Collaborations: Blindside & Billy Corgan- Hooray It’s LA

Back in 2004, Blindside released their album About A Burning Fire. Their previous album Silence, is one of the most fun, energetic and still holds up quite well albums of the early 00’s. About A Burning Fire was not Silence Part 2, instead the band leaned forward and tried some new things and the experiment worked. There are a few things I really like about this album, one being the final song/title track. That’s one hell of a way to end an album. My favorite thing in particular is the song “Hooray It’s LA.” The song has a really rad vibe to it and then you add in the guitar playing of (and I’m sure some songwriting input) The Smashing Pumpkin’s Billy Corgan to it and you have yourself a really killer track! It’s been forever since we had a new Blindside album and that’s one I’d love to see in 2024 or at least they come back to the states for some shows!

Blindside Featuring Billy Corgan- Hooray It’s LA:

Collaborations: Royalty Kult & Doc Coyle- Enjoying The End

I love a good collaboration whether it’s a guest vocal, guitar part/solo, etc. More often than not, these collaborations take the song to a whole other level. One song that I heard a while back that I’ve been quite fond of is “Enjoying The End” by Royalty Kult. The combination of Royalty Kult and what guitarist Doc Coyle (God Forbid/Bad Wolves) brings to the table makes this song stand out. The delicate melodies that Doc brings in the beginning sets the tone for the introspective and dark lyrics of vocalist Josh Bauserman. As the song continues, the heavy of the music matches up with intensity of the rest of the song. Royalty Kult is one of the best up and coming bands I’ve heard in a long time.

On Friday May 6, Royalty Kult will be playing at The Federal in North Hollywood as part of Audioeclectica’s Birthday Bash. So make sure you come out and see what all the fuss is about! Tickets HERE!!!!!!!

Royalty Kult (Featuring Doc Coyle)- Enjoying The End:

AUDIOECLECTICA’S BIRTHDAY BASH!!

Guest Guitarist: Scott Ian of Anthrax

Over the past year one of the bands I’ve delved deep into is Anthrax. I’ve always enjoyed them and have seen them a few times. My favorite era of theirs is the John Bush years but, that’s for another topic and day. One of the things I really honed in on during my delve was just how good of a rhythm player Scott Ian is. He’s got the perfect tone, style and other awesomeness that makes him a badass axe slinger. Between Anthrax, S.O.D., and The Damned Things, you can definitely tell Scott is a madman! So, as I always do when I go into a band’s catalog, I also went pretty far into Scott’s career and found some jams he’s guested on over the years. Check out these tracks!

Brian Posehn- Metal By Numbers:

Brian Posehn- Grandpa Metal:

Necro- Evil Rules:

Mr. Bungle- The Raging Wrath Of The Easter Bunny:

Scott is also featured on his wife Pearl Aday’s albums

Guest Musician: Page Hamilton of Helmet

Page Hamilton of Helmet has one of the most distinct guitar sounds in the last 30 years. His style and tone has often been tried to be duplicated and has influenced and inspired countless bands and players. His work in Helmet is truly exceptional along with his other work with Glenn Branca, Band of Susans and his experimental jazz work. His style is so unique that when he’s guested on other band’s albums, there is no denying it’s Page. Here’s a few of the songs he has guested on over the years.

Nine Inch Nails- No, You Don’t (from The Fragile):

Therapy?- Unbeliever (from Troublegum):

Wire- All Fours (from Object 47):

Norma Jean- Opposite of Left and Wrong (from The Anti-Mother):

P.O.D- God Forbid (fro When Angels and Serpents Dance):

Linkin Park- All For Nothing (from The Hunting Party):

Guest Musician: Matt Heafy of Trivium

Matt Heafy of Trivium is quite a prolific guitarist and vocalist. Through the years, when you listen back to Trivium’s early years till now, you can really tell how far he’s come and how his style has developed, especially vocally. I’m always curious to see what other bands people have guested on over the years and Matt has lent his talents a few times over time and here they are.

 

Ice Nine Kills- Stabbing In The Dark (Acoustic Version):

 

Ihsahn- Mass Darkness:

 

 
Metal Allegiance- Destination Nowhere:

 

 

Roadrunner United- The End:

 

On the Dragonforce album, Maximum Overload, Matt provided guest vocals on the songs “The Game”, “Defenders” and “No More”.

Guest Musician: Tommy Lee

The other day while still on my Smashing Pumpkins kick, I was delving more into the album Monuments To An Elegy and remembered that all the drums on the album were played by Tommy Lee. Yes, Tommy Lee of Motley Crue played on a Smashing Pumpkins album. As usual with any of my delves, it got me thinking about what else Tommy has played on over the years. So, here are a handful that Tommy has guested on over the years.

The Smashing Pumpkins- Monuments To An Elegy:

Jack’s Mannequin- Everything In Transit (played on tracks 2, 3, 4, 8, 10, & 11):

Rob Zombie- Meet The Creeper (from Hellbilly Deluxe):

 

Rob Zombie- The Ballad of Resurrection of Joe and Rosa Whore (from Hellbilly Deluxe):

 

 

Fuel- Wasted Time (from Angels & Devils):

 

 

Post Malone- Over Now (from Beerbongs and Bentleys):

 

Guest Musician: Josh Homme

Josh Homme of Queens Of The Stone Age is quite the talented player, singer and writer. His work in Queens and Kyuss are both integral parts of rock music since the 90’s. He’s got a style and sound that is uniquely his own as well. Over the years, Josh has lent his sound (whether it’s guitar or vocals) to quite a few other bands and artists. Here’s a few that will intrigue you.
Local H- Rock and Roll Professionals (from Here Comes The Zoo):

 

Foo Fighters- Razor (from In Your Honor):

 

 

Mastodon- Colony Of Birchmen (from Blood Mountain):

 

 
Arctic Monkeys- All My Own Stunts (from Suck It And See):

 

 

Biffy Clyro- Bubbles (from Only Revolutions):

 

 

Mark Lanegan Band- Riot In My House (from Blues Funeral):

 

Josh has also appeared on albums by:

Iggy Pop
Lady Gaga
Masters Of Reality
Peaches
The Strokes
Mondo Generator
Fu Manch
and many more

Guest Guitarist: Stephen Carpenter of Deftones

There are many guitarists out there that have such a signature sound that, when you hear it you know just who is playing. Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter is one of those guitarists. His style is undeniable and it works across many different bands and their material. So, with that in mind, here are a few of the jams Stephen has lent his playing to over the years.

 

Will Haven- El Sol (from Muerte):

 

 
Chimaira- Rizzo (from Pass Out Of Existence):

 

 
Linkin Park- By Myslf (from Reanimation):

 

 
Non-Phixion- The CIA Is Trying To Kill Me (from The Future Is Now):

 

 
Far- Savory (Jawbox Cover…. from Soon):

 

 
Tech N9ne- If I Could (from All 6’s and 7’s):

 

Guest Guitarist: Tom Morello

Tom Morello is one of the most innovative guitarists of the last 25 years. I’d dare say he’s up there in terms of style and influence with the likes of Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix and countless others. There is no denying he has a unique style and a distinct sound. So it’s only natural that when you hear him play, you know it’s Tom. Over the years Tom has quietly lent his talents to a plethora of other bands and artists. Here are a few the gems he’s guested on over the years.

 

RUN DMC- Big Willie (from Down With The King):

 

Cypress Hill- Rise Up (from Rise Up):

 

Linkin Park- Drawbar (from The Hunting Party):

 

Device- Opinion (from Self Titled):

 

Travis Barker w/ Rza, Raekwon and Tom Morello- Carry It (from Give The Drummer Some):

 

Prodigy with Tom Morello- One Man Army (from Spawn Soundtrack):

 

Primus- Electric Uncle Sam (from Antipop):

 

Primus- Mama Didn’t Raise No Fool (from Antipop):

 

Bruce Springsteen- Jack Of All Trades (from Wrecking Ball):

 

Bruce Springsteen- This Depression (from Wrecking Ball):

 

Class Of 99- Another Brick In The Wall (from The Faculty Soundtrack):