Photo by Clarke Tolton Over the weekend, it marked the one year anniversary of Mac Miller’s death (September 7, 2018). Mac’s death hit me differently than other artists death hit me. I remember my older brothers playing Mac Miller when I was growing up. I soon started listening to him on my own in middle … Continue reading Artist of the Week: Mac Miller
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A Beginners Guide to Metal
Recently, I have had multiple friends tell me that they want to start listening to metal. They have asked me what bands they should start off with, and that was a hard question to answer. There is SO much to unpack when talking about metal because you have SO MUCH music from different eras. Everyone … Continue reading A Beginners Guide to Metal
Artist of the Week: Travis Scott (Kurt Cobain of this generation or an unidentified paradigm shift?)
Screenshot from Can't Say music video How did I discover Travis Scott you ask? I didn’t find his music first, but I saw a picture of him wearing a Pantera shirt and I was like, “I like him.” Scott formed a duo with his friend Chris Holloway in 2008 known as The Graduates and released … Continue reading Artist of the Week: Travis Scott (Kurt Cobain of this generation or an unidentified paradigm shift?)
Album of the Week: Metal Church – Metal Church
Metal Church shot out of the gate with their self-titled debut, Metal Church! Although this record is from the early `80s, squarely in the upswing of Glam / Big Hair Rock, it sets the pace for what Thrash Metal would become. Originally released on independent label, Ground Zero, in 1984, the album sold so well … Continue reading Album of the Week: Metal Church – Metal Church
Songs to Listen to While Walking to Class
When walking around campus, I wonder what people are listening to on their walks to/from class. Do people know that I am blasting metal through my ear drums? Are they blasting metal? The world may never know. I like to try and see if I can guess people’s musical tastes by trying to guess … Continue reading Songs to Listen to While Walking to Class
Album of the Week: Meryful Fate – Melissa
Melissa is the first studio album by the Danish band, Mercyful Fate. The record was recorded July 18-29, 1983 at Easy Sound Recordings in Copenhagen, Denmark and released October 30, 1983, by Roadrunner in Europe (the record company’s first release), Music for nations in the UK, and Mega Force in the USA. Interestingly, the album … Continue reading Album of the Week: Meryful Fate – Melissa
~~Just Metal Things ~~
Back in the day there used to be these memes called, “Just Girly Things,” and they would just state things that are considered “girly.” ^^^^^^^ Cringey, I know. There are various memes out there that make fun of “Just Girly Things” that are very amusing to look at. One of my favorite themes are … Continue reading ~~Just Metal Things ~~
Band of the Week:KoЯn
KoЯnis known as a Nu Metal band from Bakersfield, California; formed in 1993. They are considered to be the ones who pioneered the sub-genre of nu metal. Their discography is very impressive: KoЯn(1994), followed by Life Is Peachy (1996), Follow The Leader (1998), Issues (1999), Untouchables (2002), Take A Look In The Mirror (2003), See … Continue reading Band of the Week:KoЯn
Artist of the Week: TLC
Ahhh TLC, the first girl group that I ever heard and loved. TLC consists of Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes (RIP), and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas. I heard of TLC because of my mom! She listened to TLC back in 1992 when they first hit the scene. She used to play their album, crazysexycool, … Continue reading Artist of the Week: TLC
My Top 5 Favorite Gutturals
Besides “blegh!” gutturals are my other favorite things in a metal song. Gutturals are when the vocalist can hit a really low note that almost sounds distorted. These are insane and always make the song 10 times better. I love gutturals that transition into pig squeals. Pig squeals are sick as hell and I love … Continue reading My Top 5 Favorite Gutturals
The Saw's Butcher Shop Radio Show 