Oh you know you just want to shut up and watch this video.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Friday, May 10, 2013
Tim Lambesis Arraignment Video Surfaces
The arraignment video of Tim Lambesis has surfaced with the reading of the criminal complaint. As a man who has been known as a man of faith (although As I Lay Dying refuses to label the band as "Christian") allegedly emailed his wife and told her he no longer loved her, no longer believed in God and wanted a divorce. The prosecution alleges that Lambesis approached a fellow gym member and asked if they knew someone who would kill his wife. Watch the short video below.
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Tim Lambesis (As I Lay Dying) Arrested
In case you live under a rock and didn't know, Tim Lambesis, frontman of As I Lay Dying, was arrested yesterday for attempting to hire someone to murder his estranged wife. Unfortunately for him (but fortunately for his wife), the person he solicited as a hitman was an undercover detective.
Not much information has been released, but we do know that he is being held in the Vista Detention Center and he will be arraigned on May 9th, 2013 at 1:30 pm. No bail is currently set on his charges of Solicit to Commit Murder and Conspiracy to Commit a Crime. More information can be found on the San Diego Sheriff's Office website.
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Sunday, May 5, 2013
May Mayhem at the Regent Street Retreat - May 4, 2013 - Madison, WI
Last night was May Mayhem at the Regent Street Retreat (formerly The Annex) in Madison. The Annex used to be one of the premier places to see bands of all levels, but has dropped off in recent years. May Mayhem was an all night show with 2 stages and 12 local and regional metal band.
It would be nearly impossible (and a really long post) if I reviewed every single band at this show, so I'll just highlight some of the ones I liked. I have seen some of the bands before, but a few were ones I haven't seen.
One I have never seen is The Mended Dead, a four-piece from Madison, WI. The vocalist had amazing versatility as far as singing and rough vocals, but did not incorporate the typical low growls often heard in metal. They all had great stage presence without being overwhelming or obnoxious. The drummer was good and had a beautiful sounding snare that cut through the music. The entire band had a different look individually and as a group. They embody everything metal is - acceptance, passion, brutality and damn good music. I will definitely be seeing them again. Check them out on Facebook.
Murdercore is one I've seen before. They are a two piece from Poynette, WI with a female vocalist and I love them. There is only one thing to say about Murdercore: Face-Melting. Check them out here.
I have seen Divyded at least once before, but last night they really made an impression on me. The vocalist far exceeded my expectations and had a great singing voice as well as rought vocals. The music was heavy without being overpowering with clear and talented guitars. If I have any complaint, it's that Kelly (vocalist) uses sex to sell, but she doesn't need it. She has amazing talent and hopefully will go far. I highly recommend that you go see them at the next available opportunity. You can check them out on Facebook also.
Another band I haven't seen is Stux. They had no theatrics, no fluff but pure metal. There is so much I could say about them, but I think I'll stick to a very simple statement that my not-so-better half made:
"This is what a metal band should look like." I totally agree.
Two other bands who I have seen before and definitely enjoyed the other times as well as last night were Breech, who did a Slayer cover as well as a toast to fallen metal family member Jeff Hanneman and Ultrea, who was the main reason for me to be there.
Of course, there were other bands that I enjoyed and even a few that I'm not really a fan of, but I think you get the idea. I am so happy to see that the metal community is getting out to shows and hopefully the metal scene will make a comeback in a major way to the Madison area. Check out all the bands and when you see them playing a show, check them out for yourselves.
It would be nearly impossible (and a really long post) if I reviewed every single band at this show, so I'll just highlight some of the ones I liked. I have seen some of the bands before, but a few were ones I haven't seen.
One I have never seen is The Mended Dead, a four-piece from Madison, WI. The vocalist had amazing versatility as far as singing and rough vocals, but did not incorporate the typical low growls often heard in metal. They all had great stage presence without being overwhelming or obnoxious. The drummer was good and had a beautiful sounding snare that cut through the music. The entire band had a different look individually and as a group. They embody everything metal is - acceptance, passion, brutality and damn good music. I will definitely be seeing them again. Check them out on Facebook.
Murdercore is one I've seen before. They are a two piece from Poynette, WI with a female vocalist and I love them. There is only one thing to say about Murdercore: Face-Melting. Check them out here.
I have seen Divyded at least once before, but last night they really made an impression on me. The vocalist far exceeded my expectations and had a great singing voice as well as rought vocals. The music was heavy without being overpowering with clear and talented guitars. If I have any complaint, it's that Kelly (vocalist) uses sex to sell, but she doesn't need it. She has amazing talent and hopefully will go far. I highly recommend that you go see them at the next available opportunity. You can check them out on Facebook also.
Another band I haven't seen is Stux. They had no theatrics, no fluff but pure metal. There is so much I could say about them, but I think I'll stick to a very simple statement that my not-so-better half made:
"This is what a metal band should look like." I totally agree.
Two other bands who I have seen before and definitely enjoyed the other times as well as last night were Breech, who did a Slayer cover as well as a toast to fallen metal family member Jeff Hanneman and Ultrea, who was the main reason for me to be there.
Of course, there were other bands that I enjoyed and even a few that I'm not really a fan of, but I think you get the idea. I am so happy to see that the metal community is getting out to shows and hopefully the metal scene will make a comeback in a major way to the Madison area. Check out all the bands and when you see them playing a show, check them out for yourselves.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
In The News: Slayer's Jeff Hanneman Dies of Liver Failure
I have been MIA again. Lots of ideas, but even more writer’s
block. When I saw the news today, I knew I had to get my ass in gear and
inform the For the Love of Rock and Metal family of a great loss.
Earlier today, Slayer founding member and guitarist Jeff
Hanneman passed away. He was suffering from liver failure and was at a local
hospital at the time of his death. Hanneman was 49 years old and will always be
remembered for the part he played in bringing Slayer to the forefront of metal.
He and fellow guitarist Kerry King, singer-bassist Tom Araya and drummer Dave
Lombardo started tearing up stages in the early 1980s.
Lately, Hanneman has not been touring regularly with the
band. He contracted necrotizing fasciitis following a spider bite in 2011 which
has kept him plagued with many health problems since then. Recently, there has
been talk that he had been out of touch with the band. Other news outlets are
reporting that the liver failure was likely caused by alcohol and not the spider bite and necrotizing fasciitis; however, nothing has been
confirmed and either way, it is not a time to speculate. The truth is that
metal has lost one of its own and that is all that matters. No need for blame,
finger pointing or hate. The only reason I address it at all is because I know
there will be questions.
Slayer posted this heart breaking status update on Facebook to notify the fans. Feel free to go to their page and show some love.
"Slayer is devastated to inform
that their bandmate and brother, Jeff Hanneman, passed away at about 11AM this
morning near his Southern California home. Hanneman was in an area hospital
when he suffered liver failure. He is survived by his wife Kathy, his sister
Kathy and his brothers Michael and Larry, and will be sorely missed.
Our Brother Jeff Hanneman, May He Rest In Peace (1964 - 2013)"
Our Brother Jeff Hanneman, May He Rest In Peace (1964 - 2013)"
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Featured Video: As We Are - What Do You Believe In
Checkout today's featured video from Evansville, IN band As We Are. And stay tuned for an interview with the band.
Feel free to check them out on Facebook.
Feel free to check them out on Facebook.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
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