Social Media Discoveries 57: The Steel Crows, Trippelganger, Followed by Noise, The Survival Code and More!

It's time for the 57th installment of Social Media Discoveries, and as well as the usual hard and heavy stuff, we're also a little bit country, a little bit bluesy, and a 8-bity, and with the Easter weekend just around the corner we've also got news about a special extra show for you.

Civil War Multiverse: The Creature of Babylon 5 Chapter Sixteen: The New Horizon

Adam stood on the bridge of the Babylon 5 station, looking out at the stars. He felt a sense of wonder and awe at the vastness of the universe, and the endless possibilities that lay before him.

Civil War Multiverse: The Creature of Babylon 5 Chapter Fifteen: The New Beginning

Adam stood in front of Frankenstein's cell, his heart pounding with anticipation. He had been thinking about this moment for a long time, and he knew exactly what he wanted to say.

Civil War Multiverse: The Creature of Babylon 5 Chapter Fourteen: The Decision

Sinclair and Adam walked back to the commander's office, lost in thought. The conversation with Frankenstein had raised more questions than answers.

Civil War Multiverse: The Creature of Babylon 5 Chapter Thirteen: The Confrontation

Sinclair and Adam walked into the brig, where Doctor Frankenstein was being held. The doctor looked up, his eyes filled with a mix of hope and desperation.

Civil War Multiverse: The Creature of Babylon 5 Chapter Twelve: The Revelation

As the days turned into weeks, Sinclair and the creature, whom he had begun to think of as "Adam," grew closer. Adam's language skills improved dramatically, and he began to open up to Sinclair about his thoughts and feelings.

Civil War Multiverse: The Creature of Babylon 5 Chapter Eleven: The Bond

As the days passed, Sinclair found himself growing more and more fascinated with the creature. He spent hours talking to it, trying to understand its thoughts and feelings.

Civil War Multiverse: The Creature of Babylon 5 Chapter Ten: The Awakening

The creature's words hung in the air like a challenge, its voice both powerful and haunting. Sinclair's eyes locked onto the creature, his mind racing with questions.

Civil War Multiverse: The Creature of Babylon 5 Chapter Nine: The Transformation

MedLab was a flurry of activity as the medical team worked to understand the creature's transformation. Doctor Franklin's eyes were fixed on the creature's vital signs, his brow furrowed with concern.

Civil War Multiverse: The Creature of Babylon 5 Chapter Eight: The Consequences

The news of the creature's creation and the subsequent chaos it caused spread like wildfire through the station. The inhabitants of Babylon 5 were shocked and frightened by the revelation, and many demanded answers from the station's leadership.

Civil War Multiverse: The Creature of Babylon 5 Chapter Seven: The Interrogation

Sinclair sat in the dimly lit interrogation room, facing a nervous and agitated Doctor Frankenstein. The doctor's eyes darted back and forth, avoiding Sinclair's gaze.

Civil War Multiverse: The Creature of Babylon 5 Chapter Six: The Containment

Garibaldi assembled a team of security personnel, briefing them on the situation. "Alright, people, we've got a creature on the loose that's unlike anything we've ever seen before. It's huge, and it's deadly. Our priority is to contain it and prevent any further harm to the station's personnel."

Album Listen-Along: Music To Grow Up To

The next of my album listen-alongs is the first in the series Music To Grow Up To.

Album Listen-Along: The Soul of a Rainbow III: The Suno Evolution

The next of my album listen-alongs sees us taking in The Soul of a Rainbow III: The Suno Evolution.

Civil War Multiverse: The Creature of Babylon 5 Chapter Five: The Pursuit

Commander Jeffrey Sinclair's eyes scanned the corridors of Babylon 5, his mind racing with possibilities. He had received reports of a disturbance in one of the laboratories, and he suspected that Doctor Frankenstein's experiment had gone horribly wrong.

Civil War Multiverse: The Creature of Babylon 5 Chapter Four: The Escape

The creature's eyes seemed to bore into Frankenstein's soul, and for a moment, he felt a shiver run down his spine. But then, his confidence returned, and he reached out a hand to touch the creature's arm.

Civil War Multiverse: The Creature of Babylon 5 Chapter Three: The Experiment

The dimly lit laboratory was a hive of activity, the air thick with the smell of disinfectant and the hum of machinery. Doctor Frankenstein moved with purpose, his eyes fixed on the creature lying on the table before him.

Civil War Multiverse: The Creature of Babylon 5 Chapter Two: The Warning

Doctor Stephen Franklin rubbed the weariness from his eyes as he finished the last of his medical reports. The dim hum of MedLab's equipment and the soft beeps of the monitors created a soothing background noise, but Franklin's mind was still racing from the events of the day.

Civil War Multiverse: The Creature of Babylon 5 Chapter One: The Arrival

Here’s the final part of this mini-series. Originally “The Frankenstein Factor” was written as a stand-alone story, but as it fit the Civil War narrative it was included as the first story in that series.

So when I began experimenting with Meta’s AI I put forward the idea of re-writing this story, intending to use it as a possible re-boot for the story. However, as the process went on the story took on a different direction, steering it away from the Civil War narrative, making it a stand-alone story once again.

The Thursday Rock Show: 90's Rock Anthems II

Normal service has resumed after our anti-war protest last week, and we've got another helping of anthems from the 1990's for your again, with some grunge, some Britpop, and a bit of punk.

Happy Anniversary Social Media Discoveries!

Today marks the first anniversary of the Social Media Discoveries show, and to celebrate this event we're going to do something a little different in the form of the first ever Social Media Video Discoveries show.

Album Listen-Along: Comedy Rocks

My latest album listen-along features a collection originally released on streaming services in February entitled Comedy Rocks.

Tutti Frutti

A nu metal version of Tutti Frutti, created with the aid of the Suno AI music generator. Originally released in 1995 by Little Richard, and written by Little Richard and Dorothy LaBostrie, this version was created when I sampled the version recorded by "Mean" Gene Okerlund for the WWF release The Wrestling Album in 1985. I had originally intended to release this on my album The Wrestling Album Reimagined, but copyright restrictions meant that I couldn't include it when it was released to the streaming services, which is why I've released it here.

Social Media Discoveries 56: Snow Ghosts, John Zay, The Iron Maidens, Mark Lettieri & More!

We're up to episode 56 of our Social Media Discoveries series, and this week we've got some video game music, some heavy metal maidens, a Grammy-nominated guitarist, some rather aggressive Swiss chaps, and the continuing story of Major Tom, as well as a special announcement about our special first anniversary show.

Land of a Thousand Dances

A nu metal version of Land of a Thousand Dances, created with the aid of the Suno AI music generator. The original version was originally written and recorded by Chris Kenner in October 1962. This version came about by accident. I was originally creating a version of the song based on the recording made by the WWF superstars on The Wrestling Album, which was originally released in 1985. I basically took that version and added the original lyrics, coming up with this version.

Album Listen-Along: Making Bad Songs Better

We've got another AI-generated album listen-along for you, and this time around we're Making Bad Songs Better, turning awful songs from the likes of Toasters & Moose, Sonseed, Little Jimmy Osmond, Dana, the St. Winifred Schools Choir, Brotherhood of Man and Black Lace into hard rocking heavy metal classics.

The Thursday Rock Show: St. Patrick's Day Special

It's time for another edition of The Thursday Rock Show, and in the week where people around the world claimed Irish ancestry we're going to give you our St. Patrick's Day special. 

Album Listen-Along: The Soul of a Rainbow II

The next album listen-along sees us returning to the world of Ritchie Blackmore once again, putting a soulful tint to some classic hard rock songs with The Soul of a Rainbow II.

Album Listen-along: Chloe in the Morning Light

Another album listen-along for you, and this time around we've got the five track collection entitled "Chloe in the Morning Light".

Game Night: Sniper Agent/Sniper Siege on Android

I haven't done any of these for nearly a year, so I thought I'd share a game I've been playing on my tablet recently, Sniper Agent. There's countless other games like this doing the rounds on the Google Play Store at the moment, but this is the one I'm really getting into. Here's a few brief highlights for you, but be warned, the images are a little graphic. In other words, don't eat your supper while you watch this.

Civil War Multiverse: The Romulan Incident (Version Two): Chapter 7: Unseen Hands

The rejection of their petition had pushed the Romulan delegation to a new level of covert activity. While their official Warbird had departed, the disguised scout ship maintained its silent vigil beyond Babylon 5's immediate sensor range. From its hidden perch, Subcommander T'Vix oversaw a sophisticated network of probes and long-range scanners, meticulously documenting every anomalous energy signature, every unexplainable delay in station systems, every whisper of discontent among the resident aliens.

Civil War Multiverse: The Romulan Incident (Version Two): Chapter 6: Seeds of Discord

The rejection of the Romulan petition sent a distinct chill through the Council Chamber, more palpable than the standard air conditioning. Commander Tomalok's departure was abrupt, his customary controlled demeanor cracking just enough to reveal a flicker of bitter disappointment and frustration. The other ambassadors, despite their varied reasons for the denial, shared a collective exhale of tension, believing they had deftly navigated a potential Romulan snare.

Social Media Discoveries 55: Is That Metallica?

It's time for episode 55 of Social Media Discoveries, and we've got something a little different for you this week. All of the songs here are cover versions in the style of heavy metal legends Metallica. Most of them, on paper, shouldn't work, but they do, in a strange and very compelling way.

Civil War Multiverse: The Romulan Incident (Version Two): Chapter 5: The Distant Echo

The Council Chamber, still humming with the lingering tension from the previous day's debates, had assembled for the formal vote on the Romulan Star Empire's petition for full ambassadorial status. Commander Tomalok, representing the Romulan delegation, stood before the dais, his usual guarded demeanor replaced by a striking, almost desperate sincerity.

Civil War Multiverse: The Romulan Incident (Version Two): Chapter 4: Whispers in the Corridors

The days leading up to the formal Council vote on Romulan ambassadorial status were a tense ballet of diplomacy and suspicion. Sinclair found himself sleeping even less than usual, his mind racing through the myriad implications of the Romulan presence and the unsettling undercurrents of the station.

The Thursday Rock Show: War, What Is It Good For?

It's time for The Thursday Rock Show once again, and this episode is a little different, so if you don't like a show that has a few political comments, or one that is openly critical of Donald Trump and his war in the Middle East then this show isn't for you.

Social Media Discoveries 54: David Cassell, Dead Jackals, Chris Yerinidges & the Rough Edges, Manu Meyer and More!

We're up to episode 54 of our Social Media Discoveries series as we give you a slightly harder-edged show, with some nu-blues, some modern day grunge, and quite a bit of the hard and heavy stuff.

The Thursday Rock Show: 90s Rock Anthems

We've reached the month of March. How the hell did we get to March so quickly? Anyway, it's time for The Thursday Rock Show once again, and this week's we've got some nineties vibes here for you with some classic rock, grunge, metal, Britpop and punk.

Civil War Multiverse: The Romulan Incident (Version Two): Chapter 3: The Weight of Ancient Grudges

The Council Chamber, usually a place of strained diplomacy, was buzzing with a barely concealed hostility. Ambassador Londo Mollari of the Centauri Republic, his elaborate purple robes shimmering under the chamber lights, was engaged in a particularly theatrical tirade, his voice booming across the room.

Civil War Multiverse: The Romulan Incident (Version Two): Chapter 2: Echoes and Arrivals

The arrival of the Romulan Warbird had sent ripples throughout Babylon 5, palpable even in the bustling Zocalo. Security patrols, comprised entirely of Starfleet officers, were subtly augmented, their gazes lingering on any Romulan staff moving through the corridors. Chief Garibaldi’s eyes were everywhere, a constant presence that was both reassuring and a little unnerving.

Civil War Multiverse: The Romulan Incident (Version Two): Chapter 1: The Serpent's Visit

The hum of Babylon 5 was a constant companion, a testament to the thousands of lives and countless systems operating within its vast cylindrical structure. For Commander Jeffrey Sinclair, it was a sound that had slowly become the rhythm of his new reality. Six months had passed since the station became fully operational, six months of navigating the diplomatic labyrinth that was a neutral outpost in a galaxy still reeling from the Earth-Minbari War and forever shaped by the Cold War between the Federation and the Romulan Star Empire.

Civil War Multiverse: The Romulan Incident (Version Two): Prologue

So, having used AI in an attempt at a possible re-imagination of the first story, I decided…..to try imagining the first story again. Here’s a second version of the first story, again involving the Romulans arriving at Babylon 5.

Social Media Discoveries 53: Sons of Apollo, The Julia Set, Mike Goodspeed, Secret Moon and More!

We've reached episode 53 of the Social Media Discoveries series, and this week with got a nice mixture of songs from around the world, including an American rock supergroup, a duo who formed in Bali, a jazz band from Bangkok, and some good old fashioned blue grass boys all the way from the deep south.....coast of England.

The United States of America Have Become the Bullies of the World

The United States of America has become the bullies of the world.

If you don't give them what they want they'll threaten you with violence until you give it to them, and if you still don't give it to them they'll attack you without considering the consequences.

If you do anything to criticise them they'll do everything they can to silence you, even going as far as threatening you with violence.

If you accuse them of anything, they'll deny it instantly, even if the evidence is against them, in heavily blacked out documents.


And if you stand up against them and tell them what they're doing is wrong they'll portray themselves as the innocent party.

Trump and his cronies are cowards. A president for peace? The biggest joke in American political history, and the MAGA boot lickers fell for it.