Here's to your metal health.

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Hey everyone, Ross here. Here's some songs that will rock you hard. I used a random song list generation method that produced both classics along with some newer stuff, songs I know and love and songs I have not heard before. Sometimes I just get this uncontrollable urge to rock out like the old days, before the great reprogramming. I just happened upon "The Real Truth" by Steve Lukather, but it's so appropriate here. Every time I hear him I think of you, Paul. I know he is one of your longtime favorites. It's easy to hear why.

It's great to discover newer bands that still hold to the old formula of 80's metal. There was a time when Paul and I said that we would only listen to music with screaming guitar solos and screaming lead vocals. I realize that our vision was very narrow back then, but even with my ever expanding musical tastes, I can never let go of my rocker roots. Why would I want to do that?!? So, crank it up and bang your head!

Metal Health (Bang Your Head) by Quiet Riot - Classic rocker anthem. I saw these guys at The Ritz, a bowling alley/billiards hall in Salt Lake City.

Wrath of the Ripper by Grim Reaper - Underrated British metal band.

Call Me by Diamond Head - Been around since the 70's

The Child Within by Silent Force - Great guitar solo in this one.

I Remember You by Skid Row - You know this classic ballad.

Crazy (A Suitable Case for Treatment) by Nazareth - Featured on the soundtrack to the movie "Heavy Metal".

The Real Truth by Steve Lukather - The real truth is that Luke shreds like no other!

Midnight Rider by Saxon - Another underrated band.

Perfect Skin by The 69 Eyes - A blend of old school guitars and new drums and bass.

Children of the Grave by Black Sabbath - Classic war protest anthem.