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By Contributing writer and photographer Song River The land of Michigan has given the world a deluge of multiple necessities and sheer pleasures outside of what at one time was the auto industry mecca. Like its heart and soul of the blue collared working person that breeds an indelible, almost pioneer spirit, the music from here reflects its surroundings as once again this 26th state, added to the Union in January of 1837, is having a rebirth. The possibility of this land known warmly for its industrial explosion in the region of the Great Lakes is now standing at possibly a new dawn... the creation of being a strong contender for the music scene, much like Nashville is today. With this in mind, the resonating rock and blues plus more yet to be revealed have begun with the band, Greta Van Fleet. They are poised and ready to bring the elements of rock n' roll up to the next level. Recently bassist Sam Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet took some time out while they are on tour to

Song of the Month Queensryche “Silent Lucidity” From the full-length studio release, Empire

By Octavio Ramos Jr. “Hush now, don’t you cry Wipe away the teardrop from your eye You’re lying safe in bed It was all a bad dream Spinning in your head Your mind tricked you to feel the pain Of someone close to you leaving the game of life So here it is, another chance Wide awake you face the day Your dream is over . . . or has it just begun?” Chrisopher DeGarmo Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC Every once in a while I enjoy trying to tilt a windmill or two. And such is the case with Queensryche’s “Silent Lucidity.” The song has been ripped by many listeners, some of whom have called it a rip-off of Pink Floyd, whereas others have misunderstood its lyrics. Even the music television channel VH1 stabbed the song in the heart, ranking it number 16 on its list of the 40 Worst Metal Songs Ever. Formed in 1981, Washington’s Queensryche started off as a traditional heavy metal band with roots in both the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and a hint of glam metal. The

Song of the Month Anthrax’s “Black Lodge” From the full-length studio release, Sound of White Noise

By Octavio Ramos Jr. “Worship the ground, you barely walk on You give of yourself but your angels are gone Deny, your body is screaming But your heart and your soul, they’re bleeding Just to fall asleep is a godsend Until your demons appear again I am a witness to your demise” Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group Founded in 1981 by guitarists Scott Ian and Danny Lilker, New York’s Anthrax is considered one of the original “big four” of thrash metal, alongside colleagues Metallica, Slayer, and Megadeth. The band has expanded its sound throughout the years, influenced by alternative metal, grunge, and even hip-hop. To date, the band has released 11 full-length studio albums, as well as several live albums, compilations, and EPs. In 1993, Anthrax released their sixth studio album, titled Sound of White Noise . The album was the first for new vocalist John Bush (Armored Saint), as well as the final album for longtime guitarist Dan Spitz. Sound

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