The Shred Report – July 2008
The Most Underground News in the Pit
In this report:
– Forktung
– It’s Casual
– Carcass
– Amon Amarth
Jason Silva of Taunted
The entire genre does not seem to be recognized with the level of respect it deserves, even with the massive numbers of Ozzfest or the Unholy Alliance. For some reason the American Idol cast-offs or Dixie Chicks seem to garner the perception of success while metal has met capacity crowds for years .
Steven R. of Imagika-No Angels Here
Metal is a little more mainstream and more widely accepted in Europe. It was nice to play for fans that really enjoyed the band on a different level.
Thrash Against Cancer Benefit Concert
As I sit here at my computer, I am still trying to shake off that last remnant of cobwebs that fog in my alcohol soaked, sleep deprived brain. My body, battered and bruised from the multiple pits I jumped into during the 10 hours of nonstop metal at the “Thrash against Cancer” show, a benefit [...]
