Bat III

Can someone please tell Mr. Loaf to stop milking the Bat Out of Hell franchise? It's been almost 30 years since the seminal album was released (which also happens to be one of my favorites). Not to mention, it's been Meat Loaf's only real big hit in the same time. Everything between Bat Out of Hell and Back Into Hell is rarely heard. I have yet to meet someone that likes the shit released between these two albums.

So obviously, Meat needs to once again capitalize on the name to garner more fans; and ultimately cash. He teamed up (again) with songsmith Jim Steinaman on the forthcoming album, Bat III. The real pattern here is every dozen years Meat Loaf has a hit. It's time for the next one. Let's hope not.

The project was produced by Desmond Child and features contributions from "Bat Out of Hell" producer Todd Rundgren, Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx, Queen's Brian May, Steve Vai and John 5. Longtime collaborator Steinman wrote seven tracks, following the resolution of a recent lawsuit over the "Bat Out of Hell" trademark.

(via Billboard)