September 9, 2009

Top 6 most useful Slayer merch items

Merch is a funny thing. Bands constantly push wares that people don’t need (more t-shirts), while ignoring branding opportunities for necessaries. Slayer, however, does not make this mistake. The band likely enlisted armies of marketers and sweatshops to put its name on sundry items — woven blankets, beach towels, shot glasses, intimate clothing, even Christmas...

The Catalyst - Swallow Your Teeth

A little maturation goes a long way. Youthful energy is key to aggressive music, but it takes experience and talent to channel that energy productively. In the case of The Catalyst, they’ve tightened the reins on the droopy tantrums of their previous EP’s. Now their music seethes, with biting lyrics to match. Eric Smith still...