Metal goes acoustic

I must admit, as incredibly Metal (and handsome) I am, I am actually a big fan of acoustic music too. Don’t get me wrong, I love distortion and blast beats as much as the next man, but there’s something about that clean and pure sound you get from an acoustic guitar that I love. One of my favorite past times, when I’m bored (which is a lot, because I have no life), is checking out some acoustic covers of Metal tracks on Youtube. Ok, so some really suck, but some are undeniably brilliant.

What is my favorite cover that I’ve been listening to recently? Well it happens to be the awesome cover of Machine Head‘s Now I Lay Thee Down, which can be found above. The musician does a brilliant job at recreating the track for the acoustic guitar.

You win some, you lose some

Napalm Death have a new song! Yay! But they split with their label… Nay? I have no idea what’s going on, but apparently they’re no longer with Century Media. New album is still scheduled to be recorded in May, and the new song “Legacy Was Yesterday” will be available through Decibel magazine’s flexi disc series, for those of you stuck in dark ages using CD players and reading magazines. Everyone else, just make the jump and listen to it straight away.

But wait, there’s more!

Otep also have a new song. That’s the losing part from the post title. I checked the song preview and turned it off when I realized the were no pictures of Otep Shamaya in it, just some album artwork and crappy music.

And last, and probably least to majority of people, djent heroes Animals As Leaders found a new home. No, it’s not a dog shelter, they signed with Sumerian Records.

The Haunted reveal new album trailer

This post may be about a new trailer for The Haunted‘s new album, Unseen, but fuck that for a second (Which, funnily enough, is usually how long I last in a fuck). According to Blabbermouth, the album is out today in my country (and tomorrow for you guys in the U.S.), so what happened when I walked into my local CD shop after work today? They didn’t fucking have it! I thought to myself “ah it must not be out yet, I must have got the dates wrong” but I was right after all. Damn CD chain that I probably can’t name for legal reasons, you suck.

So on with the news, because no one wants to read my stupid rants. The Haunted‘s new trailer can be viewed above. It basically features vocalist Peter Dolving telling the viewers how fucking beautiful their new album is, which reminds me, Dose of Metal is fucking beautiful and so is this post, and my penis.

Sylosis release Empyreal video

Everyone, stop what ever the hell you are doing right now, there is something that desperately requires your attention! Some band you’ve probably never heard of (I’ve heard of them though, because I’m awesome like that), Sylosis, have just released a new video for a track called Empyreal. Is it any good? I don’t know, I couldn’t be bothered to stop playing Iron Maiden for 5 minutes to check it out. Just kidding, I did check it out, and it sounds pretty good. A little too Metalcore-y for my tastes, but perhaps it will suit some of your palettes.

Now I could spend another 5 minutes typing all the information on Sylosis and their new video, or I could go back to watching my porn listening to Iron Maiden. Guess which option I chose? Head over to Blabbermouth for more information, if you’re interested.

Happy Mondays

So today is Monday, the start of the week for many of us, and a shitty time for those that it is. I don’t know about you guys, but my Monday has been particularly bad. First, my mom tells me that I owe her rent and that I’m the result of an abortion gone wrong, and then my boss has the audacity to actually ask me to do some work. I mean really? Me do work? Does he not know me?

Yesterday Guido was nice enough to show you the best way to end your weekend, and now I’m going to attempt to show you the best way to start your week. I advise listening to some really upbeat Pop music. Something about fairies and happy things, that will really give you the energy you need for the week. I’m kidding of course; ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for some Metal. Introducing The Red Chord‘s Demoralizer. Now hurry up and click that play button.