Carrion was the first Parkway Drive song that I had ever heard and I immediately got chills during the intro. From there, I went back into the band’s entire discography. This band will forever be one of my favorite bands not only because their music is kickass, but also because they are genuine guys. I … Continue reading Band of the Week: Parkway Drive
the saw
Album Highlight: Highway to Hell – AC/DC
The title track to this record is a rock-‘n’-roll / hard rock anthem! It’s opening riff is recognizable instantly! And stadiums, arenas, and ballparks around the world play this great song! Highway to Hell, unlike AC/DC’s previous five albums (and one LP), was produced by “Mutt” Lang, a legendary producer even at this early stage … Continue reading Album Highlight: Highway to Hell – AC/DC
Artist of the Week: Mac Miller
Photo by Clarke Tolton Over the weekend, it marked the one year anniversary of Mac Miller’s death (September 7, 2018). Mac’s death hit me differently than other artists death hit me. I remember my older brothers playing Mac Miller when I was growing up. I soon started listening to him on my own in middle … Continue reading Artist of the Week: Mac Miller
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?)
Album of the Week: Metal Church – Metal Church
Metal Church shot out of the gate with their self-titled debut, Metal Church! Although this record is from the early `80s, squarely in the upswing of Glam / Big Hair Rock, it sets the pace for what Thrash Metal would become. Originally released on independent label, Ground Zero, in 1984, the album sold so well … Continue reading Album of the Week: Metal Church – Metal Church
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
Beer Cans are The Saw’s Friends
Storytime with The Saw This is going to be a story about how I got my first guitar pick. Now, this was a very important moment of my life because it was when I become a savage. It was November of 2014, and my mom and I decided to go see Pop Evil in Fayetteville. … Continue reading Beer Cans are The Saw’s Friends
Saw Blade Tattoo
I got this bad boy last week at Canvas Tattoo and Art Gallery in Charlotte, North Carolina! My DJ name is The Saw, and I wanted to get a piece done dedicated to that part of my life. My good friend, Zac Byrd, tattooed me and he is in a local metalcore band, East Viridian. … Continue reading Saw Blade Tattoo
The Saw's Butcher Shop Radio Show 