Theme songs/anthems are important when identifying horror movie villains. Who can forget Michael Myers theme song, or the Jaws’ anthem? These songs place a crucial role in creeping out the viewer and notifying us that our favorite villain is about to hit the scene. What if their theme songs were metal tracks? How cool would … Continue reading If Horror Movie Slashers’ Theme Songs were Metal
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Why Metal could be considered Club Music
I have been to a lot of shows and even though I mosh, I mainly dance. My friends have described my dancing at a show as “club dancing” (shout out to Kevin), and it’s honestly straight facts. How I dance at any metal show is how I dance when I’m out with my friends. I … Continue reading Why Metal could be considered Club Music
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
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?)
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
Jonas Brothers Show Review
Yep, you read that right. I went to see the Jonas Brothers and it was AWESOME!!!! Even though I stay in the realm of metal, I do branch out and go to different shows from time to time. When I was little, the Jonas Brothers were my favorite boy band (and still are! I don’t … Continue reading Jonas Brothers Show Review
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
