Satch Wakefield

Iron Maiden’s “The Number of the Beast” is one of those songs that doesn’t just belong to heavy metal history — it helped define it. Released in 1982 as the title track of Maiden’s third album, it was the first…

Some songs just have a groove that sticks with you.

For me, Scorpions’ “The Zoo” has always been one of those songs. It’s not the fastest or flashiest tune from that era, but the feel of it is unreal. That…

I grew up loving KISS. My first album ever was Hotter Than Hell, and that pretty much set the tone for a lot of what I was drawn to as a kid — big hooks, big personalities, and songs…

I grew up on Metallica, and “Seek & Destroy” is one of those songs that’s been with me forever.

Quick fact as we go: it’s from Kill ’Em All (released July 25, 1983) — the album that basically kicked…

I grew up listening to Ronnie James Dio. Still do. His voice and that whole era of heavy music shaped a lot of what I love about rock and metal.

So I wanted to do my own version of “Rainbow…

If this is your first time on the site—welcome. If you’re a regular—good to see you again. Either way, I’ve got a new single for you: “Have a Nice Day!” It’s…

My new single is out exclusively on my website until August 5 when it will be available on all major streaming sites. Please take some time to listen to it and let me know what you think! 

Vicious Cycle

Available on this site exclusively until June 1st when it is released on all major streaming services!!

New single coming out May1/25!!! Due to a scheduling mishap, I am adding an extra release to my schedule. I decided to do a cover version of Bob Seger's “Turn the Page”. I have loved this song for years, and…

New song, new video! Go take a listen to the new song under my Music section now! Check out the latest video and read about how the song was written over in the Fans Only section. I will be releasing…

Ever feel like life’s just piling it on, and you’re sinking deeper by the day? Yeah, me too. Some days, it’s like the world’s gone out of its way to knock me down. Over the past few years, I’ve lost…

This is my take on the classic AC/DC song “Hells Bells”. I slowed it down, added a little funk, and found this crazy talented female singer Stephanie Mitchell, and had her lay down a super bluesy vocal performance that really…