Archive for February, 2009
27
Feb
A Sign From Above
I had heard of the Texas based Prog Metal band Thought Chamber some time ago but snubbed my nose after seeing the term “supergroup” on their site’s bio. Prog Metal pieced together like a boy band? What?? I know, I know..how very Elitist of me. But the surge of metal in recent years has been a double edged sword that has given us some amazing bands from across the globe as well as several sub par wannabes. A girl can’t be too picky about her Metal.
A few days ago I came across a track from their album, Angular Perceptions, and was blown away. This stuff is phenomenal! Their brand of melodic prog deserves notice and recognition.
Vocalist Ted Leanord will, at times, channel Journey’s Steve Perry but not in the same ridiculous fashion as Dream Theater’s James LaBrie. Leanord might bring back memories of Perry pumping his fist to the beat but has a sound that is all his own.
Thus far, my favorite track from the album would be Transmigration of Souls. Have a listen and let me know what you think!
“I love songs about horses, railroads, land, Judgment Day, family, hard times, whiskey, courtship, marriage, adultery, separation, murder, war, prison, rambling, damnation, home, salvation, death, pride, humor, piety, rebellion, patriotism, larceny, determination, tragedy, rowdiness, heartbreak and love. And Mother. And God.”
“Forgive, O Lord, my little jokes on Thee, and I’ll forgive Thy great big joke on me.”
24
Feb
Happy Mardi Gras!
20
Feb
so i started a band…
Remember the 25 Things meme that spread through Facebook and Twitter?
The share-tag-repost trend just got a little bit more creative. I was tagged for this one via Facebook by @cakeplease who’s album drops in Spring 2009. Check out her album cover:
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The meme goes as follows:
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Create your own band and debut album cover randomly
To Do This:
1 - Go to Wikipedia. Hit “random” or click http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random
The first random Wikipedia article that comes up is the name of your band.
2 - Go to Quotations Page and select “random quotations” or click http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3 - The last four or five words of the very LAST quote on the page is the title of your first album.
3 - Go to Flickr and click on “explore the last seven days” or click http://www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/7days - The third picture in the top row, no matter what it is, will be your album cover.
4 - Use Photoshop or similar to put it all together.
5 - Post it to your preferred online outlet with this text in the “caption” or “comment” and TAG the friends you want to join in.
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I give you my own band: Slaughter Beach, Delaware
~juliafish
15
Feb
What IF, America?
“Our founding fathers cherished liberty, not democracy.” Ron Paul
“Democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts and murders itself. There was never a democracy that did not commit suicide.” John Adams
13
Feb
Happy VD
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day I would like to share with you a couple of cute little (anti) love songs by Soko.
Enjoy.
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I Will Never Love You More
I’ll Kill Her
Girls are a rare find in the world of Metal. Especially GOOD metal.
Let’s hear it for 3 groups with chicks leading the way and turning heads.
Lacuna Coil - Our Truth
In This Moment - Prayers
Walls Of Jericho - No Saving Me
