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Drew Thomas

@drewschenker.bsky.social

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Husband,Father of 2 Sons and 1 Daughter,Music(Metal,Rock,Prog,Jazz and other genres),Guitarist,Film,NFL and the great outdoors.

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Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I was fortunate enough to see Venom,in 1986,at the City Gardens,in Trenton,N.J.This song,for me,is Venom’s-and Conrad’s,Magnum Opus-being that he wrote the entire song.RIP Cronos-Thank you for the music. youtu.be/SWGWp012UDA?... #Metalsky #Venom #Conradlant #Heavymetal #Legend

Venom – At War With Satan (Official Audio)

YouTube video by venom

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

RIP Conrad Lant(Cronos).A true Metal legend.Shocking to say the least. youtu.be/7GEbziEDL0s?... #Venom #Conradlant #Metalsky #Heavymetal

Venom (London 1985) [15]. Witching Hour

YouTube video by DeKlootHommel

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The riff-master Tony Iommi returns with this new single-Featuring Jorn Lande on vocals-Very reminiscent of Dio era Sabbath,given Jorn’s similar vocal style to RJD. youtu.be/_0fr6OHGgPs?... #Tonyiommi #Jornlande #Heavymetal #Metalsky

Tony Iommi – Stormwatcher (Official Video)

YouTube video by Tony Iommi

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

While the Schenker era of UFO reigns supreme,the Paul Chapman(RIP) era of UFO tends to be forgotten.Paul was an excellent guitarist,who had to follow in the footsteps of Schenker-No easy task.Paul was the cousin of guitarist Dave Edmunds. youtu.be/0JJWi2Uf9g4?... #UFO #Hardrock #Heavymetal

UFO Long Gone with Lyrics in Description

YouTube video by Southern Rocker

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Down To Earth is a great album.It was maligned by some critics due to a few of the more commercial tracks-Which would be more prevalent with the Joe Lynn Turner era.Graham Bonnet was magnificent on this album.One of my favorite Rainbow songs. youtu.be/hB74IgebVo0?... #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Hardrock

RAINBOW - Eyes Of The World 1979 LIVE [RESTORATION 2025]

YouTube video by Apostolos Annis

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A blueprint on how to utilize classical composition and structure in a hard rock/metal context.A master class from Randy Rhoads.Impeccable.In my top 5 of any song from Ozzy’s solo career. youtu.be/meCb_LfzRhE?... #Randyrhoads #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Ozzyosbourne

Revelation (Mother Earth)

YouTube video by Ozzy Osbourne - Topic

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thanks to @metalrockjazz.bsky.social for reminding me of this album.The first album without original drummer Leonard Haze.It was very commercial sounding,but nonetheless a great album. youtu.be/0UFme4_SrUg?... #Y&T #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Hardrock

YouTube video by Y&T - Topic

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I’ve been listening to this album a lot lately-Picture was truly an under-appreciated and underrated band during the mid 80’s.Vocalist Shmoulik Avigal(RIP)made his debut on this album,and he was nothing short of sensational. youtu.be/JqUY_gunq8w?... #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Oldschoolmetal #Picture

Message From Hell (Remastered)

YouTube video by Picture - Topic

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Mercyful Fates’s “DBTO”-Released on this date in 1984.I vividly remember picking it up at “The Balcony”,which ironically was located right across the street from the Tower Theatre-where I saw Mercyful Fate that same year in early December,1984. youtu.be/1jyx7hvON1o?... #Metalsky #Heavymetal

Mercyful Fate - A Dangerous Meeting (Official)

YouTube video by Mercyful Fate Official

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

After Mercyful Fate broke up in 1985,Hank Shermann formed “Fate”-Exceedingly commercial.Denner,Hansen and King went on to form “King Diamond.” However,Denner did provide a few solos for their debut album.This video is hard to watch. youtu.be/68m5oKFpmOs?... #Mercyfulfate #Metalsky #Kingdiamond

Fate - Won't Stop (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Warner Music Denmark

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Brand new song from Cirith Ungol.I had no clue they were even in the process of releasing a new album,until Tim Baker(Vocalist)posted this track.I don’t have an honest opinion on it yet being that I literally just gave it a listen. youtu.be/oQZSgaxHkuk?... #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Cirithungol

CIRITH UNGOL - All The Shadows (Official Lyric Video)

YouTube video by No Remorse Records

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Ken Bowman @kenalucard666.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It’s sad that there is very little live footage of Schenker-era UFO from the 70’s.Nonetheless,Michael’s playing is absolutely spectacular here. youtu.be/hRChTEsDZYc?... #UFO #Michaelschenker #Heavymetal #Hardrock #Metalsky

UFO - Lights Out - Live at Roundhouse 1977 (Remastered)

YouTube video by BrunoSamppa

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

An absolute classic of the genre.This album pre-dated a lot of the bands that would thrive in the 80’s.A definite foreshadowing. youtu.be/y4hwe_WDnjI?... #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Cirithungol

Frost and Fire (40th Anniversary Remix)

YouTube video by Cirith Ungol - Topic

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Introduce yourself with 10 acts or bands you've seen live. Mercyful Fate(1984,1993 and 1995) Venom(1986) Celtic Frost(1987) Hallow’s Eve(1986) Exciter(1984) Helloween(1987) WASP(1985) The Michael Schenker Group(Several times) Y&T(Several times) John Paul Jones(1999)

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Emil @uniquehifi.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The executive order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America" ignores a massive history gap. The name Ontario stems from an Indigenous Wyandot word meaning "great lake." It has remained continuous for nearly 400 years—long before the US or the Province of Ontario even existed.

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

RIP Tim Curry.I literally just watched “The Hunt For Red October” last night-Which starred another great actor,and humanitarian that we lost,the great Sam Neil.Godspeed Tim and Sam. youtu.be/1MstHgdGjqs?... #Filmsky #Moviesky #Thehuntforredoctober #Timcurry #Samneil

"You'll receive The Order of Lenin for this, Captain."- The Hunt For Red October

YouTube video by fortunateson14

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Rare photo of John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page performing “Ten Years Gone” during Zeppelin’s 1977 US Tour.The custom Triple-Neck that John Paul Jones is playing was built by luthier extraordinaire,Andy Manson.How I would love to get my hands on one. #Ledzeppelin #Hardrock #Johnpauljones #Jimmypage

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

What a great vocalist Shmoulik Avigal(RIP)was during his tenure with Picture-Such an underrated and overlooked band during the glory years of Metal. youtu.be/qzxi9B_-m-c?... #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Oldschoolmetal

Lady Lightning (Remastered)

YouTube video by Picture - Topic

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

“Tokyo Tapes”-In my top 5 greatest live albums of all time.Everything from Lonesome Crow to Lovedrive was their creative peak in my opinion-regardless of their commercial success during the 80’s. youtu.be/ABRSrMdF4Zk?... #Scorpions #Ulijonroth #Metalsky #Michaelschenker #Heavymetal #Hardrock

Scorpions - All Night Long (Visualizer)

YouTube video by Scorpions

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The mighty Triptykon performing “Goetia” live,from the album “Eparistera Daimones”-This is from the “Brutal Assault” festival that just recently occurred.Outstanding track,and one of my favorites from the album. youtu.be/0N57kR1vjkM?... #Triptykon #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Celticfrost

Triptykon - Goetia live at Brutal Assault 2026

YouTube video by Let81

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Giving this album a spin today-I haven’t listened to it in its entirety for nearly 20 years.I was 16 years old when I purchased it during its release back in 1985-Which was the same age as a few of the members when they recorded it. youtu.be/-SJpST8hUEM?... #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Possessed

YouTube video by Possessed - Topic

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

One of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard-Composer John Murphy’s “Adagio In D Minor”,from the film,”Sunshine.” I am also a huge fan of the film,despite some scientific inaccuracies. youtu.be/DUWTqXo4-io?... #Filmsky #Filmsoundtracks #Musicsky #Movies #Nowplaying #Cinema

Sunshine (Adagio in D Minor)

YouTube video by John Murphy - Topic

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Yngwie performing “I Am A Viking” live,from Tokyo,Japan in 1985.He had a “real” band back then-Jeff Scott Soto,The Johansson brothers and the late,great Marcel Jacob.Sad to see that Yngwie has become a parody of himself over the years. youtu.be/BatUdsub6pw?... #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Yngwiemalmsteen

Yngwie Malmsteen - I Am A Viking

YouTube video by mrscary01

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

2 elite virtuosos.Simply incredible. youtu.be/v35YhhzCrYk?... #Aldimeola #Pacodelucia #Flamencoguitar #Classicalguitar #Jazz #Jazzfusion

Paco De Lucia & Al Di Meola The Reunion "Mediterranean Sundance"

YouTube video by Chiqui Rodriguez

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Steve Marriott was one of the most underrated rock vocalists of the 70’s-As well as a great guitarist and songwriter.He cut his teeth with Small Faces,and then of course with the legendary Humble Pie. youtu.be/UJPVLywFd9I?... #Humblepie #Hardrock #Stevemarriott #Musicsky #Nowplaying

I Don't Need No Doctor - Humble Pie and The Black Berries | The Midnight Special

YouTube video by The Midnight Special

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Michael Schenker is on fire here-effortlessly playing Uli Jon Roth’s solos,with his own interpretation.Unfortunately,no video exists of Michael during his brief tenure with Scorpions during the “Lovedrive” tour. youtu.be/uZZHqIoEqp8?... #Scorpions #Metalsky #Michaelschenker #Heavymetal

Scorpions (with Michael Schenker) - Live In Berlin (28/02/1979)

YouTube video by Anfetamina y Rock

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Still,my favorite UFO studio album to this day.While I love all the previous albums with Schenker,this one resonates with me the most. youtu.be/krIVtTCEiS4?... #Hardrock #Metalsky #UFO #Michaelschenker #Heavymetal

Hot n' Ready (2008 Remaster)

YouTube video by UFO - Topic

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

One of my favorite solos from Andy LaRocque.His solo at 4:08 is spectacular-Beautiful phrasing and execution.Also of note,I have to mention Michael Denner’s solo during the outro,which is perfection. youtu.be/RltB-zbqT6o?... #Metalsky #Andylarocque #Kingdiamond #Michaeldenner #Heavymetal

YouTube video by King Diamond - Topic

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I literally just read this.Wow.Replacing Andy,will be Gus G.In my opinion,Andy is irreplaceable.Andy was the last remnant of the “Original” King Diamond band. #Kingdiamond #Andylarocque #Metalsky #Heavymetal

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A favorite from Fatal Portrait.I remember asking Michael Denner,”What happened to that BC Rich Bich you played during the 86 KD tour?” He told me that it actually belonged to Mikkey Dee-Denner was set to buy it,but Mikkey decided to keep it. youtu.be/NsDxnyruAG0?... #Metalsky #Heavymetal

King Diamond Mercyful Fate Dressed In White Live 1986

YouTube video by 666mercyfulfate666

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I always found it fascinating that Tom’s birthday was only a day after Martin’s(RIP).That being said,a very Happy Birthday to Tom Warrior-Innovator,visionary and indeed a legend.More importantly,an exceptional human being. youtu.be/-HnBYO8k5pM?... #Triptykon #Celticfrost #Metalsky #Heavymetal

TRIPTYKON - Breathing (ALBUM TRACK)

YouTube video by Century Media Records

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Happy Birthday to the late,great Martin Eric Ain,born on this day in 1967.RIP legend. youtu.be/836VHTQUiPk?... #Martinericain #Celticfrost #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Monotheist

Celtic Frost-Ain Elohim live at Wacken 2006 HQ

YouTube video by eddie riffs

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Paul McCartney,performing my favorite Beatles track,the way he originally conceived it.Paul was furious that Phil Spector added full orchestrations to the track,taking away the “intimate” feel of just Paul playing piano with his vocals. youtu.be/rDEBJpavCjc?... #Thebeatles #Paulmccartney #Musicsky

Paul McCartney - The Long And Winding Road

YouTube video by raspberryyy

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

One of my favorite Beatles tracks-The song itself combines so many elements-Blues,Jazz and the latter part of the song could be considered Proto-Doom Metal-This pre-dates Black Sabbath. youtu.be/tAe2Q_LhY8g?... #Thebeatles #Hardrock #Metalsky #Musicsky

I Want You (She's So Heavy) (Remastered 2009)

YouTube video by The Beatles - Topic

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

RIP to the late,great Gar Samuelson-Who passed away on this day back in 1999.What a drummer he was-I had the privilege of seeing Gar perform live with Megadeth in 1986,opening for King Diamond.Criminally underrated. youtu.be/MF0CrgncaFM?... #Megadeth #Garsamuelson #Metalsky #Heavymetal

The Conjuring (Remastered)

YouTube video by Megadeth - Topic

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Brilliant.The Wilson sisters never cease to amaze me.Outstanding live version of “Allies”-Nancy Wilson is phenomenal on piano,and Ann of course is outstanding as always. youtu.be/hcIOjmJVzLE?... #Heart #Hardrock #Nancywilson #Annwilson

Heart - "Allies" (live 1983)

YouTube video by MikesCreativeWorks

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Another Tony Martin vocal extravaganza.One of the best tracks from “Headless Cross.” youtu.be/U1-DxiUJAw8?... #Tonymartin #Blacksabbath #Metalsky #Heavymetal

Black Sabbath - When Death Calls (Official Audio)

YouTube video by Tony Iommi

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

I’ve been listening to a lot of Black Sabbath lately,namely the post Ozzy and Dio years-with Ian Gillan,Glenn Hughes and Tony Martin on vocals.This is probably my favorite song from “Cross Purposes.” youtu.be/hW2gGpDk2iM?... #Tonymartin #Blacksabbath #Metalsky #Heavymetal

Black Sabbath - Cross Of Thorns (Official Audio)

YouTube video by Tony Iommi

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

This album received so much harsh criticism when it was released.Originally,it was supposed to be Tony Iommi’s first solo album-However,corporate greed intervened.Nonetheless,great album and Glenn Hughes is an absolute legend. youtu.be/J9l61fZ4vd8?... #Glennhughes #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Blacksabbath

Black Sabbath – No Stranger To Love (Official HD video)

YouTube video by Tony Iommi

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Groundbreaking album.WatchTower is without a doubt one of the innovators of Technical Progressive Thrash. youtu.be/PZjPVcVcZL0?... #Watchtower #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Ronjarzombek #Jasonmcmaster

Watchtower - Cimmerian Shadows

YouTube video by TheZombieXecutioner2

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I loved early Yngwie-Aside from his extraordinary talent,he came across as narcissistic and pompous.He admitted he had “Tokyo Tapes” from Scorpions-But in no way was influenced by Uli Jon Roth-That is complete bullshit. youtu.be/5e5072S-hBg?... #Ulijonroth #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Neoclassical

Uli Roth Sky Overture Live

YouTube video by khabibissell

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

One of Uli Jon Roth’s most beautiful compositions.His playing is so encapsulated by beautiful emotive phrasing,along with a virtuosity that doesn’t seem pretentious at all. youtu.be/hFOAUfkIPf8?... #Ulijonroth #Scorpions #Hardrock #Heavymetal #Metalsky

Uli Jon Roth-Cry Of The Night

YouTube video by belou2804

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Kai Hansen-One of the founding Fathers of Power Metal. youtu.be/vY1CZRwV-aw?... #Metalsky #Gammaray #Helloween #Heavymetal #Kaihansen

GAMMA RAY - Beyond the black hole (Live Montreal 2006)

YouTube video by BrutalThrash

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Graham Bonnet showing his vocal prowess and range with Impellitteri,back in 1988.Graham has always been one of my all time favorite vocalists.Even at the age of 78,he still tours and continues to make excellent albums. youtu.be/FVAAeot6TD4?... #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Impellitteri #Grahambonnet

Impellitteri - "Stand In Line" (Full Video with Guitar Solo)

YouTube video by N M 156

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Happy Birthday to Cirith Ungol drummer,Robert Garven.I had the privilege of meeting Robert twice,and he was always very genuine and humble.Also,I was a huge fan of guitarist Jerry Fogle,who sadly passed away in 1998. youtu.be/MJZQ7qttVRc?... #Metalsky #Cirithungol #Heavymetal

YouTube video by Cirith Ungol - Topic

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

This song-The entire album actually,holds a lot of sentimental value for me.My Father played this album constantly around the house in 1975-I was 6 years old.I remember that vividly,because that same year,my Dad took me to see “Jaws.” Great memories. youtu.be/LS4g3grbEFM?... #Ledzeppelin #Hardrock

Led Zeppelin - The Rover (Remaster) (Official Audio)

YouTube video by Led Zeppelin

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I still have my old VHS copy of this concert from 1984.No other Metal vocalist at that time was touching a prime Geoff Tate. youtu.be/eHGsOj0A_Cs?... #Queensryche #Metalsky #Heavymetal #Geofftate

8. Queen of the Reich [Queensrÿche - Live in Tokyo 1984/08/05]

YouTube video by Queensrÿche Bootlegs

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I remember hearing this song constantly on 94 WYSP,our local Rock station at the time,back in 1980-I was 11 yrs.old.Pat Thrall immediately became a huge influence for me as a young guitarist.Great live version,despite the fluctuating audio. youtu.be/1O0fDQ3wuPw?... #Hardrock #Patthrall #Pattravers

Pat Travers Band 1980 Snortin' Whiskey live

YouTube video by zsnake2

Drew Thomas @drewschenker.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

A top 3 Celtic Frost song for me.The intro is very reminiscent of the opening of “The Exorcist “-where you clearly hear chanting in Arabic,while Father Merrin is on an archaeological dig in Iraq,and ultimately come across the statue of Pazuzu. youtu.be/GOdyPO7QeoA?... #Metalsky #Heavymetal

Celtic Frost - Caress Into Oblivion (Jade Serpent II) (Official Audio)

YouTube video by Celtic Frost