I really like the band Fastway. I’m pretty sure "Say What You Will" is one of the single best rock songs ever recorded. Fastway’s history is long and complicated and intertwines with some of the biggest bands in Metal including Motorhead and UFO. There is no point in my going over that winding history – just click
here to read and learn.

*Note: many of you probably know the band Flogging Molly. They are not really my cup of tea, buy former Fastway singer Dave King handles the vocal duties for Flogging Molly now – and they are enjoying quite a bit of success in the punk arena. Good for them I say!

Now, for the videos. Of course I’ve included “Say What You Will.” While Fastway are more of a traditional Metal band, there are some clear Glam elements in this clip, especially Dave King’s hair and the super skin-tight pants on the video vixens. Watch and enjoy.

Even more entertaining is the video for “All Fired Up.” Yes, there are race suits. Yes, there are (more) skin-tight white pants. Yes, this clip rocks. Watch for yourself.

Finally, I have to include the clip “The World Waits for You.” We’ll call this a “semi” power ballad. I’m pretty sure Bonham “borrowed” the video concept – or at least the staging – a few years later to support the similarly titled song “Wait for You.” Coincidence? I guess the world may never know.

***Of the three videos posted, which is your favorite and why? I am still sticking with “Say What You Will” as my favorite because – at least for me – that song sums up classic Fastway. I can’t wait to hear your responses.

In a perfect world, Fastway would be the last TBA added to the Rocklahoma line-up. I am not holding my breath.

Do you like Led Zeppelin? There’s a new instrumental tribute album honoring one of the world’s greatest rock bands. It’s called Get the Led Out: Led Zeppelin Salute and even features tracks performed by Jimmy Page. Here’s the entire track list:

01. Whole Lotta Love – Chris  Mahoney
02. Moby Dick – Randy Coven featuring Leslie West
03. Four Sticks – Howard Hart
04. Dazed & Confused – Brian Tarquin
05. Immigrant Song – Greg Rapaport
06. Kashmir – Martin Winch
07. The Battle Of Evermore – Steve Bingham
08. Black Dog – James Ryan
09. D’yer Mak’er – Larry Van Fleet
10. Babe I’m Gonna Leave You – Hal Lindes
11. Friends – Steve Booke
12. All My Love – Doug Doppler
13. Thumping Beat – Jimmy Page
14. ‘Cause I Love You – Jimmy Page
15. Wailing Sounds – Jimmy Page
16. Burn Up – Jimmy Page
 

Need more guitar rock? You need to pick up Guitar Masters Volume 1. This instrumental disc features performances by Zakk Wylde, John Paul Jones, Billy Sheehan and Joe Satriani. If you are impressed by amazing axe work, I suggest either disc. Great for music fans and those who actually play guitar.

Here’s the track listing: 

01. B Fingers – John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) featuring Trey Gunn
02. 54-46 Was My Number – Toots & the Maytals featuring Jeff Beck
03. I Wish – Zakk Wylde & Randy Coven
04. Unleash the Beast – Billy Sheehan
05. Hair – Stanley Clarke featuring Joe Satriani
06. Minute Mouse – Steve Morse & Randy Coven
07. Skippy – Allan Holdsworth & David Hines
08. Rumba – Marcus Nand
09. Shenandoah – Will Ray
10. Picture of a Purple Sky – Steve Booke
11. Frankenstein – Doug Stapp
12. The Nag – John Scofield
13. Jack Hammer – Brian Tarquin
14. What Can I Say – Carl Tosten
15. Space Talk – James Ryan
16. Stay With Me – Martin Winch
17. Kruununvuori – Jason Carter
18. Zero Gravity – Doug Doppler

***Now for the giveaway. I’ve scored three copies of each disc so I’ll bundle them together and ship them right on out to your home. You need to tell me – in 100 words or less – how the economy is killing your music habit. Be creative. Extra points if you mention the importance of the upcoming presidential election. To recap, three of you will win the two CDs I mention above. Send submissions to allyson@bringbackglam.com. I need the entries by Friday, April 25th at 11:59 p.m. E.S.T. Good luck.

Justin of Boston.tv conducted an interview with Virginian thrashers MUNICIPAL WASTE following the band’s April 27, 2008 performance at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.

LIMP BIZKIT/THE KILLER AND THE STAR drummer John Otto has decided to share expertise with the world by offering private lessons.

The Pulse of Radio reports that Robert Plant and Alison Krauss recently wrapped up a few U.S.

Justin of Boston.tv conducted an interview with Montreal extremists DESPISED ICON prior to the band’s April 27, 2008 performance at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland has posted the following message on his MySpace page:

“I felt the need to check in and let everyone know what the latest and greatest is…as you know, my original band, STP, have reunited and are gearing up for our 4 month tour of the U.S.

When Swedish metallers IN FLAMES came to New York for a two-day Gigantour stint, Headbanger’s Blog hooked up with singer Anders Fridén and drummer Daniel Svensson to talk about the band’s new album, “A Sense of Purpose”, the tour, the video for “The Mirror’s Truth” and their future plans.