Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Solara by The Smashing Pumpkins

Piggybacking off of Amanda's Angsty 90's track today (Bullet With Butterfly Wings) today's Metal Track is more brand spankin new music, this time coming from the newly reunited Smashing Pumpkins. With James Iha rejoining the band after 18 years, the original lineup is almost back together; only missing Darcy. This new music video was released just today. They have at least 8 new songs that they plan to eventually release on a yet to be announced album produced by Rick Rubin.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - So Far Under by Alice In Chains

Today's Metal Track is brand spankin' new Alice In Chains and it's awesome. Heavy, dark, and that signature sludgy Alice in Chains sound. Looking forward to the new album which comes out August 24th.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Domination (Live) by Pantera (RIP Vinnie Paul)

In honor of the sudden passing of the great Vinnie Paul last Friday, today's Metal Track is a live performance of Domination by Pantera. Vinnie was the drummer for Pantera, Damageplan, and HellYeah. He was also the brother of the legendary Dimebag Darrell. Everything you'll ever read or hear about these two brothers will paint a picture of two down to earth, fun loving guys. Both were taken way too soon.

Hopefully these two are jamming out in heaven right now just like they are in this video. 

RIP Vinnie!

Scott's Instrumental Metal Track of the Day - Depths by The Sky Is

Today's Instrumental Metal Track is another by the Polish Metal band The Sky Is. This is Depths off of their 2017 album Telepathie.

Easy Like Sunday Morning Track - Black Magic Woman by Santana (Fleetwood Mac Cover)

Today's Easy Like Sunday Morning Track is a cover of Black Magic Woman by Santana. This was originally released by Fleetwood Mac as a single in 1968. Santana later covered it and released it on his 1970 album Abraxas. This version turned out to be much more popular than the original.

Weekend Wildcard - You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon

This Weekend's Wildcard is You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon. Paul did not like the original video they made for this during his monologue for SNL so they later recorded this great video with Chevy Chase lip-syncing the song.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Lives by Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway

Today's Metal Track is Lives by Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway. This is a side project by System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian. I'm not that familiar with this project but they sound very similar to System of a Down. This is off of their upcoming sophomore album Dictator scheduled to come out on July 20.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day (Ten Year Wedding Anniversary) - Kickstart My Heart by Motley Crue

In honor of our 10 Year Anniversary, Today's Metal Track is Kickstart My Heart off of Motley Crue's Decade of Decadence album. This live version was recorded in Dallas in 1990. The original version was released on their 1989 album Dr. Feelgood album.

A decade later, Jess still Kickstarts My Heart when I see her! Happy Anniversary Babe! Hope to have many more decades to come!

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Stranger Things by Periphery

Today's Metal Track is Stranger Things by Periphery. This is the closing track off of their 2015 album Juggernaut: Omega.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Unsung by Helmet

Today's Metal Track is Unsung by Helmet. This is their first single ever released and comes off of their 1992 sophomore album Meantime.

Scott's Instrumental Metal Track of the Day - The Redeem Team by Buckethead

Today's Instrumental Metal Track is The Redeem Team by Buckethead. This is the opening track off of his 2008 album Albino Slug.

Easy Like Sunday Morning Track - Do It Again by Steely Dan

You go back Jack do it again
Wheel turnin' 'round and 'round
You go back Jack do it again

Today's Easy Like Sunday Morning Track is Do It Again by Steely Dan. This is the opening track off of their 1972 debut album Can't Buy A Thrill.

Weekend Wildcard - I'm Still Standing by Elton John

This Weekend's Wildcard is I'm Still Standing by Elton John. This is off of his 1983 album Too Low For Zero. Elton said this song was about him still being relevant in the 80s even with the new styles of music becoming popular in the mainstream. Elton, you will always be relevant!

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Blot by Between the Buried and Me

Exploring the escape
Endless lives whispering by… so fast
Circulate

Today's Metal Track is my favorite track off of Between the Buried an Me's latest album Automata I. The other songs are great but this one immediately stood out to me. It has pieces of everything I love about BTBAM.

I was holding off posting this one with the hopes they'd release an official video for it but with Automata II scheduled to come out next month, I don't think that will be happening.

This is Blot

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Demanufacture by Fear Factory

On this day in 1995 album Fear Factory released their landmark album Demanufacture. It was critically acclaimed upon its release and was a game changer in the genre of metal. Today's Metal Track is the title and opening track off of that album.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Hatfield by Byzantine

Was pleasantly surprised last night when I got to the show last night and found out that Byzantine was the opening band. When I bought tickets I saw no mention of them. They said they have been around 18 years and last night was their first show in Raleigh.

They opened up their set last night with today's Metal Track. Hatfield is also the opening track off of their 2004 debut album The Fundamental Component.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Ov Fire and The Void by Behemoth

Kyle Lott and I are going to the Lamb of God and Behemoth show tonight at the Ritz. We've seen Lamb of God but it will be our first time seeing Behemoth. Today's Metal Track is Ov Fire and the Void off of the Polish band's 2009 album Evangelion. It's pretty brutal but the music is tight and well produced.

There is an official video for this but it is very NSFW so I'll let you go check that out at your own risk here.

Easy Like Sunday Morning Track - Black Water by Doobie Brothers

I'd like to hear some funky Dixieland
Pretty mama, come and take me by the hand

Today's Easy Like Sunday Morning Track is Black Water by Doobie Brothers. This is off of their 1974 album What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Demon(s) by Darkest Hour

And one of these days we'll no longer betray ourselves
In any way and we'll all take the same way out

Today's Metal Track is Demon(s) by Darkest Hour. This is off of their 2007 album Deliver Us. Solid, solid track!

Scott's Kinda Metal Track of the Day - Monkey Wrench by Foo Fighters

Today's Kinda Metal Track is Monkey Wrench by Foo Fighters. They're definitely more of a rock band than metal but they've got a few songs that flirt with the metal label and this is one of those songs. Especially that bridge at the 3:10 mark. If that doesn't get your juices flowing, I don't know what will.

This is the lead single off of their breakout 1997 album The Colour and the Shape. The song is about Grohl's 4 year marriage to Jennifer Youngblood.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Roll Right by Rage Against the Machine

Roll Right! Roll Call!

Today's Metal Track is Roll Right by Rage Against the Machine.This is off of their 1996 album Evil Empire.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Black Label by Lamb of God

Today's Metal Track is Black Label by Lamb of God. This is off of their 2000 sophomore album New American Gospel.

Scott's Instrumental Metal Track of the Day - Miasma by Ghost

Yes, another Ghost song. So sue me. The new album, Prequelle came out last Friday and I'm still trying to digest it all but this one immediately stuck out to me. I think it was when dat sax hit and caught me off guard. I had to listen to it twice the first time around. Just a great song from beginning to end.

Today's Instrumental Metal Track is Miasma. Enjoy.

Easy Like Sunday Morning Track - Baby Come Back by Player

Today's Easy Like Sunday Morning Track is a smooth yacht-rock song from the band Player. This is Baby Come Back off of their 1977 self-titled debut album.

Weekend Wildcard - California Love by Tupac featuring Dr. Dre

California...
Knows how to party

This Weekend's Wildcard is California Love by Tupac featuring Dr. Dre . This was a comeback song for Tupac following his release from prison in 1995. It was released on his 1996 album All Eyes on Me. The video was inspired by Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome and was actually shot on the site from the movie. You may also notice Chris Tucker in the video as the evil tribal chief.

When I hear this now I always think of the South Park episode where the boys sing a version of this song to entice the homeless people to move out to California. CALIFOR-NYAW-NYAW

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - The Dark Sentencer by Coheed and Cambria

Today's Metal track is brand new Coheed. This is The Dark Sentencer off of their yet-to-be titled album which is expected to come out later this year. Looks to be a new concept story unrelated to the Amory Wars. Looking forward to seeing where they go with this one.