What’s up Butcher Crew?! I hope all is well! Today I was walking to class and I saw a girl wearing a chain and lock around her neck and I thought, “that’s pretty damn metal.” And then it dawned on me, us metalheads view the world differently and honestly, it’s pretty funny. I keep myself … Continue reading Thoughts that Metalheads have Throughout the Day
As I Lay Dying @ The Blind Tiger 3/26/19
I first heard of As I Lay Dying back in 2005 when they released their second album, Shadows of Security. I was 6 when I heard that album and from that point on, I have loved them. With that being said, I have been waiting 14 years to see this band and I finally got … Continue reading As I Lay Dying @ The Blind Tiger 3/26/19
Metal Songs for Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of the year again where all the couples go out and do cringy but cute things for each other for Valentine’s Day. But if you are like me and see this year’s February 14th as a regular Thursday, then this day isn’t exciting or eventful; and honestly, I couldn’t care less. I … Continue reading Metal Songs for Valentine’s Day
Metallica WorldWired Tour
What’s up Butcher Crew!? Last month (January) I got to see the boys in Metallica for the second time! I went to both legs of the North American WorldWired tour. The first was back in 2017 in Atlanta, GA at SunTrust Park. The most recent time I saw them was in Raleigh, NC at the … Continue reading Metallica WorldWired Tour
The Frantic Phases of Fangirling
What’s up Butcher Crew!? Since more and more tours are being announced and I will be going to a lot of shows, here, soon, let’s go through the thoughts, feelings, and phases that one will go through when finding out, attending, and leaving a show. I go through these moods for EVERY SINGLE SHOW and … Continue reading The Frantic Phases of Fangirling
The Saw’s Aprons
What’s good Butcher Crew?! I hope you all are well. Since I am your Master Butcher, and butchers wear butchers aprons, your Master Butcher has different types of aprons for different occasions. These aprons vary depending on what type of show I am going to. If I am going to a hardcore show, I have … Continue reading The Saw’s Aprons
What I’m Looking Forward to in 2019
What’s up Butcher Crew?! Happy New Year!!! I hope 2019 treats you right! I have a feeling that 2019 is going to be a great year. I learned a lot this past year about myself, the metal community as a whole, and what I want to accomplish in the future. Some of my new year … Continue reading What I’m Looking Forward to in 2019
A Farewell to the Carolina Rebellion
It was announced a few months ago that there would be no more Carolina Rebellion. But have no fear, there will be another metal festival to take its place this May in Rockingham, NC called Epicenter. Even though there will be another festival, the Carolina Rebellion will always have a special place in my heart. … Continue reading A Farewell to the Carolina Rebellion
I Took My Friends to Their First Metal Show!
We all know that I go to shows ALL the time, and I usually go with my OG squad (what’s up Josh, Kevin, Ellie, Courtney, and Nate!?). I have a few classes with my apprentice, Kyle, and his best friend, Nico, and they are trying to get into metal. They have sat in during The … Continue reading I Took My Friends to Their First Metal Show!
Dee Snider – For The Love Of Metal
Click here to listen to the Dee Snider interview and/or read the transcript! The voice is familiar; powerful, and as strong as it’s ever been. But the music is not that of Twisted Sister. It is Dee Snider’s solo band, with its new release [July 2018], For the Love of Metal (Napalm Records). In the … Continue reading Dee Snider – For The Love Of Metal
