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Album review: For the lions

May 25, 2009
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With 18 tracks (23 total) available, the latest album from metalcore band Hatebreed will not disappoint the most diehard fan. With a second album to hit stores later this year (think late September, early October timeframe) will be more than enough to hold the fans at bay. The band returned to their roots and released a tribute of sorts to the bands (picking various songs) that helped influence and forge their aggressive style.

It's only fitting that they cover "Hatebreeders" from the Misfits. Other songs (which equally kick ass) are "Escape" by Metallica, "Ghosts of War" from Slayer, "Supertouch/Shitfit" by Bad Brains, and "Life is Pain" by Negative Approach to name off a few. I'm listening to "Supertouch/Shitfit" right now, it's easily one of my favorites from this album, right up there with "Ghosts of War". There's a small number of songs on this album that I would hit the forward button on my iPhone (or while within iTunes), but for the most part I dig this album. I give this album two sets of metal horns thrown in the air!

The bonus tracks include live performances from Hatebreed's stop in Dallas, playing at the Palladium Ballroom. I've been to a few of these performances. I remember the bands 2004 stop off at Trees in Deep Ellum. That was my first live show and I've been as diehard as they come ever since. You can always find me in the pit where all the action is during their shows. This photo is from the show at the Palladium Ballroom with front man Jamey Jasta.

Cheers

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Another favorite from the vault

Apr 21, 2009
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While enjoying my day off, I was just lounging around my apartment all day. That's right, I haven't set foot outside even though the high today was 88 degrees! I know, I should've been outside taking in the fresh air and enjoying the feeling of the sun hitting my skin while out and about. Hell, even a drive across town would've been more productive given what all I did (or in this case didn't) do as the day progressed. I wanted to listen to something classic, something that I hadn't listened to in some time and while browsing my music collection, I came across this. "To live is to die" from Metallica's "...And Justice For All" album.

The song is 9:48 seconds long, but you lose track of time just listening to it. Check out the Wiki entry (under the song title link) to read more on the background of the song. There are few lyrics in the song, but they're memorable none the less.

"When a man lies, he murders some part of the world
These are the pale deaths which men miscall their lives
All this I cannot bear to witness any longer
Cannot The Kingdom of Salvation take me home?"

Rather than mess with YouTube in finding the video, I'll just post the mp3.

To Live Is To Die

Metallica

There is no better tribute than this song for Cliff Burton.

Cheers

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Creepy yet strangely funny

Jul 2, 2008
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I found this tribute clip on youtube several times and then within a few days it was taken down (f*cking FOX). Anyway, here's the tribute clip to the Family Guy character Old Man Herbert.

Family Guy - old man Herbert tribute