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Traffic lights flashing yellow do NOT, nor have they EVER, meant STOP.
FUCKING QUIT IT, YOU'RE GOING TO KILL SOMEONE
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Jack Thompson, hated anti-video game activist/attorney/demon incarnate, was recently "defeated" when the Florida Bar requested a 10-year disbarment.
Among the article comments were these two gems:
What did he drop?
Posted by: Onkel Hotte | Jun 6, 2008 10:53:24 PM
Onkel: Shammy gear.
Posted by: Will | Jun 7, 2008 9:00:25 AM
Lmfao.Current Mood:  amused Song of the Day: Nevermore - This Godless Endeavor |
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Feb. 17th, 2008 @ 01:57 am
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DRUNK
LAWL
This is a sentence with both a capital letter at the beginning and a period at the end.
there i proved i can write drunk
GOODNIGHTCurrent Mood:  ...LAWL AGAIN |
Me: "Snoop Dogg needs a muzzle."
Courtney: "Yes he doezzle."
AND...
Rambo = 10/10
That is all.Song of the Day: My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult - After The Flesh |
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Dec. 20th, 2007 @ 03:16 pm
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1) 3 Inches Of Blood - Fire Up The Blades
Probably one of the most metal things to happen in 2007. As long as you are capable of accepting that this band is probably one of the cheesiest things out there (aside from Manowar), you'll love it. You just know that the gods of metal are smiling down on this band every time they write another record, and Fire Up The Blades is no exception. Words won't do it justice -- so if anyone asks you what metal really is, just pop this in and educate them.
2) Darkest Hour - Deliver Us
Here's a band that just keeps delivering, ironically enough. Deliver Us contains some of their heaviest and most aggressive work yet, which in a way sharply contrasts the more positive feel of Undoing Ruin while maintaining a deeply emotional message. I think it would have been a stronger release if it had been a bit longer, but nevertheless, the music is all top-notch. Old and new DH fans alike will not be disappointed.
3) Between The Buried And Me - Colors
To quote Keanu Reeves, "whoa". This album will blow you away, especially if you're a music nerd. If you thought these guys couldn't get any more progressive, then you're in for a treat -- expect to hear some jazz, hardcore, metal, carnival, old west, and a little bit of Queen on the side. While it's sometimes hard to distinguish between the end of one track and the beginning of another, each song is fundamentally different in its own way, and some of their catchy hooks will stay with you for hours or even days after listening. Listen to "White Walls", and you'll know what I mean.
4) Dethklok - The Dethalbum
Dethklok is undoubtedly a metal phenomenon, and you can expect no less from the album. The fact that one guy put all of this together (with assistance from legendary drummer Gene Hoglan) is truly impressive. The lyrics to some of the songs, such as "Bloodrocuted" and "Birthday Dethday", may induce gut-splitting laughter, but aside from all of the metal gags, this is actually excellent music, and a must-have for any metalhead.
5) Alter Bridge - Blackbird
Say what you will, but these guys know what they're doing. You have to look past the band's roots to get into this one, and once you do, it's worth it. There are so many catchy tunes on this record, it just never gets old. Granted, some of the lyrics are pretty shallow, and the music is mostly straightforward, but sometimes a band like this is the only thing to cure your metal itch. Give it a go, and keep an open mind. I'm willing to bet you will be surprised at how edgy and unique this album really is.
6) The End - Elementary
Out of all the releases in 2007, I would venture to say that this is the most balanced. The tracking is perfect, and takes you on ups and downs throughout the album's duration. Both the lyrics and melodies are extremely powerful, but don't expect any fast shredding. The End builds their songs up to be slow, deliberate, and heavy, with thoughtful breaks and a brooding undertone. Who knew Canadians could rock this hard?
7) Finntroll - Ur Jordens Djup
So what would a band of folk-metal trolls sound like, anyway? Well... this. Hailing from Finland (obviously), Finntroll doesn't pull any punches on this one. For folk metal, Ur Jordens Djup is just stupid catchy. Every time I listen to this record, I want to swing around a tankard of ale and kick people in the face. There's no better soundtrack for a Renaissance Faire.
8) The Red Chord - Prey For Eyes
Holy shit. This is sheer brutality. Listening to Prey For Eyes is like swimming in a lake of chainsaws. Yet, strangely, they found a way to add a level of interesting creativity to this album that sets it apart from your average hardcore band. And with tracks like "It Came From Over There", it's hard to tell what will come at you next. Oh, and don't expect the lyrics to make any sense, or the creepy story in the liner notes. That's just the Red Chord.
9) Symphony X - Paradise Lost
These guys are the kings of the concept album. Loosely based on the epic poem, Paradise Lost delivers some of the meanest and most progressive metal riffs that we've heard in years. If you don't have a raging boner by the end of the second track, you're probably not physically capable of producing wood. Women, of course, are exempt from this. Even the packaging is amazingly well done, and getting to the actual cd is a journey in itself. And that's not necessarily a bad thing.
10) Dillinger Escape Plan - Ire Works
If you could somehow build a misogynistic jazz cyborg that plays music at "ludicrous speed", the result might sound something like Ire Works. There were many skeptics when Chris Pennie left the band, but Gil Sharone not only filled his shoes -- he burst the seams. Both musically and lyrically, this album is a captivating listen. The only thing it has going against it is the short length (roughly 38 minutes), which is made more noticeable by the "filler" tracks consisting of noise and ambient melodies. Even still, you'll get more than enough bang for your buck if you pick this one up.
Dec. 13th, 2007 @ 05:37 pm
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For everyone, but I think D & J will get the biggest kick out of this.
Since the bullshit lj-embed doesn't work properly for me, and I don't feel like figuring out what LJ thinks is the "right way", you get links instead! :D
Horse the Band... Nintendo-core:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZG7aDAPBCwY
Dir En Grey... Japanese metal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWZnisqC0uk
Galneryus... Japanese POWER METAL, LOL:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfBI_kmDlNQ
And the greatest song ever, must be seen to be believed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0
You're welcome.
Dec. 9th, 2007 @ 11:37 pm
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| » 2006 Highlights, idea stolen from Alex |
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- Started out drunk, with a cigar, pissing on an electric meter
- Bought a PT Cruiser (ha! none of you saw that one coming)
- Turned 22
- Said goodbye to something that was bad for me
- Found a relationship that was far better
- Played our first show as Grinstead at the Shawnee Foundation
- Spiraled into a financial hole
- Ventured far out into the wilderness... twice
- Made some good friends
- Buried my mom's kitten
- Helped her pick out a new one
- Discovered the joy of writing fiction
- Planned out a music review/information website that will be built next year
- Went to many amazing shows, including Mastodon, Skinless, and Taproot
- Went to GenCon (a huge nerdfest) and loved every minute of it
- Released an album with Grinstead
- Learned to hate jazz; particularly, avant garde
- Graduated from college with a double major (CIS/Info Sec)
- Got a full-time IT consulting position for $41.5k and ceased my financial worries
- Switched into an office with a vegan hippie and began having sitcom-like conversations on a daily basis (imagine Perfect Strangers, but with a meat-eating viking metalhead and an eco-friendly treehugger)
- Got a pimp laptop
- Began actually taking care of myself
- Met Alex's mom
- And now I plan on finishing the year with Adam's party
So what am I planning for next year?
- Organize my fucking life so I can have some free time
- Start Muay Thai classes once I can get Tuesdays and Thursdays free
- Get an apartment
- Find new ways to bother my hippie friend
- Overthrow a government
- Run my own D&D campaign
- Build that music review site (Barracoda.net)
- Continue working out
- Finally grab some turntables
- Start a REAL blog
- Take over a country
- Stay in my awesome relationship
- Buy a motorcycle
- Get a tattoo
- Go to GenCon again
- Write and record more songs with Grinstead
- Go on a small "tour"
- Start a religion
- Expand my drumming style
- Drink
- Find more reasons to rock out and enjoy the ride
Thanks to all of my homies for making it an awesome year.
Dec. 27th, 2006 @ 10:53 am
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