Because this here video TOTALLY DELIVERS in this regard.
DEGREE OWNING HEAVY METAL ANTHROPOLOGIST Sam Dunn plunges into what looks like another fun documentary about metal [albeit most likely campy as hell]. His other film, Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (Its Youtube'd into ten 10-min segments) seemed to be a genuine defense of metal as an art form--buuuuuuut I hope the uninitiated take it with a healthy grain of salt.
Some fun interviews though--Dio is amazingly charming, as is Tony Iommi, and I think I have a crush on sociologist Dana Weinstein (I like the idea of coining metal as a transcendental sort of Sturm und Drag).
A few caveats from the top of my head include Alice Cooper (FOR SHIT'S SAKE SHUT UP), portraying Twisted Sister's Dee Snider as a HEAVY METAL SOCRATES, and the guy from Slipknot talking about how metal is "THE LAST BASTION OF UNABASHED MALE SEXUALITY."
(sigh)
Either way, I'm anxious to discover just what happens when "heavy metal goes global."
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
On a popular social networking site, I put "Slayer" under the "religious views" section
I'd like to interrupt this relatively long period of inactivity to bring to you the greatest thing ever committed to digital film.
(Especially from about 3:30-4:40)
(Especially from about 3:30-4:40)
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Don't Doubt the Dance.
I've always secretly dreamed of participating in a renegade dance troupe .
"123 Party! is a renegade dance troupe that essentially crashes parties. Their mission is to “start the party.” Their motto is “Don’t Doubt the Dance.” Whether it’s techno, rave, hip-hop, or even square dance, 123 Party! is dedicated to crash every party with an ultimate dose of 80s awesomeness. Why not hit up the Northeastern frat houses? Or maybe even the local American Legion Bingo Night? Supermarkets are a great venue, as well. The dance floors are endless for 123 Party!"
Are you ready to party?
"123 Party! is a renegade dance troupe that essentially crashes parties. Their mission is to “start the party.” Their motto is “Don’t Doubt the Dance.” Whether it’s techno, rave, hip-hop, or even square dance, 123 Party! is dedicated to crash every party with an ultimate dose of 80s awesomeness. Why not hit up the Northeastern frat houses? Or maybe even the local American Legion Bingo Night? Supermarkets are a great venue, as well. The dance floors are endless for 123 Party!"
Are you ready to party?
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Nothing is left; nothing is gained
Abusing the Earth, its coming apart.
New York Death Metal stalwarts Immolation will cruelly wrest you from your mundane, daily existence and fucking crush you. Had the pleasure of catching these guys back in February with the very excellent Texan (not to be messed with) group Averse Sefira, amongst others. While released last summer, their newest effort "Shadows in the Light" is still on constant rotation. Very complex, dissonant guitar riffing afoot; spot on vocals, all without ever loosing their trademark--and very listenable, groove.
Further, they are playing in a cave that is fully equipped with strobe lights in their latest video.
Youtube user "ChrisOnThisSite" writes: "immolations(sic) awesome but you have to admit the video is kinda cheesy cause there(sic) in a cave and stuff"
I however, do not feel obliged to admit this, and moreover feel that if you do not feel Immolated (that's a good thing) after watching said cave-laden strobe light video...
Well mister, you can just leave the hall.
New York Death Metal stalwarts Immolation will cruelly wrest you from your mundane, daily existence and fucking crush you. Had the pleasure of catching these guys back in February with the very excellent Texan (not to be messed with) group Averse Sefira, amongst others. While released last summer, their newest effort "Shadows in the Light" is still on constant rotation. Very complex, dissonant guitar riffing afoot; spot on vocals, all without ever loosing their trademark--and very listenable, groove.
Further, they are playing in a cave that is fully equipped with strobe lights in their latest video.
Youtube user "ChrisOnThisSite" writes: "immolations(sic) awesome but you have to admit the video is kinda cheesy cause there(sic) in a cave and stuff"
I however, do not feel obliged to admit this, and moreover feel that if you do not feel Immolated (that's a good thing) after watching said cave-laden strobe light video...
Well mister, you can just leave the hall.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Great moments in stage banter
Please welcome... Slayer!
"Patiently waiting... all night! Patience, they say--they say, patience is a virtue, and that good things come to those that wait. Thank you for waiting so patiently!"
"Where've you guys been all night, maaan? You've been Tiiired, that's what! You've been in this place too fucking looong! All this music is just mushing your Braaaaaaaaaains! Now I have to admit its a nice welcome to come back to NEW YoooooorK! I thank you for coming toniiight; (YEAAAAH!) I thank ALL the beautiful people. And you know who you are--RIGHT (YEAAH!)? The people that're down in the furnace, burnin' their fuckin liiiiiiiiiives (Yeaaaaah!)! Sweating so they can just mop 'em off the floor, HUH. But those are the chance you take in life; not many you have one chance--one sacrifice you must make! Oooh I take it you've heard this before? Its a song of the Raining...Blood... Recorrrrrrrd. Its one that everyone seems to abide byyyy. Let it be--the Altar of Sacrifice!"
This has been a great moment in stage banter. Musicians: I hope you are taking notes.
"Patiently waiting... all night! Patience, they say--they say, patience is a virtue, and that good things come to those that wait. Thank you for waiting so patiently!"
"Where've you guys been all night, maaan? You've been Tiiired, that's what! You've been in this place too fucking looong! All this music is just mushing your Braaaaaaaaaains! Now I have to admit its a nice welcome to come back to NEW YoooooorK! I thank you for coming toniiight; (YEAAAAH!) I thank ALL the beautiful people. And you know who you are--RIGHT (YEAAH!)? The people that're down in the furnace, burnin' their fuckin liiiiiiiiiives (Yeaaaaah!)! Sweating so they can just mop 'em off the floor, HUH. But those are the chance you take in life; not many you have one chance--one sacrifice you must make! Oooh I take it you've heard this before? Its a song of the Raining...Blood... Recorrrrrrrd. Its one that everyone seems to abide byyyy. Let it be--the Altar of Sacrifice!"
This has been a great moment in stage banter. Musicians: I hope you are taking notes.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Garfield and Modernity's Emptiness
Garfield would have you believe that Mondays are about as appealing as going garage sailing for used syringes. The following is almost as effective as a heroic dose of narcotics to dull your pain:
"Who would have guessed that when you remove Garfield from the Garfield comic strips, the result is an even better comic about schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and the empty desperation of modern life? Friends, meet Jon Arbuckle. Let’s laugh and learn with him on a journey deep into the tortured mind of an isolated young everyman as he fights a losing battle against loneliness in a quiet American suburb."
That's right: Garfield Minus Garfield
My current favorite:
Addendum: Garfield is also funny if you simply remove is thought bubbles. Here is something delightfully non-sequitur taken from some dark corner of the Internet:
"Who would have guessed that when you remove Garfield from the Garfield comic strips, the result is an even better comic about schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and the empty desperation of modern life? Friends, meet Jon Arbuckle. Let’s laugh and learn with him on a journey deep into the tortured mind of an isolated young everyman as he fights a losing battle against loneliness in a quiet American suburb."
That's right: Garfield Minus Garfield
My current favorite:
Addendum: Garfield is also funny if you simply remove is thought bubbles. Here is something delightfully non-sequitur taken from some dark corner of the Internet:
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