QUIET RIOT's Frankie Banali Discusses 30th Anniversary Of 'Metal Health' At The Revolver Golden Gods!

Last Wednesday April 11th, America’s only Hard Rock and Heavy Metal award show took over downtown Los Angeles! The fourth annual REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARD SHOW presented by Epiphone® rocked out at Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles. For the first time ever, the event was broadcast live in its entirety on Xbox LIVE, as well as on the Xbox and Revolver Facebook pages.

Prior to the kick off of the awards show, we had the chance to chat with QUIET RIOT's Frankie Banali about what the Golden Gods mean to the Heavy Music world and how QUIET RIOT plans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of 'Metal Health'. Here is our interview with Frankie Banali at the 2012 Revolver Golden Gods Awards.

Related links:
QUIET RIOT's Official Site

30 Years Since The Heavy Music World Lost RANDY RHOADS - Tribute Available!

Today (March 19), marks the 30th death anniversary of legendary Heavy Metal guitarist RANDY RHOADS. His tragic death is still mourned by the Heavy Music world. On March 19, 1982, RHOADS went on a plane ride around Leesburg, Florida, on board a small plane around while on tour with Ozzy when all of a sudden the pilot lost control and the plane clipped into the side of Ozzy's tour bus. Next thing you know, the plane crashed into a mansion garage. RHOADS died immediately from the impact! He was only 25 years old.

RHOADS was born on December 6, 1956 at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California. He was the youngest of three children. His older brother, Doug, is a drummer and vocalist who also arrange classical compositions, who goes by the name of Kelle Rhoads. His sister's name is Kathy.

RHOADS can be blamed for being not a only a phenomenal musician, but also a true innovator when it came to music writing. His guitar skills with early Quiet Riot and obviously with Ozzy Osbourne, revolutionized music forever. His angelic face, blonde hair, and his amazing personality, will be remembered forever! To this very day his musical style and songwriting skills remain unmatched. RHOADS has influenced thousands of musicians worldwide, some of this musicians are: the late great Dimebag Darrell Abbott (Pantera & Damageplan), Zakk Wylde from Black Label Society, and many more!







Related links:
Official Site of Randy Rhoads