The Metal Thread

[lugaru]

WOW. Saw Rodrigo y Gabriela last night, which is tangentially related to metal (they are metal fans and do metal covers). Think two metal guitar players, who took a left turn into Flamenco and then swam to Cuba to collaborate with an amazing afrocuban jazz band.

Way too much energy, I've never seen a crowd go so crazy in Boston, like the balcony was actually shaking.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9W1gu7bsK4&feature=relmfu

[Xenolith]

I bought a few new albums recently...

Anthrax, Worship Music:  I've never been a fan of Joey Belladonna, but he sounds really good on ths record.  His voice has matured and it  has helped.  He brings some pep to the group, which has sounded a bit dull over the last few albums.  I think this is their best album.  I really love "the Devil you Know," but there isn't a bad song.  If you don't like Anthrax then there is nothing new here.

The Sword, Apocryphon: I like the Sword, but this record is pretty average.  There isn't anything on it that stands out.  They do have a remake of ZZTop's "Cheap Sunglasses" that is fun.

Anywho, just my thoughts.

[Xenolith]

I finally bought "crack the Skye."  It is better than blood mountain.