Len Pyros

Rock Journalist

[NEW YORK KNICKS @nyknicks]

series 1-0.

[Monsters Of Rock® @MonstersOfRock]

Donington Park - 1980

[WWF Wrestling @WWFWrestling1]

On the anniversary of his passing, we commemorate "Classy" Freddie Blassie. #WWF #WWE #FreddieBlassie

[イシバシ楽器心斎橋店 @1484ssbs]

Fender
1979 Stratocaster Black

ラージヘッドのヘッドシリアル期、ブラックプラスティックパーツ等、この時期の特徴であるスペックを色濃く抑えた1本。アッシュボディにメイプル1Pネック、ピックアップにはグレイボビンを搭載、この時期らしいギラッとした明瞭なサウンドです。

[Bite-Sized Nostalgia @landofthe80s]

Accurate?

[Monsters Of Rock® @MonstersOfRock]

1980

[Guitar Center @guitarcenter]

Minecraft goes metal 👾

[Len Pyros @Lenpyros]

@SNOSHOER The Bat Bug.

[TomsAmps @TomsAmpsDetroit]

****Don't buy a headstock unit.****

[Len Pyros @Lenpyros]

Happy Mother’s Day

[Guitar World @GuitarWorld]

“First impressions are dominated by the incredible color – holy smokes, it’s absolutely stunning in person”: Fender 75th Anniversary American Ultra II Telecaster https://t.co/yYQhYtb9WY

[Mitch Lafon @mitchlafon]

Book News!

Van Halen By Alex Van Halen

“Written by Alex Van Halen, VAN HALEN is the official chronicle of the band. The book traces the brothers’ journey from their childhood in Pasadena, California, and the band’s early days playing backyard parties, to the release and world tour of their chart-topping album 1984.

Featuring a dynamic blend of iconic photography alongside rare and never-before-seen images, and with exclusive access to Alex Van Halen’s private archives, VAN HALEN offers a personally guided tour through the band’s legendary rise.

VAN HALEN opens the Van Halen family archive for the first time. From the brothers’ arrival in California from Holland in 1962 to backyard parties in Pasadena, their 1978 debut album and the chart-topping success of 1984, the band’s story is told through an extraordinary collection of correspondence, tour memorabilia, album artwork, press material, musical equipment, unpublished photographs and much more.

Featuring photography from the band’s early years on the Sunset Strip, their first tours to Japan in 1978, and landmark performances including the US Festival in 1983 and 1984’s Monsters of Rock, VAN HALEN brings together rare archival material alongside the work of celebrated photographers.”

Shipping from November 2026.

ISBN:
9781917734080

Genesis Publications.

[The Extreme Music Enthusiast @TheExtremeMusi1]

Jeff Beck - Jeff Beck's Guitar Shop (1989)

[Hard Rock Junkies @HardRockJunkies]

Album of the day is by Krokus 'Metal Rendez-vous' this 1980s album is a high-voltage masterclass in hard rock that solidified their place on the international stage.

The addition of vocalist Marc Storace was a stroke of genius; his gritty, powerhouse delivery perfectly complemented the dual-guitar attack of Fernando von Arb and Tommy Kiefer. Backed by the rock-solid rhythm section of Chris von Rohr on bass and Freddy Steady on drums, the band delivered a raw, infectious energy that felt both dangerous and incredibly fun.

It’s an album that captures the pure essence of early 80s heavy metal, stripping away any pretension to focus on heavy riffs and anthemic hooks.

The track list is a relentless parade of classics that showcase the band's impressive range. 'Bedside Radio' stands out as a quintessential party anthem with its irresistible groove, while the moody, atmospheric 'Tokyo Nights' proves the band could handle melody and tension just as well as pure volume.

Of course, no mention of this album is complete without the heavy-hitting 'Heatstrokes' a song that practically defines the hard rock adjacent sound they pioneered.

From start to finish, Metal Rendez-vous is a lean, mean rock and roll machine that remains an essential listen for anyone who loves their music loud and unapologetic. https://t.co/8OGr8z617Q enjoy and #RockOn

[Johnny Cadillac @lippyent]

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