When I write up the Sunday Metal posts, frequently I choose themes or take inspiration from somewhere. For a while I’ve thought about having some guest postings, and that continues.

The next some posts will be from my close friend, W. He’s flown the flag of metal for many years, including being a metal radio DJ around the same time I was (tho we didn’t meet until after). We’ve been friends for many years, been to numerous shows together, and share a love of the music. So I figured he’d make a good first guest to Sunday Metal. So with that, onwards!

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I won tickets to a Triumph show from a radio station. (No, not Z-Rock!) The jaw-dropping show they put on was not to be eclipsed until years later when MetallicA’s “…And Justice For All” performance laid near-permanent claim to the coveted “OMG! Show!” belt.

Canadian. Trio. Arena Rock. Not Rush? Whaa? These guys are way under-rated in the world of rock. Perhaps they were overshadowed by their more progressive and technical Canadian brethren? Possibly. But that show earned them a prominent place in my tape collection from that day forward. (Yes, tape collection. Yes, I’m old. Learn from my wisdom, whipper-snappers! And stay off my lawn!) There’s no lack of virtuosity, songwriting or performance here. You have heard some of their songs. I say with confidence, that up to and including the “Thunder Seven” album, you would be doing yourself a favor to seek out the ones you haven’t heard.