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The Grateful Dead: Black-Metal Brethren?

Posted in Sound Off with tags , , on 05/30/2011 by Kurt Orzeck

For musicians whose chief mission was to promote good vibes, it’s always seemed a bit odd that the guys behind The Grateful Dead went with that band name. But equally strange—and less widely discussed—is the group’s stylistic approach to its logo. Check out the above version and try to make the argument that it couldn’t be confused with a black-metal band’s titular style. Take Enslaved, for instance:

A Quick Question for In Flames

Posted in Sound Off with tags on 02/05/2011 by Kurt Orzeck

Dear In Flames,

Why have you allegedly titled your new album Sounds of a Playground Fading?

Sincerely,

A (concerned?) fan

Pat Out of Hell: An Interview With Patton Oswalt

Posted in Sound Off with tags on 09/29/2008 by Kurt Orzeck