This Weeks comment is from:

Patricia T.

Write more, that’s all I have to say.  Literally, it seems as though you relied on the video to make your point.  

You definitely know what you’re talking about, why waste your intelligence on just posting videos to your blog when you could be giving us something informative to read?

Thank you Patricia for taking time to comment.   First off this blog is my baby.  When I’m creating the blog, I put in videos because the songs speak to me and I want my readers to see if they can feel the same fire I do.  Secondly I am not wasting my intelligence, it’s all part of the process.  In the “My Thoughts” section at the end on each blog I speak to my HeadBangers about everything they’ve read up to that point, and give my feelings about the band and their music.  So see without the videos they wouldn’t know what I’m talking about.  It’s all a process and all my HeadBangers know that.  But thanks for your comment and I’ll see what I can do about adding a little more of my thoughts..  Thanks again.

This weeks comment is from:

Janna R.

You are so interesting!  I don’t believe I have read through anything like that before.

So good to discover another person with some genuine thought on this subject matter.  Really thank you for starting this up.  This website is one thing that is needed on the internet, someone with a bit of originality!!

Well thank you so much Janna.  I know some people don’t care for my style, but I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment.  I love doing this and I will continue to be me.  Thanks again.

Something new to the blog for 2020 my HeadBangers, I get tons of comments and questions weekly, so I thought I would pick one a week and post them, just ask away I’m not the shy type or afraid of haters……

This I thought was pretty interesting:

From:  Danielle L.

First of all I would like to say wonderful blog!

I had a quick question that I’d like to ask if you don not mind.  I was interested to know how you center yourself and clear your head before writing.  I have had a difficult time clearing my thoughts an getting my ideas out there.  I do enjoy writing but it just seems like the first 10 to 15 minutes tend to be wasted simply just trying to figure out how to begin.  Any suggestions or hints?  Many thanks!

Well Danielle, thanks for the comment and the question.  First off what works for one person might not work for another.  I am very passionate about my music and the bands I put on the blog.  I always listen to them first, I don’t judge music because as I always say what speaks to me may not speak to you.  With that being said I can tell you the process I go through:

First I get a big cold coke with lots of ice and some sour cream and chives Pringles or crackers and sit in front of my laptop.  I always play the current bands music in the back ground so that it soaks into me.  I also look at all the pics and info on the band I have, alot of them I communicate with and you can get a feeling about how deep their music runs in them and that spills over into me.  When you listen to a song and feel it beating in your chest how can you not know what to say.  I’ve always been a writer one way or another and the words just come to me when I start to type.  Don’t get me wrong I have had a couple times where I just hit the wall and had nothing to say, the words didn’t come, so I don’t force it I just waited a couple days and came back and there it was.  In the end it all comes from the fire inside, your feeling and your joining with the music, be still and listen it will come my HeadBanger…….

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My HeadBangers, welcome from Cincinnati, Ohio:   SEA OF TREACHERY

“ECHO”

Nice growl vocals Paska

Let’s meet the band:

Alex Huffman – Vocals

Christian McManama – Guitar

Aaron Hoover – Guitar

Tyler Monell – Bass/Vocals

Cody Patton – Drums

“HELL ON EARTH”

Here’s some bio, taken from their site:

We play loud music, drink beer, eat burritos and kick each other out of the band alot.  They’ve been active since 2004-2005.   I know this isn’t much but it’s all I could find.  I have reached out to the band, however they are constantly working so if I hear from them I will update as necessary.  However listen to the music its badass my Headbangers.

Their influences are:  Poison the Well, Darkest Hour, Unearth, At the Gates, In Flames, Bad Religion and Deftones.

“UNLEASH THE SERPENTS”

My Thoughts:

You all know how I feel about the growl vocals and this band has a great vocalist in Tyler Monell.  I would rate his vocals up in my top 15.  This band is constantly performing, check their FB page for upcoming gigs.  As I said I couldn’t find out much about them but if I hear from them I will update.  But their music is kick ass so as the Bringer Of Fire I brought it lmao.  Enjoy my HeadBangers.

Names from left to right on bottom right pic:

Jarkko Hyvönen

Jose Moilanen

Jarkko Koukonen

Antti Nenonen

Lauri Silvonen

My HeadBangers you all know how much I love this band, but to see them in person, live, PERKELE, it takes it to a whole different level.  I saw them Tuesday night in Helsinki and they did not disappoint.  I took video as best I could so without delay here they are.  For more info on them see WEEK 40.  LOVE BLOODRED HOURGLASS.  The best growl vocals and lead man I’ve seen, he tears your heart out with that sound and commands that stage.  If you ever get the chance to see them do it you will not be sorry.

Thanks for your support.

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Live from Helsinki HeadBangers.  

Stay tuned more coming. 

“GRYNING”

(Which in Swedish means “Dawn”, hopefully my translator is right.)

I don’t need to understand everything they are saying to know that I love this band.  Their videos tell the story, just watch and let the music flow HeadBangers.

Let’s meet the band:

As you can see this is not the typical Metal Band, there are so many instruments being played here.  Check out their bio, it explains what their vision is:

My Thoughts:

Simply put, I love this band.  I have listened to quite a few folk bands, as there are alot in this part of the world.  However, none have grabbed me like ‘FEJD”, I know, no it’s not just the flowing hair my HeadBangers lmao, but I’m not complaining about that for sure.   This music to put it plainly, calms the savage beast that we MetalHeads are at times.  I believe that we all need that, whether you can understand the words or not, there’s something in this sound, the instruments, the singing that calls me to another day and time when life was all about survival and passion.  Now I need a horn of mead my HeadBangers, and a fire to sit by as I listen to stories of the past in the cold night.  What better way to pass the night or weekend for that matter.

“Storm”

Well my HeadBangers that’s it for this week.  Join me next week for another band and another song.  Until then don’t stand to close to the fire if you can’t handle the burn…..

We arrived in Helsinki,  Friday night,  November 1, at the Tavastia Klub for one show before leaving for Europe. 

69Eyes was celebrating 30 years as the best Goth n Roll Band anywhere.

This MetalHead had a total fan girl moment when seeing these guys.  This venue I love even sold out you’re so close to the band you feel like you could reach out and touch them. I love the small venues.

Damn HeadBangers I have said a million times I’m not a professional at videoing yet give me time PERKELE lmao.  I know it’s sideways, just push play it will straighten out.

Well my HeadBangers that’s it for this special edition, join me this Friday for Week 56.. A look back at EverStill, the first band ever to be on the blog.  Until then don’t stand to close to the fire if you can’t handle the burn…..

My HeadBangers, welcome from Catania, Sicily:  Krigere Wolf

“Vision of Death”

Well my HeadBangers here we go with some Italian black/death metal and those deep growl vocals that I love so well.

First I want to look at their bio (taken from their site), it’s basically a 2 man band with occasionally a drummer and backup, it’s very interesting and I like how they have it broken their bio down by year.  It gives us a clearer picture of what happened from day one.

2007: Rick Costantino starts the project as a one man band for some months, while in 2009 the moniker is changed to KRIGERE WOLF.

Rick Costantino – Drums, bass, lyrics

• Salvo Leonardi – Guitars
• Salvatore Martino Testa – Drums (Live Sessions)

“Sacrifice to Valaskjalf”

I absolutely am loving Rick’s growl vocals.  When I listen to a band that has deep, dark, growl vocals, I like to listen to songs as old and new as possible.  Try it, listen to the voice from one year to the next, from one song to the next.  This way you can tell a fricking great vocalist, and Rick is one of them.  Thanks Rick for the growls.

I also like to put at least 3 songs on here so my HeadBangers can get the feel of the band.  I had one comment saying I shouldn’t put so many on here but, this is how I bring my music to my MetalHeads, if you don’t like it whatever…

“Unholy Magical Throne”

I’m putting the guys contact info on here, check them out and give them a follow:

Contacts:
http://www.facebook.com/KrigereWolfOFFICIAL
rickcostantino@hotmail.it
http://www.instagram.com/krigerewolf_official
maniinfacciapromotion@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/maniinfacciapromotion
http://www.instagram.com/maniinfacciapromotion

My thoughts:

Well my HeadBangers here’s a two man band, with great growl vocals, and oh let me just say these two have swag, yeah they do, look at them a couple more badasses to add to the Metal List.  One thing I’ve always wondered about the area of Black Death Metal is where do they come up with these songs.  I know some bands get them from personal experiences, but I think some go a lot deeper than that.  I’ve talked to some bands that just follow the prevailing gloom and doom of Death Metal songs.  I’m good at reading people, (it can be a bad thing but, it has helped me in life alot).  Then I run across a band that I can sense there is a lot more too.  It’s in their eyes, that deep, far away look and you know there is more behind those eyes, the way they pronounce every word in the song, the way they stand and walk.  There’s more to a song than words, it’s how it’s delivered and how the vocalist feels it inside.  How the band acts with each other.  Pay attention my HeadBangers to your favorite band when they perform.  Watch them, feel the vibrations and see what you come up with.  

Well my HeadBangers that’s it for this week.  Join me next week for another band and another song.  Until then, don’t stand to close to the fire if you can’t handle the burn………

My HeadBangers, thank you all so fking much for the comments and and inspiration.  If anyone wants to email me regarding any questions or ideas please do, I look forward to hearing from you.  MetalHeadBanger1979@gmail.com.  I try to answer all the comments but sometimes the variables interfere lol.  Love you guys.

Today I received the below comment on the blog:

You are so interesting! I do not think I’ve read through anything like this before.  So good to find another person with some original thoughts on this subject matter.

Seriously.. many thanks for starting this up. This web site is one thing that’s needed
on the web, someone with a bit of originality!

Well thank you so fricking much…..Why did I post this…..BECAUSE my HeadBangers……….. When I started this blog over one year ago, I was told by many people to cut out the cussing (fuck no I won’t) don’t post this, don’t post that well hell you all know I’m not made from a cookie cutter mold, I’m an American who moved to Finland, to be with my MetalMan and my Metal Music.  I am, as RAMMSTEIN calls it an AUSLANDER an proud of it.  My Finland, no where in this world have I found more acceptance and understanding then here, I will die here when the time comes if they don’t throw me out lmao.  This is my home with my Metal Man and the center of the Metal Universe where else could I be.  Thank you to all 81 comments today, I am answering them all so hold on my HeadBangers.  Love you guys and I will continue to bring the fire and burn……………

                My HeadBangers welcome from Toulouse, France – AEPHANEMER          

“What you are, I was. What I am, you will be.”
-Memento Mori gravestone inscription.

Powerful words and inspiration for both our music and lives.
Mortality can be an exceptional driving force once acknowledged and channeled into a positive response….

Aephanemer is a merge of the two French words “ephemere” (ephermeral), and “Fanee” (folded).  These two words are related to the autumn season.  Their Debut album “Memento Mori” was released on September 16th!!

“Memento Mori”

I am in my zone when I listened to these guys.  

Hell Headbangers, here we go another band that is not only BADASS but deep, gotta love it seriously.

“Unstoppable”

Holy Paska my HeadBangers, here we go with those growl vocals.  My head is exploding.

Let’s meet the band:

Something a little different tonight.  I have to share my picture with all my HeadBangers.  My Bestest Buddie, Diane at @DianesDigitals on twitter, in Canada, we’ve been friends for years, did this painting and well I sort of had to have it lmao.  Look at it, it has everything a Viking Metal Head needs.  The Ravens. the wolf, the night, blood red sky and even a melodic death tree not to mention that moon.  Let me break this painting down for you, of course it speaks to me and you know the rest….

• The Ravens….   I have always loved Ravens.  Even when I was a kid I had a pull towards them.  When I came from the US to Finland, the Ravens were more beautiful then ever.  The US Raven is all black, see below, the Finnish Raven omg a beautiful gray with black wings.

The US Raven that I grew up with.  And do not call it a crow at least to me.

My Finnish Raven, I have one that visits me on the balcony.  This summer he came 2-3 times a day.  I fricking love them.  Ravens are awesome.  You know they are considered messengers.  The Metal Man doesn’t want me getting to friendly, but I can’t help it, they speak to me.

*They have been both feared and respected birds in many cultures. In ancient  times Finland ravens were powerful animals connected to witchcraft and often shamans had ravens as their pets.

• The Wolf…..  There’s is nothing to say about my Spirit Animal other than I have a connection with them and always will.  They are a sign of Strength and Protection.  To kill or harm one is beyond words.  These beautiful, dark, strong, protectors who howl their lonely message to the moon give me the chills.  They are part of my soul.  I will defend them to the end.

What can one say about a tree, well…..

• The tree  is a symbol of a fresh start on life, positive energy, good health and a bright future. As a symbol of immortality. A tree grows old, yet it bears seeds that contain its very essence and in this way, the tree becomes immortal

And that full moon…..

• It is a goddess symbol that represents the Maiden, Mother and Crone as the waxing, full and waning moons. It is also a symbol of the spiritual aspects of femininity, such as intuition, psychic abilities, creativity and wisdom. 

And the red sky…..

• In ancient times, Red Skies in the evening were not considered as a sign of war.  In Germanic mythology, red evening skies were caused by a male giant acting in the air. He is a foe to the benedicting spirits of light above: Day and night are fighting the battle in which Red Skies (the giant) leads the darkness up across the sky obstructing the sunrays` way to earth. The battle ends with the triumph of the night ghosts.

There you have it my HeadBangers.  My breakdown as an art critic, which I am so not.  But this painting just called to me and here we are.  I feel that it fits in with my metal music and it just all flows for me.  I hope you like it and no it is not for sale lol.  Diane has a lot of great pics and paintings contact her at twitter if you want and check out her pics on Flickr at  DianesDigitals, her worked has been used by magazines and books. You definitely have to check her out.  Well HeadBangers thanks and hope you enoyed this and the painting.                   

Welcome from Chisinau, Moldova, yeah you heard me:  Infected Rain

My HeadBangers, rarely do I find a band with a female front woman, that just blows me away, well trust me guys, this woman, Elena “Lena Scissorhands” Cataraga, is just on fire.  Listen to this: 

“Passerby”

Lena wants to tell you about her voice, this is taken from their website:

“Me and my voice.

Hi! My name is Lena. I was born in Moldova (Eastern Europe) on November 22nd, 1986. I fell in love with alternative music when I was 13. But my real “crush” was for metal when I was 14. The heavy guitar riffs and brutal vocals always fascinated me. I felt like metal music could wake up feelings that I’ve never felt before. Two other musicians (Vidick and Dj Kapa) and I started the band Infected Rain in 2008. It was a cool and fun project from the beginning. I never sang before in any other band but I was always tempted to try because I had a lot of friends that were musicians. I never knew if I could do that until the boys asked me to try. I loved it from the first second but I knew that I had to learn a lot.

So, after a few months I started my private vocal lessons with my amazing teacher Tatiana Robertovna. She had to start from the beginning because I never studied music in my life before. With her, I learned how to breathe, how to feel the music and how to sing. Infected Rain took priority in my life right away. Writing lyrics, creating music and playing shows started to be my reason to live. My life started to change so much. I had a job I always loved that I had been doing for years but now any job for me just became a way for me to invest in the band. Singing and playing shows became my own type of drug. So I decided to dedicate myself completely to the music and our fans. I started to exercise and experiment a lot with my voice.

Sometimes all of this would leave me voiceless for days. Losing my voice was physically painful and mentally frustrating. We started to have more and more shows. Sometimes we had to play in bad venues with bad monitors or no monitors at all. Trying too hard to sing and scream in these conditions would ruin my voice. Sometimes I could even taste blood in my mouth. That would cause sleepless nights, bad nightmares, headaches and frustration. I knew I needed to change something. I knew there was a way. This is how I discovered Melissa Cross and her DVDs. I studied her methods for a while but nothing helped better than a real lesson with her. In 2013 I had the opportunity to have my first lesson with Melissa in New York City. That day changed my life forever. It was more than just a lesson, it was like a therapy that every singer needs. Now I can deliver all of my emotions on the stage without hurting myself, no matter what monitors I have.

I write the lyrics for Infected Rain. All of my lyrics are based on my own experiences, fears and disappointments in life. Writing helps me survive in this world and singing helps me live for real. Reality is frustrating sometimes, music has become my escape. I want to help as many people as I can with my music. I want to touch people somewhere deep inside, try to end their fears and give them that escape that they always search for. Music saved my life, but when I started to sing is when my life acquired color.  I want to share that with you!”

DAMN my HeadBangers, is this woman awesome or what.  You all know I love a band with a story and history.  When you listen to a band you never know what their story is, their struggle, their Demons.  When they tell us their story it makes us never forget that we are all metal family, we all struggle, we all can survive and succeed, so get off your ass and go for it.

I love this next song, just out this week.

“Black Gold”

Let’s meet the band:

Lena – Vocals
Vova – Bass
Seriy – Guitar
Vidick – Guitar
Eugene – Drums

Now for some bio, taken from their site:

Infected Rain are far from the overly manufactured metal many of us have grown accustomed to.  Their style is an energetic blend of some of the best modern metal styles.

The band was formed in 2008 and made their first appearance on stage on August 3, 2008, performing in a concert dedicated to Slayer. At the end of the same month Infected Rain recorded their first demo CD, which consisted of three songs: With Me, Parasite and No Idols. Over the next 2 years the band appeared in several concerts in Moldova, Romania and the Ukraine. Infected Rain took 1st place at the Big Up! Urban Fest in 2009 and continued the stream of its successful performances at the Forest Kap in 2010 and 2011.

In the summer of 2009 the band released their EP, which included six songs: Judgmental Trap, Panika, No More, Escape, Go Away and Homeless. Their first music video was for the song Judgmental Trap and was shot in winter of the following year. November 25, 2011 was marked by the release of the band’s first album, entitled Asylum. After that the band went on a tour in Romania to support the album. In January 2012 the band released its second music video for the song At the Bottom of the Bottle and shortly after that performed at the Metal Special Fest as a headliner. In June, the band played at OST fest 2012 in Bucharest on the same stage with Dimmu Borgir and Motley Crue.  Shortly after that they released a new music video for the song Me Against You, collaborating with Moldova Extreme Moto Cross. Then on March 8th, a music video for the single Stop Waiting came out. In the autumn of 2013 the band toured Romania, Russia, Ukraine and Bulgaria as their first big tour. May 15th of 2014 the band released the second album called “Embrace Eternity”. Later, in September and October was their big European tour in which they visited 12 countries. January of 2015 was marked with the release of 2 more music videos for the album “Embrace Eternity”. At the same time the band never stopped concurring new countries and headlining big festivals in Europe. 2016 started with the release of their new music video for the single Serendipity that gave a start to a new, heavier era for Infected Rain. Serendipity, Mold and Orphan soul music videos were released in 2017 and are part of the third album called “86” that was released on April 20th 2017. The next year was dedicated to touring and composing of new music. 2018 was a beautiful and intense year for IR. A year of exposure and interesting work and collaboration proposals. In fact 2019 started right away with big announcements. Announcements of upcoming tours around the world and new music. After being independent for 10 years the band signed a record deal with The Austrian label Napalm records on February 13th and announced it on the Valentine’s day with the big release of the new music video for the song Passerby. Passerby is the first single from the upcoming album called Endorphin that is going to see the light in 2019.

The band consists of five members: two guitars, female vocal, bass and drums, the combination of all members music preferences always leaves room for development and creation of a new style.

“The Earth Mantra”

Lena is a bad ass!!

My thoughts:

Well my HeadBangers, PERKELE, this metal world we live in never ceases to amaze the PASKA out of me.  This band from Moldova, now do you understand why I do this.  This planet is full of such great bands, so much metal for our ears, you never know where you will find it, and if you look closely at this blog of mine you will see it is everywhere.   I’ll keep bringing it to you one week at a time.  This past week was 10DegreesOfMetal’s one year.  When I started I remember saying how will I ever find enough bands to do one a week, well hell, I haven’t even started my HeadBangers.  Wait for this new year, it’s going to be bigger and better.  Thanks to all of you that have taken the time to leave comments, it is greatly appreciated.  

Well HeadBangers that’s it for this week, join me next week for another band and another song,  until then don’t stand to close to the fire if you can’t handle the burn….

My HeadBangers, come with me to the twilight, the in-between world, where for a time I thought I was being transported to the Lord of the Rings world, which is not such a bad place to be.

  The last leaves have fallen in the old world of Europe. Trees are stripped to wooden skeletons, Winter is at its coldest. The old magic is fading away…

(Videos were shot live by me so don’t expect UTUBE here HeadBangers, just click on them and let them run.)

I love these guys, I love all my bands, however, as you all know I love my growl vocals, and everyone knows Amorphis has always been my number one but, I have lost it to Finntroll.  My metal man has been warned, I mean he is the one who ordered the tickets lmfao.  When did I lose it???? Well, when Verth was on his knees on stage, pulling that last growl vocal out of his stomach I was lost to Finntroll forever.  There’s that sense of awe and fucking admiration for that, when you see a band like this in a smaller venue it does something to you that a festival cannot do.

Breathe BringerOfFire omfg, I didn’t sleep for 2 damn days cause of these guys, ask metal man he knows.  OK let’s meet this band and my new number one growl vocalist:

Here he is, Verth, growl vocals and leather.  Kill me!!!

Vreth – Vocals
Routa – Guitars
Skrymer – Guitars
Trollhorn – Keyboards, Guitar
Virta – Keyboards
Tundra – Bass
MörkÖ – Drums

Now some bio taken from their site:

It is a troubled tale that has been told many times before…

Anno 1997: during a night of alcoholic carnage in Finland Teemu “Somnium” Raimoranta (guitar) and Jan “Katla” Jämsen (vocals) conceived of a band that fused the darkness and grandeur of black metal with the traditional Finnish hoedown-music. The resultant sound was FINNTROLL. The namesake came from an old Finnish legend where Swedish priests coming to Finland had an encounter with a wild-looking man who killed most of their party. The survivors came back bearing the tale of the FINNTROLL.

Anno 1998: A year later Skrymer, Tundra, Trollhorn and the mighty Beast Dominator joined the band that soon became the biggest name in the rising Folk/Pagan Metal scene – even if they never aimed for sitting at the head of that table.
FINNTROLL was soon to overcome the sort of obstacles that would have left most bands defeated and bleeding.

Founding member Katla had to leave the band after the release of the second album “Jaktens Tid” (2001) because of severe throat problems. Shortly after, the other founding member Somnium died after tragically falling from a bridge. His legacy was continued by Routa, while Katla was replaced by Wilska who already left in 2006. Ultimately, it was with the final comrade in arms to join Vreth, on vocals, with whom the band reached their biggest successes including a legendary co-headline show at Wacken Open Air 2006 – well documented on the last album’s “Ur Jordens Djup” bonus DVD.

“Nifelvind” was recorded at Sonic Pump Studios (Apocalyptica, Amorphis, Ensiferum, etc.) in Helsinki, Finland and mastered by Mika Jussila (Children Of Bodom, Sonata Arctica, Him, etc.) at Finnvox Studios. The album cover artwork was done again by the band’s own guitarist Skrymer.

“Nifelvind” remains true to the FINTROLL mythos and ethos: According to Vreth the new album “is the most advanced and mature FINNTROLL-album to date, with musical themes ranging from powerful death metal riffs to dark soundtracks, from pounding black metal to groovy 80’s pop-music. All this is accompanied by our trademark sound, lots of never-before-heard instruments in the metal-scene, folklore and legends that make it overall the most versatile album we have created so far.”

The lyrics are still written by the founding member Katla in Swedish. Both Katla and Vreth are part of the Swedish-speaking minority in Finland. “All cultures have similarities in their myths and folklore. Tales of bitter dead walking again, sagas of good and evil and songs of divine ascension..” states Katla. “That in some form probably date back to the beginning of speech and song, are a fascinating lore that maybe defines our humanity but also our feelings of loss concerning our contacts to nature and the bestiality that lies within every human being. This album is a celebration of those myths, some new some ageless. Some true, some complete nonsense. That is the nature of folklore. Under every root and stone lays a story heard but untold.”

And here we have the MOSH PIT, yeah I was up in the balcony.

Sorry about the Videos, I’m not a professional, and when there are people all around you getting into the music, it’s not that easy to just stand there.

Well my HeadBangers I have a ton more videos but being the owner of a f++++++g phone I HATE, thats all I can post sorry.  But hey there is UTUBE LMAO.  They are fire is all I can say.  I will see them whenever I can which maybe hard since they tour all over Europe.  But they are so worth the wait pointy ears and all……

Welcome my HeadBangers, from Portland, Oregon:   Ligature Marks

NOUN:
Ligature marks are those marks made by an item of cord, rope, silk or some such material that has been used for the purposes of strangulation.

Well OK, is this like 50 Shades or something a little darker?????  I guess we are going to find out HeadBangers.

“Talisman”

Ok HeadBangers what do you think of that!!!!  Let’s meet these guys.

Ligature Marks is an American metal band from Portland, Oregon formed in 2017. The lineup is made from of some of the Pacific Northwest’s most hailed underground bands, vocalist Benjamin Charles(SYX, Twenty Shades of Red) , guitarist Karl Whinnery (Proven, Nova Eyes, Vintersea), guitarist Josh Whinnery (Proven), drummer Kyle Baltus (36 Crazyfists, Falling Closer, SYX) and bassist Dave Keller (SYX, Falling Closer).

“Fight Like Hell”

Holy Fking Shit HeadBangers, Benjamin Charles, vocals, WTF, you know I love growl vocals but this guy takes it to a whole different level.  Up in your face like a sledge hammer to the head damnnn.

Let’s take a look at their Bio, taken from their site:

At first glance the bands musical style could likely fall under the blanket statement of Metalcore. Dig a little deeper and you’ll uncover depths of influences ranging from progressive metal to hardcore and from punk to straight forward heavy metal. The pallet of guitar styles the Whinnery brothers have in their arsenal lay down brutal and melodic textures, equally haunting and beautiful as it is ruthless and destructive. Backed by the unforgivingly savage rhythm section of Dave Keller and Kyle Baltus, the perfect amount pocket and chaos, groove is everything. The vocals of frontman Benjamin Charles are raw and intelligent. Memorable lyrics delivered aggressively and without apology, equally tormented as they are hopeful. Boy you can say that again.

Ligature Marks stands ready to make a name for themselves. With the release of their first EP “Set Oceans on Fire” looming on the horizon and the bands music video for their first single “Fire & Flood (directed and produced by Karl Whinnery) set to debut this spring, the band is sure to live up their name with a lasting impression. Maybe not strangled to death but you should probably have a safe word established ahead of time.

“Fire and Flood”

My Thoughts:  Well hell let me catch my breath, Perkele.   I think you may need a couple safe words after this band scrambles your gray matter.  Talk about fast, hard, and brutual, I love it.  A word to bands that may want to use these guys as an opening band.  You better be able to bring some fire to the stage, this band will be a hard act to follow.  I’ve seen this before, the warming up of the crowd act turns into the one you want to keep playing.  When your metal heats up and want to keep it right there not stop, just a tip to you big bands.

Well my HeadBangers that’s it for this week.  Join me next week for another band and another song.   Until then, yeah you know what’s coming, don’t stand to close to the fire if you can’t handle the burn!!!!!!!

My HeadBangers welcome, from Palma de Mallorca – Spain:  AEolian

Melodic Death Metal, Black Metal and Folk elements for raising awareness about the environment and nature conservation.

“Going to Extinction”

Ok my HeadBangers are you hearing this message??  Take a look at the NEWS, the rainforrest is being destroyed on a daily basis.  Time to wake up!!!

Before I go any further let’s meet these Metal Heads that care about the planet we live on.

Vocals – Daniel Perez
Guitars – Raúl Morán
Guitars – Gabi Escalas
Bass – Leoben Conoy
Drums – Alberto Barrientos

“My Stripes in Sadness” – Live at Es Gremi   3-11-2018

I have to say something about the vocals here, PERKELE, Daniel Perez, does he have the growl vocals or what.  When I watch live videos on UTube, they usually don’t sound this good, but Daniel has got this down.  

Let’s get to the BIO on these guys, provided by them, no FAKE NEWS HERE my HeadBangers:

We are a metal band from Mallorca which calls for the need to protect the environment through our lyrics. Our main musical influence is melodic death metal, though our songs also contain elements from black, death thrash and folk.

It all started during 2016 as a personal project. Through the compositional process, the project gradually turned into a band. Today, Aeolian is formed by musicians coming from bands such as Helevorn, Goreinhaled, Desmodus, Inferitvm, Strangled, Battlehorn and Decomposed Torso.

Towards the end of 2017, we began the recording of our first studio album entitled ‘Silent Witness’. This work was produced and mixed by Miquel A. Riutort ‘Mega’ (The Unity, Cryptosy, The Agonist, Hirax) in the ‘Psychosomatic Recording Studio’ and mastered by Tomi Toivonen in the ‘Raivio Sound Finland’. ‘Silent Witness’ has been acclaimed by the specialized press all over the world.

So far, we have performed to present the album on 22nd September in Tunnel Rock Pub venue, on the third edition of the Extreme Division Festival on 3rd November, in which we shared stage with Crisix, Ereb Altor, Cannibal Grandpa and VxPxOxAxAxWxAxMxC and at the presentation of the new album of Helevorn where we shared stage with Saturnus on 23rd February. 

Check out their Facebook page for more pics and info, in the meantime they have this gig coming up.

“Return of the Wolf King”

I fricking love this song, those growl vocals just kill me.  And he keeps going without missing a beat, and the music is just what we HeadBangers love.  It’s hard, fast, and has a message so listen to it.

My thoughts, well my HeadBangers, if you have seen the news lately you already know that the Amazon is being destroyed on a daily basis.  This week, as I hope you all know, a teenager from Sweden @GretaThunberg spoke or rather ripped and kicked ass at the Climate Action Summit at the UN.  I believe that through music and people like Greta, humans can be inspired to be better caretakers of this planet.  Take control and do what is right for all its inhabitants.  The timing of her speech and Aeolian being on the blog I believe was fate.  It doesn’t get much louder than that HeadBangers.  SO let’s all do our part so that the next generation of MetalHeads can still hear what great Metal Music is about.  A big thank you to Raul for getting me info and pics, I always love it when a band is excited about what they do and not to mention a great message and great music.  I know we will be hearing more from these guys.  I’ll update as they go.

Well my HeadBangers that’s it for this week.  Join me next week for another band and another song.  Yeah you know what’s coming, in the meantime don’t stand to close to the fire if you can’t handle the burn…..

My HeadBangers welcome, from Gelsenkirchen, Germany:

Thrash ‘n’ Death Metal from Germany.
evil, ungracious & merciless,
We are SMORRAH

“Welcome To Your Nightmare”

Hardly a nightmare for me Perkele, Maruis those growl vocals are killing me right now.

Before I get into the Bio let’s meet these guys:

Christian Krajewesk – Bass
Daniel Hartmann – Guitar
Robin Klimowitsch – Drums
Marius Wegener – Vocals

“The Burden of Necrosouls”

This is LIVE at Helvete Oberhausen 30.August 2019

Ok Headbangers BIO time:

First off I want to thank these guys for translating their bio for me.  I’m taking Finnish classes right now and if I had to translate one more thing my head will explode.  So thank you guys I really appreciate it, not to mention it’s very interesting and that always grabs us Headbangers.

SMORRAH was formed in March 2017. Located in Gelsenkirchen, Germany the hometown of the mighty thrash metal legends Sodom.

SMORRAH is a mix of fast, aggressive, atmospheric and head crushing heavy metal genres of our time.  All band members have been friends for over 15 years and they are known for other German metal Bands like Ragefield, Firestorm and Killing Culture.

The bands name is about “Smorra(h)”.  A legend of a demon in the Ruhr area, who sits on peoples chests while the victims are in a kind of sleep paralysis. This Mythos is mostly known in families of coal miners.  Stories about “Smorra(h)” are also known as “Mare”, “Nightmare”, “Nachtmahr”, “Mara” etc. in other regions and countries.

Lyric themes are about demons, inner struggles, death, horror.  Welcome to your Nightmare is a Song about the “SMORRAH” demon.

“Killing Spree”  Live 2018

“Killing Spree” is about a child-murdering child from a city near Gelsenkirchen. This incident occurred in a city near Gelsenkirchen and was a big thing in German media. (Seriously look this up really interesting).

Also we are a part of a huge underground scene in the Ruhr area North Rhine Westphalia West Germany.

We organize many shows with other Bands.  Check out Gelsen Metal Alliance on Facebook.  I did and it’s another metal family as are we all.  That’s what binds us.

In October, the 12th to be exact,  we will play a benefit concert for people in Togo.
It is called “Pogo für Togo Festival”.  This means something like “Mosh for Togo”.  It will take place at Emscherdamm Venue in Oberhausen, Germany.  Check these guys out at Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Bandcamp.

My thoughts, well I know I’m ordering me a patch when I’m done, and I don’t put just any patch on my vest.  I fricking love these guys.  There’s not one thing about this band or the guys I do not like.   I am drawn to bands with history and a story, not to mention the growl vocals, you guys know that.  When a band takes the time to come up with a name that also comes with a great story, how can you not love that.  Also each song has a story, yeah whatever, I know all songs have a story, maybe so, maybe not.  I’ve done alot of bands here and not all songs have a story trust me, I don’t make this shit up.  That’s why I do what I do, bring the metal to my Headbangers and you decide for yourself, remember what speaks to me maynot speak to you, but at least listen.  This planet is filled with the most interesting bands, and that means people too.  Scroll down my list, they’re from everywhere and the music is what makes us family.  Don’t ever forget that….

Well my Headbangers that’s it for this week.  Join me next week for another band and another song.  In the meantime don’t stand to close to the fire if you can’t handle the burn…

My HeadBangers welcome from Tours, France:   Beyond The Styx

Whoever we are, everyone is doomed to live in spite of himself, on one side of the Styx…

“Walls – Hardcore World”

HeadBangers if that doesn’t wake you up and get your attention I really don’t know WTH to tell you.  Talk about some up in your face growl vocals I love it, everything about this song is on point as far as I’m concerned.   Yeah it is, and how about this one.

“Danse Macabre”

Perfect for a Friday night HeadBangers.  Listen to this next one HOLY FKING SHIT, this is taking my growl vocals to another level I LOVE IT.   Talk about the range Emile has in that voice and the music RAW, Dark and Heavy just like we like it.

“SanctuarINK”

Now for some BIO taken from their site:

Racing the European roads since 2011, BTSTYX is inspired by a dark and violent musical universe.  At the crossroads between Hardcore, Metal and Thrash crossover, the French quintet has already unleashed the crowds on more than 120 gigs, alongside renowned bands such as:
Nasty, Malevolence, Tagada Jones, Sand or Words of Concrete…

following the release of his new studio effort : “STIIGMA” (recorded at DOME Studio & arranged by Nick Jett: Terror, Backtrack, Lionheart…), BTSTYX expresses a clear, deep and incisive desire to open minds to the misdeeds of the most decadent modern society.

“Is our history an eternal beginning ?”
That’s the challenge of BTSTYX: embody the flapping of a butterfly wing.
with all respect and humility, as ambitious as it may be…
Participate in the hurricane of renewal !
Hit the world without counting the distance that separates the gig from tonight to the next,
support each band and each local scene so that persists and resists: hardcore music,
gather the crowds to defend the respect to the difference
and invite everyone to question the drift of the values of our modern society.
So that our reality today doesn’t become our new hell of tomorrow.
Armed with an hardened line-up, BTSTYX drives the point by highlighting with “STIIGMA” a torrent of live energy of the most rabid!

That’s a tall order my HeadBangers, but I have a feeling they’ll do it without missing a beat…

Let’s meet the band:

► Emile: vocals – @M1000et1nuit ◄
► Adrien: Drums – @adrienstyx ◄
► Victor: lead Guitar – @VictorGuitarher ◄
► David: rhythm Guitar – @VIIdeath ◄
► Yoann: Bass – @PikabOol ◄

Their twitter accounts are listed at the end of each player.

My thoughts, well my brain is fried right now from this listening to this band, but in a very good way.  There’s nothing more that I love than good growl vocals you all know that, but all growl vocals are different.   It’s what the listener hears and I can’t tell you what you hear or anybody else, that’s what being human is about, we are all different.   HOWEVER,  I can tell you that there is something that draws us HeadBangers and MetalHeads to these bands, so there is something there that connects us together, and isn’t it the best.  It’s like fire, to hot to hold but you are still drawn to it…….

Well my HeadBangers that’s it for this week.  Join me next week for another band and another song.   Remember, yeah you know, don’t stand to close to the fire if you can’t handle the burn…     

My HeadBangers Update from the guys:

November 14, 2019

We have been working hard on our second full length CD.  We are recording it in our own studio and hoping for a Spring 2020 release.  Also, we will be doing a video for our newest single “Carpe Noctum” which should be done by late December.

I for one am looking forward to that video, as well as the new CD.   Keep it up guys.

I’ll keep you HeadBangers posted as the news comes in, in the meantime take a look at their info below.

This week my HeadBangers welcome “Brackish Tide” 

“Lie Down and Die”

Here’s some Bio on the band:

Brackish Tide, an all original heavy metal band, was formed on the banks of the murky Pocomoke River in Somerset County, MD in the spring of 2014. After writing, rehearsing and recording for about a year they released their debut CD, “The View From Below” , in September 2015. After a line up change they released a single, “Carpe Noctum”, in October 2017. Currently playing shows and working on their second full length CD!

Our Influences:

Brackish Tide’s influences cover a wide span of very early metal, rock, prog and doom to the newest in metal subgenres that have taken hold in recent years.

This is one of my favorites:

“Carpe Noctum”

Let’s meet the band:

Goat – vocals
WW – guitars, vocals
DD – bass, vocals
Murdock – guitars
Tim 6 – drums

As you can see these guys really get into their music.

For more songs check out Youtube and their Facebook page.  If you’re ever down south listen for the music you may just find them performing in a local club.  I’ll update their info as I get it, but for now they are working on their next CD and performing.  Hope to see you guys sometime.  

Well my HeadBangers that’s it for this week.  Join me next week for another band and another song.  In the meantime remember don’t stand to close to the fire if you can’t handle the burn……

Germany, Regensburg, Aug. 26, 2019

– Third single release from the album “Sting”– “Squeezed Lemon”, as well as the accompanying music video will be released on September 13, 2019– Mastered by Joey Sturgis (eg Asking Alexandria)

The German emo-rock / post-hardcore band THE EDGE OF REASON will release their second full-length album “Sting” on October 25, 2019, which will be released on STF-Records.

With their debut album BROKEN BUT NOT TORN, the band built a steadily growing fan and follower community.  The Singles RIVER and COME TRUE from the upcoming album STING reached #40 and #37 in the iTunes rock charts. The music video for COME TRUE is scratching the mark of 50,000 views on Youtube.

The new single can already be presaved Spotify and subscribed to the premiere on Youtube. All common digital channels will follow shortly.

“Squeezed Lemon”, as well as the upcoming album were again produced and mixed by Johannes Wenisch in the ROOM4 studio. However, this album and single are mastered by none other than Joey Sturgis, who has already done some magic on the sound for bands like Asking Alexandria or I See Stars.

Press Contact:
Robert Spandl
+49-171-8189773
robert.spandl@teor.de

More information about the band on teor.de/epk

This band is different than my usual, but there is something about them that always takes me to them.  I first did TEOR back in January 12, Week 13.  Big shout out to the guys and RO.  They always let me know when something new is on the horizon and I get to hear it before you HeadBangers do.  They work non stop and are constantly coming up with new material.  Everyone check them out, they are worth it.  Love you guys for always thinking of me, it is very appreciated.

Fans who want to pre-listen should sign up for our insider at teor.de/insider. they will receive a link then.

My HeadBangers welcome KRYPTOS

This week my HeadBangers is a band that has totally taken me by surprise.  I had never heard of them before and just stumbled across them on U-tube.  I was in for a big surprise.  Listen to this:

“Afterburner”

Here’s some bio, there’s not alot out here on them but let’s see what we do know:

The band began in 1998 and are from Bangalore, India.  Raging, traditional heavy metal blazing with the spirit and attitude of the glorious 80s. Metal the way it was always meant to be, but they are also considered by some as Heavy/Thrash.  That’s up to the listener to decide, to me it’s fast, hard, heavy, and lots of hair so I say heavy metal and that works for me.  Also taking some of their lyrical themes from: Mythology, Occult, Sci-Fi, Paranormal.

And for you lovers of all things subterranean , and you know who you are, get this:

Kryptos derives their name from the Latin word – ‘Cruptus’, which relates to Catacombs or Burial Chambers beneath Churches.

The band has a few words for their fans:

Just want to thank everyone for the awesome response that we’ve got from the latest release, we’re really honored.  Can’t wait to get on tour once again and meet all our fans across the world.  Cheers!

Let’s meet the band:

Nolan Lewis – Guitars/Vocals
Rohit Chaturvedi – Lead Guitars
Ganesh K. – Bass

“One Shot To Kill” 

Kryptos became the first Indian heavy metal band to play a full set at Wacken Open Air in 2017.

“Mach Speed Running”

Can’t help myself, just one more.

“Full Throttle”

My thoughts,  I am constantly amazed at where I  find good metal music on this planet.   It’s everywhere, and the more I look the more I find, and I bring it to you HeadBangers.  Kryptos was a surprise for me, I really love their music, ask the metal man he was listening to me play it.  The guys were always very nice and whenever I had a question they answered within hours.  That impresses me, when a band will take the time to talk to a metal blogger they don’t know and trust that what I say will come across correctly, that’s the bond we Metal Heads have, we are familia.  A big thank you to the guys, and I’m trying to get you here to Finland.

Well my HeadBangers that’s it for this week.  Join me next week for another band and another song.  In the meantime remember, like I would let you forget, don’t stand to close to the fire if  you can’t handle the burn…….

My HeadBangers  welcome:

An Alternative/Rock trio from Laredo, Texas. Blending melodic rhythms, crunchy guitars, with a distinctive modern edge.

My HeadBangers the guys just sent me the link of their new release, thanks so much guys, it’s truly and honor to put it on the blog.  Here we have:

“Flip the Switch”

I have to say I love how this video has been filmed, its different and I love the sound of these three Metal Heads.

“Lost In The Days”

Let’s meet the Band:

Band Members

Juan Zac – Singer/Songwriter/Guitars
Matt – Bass
Cesar M – Drums

Juan is also their booking agent and can be reached at (956) 645-8652.  There is more information on their FB page.

“Echoes”

Ok HeadBangers, this night the band didn’t have a drummer, but the show must go on.  Mad Respect for these guys I am not kidding.  This bands motto should be “Not Today”.

ALBUM OUT NOW!!  http://www.spydervolt.com  Check out our videos and give us a like! We are looking for gigs in Texas.

“Windows”

 I am quiet taken with this trio from Texas.  They keep going through any and all obstacles, they have SISU, and I don’t use that term lightly it is tattooed on my wrist, and if you follow the blog and me you know what that means, if not google it.  Some Bands are bigger than life, some just starting out, and some not giving up till they make it.  I know these guys will make it because they are putting in the work.  Give them a listen, check out their FB page and web site.  Remember all music has metal in it.  As I receive any updates I will let you know.  

Well my HeadBangers that’s it for this week.  Join me next week for another band and another song.  In the meantime remember don’t stand to close to the fire if you can’t handle the burn…….

My HeadBangers welcome tonight something different, they are called:

Listen to this   “Canaanites’ Curse”

Let’s meet the Band:

Ok this is just their head gear lol below is a photo painted by a professional artist of the group, they my HeadBangers are out for that different look and I think they are succeeding.

Descent of the Archangel is:

Mixer Mike – Clean Vocals, Bass, Guitar
Prevail – Unclean Vocals, Guitar
X-47 – Drums, Percussion, Keyboards

“Attack Attack!”

Now let’s have some bio on this band:

Descent of the Archangel was formed in 2013. Their music has been characterized as a fusion of Underground Metalcore, Alternative Metal, Nu Metal, Deathcore, Thrash Metal, and Djent. Their latest album is based on the ultimate sense of betrayal, and the war in the current spiritual age. The great Archangel fights alongside those who defend truth. The Angel of Death is coming to bring about the end of pain and chaos. Those who listen to Descent of the Archangel beware, your life will never be the same.

“Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.” – Oscar Wilde

My HeadBangers I agree with that quote 110 percent.

That being said, my thoughts, you all know I love growl vocals.  To me that is a big part of the metal experience and of course the hair, can’t help myself guys.  Anyway, I also love bands that push the limit and aren’t afraid to boldly go where other fear to tread.  Descent of the Archangel does exactly this, with a cross of a deep guttral out pouring that grabs you by the throat, I don’t know how they do that sound but it is a head slammer.  I’m looking forward to new music and will update you HeadBangers when it’s out.  In the meantime check them out on FB, Twitter, and Utube.

Well my Headbangers that’s it for this week.  Join me next week for another band and another song.  In the meantime, remember don’t stand to close to the fire if you can’t handle the burn….

My HeadBangers welcome Dark Messiah

“No Soul To Sell”

The thing I like best about this song, besides the music is Stephen makes such a convincing Soul Collector.

This band had its beginnings in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in the summer of 2015.  They are considered a Groove/Thrash Metal Band.  

Let’s meet these dark ones with good hair, and I mean that as a compliment.

– Stephen Chubaty: Vocals, Lyrics
– Jonathan Hayward: Guitar
– Lagg Walker: Bass
– Jamie Otto: Drums

Here’s some Bio on the band, some from the their site, and some from here and there:

The band was formed by guitarist Jonathan Hayward in the summer of 2015.  They came together to turn back the clocks and rediscover the roots of Heavy Metal.  Then came the drummer, a bassist and a rhythm guitarist, and they started to craft their sound that made them a band.  The drummer recommended Stephen Chubaty for vocalist and main lyricist.  He became the next member.

The band jumped onto the scene quickly. A very established bar that had been around about as long as rock n roll itself “The Zoo” announced it was closing. Jonathan and Stephen had never played the iconic venue before so the band set out to try and book a gig. Even though the group did not have a name yet and had barely been off the ground for a month, they decided to push forward.

With the gig fast approaching the need for a name was getting frustrating. In a conversation with a friend Jonathan was asked what kind of band he was trying to help put together. “A classic metal inspired band, but one different than anyone else. a band that would bring back what once was.” He said. His friend responded with “Kinda like a chosen band.” as a joke. “Yeah but an evil one. Like a….dark messiah.” the name was solidified and the gig was officially booked. 

In preparation for this goal the band worked hard together to make the show happen. Conflict and personality clashes led to the band’s first bassist to quit. They found a replacement to join the band a mere 12 days before the show. With original parts written and personalized by each member Dark Messiah took the stage.

In the end it was deemed a success. The band would go on to play more shows throughout the next couple of months but also had some more lineup changes. Lawrence Reimer was brought in to play rhythm guitar as the first member had to follow a different path. Lawrence’s drive helped push the band to it’s next level. Perfectly balancing the already established sound. The band was shook to the core when it was forced to use the services of a fill in drummer due to unforeseen circumstances.

Even with all these issues arising the band never cancelled a show and never missed a beat. They eventually recruited the naturally talented Robert Schau on drums. A few months later the band was forced to once again replace a bassist right in the midst of recording. Lagg Walker joined the band and helped finish the E.P. The release debuted at #4 on Reverbnation for metal in Winnipeg and the next day made it to #2 and eventually reached #1 holding that spot for 5 months and counting. In February of 2017 Robert left the band to pursue other styles of music and metal. The band recruited drummer Ole Larson who also played in a Winnipeg band called Dome.

Soon after Ole joined, the band released a music video for their song “No Soul To Sell” and announced Their Western Canadian “Converting The Masses” tour simultaneously.  A few weeks before the tour Lawrence Reimer left the band due to personal reasons. They continued on with the tour as a 4 piece.  In November, 2017, Ole quit the band to focus on his musicianship. They recruited Jamie Otto to jump in as their new full time drummer.

Well my HeadBangers as we all well know there are always the personal differences that tear bands apart, life sometimes gets in the way.  But in the end by keeping up the hard work it always comes together.  This band had been through everything and is still banging it out.  Stick to it guys.

“Eliminate The Enemy”

Well my HeadBangers that’s it for this week.  Join me next week for another band and another song.  Until then remember don’t stand to close to the fire if you can’t handle the burn……

First let me apologize for being late, I hate being late, electricity and internet were the culprits but I’m sorry to the band and my headbangers, love you guys.

Please welcome my HeadBangers and MetalHeads: Arcsin

“Nowhere to Hide”

Here’s some bio on the guys, taken from their website:

In 2014, three founding members of a band came together to reignite their passion for music and reformulate the group they loved, they called it Arcsin. This popular Miami-based progressive metal band now has five multi-talented musicians that have melded together a sound that includes even synthesizers and strings to accompany its searing, shredded riffs.

Some of us grew up together, some even competed against each other in venues, and it started over a decade ago,” explains front man Emilio Martinez.
Arcsin was then known as Paralysys and consisted of Emilio Martinez and brothers Chris Hayes and Justin Hayes. Justin chimes in, “We existed for seven years as a band called Paralysys, but eventually we had to move on.” “Today we’re a whole new creative entity with the addition of Alberto Carballo and Mike Pignataro.” Emilio Martinez offers.

The band opened for notable national acts such as death metal legends Carcass, power metal legends Hammerfall, thrash metal legends Flotsam & Jetsam and guitar virtuoso Felix Martin. Arcsin has not only come full circle, they’ve flipped full-triangle, and they’ve got seemingly endless angles to come at you.

Let’s meet the band:

Emilio Jose Martinez Jr.
Lead Vocals & Bass Guitar
Date of Birth: May 29, 1983

Chris Hayes
Guitar
Birthdate: September 9, 1987

Justin Hayes
Drums
Birthdate: January 22, 1990

Alberto Carballo
Guitar and Backing Vocals
Date of Birth: August 29, 1988 

and

Mike Pignataro  –  Keyboardist

“Sing in Silence”

I love this song.  Listen hear those growl vocals then right into that smooth sound.  Love it.   At this time Emilio has let me know they are working on new material and I cannot wait to hear more from this band.  I love their sound and as soon as I hear anything I will let all my HeadBangers know.  All that hair helps too guys.

Well my Headbangers that’s it for last week (get it).  Join me this week for another band and another song.  In the meantime, remember don’t stand to close to the fire if you can’t handle the burn……

The definition of Methane:

Methane ( US : / ˈ m ɛ θ eɪ n / or UK : / ˈ m iː θ eɪ n / ) is a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH 4 (one atom of carbon and four atoms of hydrogen ). It is a group-14 hydride and the simplest alkane, and is the main constituent of natural gas. The relative abundance of methane on Earth makes it an attractive fuel, although capturing and storing it poses challenges due to its gaseous state under normal conditions for temperature and pressure.

There it is my HeadBangers, Methane, it can burn anywhere at anytime, on water and ice, you all know I love my fire, but Methane, you can’t escape it, it’s attractive but hard to contain so  here we go into some Southern Thrash Metal from a Band known as METHANE.

“Pray For Death”

Let’s meet the guys:

Olle Ekman Drums (2017-present)

Tim Scott
Vocals, Bass (2012-present)

Dylan Campbell
Guitars (2012-present)

Jimi Mästerbo
Guitars (2012-present)

“Blood Sweat and Beer”

Now for a little bio:

This Band claims two homes, Borlänge, Sweden / Midland Park, New Jersey, United States. Which is a good combination if you ask me.  The following bio was taken from their site:

  Methane formed in the fall of 2012 by American brothers, living in Sweden, Tim Scott (former bassist of Revenant and HatePlow) and Dylan Campbell together with Tim’s long time friend Jimi Masterbo and drummer Andreas Strom. After gaining underground recognition for their previous EP releases, 2014’s ‘Southern Metal’, and 2015’s ‘Spit On Your Grave’, Methane was signed in 2016 by Sony’s Dark Star Records. The band has also appeared on the soundtrack for Scottish mini series Metalhedz (S03E02 and S03E03) as well as the first ever E-Novel with music “How an Atomic Fart Saved The World”.

February of 2017 saw Methane release its debut full length album “The Devil’s Own” on Sony/Dark Star Records which has been met by the press with great reviews. Drawing influence from Slayer, LOG, and Pantera, Methane has created a unique sound that is strong and unapologetic. The band has been touring in Europe supporting the album and steadily gaining a strong and loyal fan base in the European Metal scene with a reputation as a high powered, energetic live band. To date, Methane has played over 60 shows in 6 countries on 2 continents. Highlights include U.S. tour, headlining Finnish Tour, Rage of Armageddon Festival (NYC,USA) Metal Inferno Festival (Sweden), Heavy Metal Heart Festival (Helsinki) and opening for international touring bands such as Warbringer, Nervosa, Whiplash and The Haunted. Most recently, Methane has been joined by a new drummer, Olle Ekman, former singer of Deals Death and Amaranthe (live). With a string of tour dates already confirmed to start in Winter of 2018, Methane is planning a new assault on Europe.

Well as you can see my Headbangers these guys are all over the place.  

“Scars and Bars”

I chatted  with Tim who told me Methane has something new coming out and it will be announced at the end of August, lots of things happening.  So stay tuned my HeadBangers to see what’s in store.

Well my HeadBangers that’s it for this week.  Join me next week for another band and another song.  In the meantime, remember fire is free it can happen anytime and anywhere with the right conditions so becareful my HeadBangers and, don’t stand to close to the fire if you can’t handle the burn…..

My HeadBangers welcome one of Finland’s Hottest bands with great growl vocals Bloodred Hourglass, aka BRHG.  Let’s hear a song, I’m sure most of you have been hearing them already but, they’re just perkele good.  

“VALKYRIE”

This song is 3 years old, but it’s still one of my favorites.

Now let’s meet the guys:

Names from left to right on bottom right pic:

Jarkko Hyvönen

Jose Moilanen

Jarkko Koukonen

Antti Nenonen

Lauri Silvonen

“Six Feet Savior”

I love this song too.  Well there’s really no song that I do not like of BRHG.  Listen to those growl vocals, paska, you know I’m all about the growl vocals, and listen to the instruments, it all melds together with a hard, rough, slam it up in your face sound.  Yes and I love it and so do you.  Who doesn’t like some melodic death metal, yeah I didn’t think so my headbangers.

  Now a little bio on this guys:

BRHG is a melodic death/thrash metal band from Mikkeli, Finland.  Some say death some say thrash, so you will have to judge for yourself.  This was taken off their web site, “Inspired mainly by metal sound, but never disregarding the influences from various other musical genres.”  So like I said it’s up to the individual to decide.  To me I’ll go with melodic death metal.

They are known for their great live performances.  The band’s themes are focused on the individual’s experience of everyday life, as well as environmental issues.

The first full-length album “Lifebound” was released in 2012, in 2015 their second album “Where the Oceans Burn” was released.  In January 2017,  BRHG finished the recordings of their third album  “Heal” which was released in Finland in October 2017, claiming #13 on the official Finnish album chart.  Their new album “Godsend” is out now, so get it. 

“The Unfinished Story”

Like I said I cannot find one song I do not like, even though I’m sitting here with a cold and coughing my ass off, I still hear this music speak to me.

“Ask and You Shall Receive”

GD listen to Jarkko K’s growl vocals, I kid you not I could listen to him for hours, but, also listen to the words and what these guys are saying.  I know it’s hard to concentrate on the words when you have all this metal in your face, so listen to it 3 or 4 times till its crawling all over you, then simmer down and listen to the words.  There’s alot going on with these guys and I look forward to hopefully meeting them someday, as they are not to far away.  In the meantime they have some upcoming gigs and I’ve listed them below, you can get more details on their FACEBOOK page.  Try to catch them, you’ll love it.

August 2 -3  SaariHelvetti     Viikinsaari   Tampere, Finland

August 8  Bloodstock Open   Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom

Well my Headbangers that’s it for this week.  Join me next week for another band and another song, in the meantime, yeah you know it’s coming, don’t stand to close to the fire if you can’t handle the burn……..

OK silence, no talking, listen to this first.

“Golden Snake”

Growl vocals Headbangers, you know there’s nothing in this world that I love  more than my growl vocals, well that and fire, but you all know that.  To me growl vocals is what really makes a metal band, and not everyone can do them, before you all start havin a fit remember what speaks to me may not speak to you.  I’m all about my bands, every member is important, every instrument, but I just happen to love growl vocals, it’s a special voice that can pull it off, we all like different things my Headbangers, that’s what makes us a metal family.  This is pretty damn interesting just looking around the net on Atarka and I found this:

Atarka is one of the five elder dragons of Tarkir. She is a robust beast with antlers, horns and fur. She breathes green flames. The ultimate predator, Atarka spends her days, and most of her nights, hunting and feasting.

Perkele could it possibly be, paska Dragons and Fire.  I couldn’t ask for much more than that.  I love it.

OK let’s meet these guys with the supreme growl vocals and great sound:

These are some great pics guys:

Jamie Smith – Vocals
Daniel K.P. McCarthy – Guitar, Vocals
Adam Bayliss – Bass Guitar
Alex Dutton – Guitar
Phil Sheldon – Drums

Here’s a live clip of “Tollund Man” 

This is just a sneak peak into their debut album, I can’t even say the name, but it will be released in late 2019. 

Here’s a little back ground on the Tollund Man:

I’m telling you these guy impress the paska out of me with the meaning behind their songs.  Really I want to know who is coming up with all these great ideas over there.  Guys, tell me who it is or is it all of you??  Well my HeadBangers that’s all the info I can give out on this up and coming band.  I cannot wait for their debut album to come out and will update you all as soon as I hear anything.  In the meantime join me next week for another band and another song.  And remember don’t stand to close to the fire if you can’t handle the burn…..

The metal man took me to Helsinki today and to Jussi’s (69Eyes) bar “The Riff”. It’s beautiful and I have pics to share. Here we go:

The barrel of Jack Daniels has arrived and is reserved for next Sunday, Jussi’s birthday, the party starts at 6 PM, and there are sure to be some local Rockers there.

First off I want to say before I even start, this is a bad ass bunch of Headbangers.

“Lady of Lies”

Sorry my Headbangers but I had to get that out of my system, I’m feeling the burn with this group.  Let’s look at some bio on these guys:

Silver Bullet’s inception dates back to the year 2008 when the band was founded under the name of Dirge Eternal and it was around this time that the quintet started carving its very own niche by basing their entire lyrics on the gloriously gory genre of horror movies. The first demos already served as ominous harbingers of the gloriousness that was to come, before former Dreamtale vocalist Nils Nordling and ex Turisas bass player Hannes Horma completed the pack and helped forging the full-length debut “Screamworks” that was released in mid-2016. The album’s guiding theme – classic horror movies – was masterfully transferred to the stage, with actors serving as zombie nurses, possessed little girls and even as a chainsaw-wielding lunatic, making Silver Bullet’s notoriously entertaining live shows an audiovisual experience in a class of its own. After an extensive and highly successful stretch of touring, the Finns will return with their second offering of powerfully orchestrated, riff-infused Symphonic Power Metal in 2019. Though the backdrop of horror flicks was left behind, “Mooncult” nevertheless serves as a real spine-chiller, offering a hauntingly thrilling plot set in the vastnesses of Scotland that is loosely based on a true story. Having teamed up with up-and-coming metal powerhouse Reaper Entertainment Europe, new shores of eerie excellence are just a knife’s throw away. Brace yourselves to be ripped apart by silver bullets of purest heavy metal!

“The Witches Hammer”

Let’s meet the band:

Nils Nordling – Vocals
Hannes Horma – Guitars
Henri Asikainen – Guitars
Ossi Elonen – Bass
Patrik Albrecht – Drums

“She Holds The Greatest Promise”

Well if that’s Symphonic Heavy Metal you can add me to the thumbs up list guys.  I love this band, I really do no bullshit here either, but you know what speaks to me may not speak to you, that’s how it goes.  Well Perkele, paska I’m putting one more on here just because I love it, sorry Headbangers……

“Tormentor”

I love the vocals, Nils really has a powerful voice and it mixes with the instrumentals perfectly, neither drowns the other out.  Close your eyes when you listen to music like this and let it take you places you’ve been or haven’t been yet.  These songs sound so good but, still have the edge we headbangers crave in our metal, and you know what I mean, if you don’t you’re not a true headbanger.  Silver Bullet is like slow, cool burning fire and you all know how I feel about my fire………..

That’s it for this week my Headbangers, join me next week for another band and another song.   Remember don’t stand to close to the fire it you can’t handle the burn………………

Hard Rock – Heavy Metal

Well my Headbangers it’s time for a little Hammer Down Hard, let’s start with a song to get you all FIRED up.

“Bloodshot Eyes”

Here’s some bio directly from their management, thanks Nancy.

HAMMER DOWN HARD was formed by renowned hard rock drummer singer/songwriter Lonnie Hammer (Jack Russell’s Great White, Every Mother’s Nightmare, Black Oak Arkansas) in the Fall of 2017. The brainchild of Hammer, with assistance from manager Kim Allegrezza (The Allegrezza Agency), HAMMER DOWN HARD hand-picked some of the finest musicians in the hard rock and heavy metal music scene to join the ranks.

The debut album, Total Annihilation, presents all-star guest performances by members of Shinedown, Candlebox, Saliva, Great White, Black Oak Arkansas, Twelve Stones, Winger and Surrender The Fall. Total Annihilation debuted at #3 as the Most Added record on the Metal Contraband Chart and remained in the Heavy Top 40 for eight weeks. HAMMER DOWN HARD was voted Rockwired Magazine’s Artist of the Month for August 2018 by the fans only weeks after their debut and was selected as one of the Top 20 New Bands 2018. AXS exclusively premiered the “Total Annihilation” music video January 3, 2019. “Total Annihilation” AXS Video Premiere link: http://www.axs.com/136290

Lonnie Hammer branched out into new territory both musically and lyrically with HAMMER DOWN HARD, pushing deep into new creative realms. With honest songs, top notch lyrics, powerful vocals and shear rock fury you can feel the energy as well as the incredible enthusiasm this formidable band brings to the music world. Not only do they rock a crowd, they rule, conquer and certainly get everyone to stand up and take notice. The band’s very first gig was July 11, 2018 at RockFest 2018 in Cadott, WI., that night’s main stage lineup was HAMMER DOWN HARD, Autograph, Skid Row and Ace Frehley. Not bad for a first gig!
Total Annihilation complete album on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hammer-down-hard/sets/total-annihilation/s-

Here he is my headbangers “Lonnie Hammer”  or as I call him Fire Man

I’m putting this listing here so you can all see how much talent is going on in this album, yeah it’s fire, I was head banging to every song.

Studio musicians-

Lonnie Hammer (Black Oak Arkansas, Every Mother’s Nightmare, Jack Russell’s Great White): Lead vocals and drums
Justin Rimer (12 Stones): Guitar and bass guitar
Zach Myers (Shinedown): Guitar: “Who I Am”
Brian Quinn (Candlebox): Guitar: “Killing Time”
Donnie Wayne Smith (Winger): Guitar: “Total Annihilation” “Wakefield” “Fox On The Run” “Bloodshot Eyes” “Christine”
Wayne Swinny (Saliva): Guitar “Bloodshot Eyes” “Conquer and Divide”
Tony Cardenas Montana (Great White): Guitar “Fox On The Run”
Lou Kouvaris (Riot and 2018 Hall of Heavy Metal History Inductee): Guitar “Conquer And Divide”
Devon Hightower (Surrender The Fall): Bass guitar “Wakefield” “Bloodshot Eyes”

“Total Annihilation”

Pretty impressive wouldn’t you say, I haven’t found one song i didn’t like and I’ve listened to some more than once.  I love how it reminds me of the good old heavy rock. 

“Killing Time”

See my Headbangers, this is why I love doing my blog.  Some bands you find are right in your own backyard, while others are across the planet.  Wherever you find your fire breathe it in and let it take you to places you’ve never been, that is if you can handle the burn……

That’s it for this week my Headbangers, join me next week for another band and another song.  Try to find your fire, it makes everything so much more, trust me I know.

My Headbangers welcome from Glasgow, Scotland the old school Metal Band:  Syth

I want to jump right into a song, I’ve listened to all of them so instead of the usual 3, I have to put 4 this week.  Yeah seriously these guys are that good, I love the way some of the songs start out sounding like they could be the opening music for Return of the King, Lord of the Rings.  But hey you know what I always say what speaks to me may not speak to you, but these guys do, they heat the blood my bangers.

I love this song: “The Liar’s Eyes”

Let’s meet the band:

Left to right: Allen, Barry, Niall, Mark

The idea of Syth was first formed in 1999, but it wasn’t until 2001 that the members got into a studio and played together.  As it is with a lot of bands there are professional and personal differences, and breakups eventually happen.  

Syth reformed again in 2015, with former guitarist Alan Stares as bassist and Dave Bisset taking over as lead vocalist in 2016. A third album, comprised mostly of songs composed before the second split and intended as a final statement from the band, was recorded on and off from 2016 and finally released in December 2018.

Syth went through a few breakups but are now a cohesive unit and I was told they will be gigging again after one member recovers from surgery. I was happy to hear that because they are to good to split. In the mean time I have picked a few songs that I love.  Listen and I think you’ll agree there is fire here….

“Where Valkyries Cry”

“Defiance”

“Demons of the Kirk”

Well Headbangers that’s it for this week.  Join me next week for another band and another song.   And as I always say don’t stand to close to the fire if you can’t handle the burn….

Welcome to Finland, Metal Capital of the Universe. 

I’m in Finland for the Tuska Festival and to see my metal man, without him I would not have know about the great bands this part of the world has to offer.  I can’t name them all it would take weeks, but just a few Children of Bodom, 69 Eyes, Amorphis, Stam1na, see what I mean and that’s just my favs, there are so many more. I took a few pics and just wanted to share a look at the Baltic Sea.

From Brisbane, Australia, this is Virtues

Nathan Barker – Drums

Zeke Ferrington – Bass Guitar

Daniel Devitt – Guitar

Wade Felsch – Vocals

Alex Miller – Guitar

Virtues, formed in May 2018, is a five piece metalcore band from Brisbane, Australia. Combining a mixture of sounds ranging from punk to deathcore, Virtues’ sound is a fine balance between brutality and melody and provides something for every metal fan. All members have been in other bands ranging from punk to death metal.

Their debut single was #42 on The Faction’s Hardest 100 Countdown in Australia

“When in Rome”

Their latest single “White Willow” was released in May 2019, here it is, gotta love these growl vocals.

As a relatively new band, even though they have all played with other bands, I feel that their  sound is as raw and savage as you would think the outback would be.  The music is hard and Wade’s growl vocals are some of the best I’ve heard, raw and savage,  you know I love my growl vocals.  I’m looking forward to posting more on this band as they move forward.  They have all that it takes to make it in the metal arena, just keep that fire……..

Well my Head Bangers that’s it for this week.  Join me next week for another band and another song, and as I always say, don’t stand to close to the fire if you can’t handle the burn.

Get ready Head Bangers here comes some Dark Angry Evil Metal from the Ukraine, and I’m not holding back, their story alone would make a great movie.

Let’s start with a great song, love this:   “My Devil”

This Bio was written for all Head Bangers by the Supernatural Sage VolK.  It’s longer than the usual bio, but it’s so PERKELE interesting I couldn’t take any out:

There was an icy feeling in the studio that day as singer-drummer-songwriter VolK was recording. The leader of the morbidly mystical metal band Vovkulaka is also known as a supernatural sage. Upon careful investigation, he found he was channeling the ghost of a key maker that had died in the room adjoining the studio, thus, solving the mystery of a pile of keys left behind in the property. Welcome to one dark entry in an occult metal life.  We’re not Satanists-we’re a metal band-but I have a cred,” VolK says.  “I investigate haunted palces all over the world and invite the evil in.

“With a tagline #painneversoundedsogood, a deep commitment to exploring paranormal activity, and a catalog of brutally catchy songs, Vovkulaka is adding an infectiously visceral injection of evil enlightenment to modern metal. 

Ghost hunting informs Vovkulaka’s (Ukrainian for werewolf) lyrical content, and VolK (Russian for werewolf) shares his fascinating paranormal experiences via the band’s Facebook page. In addition to his connection to this other realm, VolK also explores personal hauntings such as caustic relationships, inner demons, and the negative voices we all hear in our head.

Vovkulaka’s darkly cathartic metal also conjures tribal spirituality, dubstep, goth, industrial, and a myriad of permeations of thrash and nu-metal. Other aesthetic signposts include the rhythmic onslaught of Slipknot, the engaging spectacle of Babymetal, and the crushing groove metal of artists like Korn, Pantera, and Rob Zombie.

Onstage, Vovkulaka is something of a twisted carnival with VolK as the ringleader, conjuring the chilling masked imagery of Pinhead from Hellraiser while being flanked by stunning dancers Naya G and JuleZ deeply attuned to his beastly rhythms. This profound connection evokes the ancient tribal history of the “the drummer and the dancer.” Joining the three is brutally gifted Ivan Manoloff on guitar. The quartet’s lush and gritty sound is filled out by triggers.

Vovkulaka first made a seismic impact with its debut single, “Glory to the Heroes,” featuring Keith Lynch on Guitar (Bill Ward Band, Ozzy Osbourne), is a modern metal anthem bursting with ear-candy musical motifs, a rousing chorus, and touches of nu-metal swagger. The song was dedicated to Ukrainian soldier Nadiya Savchenko (jailed in Russia but released in May 2016). “Glory to the Heroes” was gifted to the Ukrainian people as a gesture of empowerment and freedom. Currently, the song is also being played in France, Russia, and the United States. In addition to this showing of patriotic devotion, Vovkulaka also recorded a metal version of the “Ukrainian National Anthem.”

Here it is Head Bangers listen:   “Glory to the Heroes”

Other Vovkulaka classic tracks include the band’s second single, “My Devil,” and “Defy.” “My Devil” entrances with intricate power metal grooves, vocals that vacillate between guttural roars and soulful singing, and a dubstep solo by DJ Gigantor from the band Evol Intent. Here, the demonic haunting comes courtesy of a toxic past relationship. Razor-sharp syncopation rules the industrial pummel of “Defy.”

Standouts from Vovkulaka’s most recent breakthrough studio sessions include “Darkness Calling,” “Cemetery Voices,” and “The Purple Door.” “Cemetery Voices” opens ominously with funeral bells and charges forward with a white-knuckle thrash ride punctuated by sludge metal and gritty industrial ambience. The track is a journey into the negative voices in our head.

“Cemetery Voices”

“Darkness Calling” is a grinding dose of groove metal with throbbing dubstep passages. The sinister “Purple Door” begins with Naya G and JuleZ sensually naming colors in English and Ukrainian in what seems like a coded message. The track boasts eerily melodic keyboard melodies, throttling power metal riffs, glitchy dubstep moments, and monstrous singing and hooky vocalizing. “Purple Door” recounts a disturbing occult-flavored odyssey from another realm.

The tale of Vovkulaka dates back to a trip to the Ukraine where VolK’s interest in mysticism spurred him on to investigate a fort from the 1600th century. The location was the site of heinous torture, and the spirit of a Polish princess killed there haunts the ancient location to this day. During this visit, VolK had a song epiphany themed around the colors of the Ukraine flag. At the time, the political climate was reaching a boiling point. Fired up, VolK wrote the opening salvo of what would become his life’s work: Ukraine-based and paranormal-themed malicious metal. Upon his return to United States, VolK began his working relationship with iconic producer Darian Rundall, and his studio association with fleet-fingered guitarist Stone from the metal band Contortion.

Up next, Vovkulaka will storm the Ukraine and Europe with its mesmerizingly morbid live show, touring, playing one-off shows, and making festival appearances. VolK, a man of few words, says in closing: “I have cut off all ties with everyone, quit everything, and sold all of my possessions to dedicate myself to Vovkulaka. This is my everything.”

Well my Head Bangers if you don’t find anything interesting with this group I don’t know what to say.  I love the music, and there are a lot more songs on Utube.   But their story is what grabs me.  I know every band has a different story, but as a paranormal lover this one really interested me.  But you know what I always say, what speaks to me may not speak to you.  But that all being said, I love this band and look forward to hearing more from them.  They definitely bring the fire

Well my Head Bangers that’s it for this week, join me next week for another band and another song, and remember don’t stand to close to the fire if you can’t handle the burn…..

As I will be headed for Finland and my Metal Man in 8 days, finally down to single digits, I would like to do a shout out to my Tattooist at Beautiful Body Tattoo’s for doing such a great job with my Runes it means SISU, google it,

My Head Bangers are you ready for some Hardcore Thrash from San Antonio, Texas?  Well here it is, time to burn it down.

Let’s meet the band:

Jim Castro – Vocals
Mike Castro – Guitar
Dailen Bryce – Drums
Dominick Hinojosa – Bass

Below is a bio furnished directly from the band:

EXECUTIONER is a thrash crossover band from San Antonio, Texas.  The band started in 2015 by brothers Jim and Mike Castro, but due to multiple member changes, did not reach it’s full potential till 2017.  Executioner is Jim “Father Doom” Castro.  Mike Castro, Dailen Bryce and Dominick Hinojosa.

 The band has a large range of influences from bands such as:  Municipal Waste, Lich King, Anthrax, Rhythm of Fear, Madball, Ringworm, Activate, Chemical Way, Wisdom in Chains, Toxic Holocaust, Agnostic Front, Slap Shot and more.

Executioner released their debut 7 song EP, “Bone Collector” on December 28, 2018 and is available through their bandcamp.  It is also available through all streaming platforms.

“Bone Collector”

“In The Name of Metal”

“Metal Up Your Ass”

As a relatively new band I can honestly say that I really like their music. When you start a band there can always be member issues and with constant change it can take a while to get a group that both works and blends together.  This is the only way to build a solid foundation for a great band.  Each member depends on the other to do their job, it they don’t its a disaster. It appears Executioner has found those members now.  The music flows, it has a great beat and Jim brings it all together with his vocals.  These members work hard and I have no doubt that they will make it.   When you start out and you work a regular job and all your extra hours go into your band, that my Head Bangers is the commitment that will in the end bring you only success.  So Executioner stick to it, don’t give up and keep that fire burning….