Concerts, Band Reunions and More!

Randy here updating this good ol' metal show blog instead of doing much needed school work.

First off, I went to the High On Fire, Saviours, A Life Once Lost and Intronaut show at the Picador last night. Missed Intronaut, did get there in time for Saviours who put on a solid show. "Cavern of the Mind" is an awesome song, and while their sound is by no means original they are a fun band to check out (the vocalist kind of reminds me of a combo of Lemmy and that vocalist from Killing Joke).

A Life Once Lost got the hardcore kids windmilling, air punching and kicking around like crazed lunatics or idiots, take your pick. Ha, the hardcore scene just isn't my thing I guess. Moshing may not be the most cool looking thing, but it looks a lot less ridiculous than what the hardcore kids do. I prefer to enjoy the show from the front row and do some traditional headbanging myself (call me old fashioned).

The singer did do some hardcore aerobics and hung upside down from pipes or something above the stage, I was expecting him to fall off and hit his face or the pipe to rip off the ceiling, but no luck (just kidding, I wouldn't wish that on him). The band wasn't terrible despite my rant, they had good energy.

Finally High On Fire called on the power of Tony Iommi and got the stoner rock grooves going as blunts were passed about the venue (I probably got high from all the fumes!). However, you don't have to be under the influence to enjoy the sounds of High on Fire. Their guitar player/singer had some cool licks and for me, really shined in his solos. Pretty cool old style stuff, kind of trippy like Pink Floyd style at times.

My only complaint, and this goes for most stoner rock in general (unless you consider COC stoner rock, cause they are badass), it can get repetitive.

However, despite the songs sounding fairly similar I still enjoyed the show and even bought a Saviours T-shirt (remember these guys have to make a living). The High On Fire Hot Sauce caught my eye as well, along with the paper notes that said, "We need money for pot" and "We Need a Place to Crash" from Saviours and A Life Once Lost respectively.

-Randy, signing out.

P.S. I was reading news articles from the good folks at blabbermouth.net and I found out that the comedy/metal band Green Jelly was reuniting and re-releasing the cds "Cereal Killer" and "333". If you haven't heard em' check out this awesome video for the only song that made them a hit, "Three Little Pigs".

Metal Show!

Right now I am in the KRUI studios bringing YOU the metal! However, if I am not playing that one special song that you want to hear call in right now at 319-335-8970!

Lines are open!

Rock Out!

Concert Reminder TONIGHT @ The Picador!

Doors open at 6PM.
Tickets are $15 at the door.

Show should be sweet, I will do my best to make it there. Black Dahlia Murder, Decrepit Birth and Hate Eternal.

Sadly I believe 3 Inches of Blood will not be there, but I would call ahead to make sure just in case because they are still listed on the bill at the Picador home page.

-Randy

THE METAL SHOW...

IS OFF THE AIR TODAY DUE TO TERRIBLE WEATHER, CLASSES BEING CANCELED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA AND THE KRUI 89.7 TOWER FREEZING OVER. I REPEAT METALHEADS WILL BE DEVASTATED BY THIS NEWS BUT DON'T FORGET TO TUNE IN NEXT WEEK WEDNESDAY FROM 7-9PM FOR AN ALL NEW METAL SHOW WITH YOUR BELOVED HOST RANDY.

MAKE SURE TO CRANK THE METAL LOUDLY NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO WHILE STAYING SAFE FROM THIS SHITTY WEATHER WE HAVE ON OUR HANDS TODAY!

AND CHECK OUT THE CD UPDATES AND CONCERT UPDATES LIKE I MENTIONED EARLIER.

-OFFICIAL MESSAGE FROM RANDY

The Metal Show Wants You! (DONT FORGET TO LISTEN WEDNESDAY FROM 7-9PM!)

Hey all you rockin' dudes and dudettes, Randy here giving this blog a much needed update!

I just wanted to point out, that if you check out the blog feel free to post a comment or let me know if there are any cd release dates or upcoming concerts that you would like to see announced on the blog/show.

Oh, and if you are in a sweet local metal/rock band feel free to post a comment with a link to your myspace or whatever it is you use to promote yourself so that me and the rest of the metal community at the good ol' University of Iowa can check it out!

And also don't be surprised if you see changes in the Metal Show in the coming months, well hopefully I will at least get around to some of my ideas which as of now include:
1) Upgrading the Metal Show blog to a full blown awesome Metal Show website! (this one is the most likely to happen as of now)
2) Maybe getting up some concert photos and/or reviews if I get the time.
3) Metal music beds on the show (for that professional feel)
4) A proper intro to the Metal Show

Note: This could all be wishful thinking and I may find myself lacking in the time department, but these are my goals to achieve by the end of this semester so hopefully they will get done!

If you didn't notice I updated the CD Release Dates and the Concert section as well.

the most metal DJ on the planet,

-Randy

Check out this video of Exodus's latest single Riot Act from their album The Atrocity Exhibition (exhibit A). (You can see the band live at the Reverb in Cedar Falls February 14, what better way than to celebrate Valentine's day with some metal?)