Dome is also credited with inventing the term "thrash metal" while writing about the Anthrax song Metal Thrashing Mad in 1984. Malcolm Dome had an illustrious and celebrated career which stretched back to working for Record Mirror magazine in the late 70s and Metal Fury in the early 80s before joining Kerrang! at its launch in 1981. His first book, Encyclopedia Metallica, published in 1981, may have been the inspiration for the name of a certain band formed that same year. Top Of The Progs: The Moody Blues - The VoiceĪrchive - The Moody Blues: Revolution In The Head Ten Strange Reasons To Love The Moody Blues A work of genius, it has long been copied by others, but never equalled. It launched the band as we know them today, and effectively defined the whole symphonic rock genre. Not only is this the most acclaimed song of the Moody Blues’ career, but is one of the best singles from the late 60s. Catchy yet also calmly intricate, it’s been an enduringly popular song among fans. In many respects, it’s a sequel to Your Wildest Dreams, as the lyrical protagonist searches for his lost love. It was written by Hayward, who has often referred to it as one of his favourite Moodies songs. This was actually the band’s last hit single. 2) I Know You’re Out There Somewhere (1988) But piecing these together offers a powerful message that still retains an ability to emotionally move you. In fact, Question is a combination of two songs, which explains why there are two distinct pacings. Written by Hayward about his feelings concerning the Vietnam war, which was raging at the time the band were recording the album A Question Of Balance.
The performance then opens up into a full blown band exposition about how life seems a habit of throwing up surprises. 4) Isn’t Life Strange (1972)īased on a composition from 17 th Century German composer Johann Pachelbel, it begins with a haunting combination of flute and harmonium, with Messrs. Brilliantly drawing on the band’s late 60s symphonic rock roots, this offers hope for the future, as long as people take control of their lives and events. This was hilariously called Fat Arthur for a little while, thanks to a misunderstanding between composer Hayward and studio engineer Greg Jackman. Glenn Hughes says solo album is 'heaviest' he's ever made.Gregg Allman cancels tour over 'serious health issues'.But don’t expect musicians to have the answers to any problems! This was the band’s final single before taking a half-decade break. Lyrically, it’s about how music can unite people around the world. 6) I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band) (1972)Ī high energy, driving song which begins with a strolling drum intro from Graeme Edge.