The third studio album by the (now) legendary Metallica, Master of Puppets is so important to the history of music generally, and the evolution of it specifically that in 2015 The United States Library of Congress preserved the recording in the National Recording Registry; the first heavy metal recording to do so. It was recorded … Continue reading Album of the Week: Metallica – Master of Puppets
Spooky Season Playlist
Okay, so Halloween is every day for me, but I get hella extra when October hits. October is the only time of the year where almost everyone is getting their spooky vibes on and it makes my heart happy. Horror movies 24/7, going to haunted houses with the homies, and eating candy are only some … Continue reading Spooky Season Playlist
Band of the Week: Upon A Burning Body
Ahhh yes, the boys from San Antonio, Texas. Upon A Burning Body (UABB) is one of my favorite bands, they were one of the first metalcore bands that got me into metal. Me and my cousin (who helped me find the bands that got me into metal) were going to go to a show and … Continue reading Band of the Week: Upon A Burning Body
Band of the Week: Dying Fetus
If y’all know me, then you already know how much I love Dying Fetus. This band will hand out beatings like it’s nothing. They are one of the most intense, skull crushing bands that I have ever listened to and I love them for it. When I first saw Dying Fetus back in 2017 at … Continue reading Band of the Week: Dying Fetus
Listening to Metal: Expectations vs. Reality
Ahh, listening to metal… it’s the best. Metal has always been able to put me in a good mood no matter what is going on in my life. If you see me walking around campus or even in my car, there is a 99.9% chance that I am listening to some slam beatdown band. When … Continue reading Listening to Metal: Expectations vs. Reality
Band of the Week: Parkway Drive
Carrion was the first Parkway Drive song that I had ever heard and I immediately got chills during the intro. From there, I went back into the band’s entire discography. This band will forever be one of my favorite bands not only because their music is kickass, but also because they are genuine guys. I … Continue reading Band of the Week: Parkway Drive
Album Highlight: Highway to Hell – AC/DC
The title track to this record is a rock-‘n’-roll / hard rock anthem! It’s opening riff is recognizable instantly! And stadiums, arenas, and ballparks around the world play this great song! Highway to Hell, unlike AC/DC’s previous five albums (and one LP), was produced by “Mutt” Lang, a legendary producer even at this early stage … Continue reading Album Highlight: Highway to Hell – AC/DC
Artist of the Week: Mac Miller
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
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?)
The Saw's Butcher Shop Radio Show 