The first video from Nostradamus has been released, and while the song and album are very cool, and very different for Priest, this video is rather lame. It is low grade computer animation and looks quite cheap. Why couldn't they have done something a bit better than this? I would have preferred some sort of performance based video.

Drudgery - Rust Streamed

Drudgery is a new grindcore act hailing from Ontario, Canada. The band was formed by ex-Exhumed drummer Matt Connell. In anticipation of their debut release on Year of the Sun Records, the band is streaming the entire album on their MySpace page. I have not listened to the entire album yet, but I have liked what I have heard. Lots of energy and aggression. So, head over, check it out, and if you like it, pick it up on July 15.

Vasco Rossi - "Gioca Con Me"

The latest video from Italian pop singer Vasco Rossi features guitars by Slash. I have to say that it is the only redeeming quality of the song, the solo at 2:05 is killer. The only redeeming quality of the video should be obvious once you watch it. The 56 year old is currently on a sold out stadium tour of his native Italy. Frankly, I'm surprised the guy is popular if this song is anything to go by.

"Saga - Ópera Extravagante"

How about something a little bit different? "Saga - Ópera Extravagante" is a Portuguese opera which just opened. You may be wondering why my interest in it. Well, it happens to feature Fernando Ribiero. Don't know who that is? You should. He is the front man of the the metal act Moonspell, an excellent band you should check out. A two minute promo for the show has been posted for you to check out. Let's just say that his voice will definitely stand out in a crowd. Check it out:

Drowning Pool - "37 Stitches" (live acoustic)

Drowning Pool recently appeared on Altitude TV where they performed "37 Stitches" live in the studio. I have not heard the album version, but Ryan McCombs has a good voice and this acoustic take is actually pretty cool.