SOUNDTRACK: POSSESSED-Seven Churches (1985).
Back in high school I was really into heavy metal. And I got into something of a contest to find the heaviest, scariest metal bands around. (To counter the guy in class who was into Stryper, naturally). Well, I think I hit the jackpot with this album.
- Larry in Possessed
This is brutally fast speed metal. Growling vocals, staccato super fast drums and a general sense of doom.
The song titles tell it all: “Burning in Hell,” “Holy Hell,” “Pentagram,” “Satan’s Curse” and “Death Metal.” Allmusic.com states that this is the first death metal album. So, how about that?
- Larry (in the middle) in Primus
At this point, though, I think it is most notable for featuring Larry LaLonde on guitars.
LaLonde went on to be the guitarist for Primus for many many years. So, he turned in his upside down cross and fake blood for purple hair and an alternative rock gig.
And I’ve got the pictures to prove it.
[READ: November 3, 2009] Black Metal
This graphic novel comes from the beloved Oni Press. It’s the story of the brothers Stronghand, adopted siblings who live and breathe black metal. They are notoriously evil and their past precedes them. They have been to five schools in four years and, as the story starts, we see them on their first day at Ronald Reagan Jr High. (Which at first I thought was actually “Ronald Reagan Junior” High School, which would have been even more hilarious.)
By lunchtime, they have intimidated everyone with their black metal stares. But, when someone questions their manhood, they strike back and are instantly expelled. (more…)
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