Ozzy: Rock Legend or Just a (Old) Man?

I have just watched the documentary "God Bless Ozzy Osbourne" which was apparently directed by his son Jack Osbourne. It has been characterised from monumental to insightful and generally received good reviews. While watching it, I couldn't help but feel proud of myself for choosing to (still) listen to and admire such great rock legends as Ozzy,...

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Review of Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe & Steel Panther (UK Tour 2011)

Review of Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe & Steel Panther (UK Tour 2011, Wembley Arena, London, UK): Venue: Good enough arena, acoustics could be better, view sometimes blocked when people got up 7/10 Steel Panther Quality: I can't find an opposite of quality to characterise this act just for the sake of irony! 9/10 Passion: These guys...

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The Evil Top Lists

Let's face it. We have all succumbed to the simplicity and the doubtful usefulness of top-like lists at some point. These are usually numbered ideas of what it is considered top in a specific area of interest or disinterest. They come in different forms and derive from the use of various creative thinking (in)abilities. I always find myself googling...

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Religion Vs Rock N' Roll

I know, the title couldn't be more kitschy and lame. But here is what the world has come to! I have been avoiding to get into this debate (i.e. the religion, not the Rock N' Roll one) for obvious reasons: 1. I am not religious, at all, so my thoughts and ideas are probably biased (or maybe scientifically researched, educated, and rational); 2....

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Brian Johnson Vs Bon Scott: A Scientific Approach to an Ongoing AC/DC Debate

We have all been there. And by "there" I mean have been part of the oldest debate in AC/DC history and probably one of the biggest in Rock history in general. Who is better, Bon Scott or Brian Johnson?  Although record keeping was not common in the 70s (wonder why?), rumour has it that AC/DC is the best selling Rock band...

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Review of Motörhead (The World is Yours Tour 2011)

Review of Motörhead The World is Yours Tour (HMV Apollo, London, UK): Venue: Old yet comfortable theatre, view from balcony blocked when people get up 6/10 Opening Acts (UK Subs & Anti-Nowhere League): Punk Rock bands, not a huge fan of Punk 5.5/10 Motörhead Quality & Versatility: 10/10 Passion: 10/10 Gig...

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Mind Under Training (Introduction)

I realised that while I have been writing my extremely influential (!) articles, I still haven’t introduced myself properly. And since this blog is now more popular (who would have thought) than I expected, I feel that it is something I should have done already. Well, I am an alien 25-year-old woman living in the graphic yet moody city of...

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Review of Iced Earth (Dystopia World Tour 2011)

Review of Iced Earth Dystopia World Tour (O2 Academy Islington, London, UK): Venue: Small & intimate 8/10 Opening Act (Fury UK): Clear influences 6.5/10 Iced Earth Quality & Versatility: 9/10 Passion: 8/10 New Frontman: 6.5/10 + 0.5 for cuteness = 7/10 Gig Running Time: Very very very...

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My First Scientific Publication

Newly diagnosed heart failure: Quality of life, mood, and illness beliefs  Objectives. This study sought to examine how patients’ mood and quality of life (QoL) change during the early high-risk period after a diagnosis of heart failure (HF) and to identify factors that may influence change. Design. A within-subjects, repeated-measures...

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Generation: Vanity

I introduce to you the generation of vanity: Woman * Egocentricity: me me me me! * Self-esteem: appears to be high even borderline narcissistic but in reality bottom low and highly insecure * Self-obsession: obvious due to too much make-up, too much hairstyling, too much fake tan, too much of everything * Thickness: intellectually-challenged, i.e....

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Pretentious Open-mindedness

Definition: Excessive or unnecessary display of receptiveness to new or different ideas in an attempt to be "unique" Synonyms: Bullshitting, shamming, feigning Applies to: Idiots who think they are "it" Examples (conscious or sub-conscious reality in parenthesis): "I am really open-minded man, I mean, I can appreciate all sorts of music" (after...

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Why I Choose Heavy Metal (Why Should You?)

I tried...technically! I can't say that I haven't. I tried to listen to popular music, when at the age of 9 or 10 (I don't really remember and honestly, I try not to), I found myself collecting photos of boybands (you know, the ones that surprisingly enough have lost their other half and cry their eyes out because they are alone singing on a rainy...

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Human Hypocrisy/ Delusional Life

I have noticed that the most common characteristic in human beings is hypocrisy, mainly towards themselves. And here is why... Every person has the need to delude themselves during most (if not all) of their day. It starts in the morning, when you pretend to have woken up from what you consider a great sleep and you feel excitement for the day,...

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