The Allure Of Leather Jackets: Black Leather Jacket By Motorhead

When you get older, you'd see fashion trends come and go.  One minute, this is what's in and before you know it, something else is in style.  I was never one for the tends or what currently in style.  I have to admit, there some types of clothing that will never go out of style such as:  cowboy or worker's boots, sneakers, jeans etc.  One type of clothing that I know will never run out style and probably my favorite is the black leather jacket.  My obsession with that kind of clothing can best be described in the song "Black Leather Jacket" by Motorhead.

Nothing makes quite a statement when one dons a black leather jacket. Whenever you someone wearing it, it tells that this guy is mean or tough.  I remember when the weather was cold and my friend was wearing one, I felt like I had to have one.  I got first jacket when I was in college but the quality wasn't very good and the leather was soft.  Later in life when my parents when to the States, they bought a bonafide leather jacket as well as accessories to clean it and I was so happy that I took good care of it to this day.

Some people criticize that it's impractical to own here because it's always hot and when the weather's cold.  I don't care so as I own, I'm happy with it and I still maintain it.  At least I have something to use when I go to a cold place.  No matter what the fashion trend is, it can't be denied that when you don a black leather jacket, it makes a statement.  That's what I like about it.

Anxious And Anxiety: Last In Line By Dio

A lot of people often tell me that I always look anxious or that I have too much on my mind.  I guess it's because everything I go through always takes a toll on me.  I guess it started when I was in school  because I could never relax especially when it was exams week where I always waited anxiously for the results if I pass or fail. Since then that anxious feeling has always been with me ever since.  When I get anxious for waiting about the results, it reminds of Dio's song "Last In Line".

Sometimes it's not just test results that get me anxious.  It could be a development that I don't want to go through or something that might affect my well-being. It could also be changes that I am unprepared for or something so uncertain that I don't know when it will end.  Either way it's a lousy feeling.  It gets even worse when you're the last or first to know.  

These last 12 years have been full of anxiety and uncertainty.  Just when you think things are going good, they start to unravel leaving  you so anxious that you have no peace of mind.  With no peace of mind, it sure is hard to face the day every time you wake up.  I just hope that things would be resolved soon.  There's been too much of these two that I'm beginning to think that life is playing a cruel joke on me and it's not funny anymore.

Trying To Stay On The Straight And Narrow: Stay Clean By Motorhead

We all know that no one's perfect and there times that we make a lot of mistakes.  Sometimes those mistakes can be so devastating that you really find yourself in the pits of Hades.  Still if you're determined enough, you will climb out of there no matter how long or how hard it takes.  Just remember to learn from the mistake and keep out of trouble.  When it comes to keeping out of trouble, it reminds me of the song "Stay Clean" by Motorhead.

Yeah well when it comes to making mistakes, I sure made a lot of them which is why I am where I am now.  The worst part of it is that lightning struck me twice and that wasn't good.  Just when I though I climbed out of the pit, something happens and I'm at the bottom of the barrel.  What's worse is that this take took me a lot longer to get out.  Apart from that it took away what could have the best period of my life.  

Though times are hard and uncertain, at least my life has dignity again.  Still I have lot to fix if I am to find real happiness and contentment.  That's the reason why  I keep my nose clean and my head clear cause I' don't, I might get another taste of falling down and I'm sick of it.  A chance at salvation should not be wasted which is why I am staying on the straight and narrow.  Hopefully, I'll get things right at the end.

That Kind Of King Nobody Wants To Be: King Nothing By Metallica

I try not to think about it but every time things wrong and times are hard,it reminds of little I have accomplished and how bleak the situation that I find myself in. You try hard to focus on achieving the goal but sometimes bad developments occur and it's like someone throwing a wrench in the machines and before you know it, things breakdown. It's bad enough that life is hard but to have something or someone make it harder by destroying your chances can piss a guy off. This is especially true when all you're dreams are gone and last chance that you have is snatched away from you, leaving you with nothing. With that in mind, it reminds me of the song, "King Nothing" by Metallica.

I know that nothing in life is easy and it's either you fight to survive or you wind and wasted on the streets. Every time I see those vagrants on the streets two things come into mind: pity because they lost it all and now have nothing and a grim reminder of what happens if you give up the fight. Things just get taken away from you until even sanity is gone. You just wander and get wasted till Mother Earth opens and claims you. Before you know it you're gone without anyone noticing, truly making you King Nothing.

I've lost a lot of things that could have made my life complete so I know what it's like to lose things that are precious. I'm tired of that and what I want to make do with I left so I can say I did something good with my life. Still, the fact that so many things happened that almost derailed my course is a painful reminder that it's not going to be easy. Still, I'll working till I achieve my goal and x##%@! all those who'll try to take it away. To be crowned King Nothing is a title that I or nobody would want and never will.

Need To Find An Outlet: Shoot To Thrill By AC/DC

They say that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. If that was true, I feel so dull, I can't even cut through air. Like Dexter Morgan said: "My life's all Jeckle and no Hyde." What makes it worse is the fact that lately, I've been getting myself into situations where I really hate taking part in. Right now, I miss the old days where I go to the gym and lift a few weights then head to the dojo and use that muscle to throw or strike somebody. Right now I need a physical outlet to get all this negative energy out. The need to go sparring reminds me of the song "Shoot To Thrill" by AC/DC.

I guess this is the reason why the movie Fight Club was one of my favorites because these guys needed an outlet for their pent-up frustrations. Right now, I miss the sparring and randori of martialarts combat. During these sessions, you get paired and fight the heck out of each other until the masters gives the signal to stop. Sure I may be bruised and bloodied after the session but man, I feel good afterwards because all that repressed adrenaline has was gone and I got a pretty good workout in the process.

I don't get me wrong because I don't like hurting people but for me, martialarts sparring gives me an outlet for getting rid of bad vibes that other activities do not. This is the closest to getting into war without the bloodshed (though I did get a black eye once as well as sore but not broken ribs). Hopefully, when things get in order, I'll be able to go back to training again. Cause getting into combat for me is the ultimate thrill like a sword being unsheathed from its scabbard ready for battle.

I Really Should Thank My Brother For Finding This Classic: I'll Never Let You Go By Steel Heart

Every time I add a classic song to my blog, I look at the comments and realize that everyone shares the same thoughts as me which is today's music sucks!!!! When listening to the classic 70's, 80's and 90's, they realize just how great music was back then. Each generation had its own identity and its own music which helped defined the people of that period. One classic that suddenly came to mind was a song that was played in the early 90's . The song was "I'll Never Let You Go" by Steel Heart.

I really should thank my brother for playing this song while I was with him last weekend. Hearing after a long time really blew me away. The way lead singer Micheal Matijevic hits those high notes really hits the heavens. It goes up there with Boston's "More Than A Feeling" and other great rock hits. I really feel like a fool for forgetting this song because it really hits you hard as you listen to it.

I agree with a lot of listeners in Youtube that this band should've gotten more recognition. It was just the wrong time as this kind of rock was fading out and alternative and grunge music started taking over. Still, this is one of those songs that helped define what real music is. I agree with one of the viewers in Youtube that this real music and should make a comeback. This is the REAL STUFF!!!

Still Coping With Changes As Well As The Loss: Changes By Black Sabbath

As the night and the day ended, I suddenly remembered my father again. I still can't believe that he's gone and I have to admit I miss those temper tantrums that brought the house down and kept us on our toes. Though I don't want to admit, sometimes I am overwhelmed by the responsibilities that lay before me and my brothers. Still, I know that I can't back down and I am calling on all of my resolve to face up to the challenge brought about by these changes. I think the song "Changes" by Black Sabbath bests sums up how a person is trying to cope up with both loss and change.

Next week is going to be Father's Day and the fact that he is no longer with us really fills my heart with grief which grows sharper when he was taken away while he was enjoying his life. The bonds that we had as a family were starting to really grow stronger when he had his accident that led to his death. Right now, we are all coping with the changes that brought about by his sad passing. What gave me strength that I could cope with change is when one of my brothers reminded that I am my father's son. Because of that, I am determined to prove that I can meet these changes head on no matter how tough they can get.

Right now, I am doing all that I can to do my part. I look after my mother as bests as I could since I stay with her often. My brothers also help out and spend time with my mother when they can. I am also working on ways to earn something extra and hope that it would be enough for me to stand on my own eventually. God give me strength to cope with these new demands. It's going to be tough but that's what's got to be done.

I'll Always Rock To Dio: We Rock By Dio

Every time I remember my college days, I always associate it with Heavy Metal Music. It was in that period of my life that I was able to find a lot of friends who really rocked both in music as well as leather and clothes. As mentioned in my past entries, I constantly listened to really hard rock and metal music during this period. Apart from that, my hair and my beard were at their zenith as I spent a good time of my college years rocking. One singer that really rocked my ears was Ronnie James Dio and one of my favorite songs from this guy was the song "We Rock".

I have some of his songs in my blog entries and he was one of my favorite musicians. Whether with Black Sabbath or solo, this guy really knew how to belt out a mean tune. My brother and my friends use to sing some of his songs when they performed on stage. He and othe metal guys really pumped me up during college. His music and a lot of other great bands made life cooler during the last years of my academic period.

I was saddened when I heard the news about his sudden death caused by lingering illness. When I read that he kept on performing despite his condition, I said to myself that this guy really rocks. He willl surely be missed for he is one of the great gods of Heavy Metal which one of the best gifts that music give to a generation. Even if I have mellowed a bit, I still listen to his songs and I still get that pumped feeling that gets me throught the day. R.I.P. Ronnie and thanks for the music cause you rocked my world and you can bet that we'll keep on rocking.

Play War Days: The Trooper By Iron Maiden

My fondest memories of summers were way back when we did nothing but play war the whole day long. One moment we'd be swinging sword and shield and then shooting guns the next. It was a crazy time for us back then, but we had a blast. We wouldn't stop playing till the sun went down. Remembering those days reminds me of the song "The Trooper" by Iron Maiden.

We probably spent the summer that way until the late 80's. If we didn't go out of town or went sight-seeing, this is what we were probably be doing the duration of the summer. We'd save up for the swords and guns that we would buy and when we went home, let the battle begin. We'd be swinging and shooting at each other as it was real. For those who were expose to this reckless activity of ours, it was a real culture shock.

Though those days are past me now, I still get the urge whenever I pass by the Toy Section of the local mall. I'm glad to see that one of my nephews taken after us. Getting into a sword fight with him really brings back memories of the good old days. We all had a blast doing that way back then. To this day, I would choose that than playing the latest video game cause you really let your imagination run wild.

Rock And Christianity Can Mix/Trust In God

When I was young, people said that Heavy Metal was the Devil's Music. A lot of it had images of Satan and if you play the song backwards, you'd here messages from the devil and all that sort of stuff. When you listened to such music, people will think that you're in league with the devil and thus was an outcast. One band that proved that metal isn't really the devil's music is Stryper. A good example of their song that proves Christianity and Metal can mix is called "In God We Trust".

You know one of the reasons why I'm more inclined to the right was because of a lot of injustices that I've seen in the last 20 years. People getting away with doing evil while innocent victims lay helpless and to add insult to injury, some liberal double-talker would lay blame on society rather than the perpetrator. During these cruel and unfair times, we need to hold fast and firm to our beliefs and to protect our own from the corrupting elements that threaten society. I know it's hard but I still believe that the Big Guy is up there and won't abandon us to the evil in our midst. We just have to stand our ground and even if we face incredible odds, what matters is that He is with us and we need not fear anything.

Heck, if rock and rap can mix, so can metal and Christianity. It's just a matter of doing it right. As we enter into this season of Lent, let us remember to always trust in the Lord. His word reaches us through different mediums. Even Heavy Metal is one of those mediums.

I Just Want To Be Me And Not Be Bugged: I Don't Want To Changed The World By Ozzy Osbourne

Despite the fact that there 's too many things going on, I just want to go my merry/lonely way. You can say that after all that I've been through, I've learned not to be swayed by current trends and rather stick with what's tested and true. I go by a live and let live creed, meaning I leave you alone so leave me alone. I'm content to live quietly so don't rock my boat. The song "I Don't Want To Change The World" by Ozzy Osbourne rings true my sentiments.

Because of the fact that I have to sort out in my life is the reason why I don't stick my nose into other people's affairs. The thing that I hate about the world today is that it's starting to grow smaller and as it does, a lot of people start poking into the lives of others thinking that they have the right to do so. Well, they better not do so to me because one of the reasons why I'm in the state I'm in is because there were too many people who gummed up my plans. As I result I still haven't gotten it together. Right now the last thing that I want is another "friendly intervention" that might break that which already fixed.

As for the changing the world, it's up the young ones now. They got the energy for it and I hope they use it wisely. As for me, I just want to be left alone. Once things start running according to plan, I will be content. That's enough for me.

If There Was Such A River, I'd Be The First To Take A Plunge: River Of Love By Lynch Mob

Times are sure getting harder these days we all try to cope with the pressures that life throws at us. As it mounts, a lot of us feel angry, lonely and frustrated by the fact that this is what we are with this situation day in and day out. Being stuck with that kind situation would make us wish that there was a place we could go to where we can leave all this crap behind even for just a moment. More than that, some place where we can heal our helves and be renewed. Longing for such a place reminds me of the song "River Of Love" by Lynch Mob.

When you're younger, friends were all around and the fun never ends. These days, I feel like riding a sick cycle carousel where getting some shut-eye at the end of the day was all that you have for relief. When you don't get to do the things that you want and get stuck in being in chores or activities that you hate, you know you really need to get away. If there was such a place, I would take the plunge without hesitation, knowing that all my wounds would be healed and my spirit renewed. Anything to feel renewed is most welcome.

Before I take such a plunge, I want to make sure that what I am working on will start to pay off. That way, I can take off without having to worry about anything else. When (not if) that happens, I am going to savor every moment in that place with reckless abandon. Because it's my time and I will make the most of it. After all the crap that we go through, we deserve and @#$#$@$ anyone who tries to ruin it.

I Won't Give Up: Never Surrender By Triumph

As I've said before, one of the why a lot of hopes went down the tubes was because I didn't fight for it. Wishing for something and making it real can be two different things. If you don't have what it takes to make it so, don't be surprise if it doesn't. That's a lot a lately and right now, I sick and tired of it. When I think of the futility of it all, I listen the song "Never Surrender" by Triumph to get some inspiration to get some adrenaline pumping.

Though the title with my previous entry using Corey Hart's song as well as the fact that both he and the band are from Canada is where the similarities end. This has a rougher edge to it and it's one of my favorite rock songs when I was growing up. Right now I am changing my mindset because before, a little setback and I'd just give and walk away. This time around, I don't want to work my way through the pain and come out fighting. I don't give until I accomplish what I set out to do.

Right now I am in the midst of something that I am working on in the hopes that it will make my life a little more stable. It wasn't as easy as I thought and I am trying my best to apply what I have learned. Despite all the obstacles, I won't back down and no matter how long it takes, I will figure this out. Once I do, it's sky's the limit.

It's high time I get out of my shell and do something to improve my life. I have to admit, when change comes, it takes time for me to adjust. That doesn't that I will give up. I want to make this come true and I won't stop until I do. No matter what, I won't surrender until I have conquered.

My Anger Is More Righteous Than Yours: I'll Hate You Better By Suicidal Tendencies

You know it's incredible when people get mad around here, they think that they spread all over the place. The problem is that a lot of these jerks take their anger out on those who didn't do anything and as a result they implant their anger to others like some net virus on a computer. Pretty soon everybody's angry and no one wants to talk to each other because they think their anger is more righteous than the other guy. When it comes to spreading hate and anger, there are a lot of people who do it pretty well. Suicidal Tendencies' song "I'll Hate You Better" is appropriate for these kinds of jerks.

Let's face it, once in a while, there are times something happens which causes the root of all this anger. Unfortunately, when people get mad they tend to vent their anger on some innocent bystander and not the one caused all of it. The result is creation of more angry people and when that happens, bridges are burned and walls are erected with each thinking his or her anger is the more righteous. When that happens, more people get hit in the cross fire and they start spreading the hate around. Those who spread the anger sometimes realize what they have done because in they're mind, they had a right to be angry. Well, the news is what goes around, comes around pal and don't hit by brink on you're way in.

You know all right to be angry, but direct your anger on those who caused. In some cases, these @#$$@ are quick to forgive the culprits and have a brew with them. Man, what short memories you got but for those you offended, they don't forget and don't even try to justify your stupid acts because when you do that, you're like felons who are trying to get off the hook. Well right now, the seeds of hate are sprouting and don't know if anyone notices. I guess that's because they're is better (What Jerks!!!.

A Fun Song About Getting Dumped/Should Be Aired On 24K: Out Of Season By Reo Speedwagon

One difference I found whenever I compare I compare music from 80s and the 90s is that the former was always cheerful. Even when it was about sad situations, there was something cheerful about the sound that it didn't even make you feel depressed. I guess it was a reflection of the times because we all had a blast back then. Even the sad songs had a cheerful streak in it. One such song was "Out Of Season" by Reo Speedwagon.

This is one of my favorite songs from that group. Great guitars and great piano play combined with really good vocals, what more can one asks for. Although it tells the story of guy who's down in the dumps after a break up, it doesn't sound that way. The music is played in such a way that you really just want to get up and dance with it, rather than feel depress. I guess in a way, it was trying to console whoever the song was talking about. Only in the 80s, can they make such a song.

Unfortunately this is one of those songs that didn't get much airplay back then. I consider this to be one of the band's most underrated songs. It definitely deserves to played in the radio. Once again I hope Rt's 24K program plays this song and give the air time it deserves. Good songs even if they are old deserve to heard by everyone. This is definitely one of them.

When Things Were Still Cool: In My Dreams By Dokken

Sigh! The problem at this point in life is that you should already get it together and everything is settled. Unfortunately for me, that is definitely NOT the case. A lot of problems and a lot of failed plans that keeps me going back to the drawing board. In between breaks, I sometimes reminisce about the past where things were simple and everything was cool. When those memories creep into my head, the song "In My Dreams" by Dokken suddenly starts playing.

I know this is a song about a break-up and the guy wanting turn back time to the past when they were together. For me, I want to go back to the time when bonds were strong and all the good were all here. There wasn't a care in the world and you know that things were solid. I guess that's what being young was all about. No problems and the gang was always there and the parties never stop.

These days, it's a different story. It's every man for himself and if you're weak, you're gone. I guess why I'd rather figure things out for yourself cause no one will do it for you. Even if you get a ton of help and material, you have to figure things out on your own. While I'm trying to get things in order,I wonder if it's still out there. If it isn't, at least it still the same in my dreams.

Making An Impression: Iron Man By Black Sabbath

Whether you watch a movie when marauders ride into town or an MMA match were a fighter enters the stadium, you can bet they put up a heavy front as they make their appearance. When they walk in, don't be surprised if onlookers and bystanders start to turn and gaze at awe. Why wouldn't they, when they can feel that something powerful and mean is coming this way. When a scene like this starts to unfold, you can bet the music is something very direct and very intimidating which can really have a psychological effect on the audience and enemies alike. One such song can make such a statement is Black Sabbath's "Iron Man".

From the first time I heard this song, you feel like something terrifying is on its way. The first thing that the target would want to do is summon all his resolve to face this terror or fly from the scene. If you are the one marching to this tune, it's obvious that you're not in a nice mood and you can be sure where you are headed for will involve pure mayhem. You want to get all psyched up and not be distracted for the coming storm. With destruction on your mind, this song is the perfect choice.

It's amazing what emotions songs can stir inside a person. Its even more amazing when the right tune is played at the right place at the right time. You really want to make an impression on the other guy that you made a mistake messing with me. When you achieve that, you've already won the first part of the battle. When it comes to telling people to back off this song fits the bill.

A Whole Lot Of Adrenalin: Rock N Roll By Led Zeppelin

I remember during the late 70's when from out of the blue, my brothers suddenly started to pump up the volume in terms of music. Suddenly, the whole house was alive with a lot of really heavy rock songs with the volume really turned on at the highest level. Whether it was local or international, the house would come alive with loud songs coming from his room. One such band that he listened to was regarded as the greatest heavy metal band of all time. That band is none other than Led Zeppelin and my all time favorite song from that band is "Rock N Roll".

I remember when my grandfather bought my brother a drum set. He use to play away all day and played a lot of songs from this band. Even though I was in Grade II, I really started to like this band and whenever I listened to it, it really fills me up with adrenalin and though we weren't into any vices at the time, once the song starts playing, our heads start banging. Goes to show how crazy life was back then. I guess this is what sets us apart from other people outside the family and why a chosen few become our friends.

Even with the disco craze spreading at the time, this song still played in the house. When jazz filled the air, we still squeezed in some of the old rock songs. Today, I am surprised that a lot of young people are listening to this group. That makes me glad because it shows much they appreciate great music. I guess this band's song will live forever. You can't keep good music down.

Think Again: Another Thing Coming By Judas Priest

You know there's a lot of people out there who believe in that old phrase "Forgive And Forget" and let bygones be bygones. Unfortunately, there's a of people out there who take advantage of that kind of generosity. Once they're forgiven, there they go again just like Homer Simpson who is once again free to be an a___hole after the end of the episode. When people do something cruel no matter how righteous or justified the reasons behind it, I just can't let it slide. These days when crap happens, it really gets burned into my memory because if these jerks do it again, it proves we were too kind to just pardon these fools so easily. When it comes to remembering these stupid escapades caused by stupid behavior and habits, I remember the song "Another Thing Coming" by Judas Priest.

This was one of my favorite metal bands when I was in high school and I have to admit to this day I still like leather jackets. Anyway, going back to this entry, as I have mentioned before, I think there's too much sympathy for the devil and this is true when a person doesn't learn from what they have done. When people still do there bad habits, it really irks me because if they keep on doing it, then here we go again. Wham and Blam and all that s___t which could have been avoided if they really laid this down more and made the offender realize that this shouldn't go on. Until the offender kicks the habit, history will most likely repeat itself.

You can forgive but never forget. Now I know why some criminals are given a scarlet letter either by hanging the letter on them or branding it on their bodies. This is to remind them of their offense and although in today's society it may too extreme, atleast these fools won't forget. That's why right now I am on my guard and although I am keeping the peace, I still not happy about this. Only time will tell if this won't happen again and if they think I've forgotten about it, think again.

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One Of My Favorite Rock Songs: Raised On Rock By Keel

The trouble of growing up in the eighties was that a lot of the songs and music were mostly pop songs, most of which I wasn't able to appreciate during my youth. This was because most of the music I listened were the ones that my brothers played in the house such as rock, blues, jazz, folk and metal(there was some disco at the time and I was glad they broke that habit). As a result, I was always going against the flow and I had a hard time fitting in. That's why whenever there was a good rock song being played, I savored it like sweet water in the middle of a drought. One such song that I enjoyed listened to when I was younger was "Raised On Rock" by Keel.

This was one of those hair "metal" bands which was the prevalent type of rock during my generation. A lot of them had big hair, leathers and spandex, but they knew how to get the fans going once the volume went full blast. This was played a lot of times when I was on my way to school. One good thing about this song was that it waked me up in the mornings which got the adrenalin running and prepared me for my class. The effect was always better than pot of coffee when it came to waking up the soul.

More than just a good song, I had a lot of good memories about it such meeting good friends, sharing a drink and going places with other people. When the 90's rolled in, grudge became the "in" thing which didn't last very long. These days I really feel old because I can't relate to the music that's being played on regular days. That's why whenever the weekends roll in, I keep my ears glued to 24K Weekend cause it's music I can relate with and all the memories come alive for two straight days. I hope RT plays this song because there are a lot of good memories go along with it.