The Badlees

The Badlees

Modern Rock Review’s very first feature, published on the day we launched (October 10, 2010), was an extensive profile that celebrated the career of Pennsylvania based rock band, The Badlees. We have since updated this 7-part “Badlees Story” to reflect recent events by the group. Original Intro, October 10, 2010 Today marks the 20th anniversary … Read more

The Rods Return with a Vengeance

Buy Vengeance Some fires are just not extinguishable. Heavy metal band The Rods, who got their start in the late 1970s and made their mark through the early 1980s, have returned with their first studio album in a quarter century titled Vengeance. Reunited is the core trio that drove the band through those years – … Read more

Waltzing Through a Hurricane

January 9, 2011 by Carrie Rock NOTE: This review was originally published at DAMESofPA.com on March 9, 2009. At first, the sight of them brings an almost nerve-wracking sense of unease. As they methodically go through the motions of setting the stage, their appearance is that of flannel-clad stoners that had just rolled out of … Read more

Badlees Related Articles

Badlees Story Related Articles Acknowledgements Badlees.com Badlees Profile Supporting Articles Full Disclosure by Ric Albano An open and honest revealing of the relationship over the years between members of the Badlees and their families, and the primary authors of this profile and how that shaped its writing.   The Backbone of the Band by J.D. … Read more

The Badlees Story, Part 6

Badlees Story Related Articles Acknowledgements Badlees.com   Intro    Part 1    Part 2    Part 3    Part 4    Part 5    Part 6    Part 7                   

The Badlees Story, Part 5

Badlees Story Related Articles Acknowledgements Badlees.com The decision to make a new album was spearheaded by Chris Fetchko, a 27-year-old native of West Hazleton, PA, who eventually replaced Terry Selders as the The Badlees’ new manager. Fetchko, who also worked at Capitol Records in New York City, had actively lobbied the band to let him … Read more