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by DaBonadono
Wed Sep 20, 2017 10:48 am
Forum: News
Topic: Warrior
Replies: 70
Views: 7225

Re: Warrior

I'm confused -- Is the CD audio taken from a lower-quality source than the one used in the YouTube video posted earlier in the thread? Because the video sounds pretty clear. Thanks. -WM The CD claims to be from Gary Shea's personal collection. The YouTube video sounds much better. The songs on the ...
by DaBonadono
Wed Sep 20, 2017 10:40 am
Forum: News
Topic: Warrior
Replies: 70
Views: 7225

Re: Warrior

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by DaBonadono
Wed Sep 20, 2017 4:02 am
Forum: News
Topic: Vinnie Vincent Archives Box Set to be released!
Replies: 27
Views: 3065

Re: Vinnie Vincent Archives to be released!

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by DaBonadono
Wed Sep 20, 2017 4:01 am
Forum: News
Topic: Vinnie Vincent Archives Box Set to be released!
Replies: 27
Views: 3065

Vinnie Vincent Archives Box Set to be released!

From the Atlanta KISS Expo Facebook page: MEETING VINNIE - MONDAY, SEPT. 18, 2018 Where do I even begin?! Ok, let me first tell you about my first face-to-face, eye-to-eye meeting with Vinnie. We were scheduled to meet at 2pm, so I was waiting outside the studio where we were going to film...2:05, 2...
by DaBonadono
Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:49 am
Forum: News
Topic: Warrior
Replies: 70
Views: 7225

Re: Warrior

I just got my copy today. Everything that has already been mentioned is true. The quality is not very good on the first six studio demos. Back On The Streets doesn't even have the complete drum intro. It fades in like many of the versions already on youtube. I have to say that the Fergie Frederiksen...
by DaBonadono
Fri Sep 15, 2017 1:16 pm
Forum: News
Topic: RF At Vinnie-Con
Replies: 15
Views: 2035

Re: RF At Vinnie-Con

I want to say that this will be the first time that Vinnie and Robert have made a public appearance together. This is a big deal! I am so happy for everyone.
by DaBonadono
Wed Sep 13, 2017 3:33 am
Forum: News
Topic: Warrior
Replies: 70
Views: 7225

Re: Warrior

I just received an email from Cherry Red Records confirming that was order was shipped. It should be here in 14-21 days. I would have never imagined that when I bought the "Music From The Elder" bootleg album in 1992 that 25 years later I would be hearing the Warrior sessions in excellent sound qual...
by DaBonadono
Wed Aug 23, 2017 12:28 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Warrior
Replies: 70
Views: 7225

Re: Warrior

Fucking sweet!!!!!
by DaBonadono
Fri Aug 18, 2017 1:15 am
Forum: News
Topic: Vinnie to return!! Kiss Expo 2018
Replies: 92
Views: 10378

Re: Vinnie to return!! Kiss Expo 2018

This is his time!!! I am still in shock after hearing the news yesterday. This came out of nowhere. This truely is a huge deal and think this expo will be legendary. I can't wait to meet some of the members on this forum. This is great stuff. I am also wondering if the timing has anything to do with...
by DaBonadono
Wed Aug 16, 2017 11:49 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Vinnie to return!! Kiss Expo 2018
Replies: 92
Views: 10378

Re: Vinnie to return!! Kiss Expo 2018

This is unbelievable!!!! Now after reading the interview with Hirsch, I do believe that Vinnie is the one releasing the Warrior material.
by DaBonadono
Sat Jul 29, 2017 11:08 am
Forum: News
Topic: Warrior
Replies: 70
Views: 7225

Re: Warrior

doublev2 wrote: Sat Jul 29, 2017 12:53 am My feeling is this could be pulled at an stage. Until it's out I still am concerned

I am afraid that you could be right!
by DaBonadono
Fri Jul 28, 2017 9:24 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Warrior
Replies: 70
Views: 7225

Re: Warrior

I would guess that Vinnie is the one who provided the masters for this release.
by DaBonadono
Fri Jul 28, 2017 1:00 am
Forum: Our gear
Topic: Just recieved my custom Double V today!
Replies: 4
Views: 4031

Re: Just recieved my custom Double V today!

I spent more time staring at it then actually playing it. I didn't have too much time to tinker with it last night. The tuning was off, so I have to tweek it a little. I noticed the guitar input jack was extremely tight and I have to wiggle the cord to get a good connection. The sound was a little m...
by DaBonadono
Thu Jul 27, 2017 12:10 pm
Forum: Our gear
Topic: Just recieved my custom Double V today!
Replies: 4
Views: 4031

Just recieved my custom Double V today!

I placed my order in mid April and it finally arrived today! Here are some pics!! 20170726_171037.jpg 20170726_170843.jpg 20170726_170754.jpg 20170726_170138.jpg 20170726_162452.jpg 20170726_160933.jpg IMG_6816.JPG IMG_6814.JPG IMG_6812.JPG IMG_6809.JPG IMG_6808-1.JPG Catch514C.jpg CatchD791.jpg Cat...
by DaBonadono
Wed Apr 26, 2017 4:36 am
Forum: Our gear
Topic: My VVV
Replies: 26
Views: 27445

Re: My VVV

DaBonadono wrote: Tue Apr 25, 2017 11:10 am That is absolutely incredible! I can't believe how great that guitar looks. Are you happy with the sound? I am not very familiar with Wilkinson pickups.
I meant to say "unhappy with the sound".
by DaBonadono
Tue Apr 25, 2017 11:10 am
Forum: Our gear
Topic: My VVV
Replies: 26
Views: 27445

Re: My VVV

That is absolutely incredible! I can't believe how great that guitar looks. Are you happy with the sound? I am not very familiar with Wilkinson pickups.
by DaBonadono
Wed Mar 29, 2017 8:45 pm
Forum: The Musician's Corner
Topic: Gypsy in her Eyes
Replies: 8
Views: 5240

Re: Gypsy in her Eyes

poserboy71 wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2017 4:39 pm I really believe that Vinnie respects the effort and love you guys put into this.
You guys have instilled a new appreciation for this tune. I have caught myself singing this and listening to your version frequently.


:D :D :D :D
by DaBonadono
Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:49 pm
Forum: The Musician's Corner
Topic: Gypsy in her Eyes
Replies: 8
Views: 5240

Re: Gypsy in her Eyes

Thank you for all the nice comments!! I am so glad to hear the positive feedback on this. This took much longer than expected.
by DaBonadono
Sat Mar 19, 2016 11:10 am
Forum: Media
Topic: My Vinnie Vincent Discography and related recordings
Replies: 9
Views: 2842

Re: My Vinnie Vincent Discography and related recordings

You did a great job with this!!!! Thank you for posting.
by DaBonadono
Sun Feb 14, 2016 4:22 pm
Forum: The Musician's Corner
Topic: Metal Symphony of Darkness (CD Full Album)
Replies: 4
Views: 4374

Metal Symphony of Darkness (CD Full Album)

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by DaBonadono
Mon Dec 28, 2015 2:35 pm
Forum: The Musician's Corner
Topic: "A Million To One" Solo Cover
Replies: 8
Views: 4590

Re: "A Million To One" Solo Cover

Fantastic job on all of your covers!!! I also love the video editing. Very creative! You are a great guitar player!
by DaBonadono
Thu Aug 20, 2015 12:34 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Forbidden (Guitar Version)!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 568

Re: Forbidden (Guitar Version)!!!

Here is the 4NR2 promo video:

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by DaBonadono
Thu Aug 20, 2015 12:21 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Forbidden (Guitar Version)!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 568

Forbidden (Guitar Version)!!!

This is a new version of the song Forbidden with all the guitars being performed by onefinger. There are no keyboards on this version and the tempo is slightly faster. There are no vocals right now, but I have tried to contact a vocalist from Florida named Lindley Letsrock. I think he would be a gre...
by DaBonadono
Tue May 31, 2011 10:26 am
Forum: News
Topic: Will Vinnie Vincent be on Court TV?
Replies: 5
Views: 844

Will Vinnie Vincent be on Court TV?

I don't watch that channel, but my girlfriend is obsessed with it. Any chance this will be televised?
by DaBonadono
Fri Apr 08, 2011 5:35 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: For those curiously interested in my album
Replies: 64
Views: 9136

Re: For those curiously interested in my album

Awesome stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by DaBonadono
Sun Mar 20, 2011 11:52 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Streetbeat's banner
Replies: 32
Views: 3150

Re: Streetbeat's banner

This just shows that there are very talented and creative Vinnie fans on this Forum that could actually help market Vinnie and get his name out there again and actually make it look really good! It's such a shame he can't just come onto this forum and be cool with us... So true!!!!!!!!!!! The banne...
by DaBonadono
Sat Mar 19, 2011 12:41 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Randy Rhoads
Replies: 7
Views: 917

Re: Randy Rhoads

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by DaBonadono
Sat Mar 19, 2011 12:38 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?
Replies: 83
Views: 9859

Re: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?

Sorry Genebaby..............I just caught what you meant..............The very beginning and very end of that verse.
by DaBonadono
Sat Mar 19, 2011 12:36 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?
Replies: 83
Views: 9859

Re: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?

I got a response from Mike Weeks on FB. He wrote that he is going to start posting more youtube clips, but initially he will be posting clips to promote his new record. Also, at some point he would like to do an original that sounded like Vincent/Fleischman.
by DaBonadono
Sat Mar 19, 2011 12:30 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?
Replies: 83
Views: 9859

Re: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?

Genebaby wrote:I think it's funny how the lyrics contradict themselves.

We ain't always winners but we're never gonna lose?
"but this is the life we choose"
by DaBonadono
Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:50 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: So how many were in a Band ??
Replies: 66
Views: 10824

Re: So how many were in a Band ??

Metal Symphony of Darkness (2001)

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Degameth (2009)

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Voyager (current)

http://www.myspace.com/voyagercleveland
by DaBonadono
Thu Mar 17, 2011 1:30 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?
Replies: 83
Views: 9859

Re: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?

The top players can play like each other. I think Mike does an eerily close job of playing like Vinnie. "Eerily" is an understatement. Yes, top players can play like each other.......but EVERYONE has there own little twist (vibrato, bends, harmonics, etc.) Mike Weeks is a dead on player. I find it ...
by DaBonadono
Thu Mar 17, 2011 1:23 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?
Replies: 83
Views: 9859

Re: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?

Seriously?????? What don't you like about him? My friend loves Al Pitrelli, and I always liked Marty.......but when I saw play Chris on The Big 4 CD, I was blown away. One of the best live shows I've ever seen done by Megadeth. My friend saw The Big 4 in the movie theater, and he thinks that they re...
by DaBonadono
Wed Mar 16, 2011 1:58 pm
Forum: Kiss
Topic: eric carr doll
Replies: 4
Views: 1024

Re: eric carr doll

Those pics are fantastic!!!!!!!!!! I love the Gene Simmons picture on the wall. Can't wait to see more.
by DaBonadono
Wed Mar 16, 2011 1:44 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?
Replies: 83
Views: 9859

Re: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?

Chris Broderick does a FANTASTIC job!!!!
by DaBonadono
Wed Mar 16, 2011 1:03 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?
Replies: 83
Views: 9859

Re: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?

Mike Weeks has excellent credentials. I would love to see him play like VV. Here's a serious question though, as great of a player that Mike Weeks is.........do you think that somebody like Paul Gilbert, Yngwie Malmsteen, Marty Friedman or anyone of that caliber could sound just like VV??? Vinnie ha...
by DaBonadono
Wed Mar 16, 2011 12:54 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: The Box-Set fiasco (actual scans of letters).
Replies: 40
Views: 7723

Re: The Box-Set fiasco (actual scans of letters).

My bad.....you must have been talking about the "All sales are final" letter.
by DaBonadono
Wed Mar 16, 2011 12:53 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: The Box-Set fiasco (actual scans of letters).
Replies: 40
Views: 7723

Re: The Box-Set fiasco (actual scans of letters).

that letter was such bad taste and also idiotic. If I had seen that letter I would never have gotten into VV forums. ???????? doublev, I had those same exact letters posted on your site a few years ago. You messaged me saying that there were "lawyers" looking at your forum, and for me to keep quiet...
by DaBonadono
Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:24 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: The Box-Set fiasco (actual scans of letters).
Replies: 40
Views: 7723

Re: The Box-Set fiasco (actual scans of letters).

just the "dream" police.
by DaBonadono
Tue Mar 15, 2011 5:48 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?
Replies: 83
Views: 9859

Re: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?

Doublev, your knowledge of VV is totally unbelievable. I have always liked reading things that you've typed over the years. You are like the voice of reason. My comment about not believing Mike Weeks was playing the solo on BAGR is because I think it sounds too good to not be Vinnie. I would love to...
by DaBonadono
Mon Mar 14, 2011 10:45 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?
Replies: 83
Views: 9859

Re: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?

I sent the following message to Mike Weeks via this forum, his facebook and his myspace: Hi Mike. My name is Damian. I've typed to you before on myspace a few years ago. I was blown away by your guitar work on the song "Boyz Are Gonna Rock" on the KISS MY ANKH CD. I've been listening to that song ag...
by DaBonadono
Mon Mar 14, 2011 10:28 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?
Replies: 83
Views: 9859

Re: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?

Nothing is solid as all. This doesn't make sense. Everything to me is basically "he said, she said".........I really don't know who is talking to who about what. I don't believe everything I read. I don't personally know you doublev, but I know from your past writings that you have much knowledge of...
by DaBonadono
Mon Mar 14, 2011 10:14 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Will VV reuntie with KISS @ TRNRHOF induction?
Replies: 19
Views: 1580

Re: Will VV reuntie with KISS @ TRNRHOF induction?

personally i am amazed they stuck with him for lick it up without a contract.. its proof they thought he was a real amazing talent and they believed that he could really do something good for them. And he did!!!!!! !! KISS still loves to play "I Love it Loud" and "Lick it Up". (Q.) Why in the hell ...
by DaBonadono
Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:56 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?
Replies: 83
Views: 9859

Re: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?

I will e-mail Mike Weeks on this forum. I will also message him through Facebook and Myspace. I sincerely want to see him shred like Vinnie on cam and sing like Robert. I could tell you within a few seconds of viewing a clip of Mike Weeks playing.........if it's him or not (on KISS MY ANKH). Same wi...
by DaBonadono
Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:42 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?
Replies: 83
Views: 9859

Re: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?

I went to the Mike Weeks page on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/mikeweeksmusic I see ZERO mention of him playing on Kiss My Ankh on his myspace. Isn't that a little odd? He did at one time have something on his myspace page about it, but then was when it first came out. Could Mike Weeks be an "insi...
by DaBonadono
Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:19 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?
Replies: 83
Views: 9859

Re: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?

Words are words many times. I want to watch Mike Weeks (A). Play like Vinnie (B). Sing like Robert.

Then we can continue.
by DaBonadono
Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:11 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?
Replies: 83
Views: 9859

Re: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?

Robert, Andre, Vinnie.........it makes sense to me. Test the waters under an alias. Vinnie is still a monster, Andre sounds like a very good drummer, Robert just needs a little more time to record his vocals to achieve perfection. I'm just sayin' Could you imagine being able to sing that that? And i...
by DaBonadono
Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:04 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?
Replies: 83
Views: 9859

Re: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?

I'm so gonna have to. I was just listening to the solo for "Boyz" on KMA. Unless I hear Mike Weeks rip that shit out........there is nooooo way that is not VV. Listen to his picking attack, vibrato, bends, whammy work, speed, you name it. That's VV "DON'T BE FOOLED"!!! ** (or until I see Mike Weeks ...
by DaBonadono
Mon Mar 14, 2011 8:24 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?
Replies: 83
Views: 9859

Re: Is "Mike Weeks" really Vinnie Vincent?

I believe that Mike Weeks is Mike Weeks also. I don't believe that he is playing on the Kiss My Ankh CD. I would just like to see a little video of him playing in that style. I'm surprised he doesn't have youtube videos of his playing. If anyone has links of Mike Weeks playing like VV, please post t...