Ahhh yes, one of my all-time favorite records by Miss May I. This band is the band that got me into heavier music when I first started listening to metal. My brothers and cousin used to play Miss May I all the time, and I thought that this band would be the perfect opening to … Continue reading Album of the Week: Deathless (2015) – Miss May I
Artist of the Week: Isaiah Rashad
Photo Credit: Brandon Artis What’s going on butcher crew? I know my past few blog posts have not been about metal artists, but I wanted to highlight other artists that I like that are outside the realm of metal. We are throwing some flavor into the Butcher Shop!!! I first started listening to Isaiah Rashad … Continue reading Artist of the Week: Isaiah Rashad
Live Show Blues
It’s been 3 months without going to a live show and honestly… I don’t know how I am still sane. I am usually at a show twice a week so this new “normal” of no live shows for a while has not been a good time. I miss my friends and I miss seeing bands. … Continue reading Live Show Blues
The Saw’s Summer Invasion
What’s going on Butcher Crew? It’s ya girl, your Master Butcher, The Saw and school is out so that means summer is in!! Summer brings some happy vibes for me and summer is a great time to listen to music with your car windows down and soaking up the sun! This playlist will be something … Continue reading The Saw’s Summer Invasion
Artist of the Week: Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion is on the rise as one of the hottest rappers right now with her hit singles, styles, and fierce attitude. The first time I heard of Megan Thee Stallion was a few years ago when she participated in the Houston Cypher freestyle. In my opinion, she stole the show with her freestyle. … Continue reading Artist of the Week: Megan Thee Stallion
Classic Album Review: Snoop Dogg – Doggystlye
On the heels of the breakthrough release of The Chronic (Death Row Records) by Dr. Dre (1992), Doggystyle (Death Row Records) by Snoop Doggy Dogg was released on November 23, 1993. Having contributed, to a large extent, on The Chronic, you know that Snoop had his own debut to drop! That “lazy drawl" – G-funk … Continue reading Classic Album Review: Snoop Dogg – Doggystlye
Classic Album Review: Dr. Dre – The Chronic
The breakout solo debut for Dr. Dre, The Chronic, was (and still is) a timeless banger in its own right! This record revolutionized west coast hip-hop, setting the standard for everything in the genre that followed. Not only does this album showcase the groundbreaking production talent of Dre, not to mention his powerful lyrical style … Continue reading Classic Album Review: Dr. Dre – The Chronic
Genre of the Week: Gangster Rap
Are you surprised that I am reviewing something that isn’t metal? Yeah, I am too! Gangster rap is my favorite sub-genre of rap because of the lyrics, the beats, and the overall attitude of the genre. In some ways, gangster rap reminds me of metal because of how intense the songs are and ferociously violent … Continue reading Genre of the Week: Gangster Rap
Artist of the Week: Snoop Dogg
Bow wow wow yippy yo yippy yay Snoop doggy Dogg is in the house!!! Snoop Dogg is one of my all-time favorite rappers! The beats he uses are awesome and I absolutely love his flow in which he raps and the word play he uses within his lyrics. I saw Snoop Dogg back in December … Continue reading Artist of the Week: Snoop Dogg
Band of the Week: Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy is just one of those bands that never get old; you never get tired of hearing any songs from the nearly 30-year catalog. Hailing from Ludvika, Sweeden, Hypocrisy formed in 1991 and is an important figure in the awesome metal (death and black) that has been pouring out of the Old Norse countries. They … Continue reading Band of the Week: Hypocrisy