What’s up, Butcher Crew?! It’s your Master Butcher, The Saw, and I have a very special Heavy Breakdown for you today. Abigail (1987) is a 10/10 album and is one of the first horror concept albums in metal. For my birthday, my dad got me the graphic novel that King Diamond wrote that goes along … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: King Diamond — Abigail (1987) HEAVY BREAKDOWN
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Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: The Evolution of Eddie “The Head” 
Welcome to The Saw’s Butcher Shop, Butcher Crew! It’s ya girl, The Saw. And I come to you today with a Metal history lesson. One which I referenced in a recent Album Review: Iron Maiden’s, Senjutsu. Let’s circle back to the many variations – the evolution – of Iron Maiden’s famous mascot, Eddie. Eddie began as … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: The Evolution of Eddie “The Head” 
Metal Songs to Study to
It’s almost that time of the year… exam season!! I know exams can be stressful, but metal makes everything better. It is hard for me to study without music (because I am a sleepy girl), and it’s hard to study with music sometimes because I just wanna dance and headbang. I have a handful of … Continue reading Metal Songs to Study to
Band of the Week: Thy Art Is Murder
Australia has always brought us some great bands: AC/DC, Parkway Drive, and In Hearts Wake. But there is one band from Sydney, Australia that has always peaked my interest, and that band is Thy Art Is Murder. This band is a band that I listen to when in need of an ass whoopin’! Their sound … Continue reading Band of the Week: Thy Art Is Murder
Album of the Week: Powerslave – Iron Maiden
Their 5thstudio album, Powerslave was recorded at Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas in winter/spring 1984, and was released on Capital Records on September 3rd, 1984. Iron Maiden formed in Leyton, East London in 1975 by (the extraordinary) bassist Steve Harris. Credited as the pioneers of the “New Wave of British Heavy Metal,” the band's discography … Continue reading Album of the Week: Powerslave – Iron Maiden
Band of the Week: Miss May I
Where do I begin with this band? Miss May I (MMI) was one of the first metalcore bands that I ever listened to. MMI are from Troy, Ohio and they have released 6 albums in their career. There first album, Apologies Are For The Weak, turned 10 years old this year! This record has some … Continue reading Band of the Week: Miss May I