This Month in Metal by Baby Huey
It's finally that time. After tens of days of waiting, it's the end of the month. That means many, many things to many, many people. To me, it means payday is 3 short days away (can I get a fuck yeah from the congregation?). To you... well, frankly I don't give a shit what YOU think it means to you. To you, it means you get not only a mouthwatering recipe, but you also get my monthly metal review. These reviews are strictly my opinion and are gleaned from what I've received this month at the radio station. I'll post the recipe first, because I'm quite sure you don't really give a shit WHAT I think about metal. I will preface this recipe by saying it is untested. It is an approximation of the huevos rancheros recipe from Elmo's Diner in Durham, NC. I haven't tried it, but I'm pretty good at getting these things pretty close. Trust me on this -- 6 or 7 gin and tonics on a Friday night, and nothing will ever taste as good as those huevos will. Stay tuned for next month's recipes as well -- since it's October, every recipe will feature pumpkin in a prominent role, both savory and sweet. Huevos Rancheros And now, on to the monthly metal wrap-up. This is obviously just a glimpse into what I've reviewed in the last month or so. Favorite album: These guys are part that whole New England hardcore/thrash blend that really doesn't get my motor running. However, these guys have something here. Since frontman Trevor Album to play if you need to start a fight: In 2003, Lamb of God came out with As the Palaces Burn. I was not impressed. Gotta admit. It was middling metal, guys with potential but that hadn't really found their sound. All my friends had hardons for these guys -- especially their live show. I didn't buy it, and didn't give them much of a second thought. Then, in 2004, Ashes of the Wake came out and things, as they say, took a turn. They have an incredibly unique tone on their guitars, and like them or not, I've never met someone who didn't appreciate that. Randy Blythe's vocals were aggressive, the drums perfect. Sacrament came out earlier this month (or late in August, so what if I don't remember, bite me). Kind of a logical progression. The guitars are still there. The drumming is still there. The big change is Randy's vocals -- it's as if he is a man possessed by Phil Anselmo himself (minus the whole racist douchebag thing Anselmo has going on). The first single, "Redneck" makes me want beat the crap out of someone. Album I wouldn't have listened if I didn't have to but still enjoyed: Ankla - Steep Trails These guys, formerly of Puya, remind me quite a bit of mid-to-late 90s Sepultura. Except, you know, they sing in Spanish, not Portuguese. It's kind of got that bombastic percussive feel you get from Latin music which I really like. The songs are heavy, and yet they still groove, which is fuggin awesome. I'm not going to write anything else about this, because I'm a computer guy, not a writer, dammit. Pleasant surprise of the month: Mötörhead - Kiss of Death This album was such a great surprise. Think about some of the greats of old metal still putting out records. Iron Maiden? Still got it, but they've lost a step or two. Judas Priest? Definitely not at the top of their game. Motorhead, however, is still kicking ass, and Kiss of Death is proof positive of this. Lemmy's voice sounds exactly the same as it did on Ace of Spades. The riffs are still fun, fast, and angry. I don't know how much more I can say other than "it's Motorhead. It's Lemmy. Just listen" so I'll finish with that. Baby Huey's radio show, "Dead of the NIght" can be heard Tuesday evenings on WXDU, 88.7 FM, Durham, NC |
Comments
Have been meaning to check out Lamb of God for a while now. Now I will definetely try to get some of their stuff. Thanks!
Posted by: Ernie | September 26, 2006 12:45 PM
ernie,
start with ashes of the wake. that'll get your motor running for them. now that i've listened to that, i can go back and listen to as the palaces burn. if you're looking for a complete picture, their first album was released in 1998. They were called "Burn the Priest" at that time.
Posted by: baby huey | September 26, 2006 1:00 PM
i don't know if i should turn on the stove or turn on the stereo
i feel like Bob Barker telling people to spay their pets while spinning the wheel cause an old granny can't do it herself.
Posted by: the turtle | September 26, 2006 1:01 PM
Ankla sounds up my alley, not so sure about Lamb of God. I'm definitely going to pick up the new Motorhead.
Posted by: Cullen | September 26, 2006 1:18 PM
dude. lemmy is the man. and huevos rancheros are my favorite. and i've been missing the salsa roja.
thanks, doll. oh ya and burn the priest rocks too.
Posted by: kali | September 26, 2006 1:30 PM
I liked BTP, then they changed to lamb of god and I didn't realize it (thought they were two distinct bands, wasn't paying attention) and never really dug on LoG. Meh. I've made up for it.
Posted by: baby huey | September 26, 2006 1:34 PM
feel the same. good history lesson here.
Posted by: kali | September 26, 2006 3:49 PM
Nice one! Best one yet! I've heard good stuff about the Motorhead but havne't heard it yet. Me and Huevos Rancheros are old buddies too.
I've seen Maiden and Priest a few times each and you're right on both counts. Halford just can't hit the notes he used to. They can both still put off a good show though. Fuck it, I used to visit my grandparents until they died too.
Posted by: Dan | September 26, 2006 6:37 PM
Fuck it, I used to visit my grandparents until they died too.
HAHAHA holy shit you owe me a new keyboard.
Posted by: baby huey | September 26, 2006 7:41 PM
I *heart* mexican food.
Motorhead, not so much.
Posted by: shawna | September 26, 2006 9:38 PM
bwahahahaha dan i'm fully stealing that line...
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