DAN LORENZO Picks 10 Albums That Changed His Life for Goldmine Magazine

Dan Lorenzo the founding member and riff writer of HADES and NON-FICTION is set to release his third album with Johnny Kelly ( Type O Negative) and PATRIARCHS IN BLACK. Patriarchs In Black utilizes different vocalists and bassists in each song. Visioning drops on July 19th via Germany’s MetalVille Records.

Goldmine magazine recently asked Lorenzo to name his 10 (11) albums that changed his life. Lorenzo’s answers are below.

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Kiss – Rock and Roll Over
I heard this album at my buddy’s house and the next day
I called him. “Hey, what’s the name of that Kiss greatest hits
album you played me yesterday?” I was informed that it wasn’t
a greatest hits album. Dear God.Could one band write and perform that many perfect songs on one album? Life changing.

Kiss – Alive!
Oh my God! They did it again? Actually, this double album preceded Rock And Roll Over. What’s that funny cigarette that dude is holding on the back cover? How was this band playing in front of so many people and I never heard of them? Probably because before Kiss my album collection consisted of 3 albums. Frampton Comes Alive, Ole ELO and Chicago’s Greatest hits.

Aerosmith – Rocks
Another perfect album from another North East American band. So bad ass. I can still listen to this album on a regular basis. Joe Perry wearing the fedora inside the album? Man, I wish I could look that cool and it was easier than putting on make up. Nobody’s Fault. Just…wow.

Cheap Trick – Cheap Trick
A little different than Kiss or Aerosmith but check out Cry Cry. Almost doom! And I needed to learn that bassline immediately even though I’m a guitar player.

AC/DC – Highway To Hell
I distinctly remember playing along with this album when I was in the 11th grade. I would play along from beginning to end, but my guitar sounded a little out of tune. Years later I realized that most of the songs are tuned slightly different from each other. Brilliant move..on purpose or accident?

Exodus – Bonded By Blood
By the time Bonded came out, Kiss was losing their way. I was still into Judas Priest, but the thrash movement was REALLY getting interesting. Scott LePage ( who played on Hades Resisting Success and whose son is in Polyphia) and I went to LaMour to see Exodus. We were told singer Paul Baloff “wasn’t feeling well”. So Exodus performed Infront of 2,000 rabid fans with no
vocalist. It didn’t matter. We all sang the lyrics and a bloody great time was had by all.

Ice Cube – Death Certificate
When Hades broken up after our 1989 European tour I was crushed. I was already getting into NWA and The Beastie Boys, but in 1991 Ice Cube really delivered. A Bird In The Hand. Givin’ Up The Nappy Dug Out. Heavy and brilliant lyrically.

The Black Crowes – The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion
A little different for me. I love this album. Unfortunately, I don’t think I’d look good in bell bottoms, but man-this album rules!

Dr Dre – 2001
I know everybody loved The Chronic-not me! But I can listen to 2001 all day. My metalhead fans my be disappointed to learn that when I’m alone in my car I listen to probably 60% hip-hop. I think
it might make my metal riffs a little groovier than your normal white boy who listens to nothing but hard rock/metal.

Plasmatics – Coup De Grace
Perfect album and the most terrifying exhilarating concert I’d been to. So many bombs going off I had my first panic attack and briefly had to leave the club because I thought
I was going to choke to death.

Danzig – Lucifuge
Are you kidding me? Is there a catchier chorus than Her Black Wings? Jersey proud!

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