Sunday Music: I’m Going Through Changes

album cover for Charles Bradley's "changes"

When Charles Bradley’s producer asked him to sing “Changes” by Black Sabbath, he had never even heard of them. What’s a soul singer got to do with a heavy metal band anyway? He read the lyrics. He’d been going through a personal crisis caring for his sick mother. The song took him there. To her … Continue reading Sunday Music: I’m Going Through Changes

Sunday Music: Thrashing With Riley Gale And Power Trip

Riley Gale was just a kid from Texas playing high energy thrash, punk, and metal with his friends. I’ll be honest, I don’t listen to much of this stuff anymore. They weren’t even on my radar and I'm a little disappointed in myself for that, because his band, Power Trip, is really good. When Gale … Continue reading Sunday Music: Thrashing With Riley Gale And Power Trip

Sunday Music: Mashup Magic Tricks – “Walk Like An Angel Of Death”

Bill McClintock does some very entertaining (and highly skilled) mash-up work, but he reached all new heights with "Walk like an Angel of Death." Taking the 80's pop bounce and infectious melodies of The Bangles' "Walk like an Egyptian" as the backdrop for the rhythmic grind that is Slayer's classic "Angel of Death" is true … Continue reading Sunday Music: Mashup Magic Tricks – “Walk Like An Angel Of Death”

Podcast of the Week: How to Punk a Metal-Head

Dave Hill punked a black metal label. Maybe it was low hanging fruit, but it was still epic. Broken Record has the story. Even if you have no interest in this type of music, consider this comedic gold. If you’ve never heard the story of Witch Taint, you’re welcome. As a bonus, the story gets … Continue reading Podcast of the Week: How to Punk a Metal-Head