I need your help GRM: metal content.

Wow, that's a list. I saw Death Angel three times in 2012, for whatever that's worth. I'm still bummed for missing Helmet, but I can't complain since I saw a ton of shows.

Later this week I'm seeing The Attack. It's punk, but they look like normal dudes. (And I just noticed that their drummer is shown wearing an Anthrax shirt.)

On the "band" page you can hear some tunes. https://www.facebook.com/TheAttackFL?fref=ts

I believe this is their first show since touring with the Misfits, so props to the local guys landing a nice gig.

Dudes...

http://metalalliancetour.com/

This is happening next year. Look at this lineup:

So far, this is the lineup:

-Municipal Waste

-Holy Grail

-Exodus

-Anthrax

And there will be more. And get this: Anthrax will be performing Among the Living in it's entirety!!! It's like they knew that I just bought it the other day on vinyl and that it's my favorite 'Thrax album. Holy crap!

In reply to David S. Wallens:

I had been waiting years to see Helmet. Finally saw them when they opened for The Toadies. Wasn't all that impressed.

Next show is Quicksand in a few weeks. This, I can't wait for.

Really, not a great show? Okay, I don't feel so bad.

And yeah, that Metal Alliance tour sounds good. I just saw the release yesterday.

Helmet did put on a good show don't get me wrong. I would never "not" see them again. It was just that I had been mentally over-preparing for so long since each they came around in the past 5 years or so I couldn't go for one reason or another.

Surprisingly I felt The Toadies put on a better show, considering I had seen them years before & thought they were rather poor.

I also missed the Melvins this year--never seen them, in fact.

Has the 70000 Tons (Tonnes) of Metal tour been mentioned yet? They consistently have an amazing lineup and from everyone I have met who's gone, they would go again in a heartbeat.

http://www.70000tons.com/

Unfortunately, I can't make 2013. I have high hopes for 2014 though.

Yeah a few friends will be attending 70,000 Tons, next year I hope to.

Does Dillinger Escape Plan belong in this thread? Or does that delve more into the Hardcore realm?

Not a fan of Dillinger but it's math metal so it belongs.

Jerseyband?

Coalesce?

Sure, Coalesce caters to the metal crowd.

Jerseyband, I dunno if the fans have douchestaches than no.

MA$$hole wrote: Not a fan of Dillinger but it's math metal so it belongs.

I need to pick up an album. Not sure if I'll love them or not, but I want to give them a good shake. Any recommendations on which album to buy first?

In reply to David S. Wallens:

According to Decibel magazine's "Precious Metal" the one to check out is Calculating Infinity.

I cannot confirm this as I'm not a fan. Perhaps it's worth a listen, my tastes are always changing.

the new acacia strain album is EXTREMELY, NONSTOP, BRUTAL.
I have never been a fan of them but this album is crazy.
(Death is the only mortal is the title, and "Doomblade is the first track. it starts things off right)

Next show is Quicksand in a few weeks. This, I can't wait for.

Goddamnit. Are the berkeleyers scared of warm weather or what? Damnit.

So, um, on a related note, we're all jamming together at the $2013 Challenge, right?

David S. Wallens wrote: So, um, on a related note, we're all jamming together at the $2013 Challenge, right?

If I go (very much up in the air right now) I will play the Air Drums and Air Bass.

I just picked up a disc from Cradle of Filth over the weekend called "The Manticore and Other Horrors". It's pretty much straight-up Slayer/King Diamond-esque 80's-type speed/thrash/death-metal, with a bit of symphonic music over the top. So far I'm really digging it.

Merry Metal Christmas!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEvV0fW1_fU

(btw: this guy has a ton of awesome videos on ewetubes)

It's christmas and I'm sitting here listening to death metal. Good times I guess.

92CelicaHalfTrac wrote: Does Dillinger Escape Plan belong in this thread? Or does that delve more into the Hardcore realm?

If you dig Dillinger(I do) you might like Psyopus

Neat E36 M3.

Alex Skolnick book "Geek to Guitar Hero" due next month.

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=184037

Of course I'll revive this. My tattoo artist introduced me to this band over the weekend. The only way he could describe them was a cross between Yes and Saint Vitus. Has a very 70's proggy feel at times, with some traditional heavy metal/doom. Check it out, good old school feel to this.

Crowned in Earth - Ride the Storm

http://youtu.be/FQHjY7jhkrg

MA$$hole wrote: Alex Skolnick book "Geek to Guitar Hero" due next month. http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=184037

Already got a copy--autographed, even. Can't wait to have some time to read it.

Jim Brewer's Metal for Kids clip:

Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUU5wz3TCpc
With autotune and backing track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUU5wz3TCpc