Dream Theater - On the Backs of Angels (Isolated Drums)

Today's video comes from progressive metal band Dream Theater. "On the Backs of Angels" was released as a single on June 29th, 2011, and is also the first track on the album "A Dramatic Turn of events". The album is also the first album with their new drummer Mike Mangini, who replaced former drummer Mike Portnoy.

Jackson 5 - ABC (Isolated Vocals)

Today's video comes from the king of Pop, before he became the king of pop, of course. "ABC" was released in Feburary 1970, and is from the album of the same name. The song was first heard on ABC's "American Bandstand" and also knocked The Beatles' "Let it Be" out of the Billboard Hot 100's Number 1 spot in 1970.

Foo Fighters - Monkey Wrench (Isolated Bass)

Today's song comes from a very well known band, with a very well know artist tied to their name. "Monkey Wrench" was released as the first single from the Foo Fighters' first album "The Colour and the Shape" on April 28th, 1997. The lyrics were about lead singer Dave Grohl's 4 year marriage to Jennifer Youngblood. Dave Grohl also performed the drum track to the song, instead of the band's current drummer Taylor Hawkins, who appears in the music video for the song.

Rush - YYZ (Isolated Guitar)

Today's isolated track comes from Canadian Classic Rock band "Rush" and it's also considered one of their most recognizable songs. "YYZ" is from the album "Moving Pictures and was released on Feburary 12th, 1981. The title of the song is also the IATA airport ID code of the Toronto Pearson International Airport.

2112 - Rush (Isolated Drums)

Ah, man...this one is a huge one. Probably one of Rush's all time bests, 2112 is a 7 part suite written by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson. The song was released on an album in 1976, and the album was also listen in the "1000 Albums You should Hear Before You Die" list. It was also included in IGN's "10 Classic Prog Rock Albums"

Killing in the Name Of - Rage Against the Machine (Isolated Drums)

This is a song that one of my bandmates has shown me recently that I have heard before, but I'm slowly starting to get addicted to it. From the debut self-titled album, "Killing in the Name Of" was released as a single on November 2nd, 1992, and later reissued on January 19, 2009. The song is also considered the band's signature single, due to it's guitar riffs.

Ken Stringfellow in Ken: The Movie

This is a story I have found out yesterday that excites me greatly. One of my musical heroes, and all time favorite musicians, Ken Stringfellow, has announced recently that he is working with French filmmaker Claudia Rorarius on a movie project in which he plays a fictional musician named Ken who loses his state of mind after many failed shows during a tour in the US, and through many repressed memories and a nervous breakdown, he sets out to reach back into his troubled childhood and find his birth mother again.

A release date hasn't been set for the film yet, and from what I am seeing on Claudia's Tumblr, there doesn't seem to be anything else besides the plot for the movie, and details about the making of the film itself. I guess we'll have to wait and see how the movie plays out.

I Can't Help Myself - The Four Tops (Isolated Bass)

Today's track is something I usually wouldn't share on my blog, but it's still a very interesting genre to have stems from. "I Can't Help Myself" was released in April 1965, and also goes under the title "I Can't Help Myself", which you may know better, once you listen to the song itself. The bass track was performed by famous motown session bassist James Jamerson, who's also worked with the likes of Marvin Gaye, and many others.

Whole Lotta Love vs. Helter Skelter

Now, I'm usually not that big on mashups, but this actually caught my eye, or ear. Remix artist "Soundhog" takes both "Helter Skelter" by the Beatles, and "Whole Lotta Love" and uses the multitrack stems from both songs (Mainly the vocals and bass from Helter Skelter and the instrument tracks of Whole Lotta Love.) to bring the two together to create this energetic remix that brings so much amusement to me. It kinda makes me wonder what what a heavier version of the Beatles would've been like....

Led Zeppelin - Fool in the Rain (Isolated Drums)

Today's video comes from one of classic rock's all time best bands, Led Zeppelin. "Fool in the Rain" was released on December 7th, 1979 and was also the final U.S single released during the band's tenure. The song reached 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, on February 1980.

The Eagles - Hotel California (Isolated Guitar Solo)

Hotel California is considered another staple in classic rock history. The song was released in 1977, and is also the title track of the same album. The song has been given several interpretations by fans and critics alike, and the song has also been parodied by the likes of "The Moog Cookbook" and "Frank Ocean".

Love Spreads - The Stone Roses (Isolated Drums)

Love Spreads was released as a single in November 1994, and was included on the album "Second Coming", which was the band's second, and last album. The song was written as an attack on the traditional image of Jesus Christ, and the crusifiction of the Messiah is portrayed with a black woman on the cross. This song was also the only song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay.

The Beatles - Lovely Rita (Isolated Bass)

Yes, that's right, another Beatles track, and from Sgt. Pepper to boot! The song was released on June 1st, 1967, along with the rest of the album, and is also the 10th track. The song is also apparently about a traffic warden and the narrator's affection for her.

Queen and David Bowie - Under Pressure (Isolated Vocals)

Today's video is an isolated acapella track from one of the most iconic rock duets of all time. The song was released on the Queen album "Hot Space" in 1982, and the bassline to the song itself is considered one of the most iconic riffs of all time. Not to mention, that might've had some help from Vanilla Ice, with his single "Ice Ice Baby", which sampled the riff.