Viral Videos
Phil Anselmo has teamed with comedian Dave Hill for a new web series called "Metal Grasshopper." In Episode 2, "The Awakening," Anselmo schools Hill on headbanging, heavy-metal vocals, and the most extreme of all breakfast cereals. Plus, Dave takes a phone message for Phil from King Diamond!
The episode was directed by Chris Lee with Joe Randazzo; written by Chris Lee, Dave Hill, and Phil Anselmo; edited by Phil Costello; and produced by Chris Lee.
There's a new "Megatallica" mashup on the interwebs, and we thought we'd let you know about it!
Below, check out "Welcome My Darkest Hour," a mashup of Megadeth's "In My Darkest Hour" and Metallica's "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)." Be sure to tell us what you think in the comments or on Facebook!
For more of this sort of thing, check out the Megatallica Facebook page.
Having taken on Slayer and Static-X, the sick mofos at Sock Puppet Parody have dreamed up another badass metal video for your viewing pleasure. This time, it's the sock-puppet band Rage Against the Washing Machine taking on RATM's classic "Killing in the Name." Watch below and share with your sock-loving friends.
Ready for your daily dose of internet insanity? May we present Meshuggah's "Rational Gaze" synced with live-action dancing Pikachu characters.
Phil Anselmo has teamed with comedian Dave Hill for a new web series called "Metal Grasshopper." In Episode 1, "Origins," Anselmo reluctantly agrees to share his heavy metal wisdom with delusional manchild Dave Hill. Watch below and let us know what you think.
The episode stars Philip H. Anselmo (Pantera, Down, Superjoint Ritual, The Illegals, etc.) and comedian Dave Hill, and was directed by Chris Lee with Joe Randazzo. It was written by Chris Lee, Dave Hill, and Phil Anselmo, and edited by Phil Costello.
A mysterious masked duo calling themselves Face Time Police have recorded a "Knotfest Acoustic Cover Medley." The group explains:
This year, we're making the metal pilgrimage to Knotfest! In celebration of the trip (and the line-up this year), we've prepared this special acoustic cover medley featuring interpretations of songs from various artists on the bill.
How many bands/songs can you identify?
Sock-puppet band Stayner have released the video for their song "Raining Bleach," which hilariously parodies Slayer's "Raining Blood." This song and its clip are self-described as: "a relentless barrage of caustic chemicals to the face. Your sock drawer will never be the same again.
"The song is about a ruthless red sock lurking in the whites only spin cycle. As the bleach rains from the sky, chaos ensues. The barrage of chloric precipitation shreds through the dye and a load is lost.
"Sock Puppet Parody takes iconic bands and glorifies their undergarments by making high quality music videos featuring socks. Stanyer is the fifth in the series with more to come."
Check out the awesomeness below and let us know what you think in the comments.
MORE SOCK PUPPETS: Watch Static Cling parody Static-X's "Push It"!
The family that slays together stays together—and this Japanese family fucking slays. Watch below as 10-year-old Hayato (on drums) and mom and dad (on guitar and bass, respectively—though off-camera) back little 7-year-old Subaru (doing his best black-metal croak and risking whiplash with an all-out bodybanging performance) in a ferocious cover of Slayer's "Raining Blood." Share with your own fam, and let us know what you think in the comments.
Static Cling will unravel the fabric of your mind! Check out the hilarious and awesome viral video below, and share with your metal friends—and socks.
MORE SOCK PUPPETS: Stayner Destroy Slayer's "Raining Blood"!
Harp and metal? Why not? Especially when it's performed by the Harp Twins, Camille and Kennerly Kitt.
Here they tackle Iron Maiden's "Fear of the Dark" for a performance they've called their most difficult.
They recently shared this comment, "Every song we have covered has its own unique challenges. We think the most difficult song that we've covered so far is 'Dance of Death.' Iron Maiden has such long, complex songs, and they have so many inherent challenges to being covered on just 2 harps, with no other instrumentation or backtracks."
The Harp Twins are best known for their duet arrangements of contemporary songs from artists including Iron Maiden, the Rolling Stones, Metallica, Lady Gaga, Blue Oyster Cult, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Rihanna, Guns N' Roses, U2, Coldplay and Journey, as well as music scored for video games, films and television.
Camille and Kennerly and their music have been featured in worldwide mainstream media such as CBS News, National Geographic, The Huffington Post, The Huffington Post UK, The Huffington Post Chicago, Metal Hammer magazine, Doctor Who magazine, ABC News, Conan O'Brien's TeamCoco, G4TV's Attack of the Show, The Soup and many more.
These talented ladies also hold a third degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, so keep those comments kind! Check out the video below. Find out more at harptwins.com.