The first time I ever heard Joe Satriani's brilliant Ibanez tone was via an Armed Forces Network television commercial, while I was stationed withthe Navy, in Japan, back in 1987. About every hour, each day, this AFN stationwould play a short "Here's what's happening in your community" type of announcement, which just so happened to use Satriani's "Always With Me, Always With You", as the background music throughout the announcement. It took me about a month to finally track down who the hell it was who was playing this awesome tune, and I immediately went out and picked up Surfing With The Alien, his great album that this song is from.

"Equinoxe" was released in 1978. It was composed with sequencers, particularly on the bass, and features a more baroque and classical style than "Oxygene", with more emphasis on melodic development.

Terrorizer continues on after the death of founding guitarist Jesse Pintado, and 'Hordes of Zombies' is an excellent way to keep Jesse's legacy alive. The album finds founding drummer Pete Sandoval joined once again by returning bassist David Vincent. 14 songs and almost 40 minutes of obliterating death/grind from one of the originators!

Following a break of several years, Xandria returns with "Neverworld's End". Since their shot-to-fame debut "Kill the Sun" and its ever-popular hit "Ravenheart", the band has attracted an ever-increasing fanbase. Further outstanding releases such as "India", as well as successful tours, secured Xandria's top position within the music scene. The new album also continues the impressive trajectory.The new album was recorded in the noted Principal Studios and its impressive production delivers both heaviness and clarity. "Neverworld's Return" delivers the perfect union between metal and magnificence: a symphonic metal album full of sensual and breathtaking moments.

"Taxi" is an outstanding addition to this great artist’s magnificent discography, and like his early material, he’s covering ald stuff again. "Taxi" is a collection of standards and traditional songs covered by former Roxy Music singer Bryan Ferry includes versions of "I Put A Spell On You," "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" and "Rescue Me."