On the heels of the breakthrough release of The Chronic (Death Row Records) by Dr. Dre (1992), Doggystyle (Death Row Records) by Snoop Doggy Dogg was released on November 23, 1993. Having contributed, to a large extent, on The Chronic, you know that Snoop had his own debut to drop! That “lazy drawl" – G-funk … Continue reading Classic Album Review: Snoop Dogg – Doggystlye
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Classic Album Review: Dr. Dre – The Chronic
The breakout solo debut for Dr. Dre, The Chronic, was (and still is) a timeless banger in its own right! This record revolutionized west coast hip-hop, setting the standard for everything in the genre that followed. Not only does this album showcase the groundbreaking production talent of Dre, not to mention his powerful lyrical style … Continue reading Classic Album Review: Dr. Dre – The Chronic
Genre of the Week: Gangster Rap
Are you surprised that I am reviewing something that isn’t metal? Yeah, I am too! Gangster rap is my favorite sub-genre of rap because of the lyrics, the beats, and the overall attitude of the genre. In some ways, gangster rap reminds me of metal because of how intense the songs are and ferociously violent … Continue reading Genre of the Week: Gangster Rap
Artist of the Week: Snoop Dogg
Bow wow wow yippy yo yippy yay Snoop doggy Dogg is in the house!!! Snoop Dogg is one of my all-time favorite rappers! The beats he uses are awesome and I absolutely love his flow in which he raps and the word play he uses within his lyrics. I saw Snoop Dogg back in December … Continue reading Artist of the Week: Snoop Dogg
Band of the Week: Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy is just one of those bands that never get old; you never get tired of hearing any songs from the nearly 30-year catalog. Hailing from Ludvika, Sweeden, Hypocrisy formed in 1991 and is an important figure in the awesome metal (death and black) that has been pouring out of the Old Norse countries. They … Continue reading Band of the Week: Hypocrisy
Album of the Week: AC/DC – Back in Black
On July 25, 1980, one of the greatest (if not THE greatest) Hard Rock records was released onto the world; Back In Black (Atlantic Records). It Mark’s the 7th studio album (6th international album) by Australia’s AC/DC. It was recorded in April and May of that year at Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas. The record … Continue reading Album of the Week: AC/DC – Back in Black
Heavy Metal Holiblaze
^^ I just think this meme is funny so I wanted to share it. What’s going on Butcher Crew?! It’s ya girl, your Master Butcher, The Saw and I am back with another fun playlist for you to jam out to this month! Two important holidays have passed and we should keep the celebration … Continue reading Heavy Metal Holiblaze
Band of the Week: Morbid Angel
American Death metal derived from the state of Florida, a lot of great metal bands were involved in the death metal scene back in that day, and are still successful today! Bands such as Cannibal Corpse, Obituary, and Morbid Angel. I have been listening to Morbid Angel for years, unlike my common theme of liking … Continue reading Band of the Week: Morbid Angel
Band of the Week: Jungle Rot
Ahh Jungle Rot, and no, I am not talking about Tropical ulcer, that is just nasty. I am talking about the American death metal band from Kenosha, Wisconsin. The first time I heard of and saw Jungle Rot was at the 2015 Mayhem Fest. Me and my dad mainly went to this festival to see … Continue reading Band of the Week: Jungle Rot
Viral Infection: Infected Grooves
What’s going on Butcher Crew?! We have been cooped up in the Butcher Shop for one whole month! Can you believe it? I know that I said that there aren’t any exits in the Butcher Shop, but I’m kinda getting some cabin fever. Apparently, The Saw’s Butcher Shop is not essential. But that is okay! … Continue reading Viral Infection: Infected Grooves