āHeavy Metalā is a melodic rock jam with some odd atmospherics, processed vocals, muscular guitars, and big drums courtesy of Cheap Trickās Daxx Nielsen.
Noise rock antecedent Swans are a benchmark for unease, and also it reminds one of the more godless moments of Sonic Youth. The antithesis of easy listening.
34 years and 13 volumes later, Metal Massacre 14 compiles a new wave of artists all sharing a true metal mindset. Strictly old-school denim and leather stuff.
Aggronautix has all your faves like G.G. Allen, The Meatmen’s Tesco Vee, Wendy O’ Williams, Descendents’ Milo, Andrew W. K., and Circle Jerks’ Keith Morris.
Of all the late ’70s punk godfathers, The Damned always seemed to be the ones to use the nascent punk sound for its purest purpose: To make great music.
Seeing the Metal Blade name associated with a band is as good as a guarantee that itās the real deal, and this book shows what it took to make that a reality.
Your metal IQ will go up after a few weeks of regular usage. For every post about reunion tour plans, there will be 10 posts about bands you’ve never heard of.
