Paul Autry

THIS IS THE LAST INSTALLMENT OF DVD REVIEWS @ HARD VISION BY THE LATE PAUL AUTRY, WHO PASSED AWAY DECEMBER 30, 2011. PAUL WAS A GREAT GUY WHO IS MISSED GREATLY HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AS WELL AS A GREAT JOURNALIST. PAUL’S REVIEWS WAS ALWAYS HONEST, YOU MAY NOT AGREE WITH WHAT HE SAID BUT […]

Forgotten Fable. Maybe you’ve heard about them. Maybe you haven’t. I can tell you one thing for sure, once you hear what they have to offer, you won’t forget about them. I was able to talk with vocalist Andrew Taylor on the phone for a few minutes and I found out that we have a […]

This is the deluxe reissue that we’re talkin’ about here and, to be completely honest, I’m not really sure what I think about it. On one hand, if I was gonna reissue an L.A. Guns record, my first choice would probably be their debut release or “Cocked & Loaded.” It’s not that this is a […]

LEONARD COHEN’S “LONESOME HEROES” / AMERICA’S MUSIC LEGACY “ROCK ‘N’ ROLL” / SACRED TRIANGLE “BOWIE, IGGY & LOU”

This is what rock ‘n’ roll should sound like. Black Robot has that sloppy raw sound that made those early AC/DC so much fun to listen to. I also hear a little Black Sabbath in here as well. Maybe even some Led Zeppelin. Basically, they took a sound that hasn’t been heard since the late […]

Slow Intentional Damage is a band that you might wanna keep an eye on. In simple terms, they’re a metal band. Well, rock/metal/alternative is the description that I’ve seen. They have a thick, heavy, and solid sound. It’s brutal and aggressive…not all the way through. They do pull back from time to time to balance […]

The first thing I thought when I heard this album was, “This should’ve been released on DVD.” Then I found out it was. I haven’t seen it yet, but, I have the album, and all I can say is…DAMN! This is a really amazing record. It’s been 30 years since the first MSG album? Really? […]

Okay…let’s see…I can’t pronounce the band’s name and I have no idea what the music is supposed to be. Hardcore? Metal? Punk? Noise? I don’t know…I couldn’t figure it out. It was a very confusing listening experience for me…and that’s saying a lot because there are only three songs here…which I didn’t really mind because […]

From what I’ve read elsewhere, this two-disc set (+ a bonus DVD) isn’t as complete as it should be. I can’t agree or disagree with that statement due to the fact that I’m not familiar with Phil Manzanera’s music or his career. So, I couldn’t say what’s important and what isn’t. However, I don’t believe […]

I’m not really familiar with the music of Norma Jean. I’ve heard some stuff here and there. That’s about it. Now, I read somewhere where they said the material on this album would be something totally new and different and that they were digging deep into their roots. Maybe I don’t understand where they’re coming […]

This is a metal album. It’s brutal and aggressive. It’s loud and obnoxious. There’s a bit of hardcore to be heard here…some thrash. Okay, sure, it’s not exactly an original style of music. You’ve heard it all before. What makes this album stand out (in my opinion) is the fact that it has a very […]

I read a lot. I like to read. But, I could never understand the logic behind writing a book and then coming up with a CD to go with it. I mean…it’s not like a movie soundtrack…which I can understand. Audio and video, go together. Audio and the printed word? Not so much in my […]

I’ve been going through a lot of my older releases, most of which are still on cassette tape. You remember those, don’t you? Anyway, as I’m going through these releases, it was like a trip down memory lane. This is where I got my start. These were the bands that got me into the whole […]

What could you possibly say about this album that hasn’t been said before? It’s a classic that has stood the test of time…and if you need a review to tell you that…you shouldn’t be listening to music. Here’s what you do need to know. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of “British Steel,” Columbia/Legacy released…let’s see…first…there’s […]

Excellent radio-friendly rock. A solid, well-written album from start to finish. What I really like about this album is…well…it’s pure and honest. Haven’t heard an album like this in a long time. One where the music does all the talkin’. A lot of the music I hear on the radio…when I actually listen to it…comes […]

I have to admit that my opinion of “modern” music isn’t exactly one of praise and admiration. Music used to mean something back in the day. Today, it doesn’t seem like people put a lot of effort into makin’ a good album anymore. Well, here’s Nonpoint, they’ve been around for more than ten years and […]

Kittie “In The Black”By: Paul Autry No matter what band you’re talkin’ about, when they put out a new album, you can almost count on a review that will say, “This is the best album they’ve ever done.” Most of the time, it’s not even true. It’s just a lame way to say, “Hey, look […]

The first release that I would like to talk about is The Great Kat’s DVD release, “Beethoven’s Guitar Shred.” Not that it’s a bad thing…but…this release is pretty much the same as her previous DVD, “Extreme Guitar Shred.” This DVD includes seven shred videos and each one is short and straight to the point. My […]

An Interview With Don Hosler & Bill Burns Xhibition is a band that’s lookin’ to put the FUN back in rock ‘n’ roll music. Armed with their debut, 16 song release, “Taking Back The Power,” vocalist Chuck Clancy, guitarist/bassist Bill Burns and drummer Don Hosler are lookin’ to bring back that “feel good” vibe that […]

(Uproar Entertainment) This is currently my favorite stand-up comedy release. Why? Because Bobby Collins is awesome. Like Bill Cosby, he’s able to tell a good story. While he’s doing that…he might nail the joke right off the bat or he might take his time and build up to the punchline. Most of the time, he’s […]

(Warner Bros. Records) This is a rather interesting comedy album. The way that it’s set up, it’s like an interview disc. Actually, that’s exactly what it is. You’ve got a small group of people tossin’ off the questions…and they’re not really questions. It’s more like they’re lookin’ for Don’s thoughts/opinions on certain subjects. Most of […]

A Wednesday 13 show is like no other. It’s almost a religious experience. After a short introduction, Wednesday 13 came out and the energy level was high from the word go and, what’s real interesting, is the fact that they don’t slow down. With each song, that energy level goes up and up and it […]

I happen to enjoy a wide variety of music. But, my one true love is rock ‘n’ roll…and that’s exactly what Leanne Kingwell’s album, “Show Ya What,” is all about. This became a favorite of mine right off the bat. This is why I own a CD player because I know there are people out […]

(Warner Bros. Records) Jackie Mason’s “The World According To Me” was originally released in 1987 and, for the most part, the material is still fresh and original. Mason takes his time getting started with his “One Man Show” routine. He goes into a bit about how you only need one person to get anything done. […]

Queensryche is a band that needs no introduction. For more than 20 years, they’ve built a reputation as one of the best, most innovative bands the music world has ever seen. During the course of their career, they’ve managed to go above and beyond what people would expect from them…and they’re still going strong. In […]

I can’t remember when I was first introduced to the music of Motley Crue. I believe it was during the tail end of the “Shout At The Devil” years because that was the first cassette that I ever bought. It was the image that pulled me in. I remember picking up a magazine and seeing […]

I heard the name 3 Kisses for a year or two at a local music conference that I attend. But, for one reason or another, I wasn’t able to connect with them. They were at the same music conference again last year and, as luck would have it, they were set to perform at the […]

While I wasn’t able to attend The Dewey Beach Music Conference this year, the Ballbuster website got some exposure thanks to our friends at Black Thorn Entertainment, who placed some of our stickers on their table. They also set up a small space for us so that people were able to submit their CD’s to […]

Adriana RubioArts Publications I’m sorry, but, I’m gonna be blunt with this review, especially since I wasted about an hour of my day going through this book. Okay, sure, Jim Morrison is a legend. But, he also drank a lot, he did drugs and he believed in a lot of stupid stuff and that’s what […]

I was a bit disappointed with this release the first time I went through it. I thought the “Staying A Life” section would be a straight through performance. But, a video was thrown in here and there as well as a few random comments about what you were watching. It’s almost like they were thinking […]