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Ozzy is disgusted
News that the Westboro Baptist Church is using ‘Crazy Train’ to spread propaganda has got Ozzy shaking (well, more than usual) with anger.
“I am sickened and disgusted by the use of ‘Crazy Train’ to promote messages of hate and evil by a ‘church,'” singer Ozzy Osbourne said in response to news that Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church used lyrics from his song at events surrounding Tuesday’s (October 6) Snyder v. Phelps Supreme Court hearing.“
Wait a minute… “Snyder vs. Phelps”? The dude who made Watchmen and 300 is fighting that swimmer dude? What the hell?
Source: Blabbermouth
Heard Saw?
Remember those ancient times, way back in mid-2000’s, somewhere between 2004 and 2006? When people were still using MySpace, when the president was black only in a Chris Rock movie, and when Saw movies somehow managed to grab five minutes of everyone’s attention as a potentially good horror series?
Yes, those times seem so far away now. The only link to them is the (hopefully) soon-dead Saw franchise, with the latest addition, Saw 30 3D. We’ll make fun of the movie some other time, and focus on what this site focuses on: the music.
Though the soundtracks for these movies were mostly mix of b-side quality nu metal tracks, occasionally something good would slip in (mostly the third film’s soundtrack). This year’s soundtrack is nothing to get excited about, and if it’s any indication of what Saw 3D is going to be like, we’re up for the same thing once again, a few thrills and lots of meh.
The only thing that this movie might be worth watching for, is the fact that Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington (pictured above) has a small role in it as one of Jigsaw’s victims. That’s right. The moment you’ve been waiting for ever since you first heard One Step Closer is almost here. Quality entertainment, what can I say.
His (other) band, Dead By Sunrise, is actually featured on the soundtrack, but who cares about that. Continue reading to see what other lame bands made the list, as well as a bigger image of the Chester in a trap sneak peak.
BulletDeth for myTallica Trivium
The Virginian-Pilot recently conducted an interview with David Ellefson of Megadeth. When asked about the new generation of bands, Ellefson commented that he thinks Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium are the Megadeth and Metallica of today (which, BTW, in case you hadn’t realised, is the reason for my stupid title).
Normally I’d try to say something funny at this point (and fail), but luckily Ellefson has already done it for me. No need for me to make jokes, just read that again. Trivium? Bullet for my Valentine? Metallica? LOL.
Check out more information on the interview here.
Dark Fortress, dark cave, dark video
Okay, let me ask you a question: Why do all black metal bands make videos that are too “black”? Wouldn’t it be cool if a black metal band made a video that’s set somewhere other than forests, hills and caves? Immortal at least separated themselves from the herd with their (unintentional) humor.
Now you might be asking yourself “Could it be possible that Dark Fortress‘ new video for the song Ylem is actually different”? Guess what — it’s not. It’s literally set in a forest and a cave, and sometimes that setting is replaced by some CGI blur. Then you might say “But at least the cave is beautiful!” to which I reply — It might be, but you don’t get to see much of it in it.
In fact, the entire video looks like it could have been done in my room, with the cave and the forest added with some computer program… The only difference being that I could actually come up with some concepts, other than just standing there and singing about the end of the world. See it for yourself after the jump, and you can also read the singer’s sophisticated explanation of the song if you’re interested (not recommended at all).
Evanescence drummer is modest
And by modest, I mean not at all. Evanescence drummer, Will Hunt, was recently interviewed and asked of his opinion on the band’s new material. Apparently, surprise surprise, he thinks it’s great. An excerpt of what he says can be found below.
“Honestly, I think it’s amazing. I think she’s taken some real big risks. As artists, I think it’s important that we challenge ourselves to find new ground. If you look at any band in history who’s done really well, they continue to reinvent themselves and be relevant. It’s always going to sound like Evanescence, ’cause it’s Amy Lee singing, but the vehicle for that voice can be different and still be Evanescence. I think people are gonna be pleasantly surprised, because all the really cool elements, the things people love about the Evanescence of the past are still there. But there are new colors in the pattern. There’s a lot of cool new things going on, both electronically and futuristically. I think she’s doing something that’s very special and hasn’t been done before. I’m a supporter, I think it’s killer. It’s really good.”
He’s probably lying though, because “great” and “Evanescence” together are a complete paradox. Besides, apart from being Black Label Society’s drummer, who is anyways? He must be like the 34th drummer for Evanescence.
More over at Blabbermouth.
