Recorded in June – July (at Hit City West Studios, Los Angeles, CA) and released on October 7th, 1986, Reign In Blood was Slayer's third studio album. Yet, it marked major changes for the band. It was the first time they worked with producer Rick Rubin, who drove them to play faster and harder than … Continue reading Album of the Week: Reign in Blood – Slayer
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Legacy of the Beast – Iron Maiden Tour 2019
Scream for me Charlotte!!!!! I went to see Iron Maiden, with my dad, at the PNC Pavilion in Charlotte this week and… WOW!! What a show!! My dad has been listening to Iron Maiden since the early ‘80’s and he has seen them two other times (`84 and 2012)! I grew up listening to Iron … Continue reading Legacy of the Beast – Iron Maiden Tour 2019
Earth, Wind & Fire at the Rama Casino
I went to Canada last week with my mom! We were going up there for the Roxodus Festival that was supposed to be taking place, BUT a week after we got our wristbands in the mail, they cancelled the event. Bummer I know, but my mom and I decided to go to Canada anyway and … Continue reading Earth, Wind & Fire at the Rama Casino
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
My Top 5 Metal Songs of All-Time
Now, I know that I say, “this is one of my favorite songs” a lot. But these songs below are my all-time favorite songs. These are some of the tunes that I can listen to and never get tired of them. The songs never fail to put me in a good mood, and if you … Continue reading My Top 5 Metal Songs of All-Time
My Top 5 Favorite “BLEGHS”
I listen to a lot of music, but if there is one thing that excites me the most (besides gutturals) are “BLEGHS” during a break down. There are a lot of bands that use “blegh!” in their songs to intensify the breakdown. I don’t know why but a good “blegh” makes the song 10 times … Continue reading My Top 5 Favorite “BLEGHS”
Upon A Burning Body – Southern Hostility
Southern Hostility is the 5thalbum by San Antonio’s own, Upon A Burning Body (UABB). I have been a big fan of Upon A Burning Body for years now, and I have always liked their sound and seeing them live. In my opinion, this is my favorite albums that UABB has released. It is pure Heavy … Continue reading Upon A Burning Body – Southern Hostility
Gojira live at the Ritz Raleigh 6/11/19
Gojira is heading to Bonnaroo! But before they make their way to the big stage, they did a mini tour through North Carolina. They went to Raleigh, Charlotte, and Asheville on the Road to ‘Roo. Raleigh was their first stop and I went and saw them at the Ritz! I have been to the Ritz … Continue reading Gojira live at the Ritz Raleigh 6/11/19
The Saw's Butcher Shop Radio Show 