October 12, 2009

Megadeth - Endgame

Oprah should have Dave Mustaine on her show sometime. Many would probably like to know his anti-aging secret. 17 years after his expiration date (Countdown to Extinction), he’s somehow still making records, and people somehow still care. He’s still relevant, though the relevance of Megadeth and its Big Four of Thrash peers (Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax)...

Merch or die

Buying merch from a band is really a non-tax deductible donation. At worst, you give the band gas money and get yet another black t-shirt. At best, you get to wear a brand that’s much cooler than “Nike,” “True Religion,” or the meaningless mark du jour. Why not wear something that actually stands for something?...