Figured It Out...Finally

So. I have enlisted in the Navy, and will be going active duty. I ship out for recruit training at Naval Station Great Lakes on Dec. 4. For anyone interested in following me along that journey, please head on over to Ships And Dip.


And just because, here's a random music video.

Lots of Sex Appealing

Of Riding Bikes And Relaxing Metal

So last weekend I got my bike out from under my parents' house, got it all cleaned up, lubricated the gears, and brought it to the complex. I've had this bike for ages, at least since I was 14. It's in surprisingly good shape considering how old it is, and the fact that it had been stored under the house for quite some time. Only thing wrong is the right shifter doesn't work properly, and the rear brake cable needs replacing (it still works fine though).

I took it out for a ride around the complex at 3:00 a.m. Saturday, shortly after getting back from Fallout. It helped clear my head and sort out some emotions I've been feeling as of late. Positive yet confused emotions, not ones brought on by the Drama Llama.




I finally purchased some new music, also. I've started buying digital albums from through Amazon, as they have them anywhere from $5-$10 depending on how old the album is, and it satisfies my OMG NEED THIS NOW! urge because it downloads instantly. Today I bought Evile's Five Serpent's Teeth, and Agalloch's Ashes Against The Grain, which contains a lovely song called "Falling Snow," which is an excellent listen on cloudy, crappy days like today.

Deutsche Musik

It's been a gloriously lazy day for me. Since there's nothing exciting to report, I'm going to share some of my German music with you!













Yeah, they sing in English, but they're German, and Rammstein fans. :)

I Find Your Watered-Down Sound Disturbing

Mudvayne Then:


Mudvayne Now:



Korn Then:


Korn Now:



However, there is one band that hasn't failed me.

Rammstein Then:


Rammstein Now:

That Demon Rock N' Roll

"Devil music." What is it, exactly? Is it music accompanied by lyrics which expressly discuss worshiping Satan? Is it music with lyrics that denounce organized religion? Or is it anything with an electric guitar, two bass drums, and aggressive vocals?

Because there is a difference. And just because a person, or band, denounces religion does not mean they worship the devil. In fact that'd be very hypocritical, now wouldn't it? And in some cases, the message in heavy metal songs is quite positive. Hatebreed's "Perseverance" for example, is about never giving up no matter what life throws at you. Five Finger Death Punch often sing about the lack of honesty and honor in today's society, and they really do support our military.

People like metal because they can identify with it, and it provides an outlet for pent up frustration and anger. I certainly can't let go of my negative energy by listening to Jason Aldean. I need something that expresses how I feel at the moment, like Slayer or older songs by The Casualties. And when I need to dominate like a boss, I put on some Sabaton (or The Imperial March). Metal provides an emotional outlet that other genres just can't touch (except punk rock).

Oh and may I add that while you may think that Dying Fetus is the devil, I can assure they're not singing about shooting people, gang activities, doing drugs, killing cops, prostitution, and smacking women around. Maybe you should think about THAT while you judge the music I like, while your 10 year old is listening to rap.

And with that, I bring you, Five Finger Death Punch.