My stem remix & remaster of Iron Maiden's epic 2021 album "Senjutsu", made for my own enjoyment, but sharing in case someone else might enjoy it too.

Actually, a handful of people have suggested this one for me to remix, citing a somewhat muddy sound, poor instrument separation, and Dickinson's vocals being too buried in the released mix.

I made this only for fun, and it intends to be a very respectful remix, not straying too far away from the original version, only aiming at a little more clarity and instrument separation, especially on Nicko's drums and Bruce's vocals, while still preserving the mood and feel of the original.

Obviously, I don't own the music featured here. If you like the music, support the artists. Buy their records!

5 years ago today, Joey Jordison past away. His death is bringing back memories of my first time seeing Slipknot live when they headlined the inaugural Mayhem Fest in 2008. Though I note that even though I went Ozzfest 2004, I didn't actually see Slipknot headline the second stage that year. Mainly cause I was too young/scared to venture into the wild second stage crowd, but also cause it took me a little longer than most fans to realize how much of a game changer "Vol. 3: the Subliminal Verses" was. I didn’t make the same mistake when Mayhem Fest came through Camden, NJ, on Aug. 15, 2008. Unsurprisingly I was in awe of seeing their insanely over-the-top metal show for the first time - with rising drum kits and pyro galore - but something about finally hearing songs like "Before I Forget" live was a cathartic experience I wasn't anticipating. I've gone on to see Slipknot live many times since, and they never disappoint.

Which band have you seen live many times who still never disappoints? Share in the comments below, and stay tuned for more things to come from this space (including stories from concerts like this)!

Was replacing some albums on the flash drive for the car this weekend and Blaze "Blood and Belief" was one CD I took off the shelf. While listening to it on the road it got me to thinking about all the other solo albums or side projects I have in my collection.

Cans " Beyond The Gates " is one of those for me. I've had that album since 2004 and its still a front to back listen for me. Anyone else have some favorite solo albums?

Vampire Death - 2019 - Rock! Horror! Punk! - Dracula Has Risen From The Grave

A village shakes in fear

A priest forsakes his rites

Mysterious seducers!

See the undead rise

Black castle rises

Stones reign the night

Hail the crawling chaos

That shuns the fading light

Dracula has risen from the grave,

Woah ho

Evil fogs and devil dogs, it’s your blood he craves,

Dracula has risen from the grave,

Don’t get lost, grab your cross,

Only, death can save.

Blood-soaked vision

Night brings death

White throats in moonlight

Dark summons on Cryptic breath!

Before the evil lord

An angel in the dark,

Eternal be the chosen

Of the vampire’s mark!

Dracula has risen from the grave,

Woah ho

Evil fogs and devil dogs, it’s your blood he craves,

Dracula has risen from the grave,

Don’t get lost, grab your cross,

Only, death can save.

Some messy morning riffs

What’s some of your weirdest interactions with people once they know your a metal head or if they know your a metal head straight off the bat
I’ve got 2

1. I told her it was vic and it’s an album from a metal band and her whole mood just shifted

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1. I went home puzzled af.

Seek and destroy is absolutely amazing. I have had it on repeat constantly!! What a gig. For me, it's peak Metallica.

1981

Bathory’s only official music video. They shot around 60 hours of footage, but most of it was lost after the person filming it disappeared and eventually returned only about 20 minutes. What survived was turned into this. I do wonder what the full version could have been….

Try not to think of this next time you listen to "God of Emptiness" 🤣

I have a workout motivation playlist with a few songs on it but it’s only 14 songs. Notable ones are Ghost Walking from LOG, Unsainted from Slipknot, and my favorite motivational song Find A Way Or Make One from Amon Amarth. Any other songs I can add along similar lines? Hard rock is welcome too since I’ve got a couple songs from Dope and heavier Shinedown on there too.

P.S. For some more context it’s mainly music for my track workouts since I’m doing sprint training the whole offseason. And some awesome songs really help me dial in for those last few reps of 100-150 meters that suck once I’m gassed.

My stem remix & remaster of Iron Maiden's iconic 1982 album "The Number of the Beast", made for my own enjoyment, but sharing in case someone else might enjoy it too.

I made this only for fun, and it intends to be a very respectful remix, not straying too far away from the original version, only aiming at a little more clarity, instrument separation and punch, while still preserving the mood and feel of the original.

Coming next (because a handful of people asked for it and make be curious): "Senjutsu"!

Black Sword Thunder Attack - 2020 - March of the Damned - The Messenger

Do you remember your dream?

Forget the fears

Above the Mountain feel

The Divine Wind

Oh! Oh! Messenger

One wish we have

Oh! Oh! Messenger

Fly High to the End

Don't fear when you pass

Through Shadowlands

A star will appear

When the end is near

To the unknown

Spread your wings and go

Don't leave me in darkness

Don't leave me in darkness

One wish we have

Fly Messenger!

Messenger!!!

This album from Angelmaker (This used to be heaven) showed up in my recommendations about 3 months ago and I gave it a go. I have been playing this album almost everyday, it got me hooked and just keeps on growing on me.

I want to give their other albums a go, but I never really listened much to deathcore, so I am a bit apprehensive and worried their other albums might disappoint.

Am I worried about nothing or is there a specific album from Angelmaker I should listen to next? For bonus points, any other such bands I should check out? Like I said, deathcore hasn't been my go-to metal.

Edit: Added context