Blue Öyster Cult - 'Hot Rails to Hell' (live video)

Riding the underground, swimming in sweat
A rumble above and below
Hey, cop, don't you know the heat's on all right?
The hot summer day didn't quit for the night

1277 express to Heaven
Speeding along like dynamite
1277 express to Heaven
Rumbles the steel like a dogfight
You caught me in a spell
Trying to leave, but you know darn well
The heat from below can burn your eyes out

Blackened out eyes scratched on the wall
Stoned outlooks from the crowd
The king will not know, on the wall, it was said
The flash of his cards was sprayed with red

1277 express to Heaven
Speeding along like dynamite
1277 express to Heaven
Rumbles the steel like a dogfight
You caught me in a spell
Trying to leave, but you know darn well
The heat from below can burn your eyes out

1277 express to Heaven
Speeding along like dynamite
1277 express to Heaven
Rumbles the steel like a dogfight
You caught me in a spell
Trying to leave, but you know darn well
The heat from below can burn, yeah, burn!
It can burn your eyes out, your eyes out

Για το ποιόν των Blue Öyster Cult και την επίδρασή τους στο ευρύτερο φάσμα της rock μουσικής δεν νομίζω ότι χρειάζεται να μακρηγορήσω. Η Αμερικάνικη μπάντα σχηματίσθηκε το μακρινό 1967 και παραμένει ενεργή μέχρι τις ημέρες μας έχοντας κυκλοφορήσει 16 στουντιακούς "ολοκληρωμένους" δίσκους (ορισμένοι εκ των οποίων... υπερκλασικοί).

Τον Σεπτέμβριο του 2022 οι Blue Öyster Cult γιόρτασαν τα πενήντα χρόνια δισκογραφίας (το ομώνυμο ντεμπούτο τους κυκλοφόρησε το 1972) με τρεις εμφανίσεις στον συναυλιακό χώρο Sony Hall, στην Νέα Υόρκη.

Οι συναυλίες τους ηχογραφήθηκαν και φιλμογραφήθηκαν αποτελώντας το περιεχόμενο του live album "50th Anniversary Live - First Night", το οποίο κυκλοφόρησε στα τελειώματα του περασμένου έτους (8 Δεκεμβρίου 2023) μέσω της Frontiers Music srl...

Τον επόμενο μήνα (9 Αυγούστου 2024) θα "βγει" και ο διάδοχός του υπό τον τίτλο "50th Anniversary Live - Second Night" (κάτι που μας προϊδεάζει ότι θα κυκλοφορήσει και τρίτο album με την τρίτη βραδιά)...

Δελτίο τύπου: «Following the triumphant success of their 50th Anniversary celebration, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT is gearing up for the release of the eagerly anticipated "50th Anniversary Live - Second Night."

This electrifying performance, which includes the band’s second album “Tyranny and Mutation” performed back-to-back is set to hit the shelves on August 9 2024, promises to be a spectacular follow-up to the band's historic three-night stint at Sony Hall in NYC.

In September 2022, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT enthralled fans with a unique trilogy of sold-out shows, each dedicated to one of their first three albums. Founding member Albert Bouchard made a special appearance on all three nights, adding a nostalgic touch to the historic milestone.

For nearly three hours each night, the band delivered a spellbinding set, weaving through the entirety of their classic initial trilogy of albums and treating fans to a mix of fan favorites, deep cuts, and classic hits.

The atmosphere was electric, and the Frontiers label captured the magic, set to release each night as a special individual package. BLUE ÖYSTER CULT's legacy spans over five decades, captivating fans with intelligent hard rock loaded with classic songs.

Hailing from Long Island, NY, the band is renowned in the hard rock and heavy metal scene for their pioneering work, earning both critical acclaim and commercial success.

Cited as a major influence by acts like Metallica, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT boasts a timeless catalog, including iconic tracks like "(Don’t Fear) The Reaper," "Godzilla," and "Burnin’ for You."

The creative vision of the original core duo, Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser and Eric Bloom, is complemented by Richie Castellano, Danny Miranda, and Jules Radino, forming a powerhouse lineup.

As the band embraces their status as a 'classic rock' phenomenon, they continue to create vibrant work, offering a refreshing alternative to mainstream trends.

With a relentless touring schedule and the critically acclaimed album "THE SYMBOL REMAINS" released in 2020, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT remains an enduring force, ready to ignite the stage once again with the upcoming release of "50th Anniversary Live – Second Night" on Frontiers.»