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Yup, that's a metal song if I ever heard one. In my head I hear the verses as a spoken growl over a heavy bass riff, and some power chords backing the chorus being sung. It'll be interesting to hear what you come up with, Beamer. 

That's an ordeal for the record books ... wow! Glad they eventually got you sorted out, and you're on the mend.

A friend who plays and teaches classical guitar guards his right hand fingernails like they were gold. He told me he's gotten in the habit of doing more with his left hand, so he doesn't risk breaking nails. It's his livelihood, so as fanatical as it sounds it makes sense. Our own CG has said he uses the pads of his fingers, so a RH splinter would likely slow him down. 

The "Band Geeks" have just surpassed their impressive array of quality covers, with this 18-minute version of Yes's magnum opus "Close to the Edge". I don't think a basement band has ever done a cover as ambitious / amazing as this one. If you're a Yes fan, get ready for the goosebumps!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG-x1VbHRFg

(NOTE: you may recognize bassist Richie Castellano, whose been a guitarist for Blue Oyster Cult since 2004) 

Thanks, UJB ... If I ever decide to retire and have some extra cash at the time, I'm going to get to one of these Chordie shindigs. 

Alexandr Misko    "Thunderstorm"    (original)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_CoMqxhgAg

Nice to see an original piece from Alexandr, although his covers are very creative and well-executed. 

Never been down to Greenville, but Willie makes me feel a bit closer ... great track. 

Hello WVBIKER ...

Chordie is a search engine that scans the web for Chords and Tabs for songs, and brings them all together in one place. If there are only Tabs for a particular song posted anywhere on the Internet, then that's all there will be available for Chordie to load.

When you open up a song, there's a window at the right with five stars across, which says something like "This is #3 of 5 versions". There's a drop down window just under those stars, which you can open to select from however many versions are available. Some are going to be Chords, some will be Tabs. The search engine finds them all, so that people who prefer either one should find a version they like. I'm 61, and sometimes use chords or tabs, depending on what I'm trying to learn.

I hope this helps you out!

Marillion    "A Few Words for the Dead"    Zelande, Netherlands, 2003

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZciWd6pqvSs

I just read that 5 suicide bombers killed themselves in Chechnya last Monday (Aug 20). No one else was killed, but the bombers themselves were aged 11 to 16 years of age ... my heart broke and tears flowed when I read this. I don't dare comment on this incident, but this moving song is about the barbarically inhuman practice of parents teaching their little ones to hate. Here are song of the lyrics of this tune, from Marillion's 1998 album "Radiation":

"Pick up the weapon, Marry it, give it your name
Define yourself by it, Take it down 'the disco

Trigger happy, pulling power, Lady killer, take 'em out
See the weirdos on the hill, Come to get you if you stand still

It carries on

Somewhere in history you were wronged, Teach your children to bang the drum
Tell all your family, tell all your friends, Teach your brothers to avenge.

It carries on

Or you could love, You could love

The one letter between friends is "E" ... it's right in the middle. Do I win a prize?

So sorry to hear that these are personal experiences for you, man ... feel for ya. Thanks for your baring your soul, and please know we're rooting for both of you during these tough days.

This looks like an issue for one of the more tech savvy moderators to handle ... I hope they chime in.