When I saw that Obituary was coming through North Carolina again, you know I had to buy tickets. This show worked out perfectly because I finished my exams the day before. So, this show was the way I celebrated the end of my freshman year of college! I got to the venue early because I … Continue reading Obituary – North American Headlining Tour @ The Blind Tiger 5/3/18
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Favorite Albums of 2017
It’s that time of year again, where we count down our favorite things of the year while welcoming in the new year! I will be counting down my top 10 favorite albums that I have been jamming out to this year. I will be writing mini album reviews for all these records, you’re welcome. 2017 … Continue reading Favorite Albums of 2017
Favorite Songs of 2017
It’s that time of year again, where we count down our favorite things of the year while welcoming in the new year! I will be counting down my top 10 favorite songs that I have been listening to all year long. 2017 was a great year for metal, a lot of bangers and heavy hitters … Continue reading Favorite Songs of 2017
Cannibal Corpse – Red Before Black
This 2017 offering, their 14th studio record, is everything one would expect (and then some) from these titans of Death Metal. While there is a certain consistency to Cannibal Corpse, namely, brutality – both musically and lyrically – a shift occurred when vocalist Chris Barnes left and George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher joined (1995). Another shift was … Continue reading Cannibal Corpse – Red Before Black
“How Did You Get Into Metal?”
PIC BY XSTILLCOLD HTTP://WWW.SKULLSPIRATION.COM I get asked all the time: “Erika, how did you get so heavily into metal?” My parents are metalheads, and my whole life I have been raised on metal. But growing up, that was the music my parents listened to. My brothers and cousin were in bands when I was a … Continue reading “How Did You Get Into Metal?”
Metalcore, Deathcore, and Death Metal. Is it all the same?
“Isn’t metal music all the same?” I receive this question every day when I tell people the different subgenres of metal I play on WKNC (if you didn’t know, I DJ on Friday nights from 10pm-midnight). I explain to people the three main subgenres that I play; Metalcore, Deathcore, and Death metal. Since I listen … Continue reading Metalcore, Deathcore, and Death Metal. Is it all the same?
My Favorite Bands of ALL TIME!!
Trying to pick my favorite bands can be a difficult task because they are, literally, always changing. If a band comes out with a new album, they will be my favorite band for a month or so. But there are some bands that will always be close to my heart. Thankfully, I’ve gotten to see … Continue reading My Favorite Bands of ALL TIME!!
The Saw's Butcher Shop Radio Show 