Despite variation among these fossils, most experts regard all the remains that have been discovered as belonging to a single species, although this is still debated.Īrchaeopteryx was long considered to be the beginning of the evolutionary tree of birds. Over the years, ten more fossils of Archaeopteryx have surfaced. That same year, the first complete specimen of Archaeopteryx was announced. It was named from a single feather in 1861, the identity of which has been controversial. Thus, Archaeopteryx plays an important role, not only in the study of the origin of birds, but in the study of dinosaurs. These features make Archaeopteryx a clear candidate for a transitional fossil between non-avian dinosaurs and birds.
In particular, they shared the following features with the dromaeosaurids and troodontids: jaws with sharp teeth, three fingers with claws, a long bony tail, hyperextensible second toes ("killing claw"), feathers (which also suggest warm-bloodedness), and various features of the skeleton. Despite their small size, broad wings, and inferred ability to fly or glide, Archaeopteryx had more in common with other small Mesozoic dinosaurs than with modern birds. Similar in size to a Eurasian magpie, with the largest individuals possibly attaining the size of a raven, the largest species of Archaeopteryx could grow to about 0.5 m (1 ft 8 in) in length. Īrchaeopteryx lived in the Late Jurassic around 150 million years ago, in what is now southern Germany, during a time when Europe was an archipelago of islands in a shallow warm tropical sea, much closer to the equator than it is now. Older potential avialans have since been identified, including Anchiornis, Xiaotingia, and Aurornis. Between the late 19th century and the early 21st century, Archaeopteryx was generally accepted by palaeontologists and popular reference books as the oldest known bird (member of the group Avialae). The name derives from the ancient Greek ἀρχαῖος ( archaīos), meaning "ancient", and πτέρυξ ( ptéryx), meaning "feather" or "wing".
Primeval Bird), is a genus of avian dinosaurs. 'old-wing'), sometimes referred to by its German name, " Urvogel" ( lit. (Dames, 1897) Peteronievics vide Petroneivics & Woodward 1917Īrchaeopteryx ( / ˌ ɑːr k iː ˈ ɒ p t ər ɪ k s/ lit. (Owen 1862 vide Woodward 1862) Owen 1862 vide Brodkorb 1863 nomen rejectum Owen 1862 vide Woodward 1862 nomen rejectum Old Habits Die Hard is just a strong, soulful hard rock album, and one that fits perfectly alongside recent albums by Uriah Heep, Y&T, UFO and Whitesnake.Wagner, 1862 vide Woodward 1862 nomen rejectum Closing number “Stones By the River” ends things on a soulful note, and is just the perfect way to say goodbye to this most pleasant of surprises (at least until the next spin).Īs long as you’re not expecting the second coming of Angel, it’s hard to imagine many fans of Frank DiMino’s previous work not finding something to love about this album. The most Angel-sounding moment on the album is the slower, more dramatic “Tears Will Fall,” which ought to send shivers up the spines of quite a few Angel fans. Listen to “Rockin in the City” for a good snapshot of what Old Habits Die Hard is all about. Everyone involved seems to be having a blast, and that energy really comes through in these songs. As you might expect, the guitar playing on this album is first rate. He sounds a bit like Biff Byford of Saxon, actually, which isn’t a bad thing. DiMino’s voice is a bit deeper, a bit rougher, and is absolutely perfect for this kind of music. Opening rocker “Never Again” puts an end to that idea in seconds flat, and sets the tone perfectly for this electric, blues-infused rocker of an album. You can tell from the very start that Old Habits Die Hard is not a tired nostalgia effort.
It would be a shame though, as you’d miss a really solid album that has to be considered an “all star” melodic rock release. If that’s all you want to hear, you’re better off simply revisiting those classic Angel LPs. Let’s answer the burning questions right off the bat: no, Old Habits Die Hard doesn’t sound like an Angel album and no, DiMino doesn’t still sing in the same high-pitched style he did back in the ’70s.
DiMino is joined here by guitarists Oz Fox (Stryper), Paul Crook (who also produced the album), Pat Thrall (Hughes-Thrall), Punky Meadows (Angel), Jeff Duncan (Armored Saint), Eddie Ojeda (Twisted Sister) and Ricky Medlocke (Blackfoot), as well as Meat Loaf supporting musicians Justin Avery (keys), John Miceli (drums) and Danny Miranda (bass). Former Angel (yes, that Angel, whose last release was in 1979) frontman Frank DiMino returned after a very long absence this year with his very first solo album. Old Habits Die Hard may just be the most unexpected release of 2015.
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