Fleshgod Apocalypse is a symphonic/melodic death metal band from Perguia, Italy. They formed in 2007 and are currently signed to Nuclear Blast. In May 2008, the band recorded its first full-length album, Oracles. In 2010, the Mafiea EP was recorded and released. The band then released their second full-length album, Agony, in 2011. In 2013 … Continue reading Band Highlight: Fleshgod Apocalypse
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Meeting my Role Model, Jose Mangin
It was back in 2017 at the Carolina Rebellion that I met Jose Mangin. Who is he you ask? Mangin is SiriusXM’s Metal Ambassador and hosts SiriusXM Liquid Metal and Octane. Like myself, Mangin has been a metalhead his entire life. He is married and has 2 daughters. He is also a businessman! Sponsored by … Continue reading Meeting my Role Model, Jose Mangin
Deicide @ Motorco Music Hall 6/3/19
What’s going on Butcher Crew!? I went to see Deicide, Origin, Jungle Rot, and The Absence in Durham at the Motorco Music Hall. This was the last date of the tour and I was excited to go to this show because I haven’t seen any of these bands, and I have never been to this … Continue reading Deicide @ Motorco Music Hall 6/3/19
I’m here to jam, dude.
I have been in the metal scene pretty much my entire life. My parents are metalheads, my brothers and cousins were in metal bands growing up, and when I turned 16, I started going to shows with my friends. Metal music is something that will always be there for me and I will always love … Continue reading I’m here to jam, dude.
Metal Mount Rushmore
What’s good Butcher Crew? We all known Mount Rushmore, the massive National Memorial of some of the most important presidents of the United States. What are the bands, albums, and people that are the most important to you? In these lists below, I give my top 4 bands, albums, songs, and people, etc. that have … Continue reading Metal Mount Rushmore
Epicenter Music Festival Review
I went to Epicenter a couple of weekends ago and it was… eventful. This was a highly anticipated festival because it was replacing the Carolina Rebellion. I saw multiple comments on social media saying to “bring back the Rebellion” and that the “Rebellion would never have these issues.” Now, it is important to understand … Continue reading Epicenter Music Festival Review
Thoughts that Metalheads have Throughout the Day
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
