Octopus Overlords

Posted: **Wed Apr 08, 2020 4:24 pm**

Skinypupy wrote:
hitbyambulance wrote: Tue Apr 07, 2020 6:25 pm
Skinypupy wrote: Tue Apr 07, 2020 4:39 pm It's pretty well established that the "big 4" of thrash are Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer.
would Testament and Exodus be included in the 'next lower tier'
For sure. They’re the “first two out”, in March Madness terms. As I go back and listen to “Bonded By Blood”, it always amazes me that Metallica blew up and Exodus didn’t. It’s arguably a far better album than either “Kill Em All” or “Ride the Lightning”.

Suffocation, Deicide, Carcass, and Possessed are first out on the death metal side of the bracket.

Where were Death Angel? I prefer them much more than Testament or Exodus.

Posted: **Wed Apr 08, 2020 4:47 pm**

Xmann wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2020 4:24 pm
Skinypupy wrote:
hitbyambulance wrote: Tue Apr 07, 2020 6:25 pm
Skinypupy wrote: Tue Apr 07, 2020 4:39 pm It's pretty well established that the "big 4" of thrash are Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer.
would Testament and Exodus be included in the 'next lower tier'
For sure. They’re the “first two out”, in March Madness terms. As I go back and listen to “Bonded By Blood”, it always amazes me that Metallica blew up and Exodus didn’t. It’s arguably a far better album than either “Kill Em All” or “Ride the Lightning”.

Suffocation, Deicide, Carcass, and Possessed are first out on the death metal side of the bracket.
Where were Death Angel? I prefer them much more than Testament or Exodus.

Death Angel and Overkill are the other two. third tier? D.R.I, Mercyful Fate, Possessed... ??

Posted: **Wed Apr 08, 2020 5:49 pm**

hitbyambulance wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2020 4:47 pm Possessed... ??

I put them on the death metal side. "Seven Churches" is the first true death metal album, imo.

The lines are definitely fuzzy though, especially with the early death and thrash stuff.

Posted: **Wed Apr 08, 2020 6:36 pm**

Posted: **Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:16 pm**

hitbyambulance wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2020 4:47 pm D.R.I... ??

DRI is crossover. Putting my foot down.

Posted: **Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:26 pm**

oh hey forgot about Kreator

Posted: **Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:57 pm**

I was listening to the soundtrack for the game The Yawhg on YouTube, and it suggested this song by the same singer, Halina Heron. If you like melancholic music, enjoy!

Posted: **Thu Apr 09, 2020 3:04 am**

Posted: **Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:01 am**

On this morning's (rainy) run/walk I listened to Helstar - Nosferatu.

Posted: **Thu Apr 09, 2020 5:22 pm**

New Youth Code track today. Goddamn, this duo rips.

Posted: **Thu Apr 09, 2020 6:55 pm**

Cause this one is for us.

Posted: **Fri Apr 10, 2020 3:58 pm**

Posted: **Fri Apr 10, 2020 7:35 pm**

Crime + the City Solution would be one of the not-too-many-remaining 'bucketlist' concerts i need to see

Posted: **Sat Apr 11, 2020 12:28 pm**

On this morning's run/walk I listened to a long Spotify shuffle of Chastain.

Posted: **Sun Apr 12, 2020 12:36 pm**

On this morning's walk I listened to a Spotify shuffle of Jag Panzer.

Posted: **Sun Apr 12, 2020 9:46 pm**

The only Easter song I like. The video's unfortunately lame.

Posted: **Mon Apr 13, 2020 3:24 am**

Posted: **Mon Apr 13, 2020 1:20 pm**

On today's run/walk I listened to Iron Savior - Condition Red.

Posted: **Mon Apr 13, 2020 5:09 pm**

Berlin Club Culture 6h live stream every day.
https://www.arte.tv/de/videos/096844-02 ... -gretchen/

Posted: **Mon Apr 13, 2020 5:33 pm**

While I'd love to hear new metal from her at some point, I love Myrkur's new album of Scandinavian folk music.

Posted: **Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:35 pm**

Posted: **Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:43 pm**

Nice. We used to listen to that first album and then Animosity back-to-back every day before we went skating pools in 1988.

Posted: **Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:25 am**

On this morning's walk, I listened to a Spotify shuffle of Warlord.

Posted: **Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:55 am**

The new Oranssi Pazuzu album is a delightful bit of weirdness. Reminds me of Thy Catafalque or Ihsahn's solo stuff, or as the YouTube commenter very accurately summed it up, "It's like if ghost fucked Abbath with a flute"

Posted: **Tue Apr 14, 2020 6:23 pm**

Posted: **Tue Apr 14, 2020 6:28 pm**

We lost Peter Steele 10 years ago today.

That voice...

Posted: **Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:36 pm**

Speaking of untimely deaths, I can't believe it's been seven years since Jason Molina died at the age of 39. I remember posting about it on Facebook like it was yesterday.

Songs: Ohia (Indie Rock, Alternative Country) - I've Been Riding With the Ghost

Cabwaylingo

Posted: **Fri Apr 17, 2020 11:48 am**

Forgot to post the last 3 days.

On Wednesday's run - I forget what I listened to... oops!

On Thursday's walk I listened to Dark Tranquillity - Construct

On this morning's run I listened to an all time favorite: Rage - The Missing Link

Posted: **Fri Apr 17, 2020 4:18 pm**

My marketing director just sent out the following email:

"Music makes everyone happy and I have found that some of the most enjoyable times I have had recently have been around watching musicians stream concerts, sharing timely songs with friends, or reminiscing about songs I grew up listening to.

Thinking of that, I want to create a playlist for our next "Faces of COMPANY" (a newsletter-thing we send out). I would like to invite you all to send one song to the team and I will create and share our playlist. There are no rules, the song can be what you are feeling now, something that makes you smile, whatever!

Looking forward to listening to all your songs!

I feel like I have a unique opportunity to expand the musical horizons of my team here. So many choices though...

Posted: **Fri Apr 17, 2020 4:22 pm**

Dimmu Borgir?

Posted: **Fri Apr 17, 2020 4:53 pm**

Skinypupy wrote: Fri Apr 17, 2020 4:18 pm I feel like I have a unique opportunity to expand the musical horizons of my team here. So many choices though...

Play it safe!

Posted: **Fri Apr 17, 2020 5:38 pm**

I played it safe and went with this one.

This was a strong second choice though.

Posted: **Fri Apr 17, 2020 9:55 pm**

This ones for you Skinypupy

Posted: **Fri Apr 17, 2020 11:15 pm**

Posted: **Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:09 am**

Xmann wrote: Fri Apr 17, 2020 9:55 pm
This ones for you Skinypupy

Khemmis is awesome, and that’s an excellent cover. They released a new EP this week, and that was on there along with a live version of “Three Gates”, which is my favorite song of theirs.

Also heard that Wilderun finally got signed to a label this week (Century Media). Thrilled for those dudes, although I’m absolutely baffled at how it took so long. Their last two albums are easily the best American metal in the last decade.

Posted: **Sat Apr 18, 2020 8:40 pm**

On this afternoon's walk, I listened to Ensiferum - Two Paths.

Posted: **Sun Apr 19, 2020 7:47 pm**

On this afternoon's walk I listened to Lacuna Coil - Black Anima and Delerium albums.

Posted: **Tue Apr 21, 2020 9:33 am**

After 25 straight days, no run/walk yesterday. Primarily due to rain. BOO!

On this morning's run/walk I Spotify shuffled more Lacuna Coil...

Posted: **Tue Apr 21, 2020 11:32 am**

Oh, Spotify. You pull up the most insane power metal for me from time to time, and I love you for it.

Posted: **Tue Apr 21, 2020 12:34 pm**

I just discovered a series called "Metal Evolution" that is a fantastic documentary about different styles and genres of metal. The host, Sam Dunn, does an absolutely stellar job of exploring each genre, with interviews from band members, live clips, and other assorted insights. I watched the "Extreme Metal" one last night, and really enjoyed it. He does episodes for Grunge, Thrash, Power Metal, Shock Rock, Prog, NWoBHM, etc. Can't quite bring myself to suffer through the Nu-metal episode.

It's a wonderful series for those who enjoy metal.

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