He was sick as a dog, but Rob Halford and his band delivered a stunning show at the House Of Blues this past Thursday night. Mixing in some Judas Priest, and even some material from his holiday album into the set, it was a definitive statement more than worthy of his iconic "Metal God" status.

(See Halford perform "The Green Manalishi" live at the House Of Blues here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifxKLEgJ7EA)

(See part 1 of Halford on TV plugging his Loop show at the HOB here: http://www.wgntv.com/videobeta/edbe77cc-87e8-4530-b4ca-2b95368c7ead/News/Music-Lounge-Rob-Halford-Performs-Live)

(See part 2 of Halford on TV plugging his Loop show at the HOB here: http://www.wgntv.com/videobeta/b30c7554-a215-4553-895c-9d70ca1d1380/News/Music-Lounge-Rob-Halford-Performs-Live-Part-2-)

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: Win U2 tickets each day at 5:05pm, tickets to a private REO Speedwagon show, and autographed guitars during the second (and final) week of the Loop's "Merry Axe-mas." A conversation with Joe Satriani on Friday at 6:30pm.

(See U2's video for "Pride (In The Name Of Love)" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHcP4MWABGY&feature=channel)

(See U2's video for "Desire" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8rQ575DWD8)

(See U2's video for "Sunday Bloody Sunday" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM4vblG6BVQ&feature=channel)

(See REO Speedwagon perform "Roll With The Changes" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGgLPriZUSA)

(See the autographed guitars you can win this week with the Loop's "Merry Axe-mas" here: http://www.wlup.com/contests/MerryAxemas2010.aspx)

(See Joe Satriani's video for "Big Bad Moon" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK-slJC_2TY)

"Rock me, roll me, Jackyl me off!" Jesse James DuPree and Jackyl did just that with two loud 'n proud shows in town over the weekend. Several bar stools have unfortunately been reported damaged... along with many eardrums!

(See Jackyl and DMC perform Aerosmith's "Walk This Way" live at Austin's here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3DmbIb0ldY)

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: Win tickets to see Rush before you can even buy them each day at 5:05pm as well as Joe Satriani VIP prize packs which include tickets in the first 5 rows, meet 'n greet passes and much more. The Loop's "Merry Axe-mas" giveaways of autographed guitars continues all week too, and a conversation with Rob Halford of Judas Priest on Thursday at 5:30pm. Don't miss out!

(See Rush's video for "Tom Sawyer" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5i5-1tGHVo&playnext=1&list=PLD7DB988D3DE1108D&index=26)

(See an amazing fan made video for Rush's "YYZ" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjS5ckeoens&list=PLD7DB988D3DE1108D&index=28&playnext=2)

(See Joe Satriani's video for "Satch Boogie" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1MJAyRN3Lg)

(See the autographed guitars and learn how to win with The Loop's "Merry Axe-mas" here: http://www.wlup.com/contests/MerryAxemas2010.aspx)

(See Judas Priest's video for "Livin' After Midnight" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcAwJ8tq9p4&feature=related)