Fort Minor logo, image from Machine Shop Recordings. "There are some people who are so focused on becoming famous or becoming rich. And of course a very small percentage succeed at accomplishing that, and if that's the motivation it would seem to me at least that they wouldn't actually enjoy the process of creating the … Continue reading Remember the Name
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Twisted Transistor
Korn's Jonathan Davis and rapper Snoop Dogg on the set of "Twisted Transistor." Photo by John Shearer. "I give my mind the liberty to follow the first wise or foolish idea that presents itself." -Robert Greene "Twisted Transistor" was the lead single from Korn's seventh studio album, See You on the Other Side. Produced by … Continue reading Twisted Transistor
Ten Thousand Fists
The cover of Ten Thousand Fists, by Greg Capullo. "Judgements, value judgments concerning life, for or against, can in the last resort never be true: they possess value only as symptoms, they come into consideration only as symptoms - in themselves such judgements are stupidities." -Nietzsche Ten Thousand Fists is the third studio album by … Continue reading Ten Thousand Fists
Helix
Photo by Line 6. I got a Line 6 Helix recently, something I swore I would never do. It's lighter, cheaper and far less maintenance than a tube amp, so of course I would. If I were a touring musician, I'd probably get the Rack version. The generations of musicians that are just finding their … Continue reading Helix
Chapter V
"Promotion is not how things are made great – only how they're heard about." -Ryan Holiday Another act to depart from the sinking nu-metal ship in the noughts was Staind. In August of 2005, they released Chapter V through Flip and Atlantic Records. Like 2001's Break the Cycle and 2003's 14 Shades of Grey, it … Continue reading Chapter V
With Teeth
"You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength." -Marcus Aurelius "The Hand That Feeds" did well on radio, and anticipation for the new Nine Inch Nails album was high. With Teeth was released on 3 May 2005, marking a welcome return to form for many fans. Fronted … Continue reading With Teeth
The Hand That Feeds
"The human spirit glows from that small inner light of doubt whether we are right, while those who believe with certainty that they possess the right are dark inside and darken the world outside with cruelty, pain, and injustice." -Saul D. Alinsky "The Hand That Feeds" was the lead single from Nine Inch Nails' fourth … Continue reading The Hand That Feeds
What I Think About When I Think About Korn
Jonathan Davis and Brian Welch at Carolina Rebellion, May 5, 2012. Image by Chad Martel Photography. The first Korn album I listened to was Follow the Leader. I had just turned twelve, and the band were at the height of their popularity, thanks to the success of hit singles "Got the Life" and "Freak on … Continue reading What I Think About When I Think About Korn