Song of the Day-Charles Bradley-"Changes"

"Changes" was originally released as a vinyl exclusive from Record Store Day Black Friday 2013 and now a video has been made for the song. I know what you all are thinking. What in the hell is going on? This isn't heavy. But to the contrary, it is so freakin' heavy. The emotion that is poured into this amazing heavy soul version of Black Sabbath's ballad from the 1974 album "Vol. 4" is maybe one of the finest Sabbath covers I have ever heard. I have always been a fan of heavy music, but I am also a fan of music that is delivered with an unbridled passion. It is called soul for a reason people and currently Charles Bradley is one of the most celebrated singers in the genre. His raspy tone and somberness brought a tear to my eye and a chill down my spine.

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Heavy Planet Changes

I have been throwing around a few ideas in my head and would like to hear what you guys think. First of all, I am a fan, just like you. I do this in my spare time which is before I go to work (yes I get up at 6:10 every morning to post)and when I come home from work and whenever I can on the weekends. I am a one man operation that is all about making sure that bands get heard and make money doing what they love. I put links to the Album Of The Day purely as a tool to promote the bands music, if you like the album please purchase it. Don't be a cheapskate. Yes, I would make a commision on the sale of the music, but I want to use that money to grow this community with different promotions and contests. So here are the changes and additions that I am thinking of:

1. Instead of an Album Of The Day, it would change to the Album Of The Week.
2. I would feature a "New Band To Burn One To" everyday. Get more bands out there for you guys to hear.
3. I would keep the MP3 Of The Day.
4. Contests
5. A Forum?

Let me know what you think about these ideas. I would love to hear from you. I am gonna take a few days off due to a very hectic schedule, but will return soon. Have no fear Heavy Planet is here to stay!

*If you are in a band and you want your band featured on Heavy Planet, please send me as much information as you can about your band. The only thing that I ask in return is either placement of a link to Heavy Planet on your MySpace or website or a simple thank you.

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Peace!

~Reg \mm/

Sparzanza Lineup Changes

Guitarist David Johannesson has decided to leave Sparzanza. David is now the replacement for Hannes Hansson for the Swedish rockers Mustasch.

While this will not affect the upcoming album, Sparzanza is now trying out new guitar players, as they hope to tour! Interested parties should get in touch with the band via their MySpace page.