to HRD Jukebox! Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section. And though the names have changed numerous times through the years (aside from Schaffer), the formula has remained steadfast. Although they may never get the radio attention that they once did, that is more of an indictment of the state of radio than the quality of their music. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Interestingly, as you listen to “Gone Away,” you’re more likely to be reminded of FFDP’s “Far From Home” than The Offspring’s original version of the song. Such is the case with Hell Or Highwater, which is fronted by Atreyu drummer Brandon Saller. “Sign Of The Times” perfectly taps into the feelings that many Gen Xers feel about longing for simpler times. Because Cornell always seemed to make everything feel so effortless, it was surprising to learn that he struggled with the song initially. Like much of their work, this song has nuanced layers of depth that make you appreciate it more with each listen. We promise never to sell or share your email address. Everybody talks about the sappy stuff, everybody talks about the sexy stuff. From soft, vulnerable moments to impassioned, aggressive ones, Hawkins delivers the sound that so many have come to know and love. For reasons that are completely baffling to me, melodic power metal doesn’t gain much traction in the U.S. (no matter how good it is). There was a plan to record the song in both English and Spanish, but ultimately, the band chose to honor the original by only doing it in Spanish. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. If you had to compare “Feed The Fire” to any current hard rock act, Hellyeah is the first band that comes to mind. I defy you to crank this up and not tap your feet and bob your head to this gin-soaked anthem that makes you feel alive. There was a problem. Equally impressive are his crunching riffs and soulful leads. The song offers a sobering dose of reality. They’ve ingested a lot of classic influences (Skynyrd, Clapton etcetera), which now come stirred with contemporary, metallic punch and hints of soaring ‘arena rock’ scale. In their bio, this female power trio cites KISS and Thin Lizzy as influences. Jesse Williamson’s vocals are more melodic than angry. It was one of the last songs that Motorhead recorded together. As a hard rock fan, I have a profound appreciation of what Hale brings to the table. For all I know, that is the case. This message of empowerment is incredibly beautiful. There’s a raw quality to “My Disease” that is a refreshing change of pace. Yes, I realize that FFDP is not a “cover band,” but they are the masters of taking other artists’ songs and making them their own. Of course, every great vocalist needs a talented band behind them to truly shine, and Betsch has one in the groove-oriented rhythm section of Ryan Shaw (bass) and Elias Berlinger (drums) and the nuanced guitar playing of Michael Conway. After a stellar 2013, which featured a number of radio hits, Nothing More finally returned to the scene in 2017 with new material (much to the delight of Active Rock radio programmers). “Long Time Coming” is a reminder that this band is still a force to be reckoned with in modern times.