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Cool! The demo that became Metallica’s “Enter Sandman”

When we hear a new song, it’s the final product of what is often a long and agonizing process of

Guitar whiz Robert Fripp (King Crimson) and his wife, singer Toyah Wilcox, have a new thing they called “Lockdown Lunch”

Frankly, I don’t see the point of Halloween because it’s just not my thing. I will, however, give big props

Rob Scallion must be really, really bored during the COVID-19 shutdown. He decided that Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” needed to be

If you were around in the summer of 1991 when Metallica dropped their black album, you’ll remember how much of

There’s no question that Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” is a great song. But can it sand up to 20 different stylistic

Because this site’s meagre revenues depend largely on what pennies we can get through Google AdSense, we have to adhere

What’s with Metallica being so playful and fun with this album release? Whatever’s got into them, I like it. Their

The mark of a great song is its ability to be adapted and moulded into different shapes while still retaining

There’s absolutely no reason to do this, of course. Still, it’s cool, innit?

Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
Mark Silver
The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
Mark Silver
The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
Mark Silver