I’ve found something, I believe is, rather unique for this week’s Monday Metal. Al Qaynah is a folk metal band from Afghanistan. Many people don’t realize that metal is alive and well in the Middle East even though some countries in that region have declared the music illegal. Ground Zero Pilgrims is an interesting sounding song as it has a very Middle Eastern sound but maintains a fast pace and a powerful sound. It’s an instrumental so if you need vocals this song isn’t for you:
Tag: Heavy Metal
Monday Metal: The Wicker Man by Iron Maiden
I couldn’t come up with a new bad this week (not that I tried that hard) so we’re going to default to another Iron Maiden song. This week we’re listening to The Wicker Man from the Brave New World album, which marked the return of Bruce Dickinson as Maiden’s lead vocalist:
Monday Metal: Hold the Heathen Hammer High by Tyr
This week I decided to indulge my love of folk metal by posting a song by Tyr, a folk metal band that writes songs about Norse mythology and history:
Monday Metal: The Right to Go Insane by Megadeth
With all the discussion of mental health as of late I thought this song would be appropriate:
Monday Metal: The Chosen One by Dream Evil
Looking back through the Monday Metal archives I noticed that I hadn’t posted any songs by Dream Evil. This week I intend to correct this major oversight by posting one of my favorite Dream Evil songs, The Chosen One:
Monday Metal: The Valkyries Call by Stormwarrior
This week I’m posting a song by the German speed metal band Stormwarrior. There isn’t a whole lot to say other than the song is awesome:
Monday Metal: Phoenix on Fire by Katana
This week we’re doing some more new old school metal. Katana is a Swedish heavy metal band that started in 2005. Their music is very reminiscent of the early days of metal. Many of their songs remind me of Iron Maiden and you can’t complain when a band reminds you of Maiden. It was difficult to decide what Katana song to post so I ended up choosing the first one I listened to, Phoenix on Fire:
Monday Metal: The End by Gallows End
This is a song I came across randomly during one of my searches for new metal. Gallows End is a Swedish heavy metal band. I haven’t found much information beyond that but their music kicks ass and that’s all that matters:
Merry Christmas
Once again we find ourselves celebrating another Christmas. I really don’t have much to say about the holiday other than I hope you’re enjoying it regardless of what religious beliefs you do or don’t hold. Whether you’re celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, the winter solstice (which was technically four days ago), Yule, Hanukkah (which has already technically concluded), Kwanzaa, or nothing more than the excuse to get together and drink with friends and family members I wish you good times. Now I leave you with Gwar, because it’s the most appropriate holiday video I could think of:
Monday Metal: Rebellion by Grave Digger and Van Canton
This week we’re going old school with a song by Grave Digger. For those unfamiliar with Grave Digger (What the fuck is wrong with you?) they are a German heavy metal band that was founded in 1980. It’s hard to find a more pure heavy metal band and their song Rebellion is catchy as hell:
As an added bonus I’m also going to include Van Canto’s A Capella cover because it’s awesome: