Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Genesis by Devin Townsend

Let there be light!
Let there be moon!
Let there be stars and let there be you!
Let there be monsters, let there be pain!
Let us begin to live again!
From the top to the bottom: GENESIS!

Today's Metal Track is brand new music from the fun and incredibly talented Devin Townsend. Of course he released it the day after I posted a different track by him last week. This is off of his upcoming album Empath which comes out next month.

Enjoy the quirky, eclectic video which seems like a window into Devin's brain.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Black Brick by Deafheaven

Brand spanking new metal today from Deafheaven and it's heavy and awesome! Black Brick is a newly released B-side from their brilliant album Ordinary Corrupt Human Love. I can see why this was left out though because it doesn't really fit with the rest of the album. This sounds more like it could have been off of the previous album, New Bermuda.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - They Say by Scars on Broadway

Today's Metal Track is They Say by Daron Malakian's post SOAD band Scars on Broadway. This is off of the band's 2008 self-titled debut album. It was also featured on the video games Rock Band, Guitar Hero 5, and Dirt 2.

Scott's Instrumental Track of the Day - Glimmer by Covet

Today's Instrumental Track is Glimmer by Yvette Young's math rock band Covet. This is off of their 2018 album effloresce.

Easy Like Sunday Morning Track - Harden My Heart by Quarterflash

Sticking with the Rock of Ages theme and playing another song from last night's performance. Today's Easy Like Sunday Morning Track is Harden My Heart by Quarterflash. This is off of their 1981 debut self-titled album.

Weekend Wildcard - Here I Go Again by Whitesnake

Here hanging out with the drummer from the Rock of Ages show at Dpac Durham and asked him what song he wanted for this Weekend's Wildcard and he chose this classic from Whitesnake!

Outstanding show!

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Welcome to the Garden State by Overkill

Brand new Overkill album out today and a new video! Today's Metal Track is Welcome to the Garden State by thrash legends Overkill. If it is not obvious, these guys are from Jersey and are proud of it. The Wings of War is their 19th album. I've listened to most of it today and I think it's their best in a long time.

"I've been everywhere but it's never like home"

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Deep Peace by Devin Townsend

Today's Metal Track is Deep Peace by Devin Townsend. The song is originally from his 2001 album Terria but this performance is from his live performance at the Roman Theatre of Plovdiv, Bulgaria in September 2017.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Lethean by Katatonia

Today's Metal Track is Lethean by Katatonia. This is off of the Swedish band's 2012 album Dead End Kings.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Ghoul Wrangler by Clutch

If you've got a ghoul problem, don't call Ghostbusters, call Clutch instead. According to Michael Thompson, the number actually works. And don't forget, he's certified!

Today's Metal Track is Ghoul Wrangler off of Clutch's latest album, Book of Bad Decisions, which came out last year.

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

Today's Instrumental Metal Track is Pepper's Ghost by Buckethead. This is the opening and title track off of his 2007 album by the same name.

Easy Like Sunday Morning Track - Hurricane by The Band of Heathens

But nobody taught her, it takes a lot of water
To wash away New Orleans

Today's Easy Like Sunday Morning Track is Hurricane by The Band of Heathens. This is off of their 2011 album Top Hat Crown & The Clapmaster's Son. The song was originally recorded by Levon Helm in 1980. Both versions are great!




Here is the original

Weekend Wildcard - Take On Me by Weezer (Ah Ha Cover)

This Weekend's Wildcard is a cover of a-ha's Take on Me by Weezer. No further explanation needed.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - The Chosen Legacy by Dimmu Borgir

Today's Metal Track is The Chosen Legacy by Dimmu Borgir. This is off of their 2007 album In Sorte Diaboli.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Reneducation by Okilly Dokilly

Prepare for ReNEDudcation with everyone's favorite Ned Flanders Metal Band. They have even created their own metal genre and are currently the world's only Nedal Band. This is off of Okilly Dokilly's upcoming album, Howdilly Twodilly, which comes out March 29.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Paralyzed by Dream Theater

Today's Metal Track is brand new music by Dream Theater. Paralyzed is off of their upcoming album, Distance Over Time, which comes out next Friday.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Isa by Enslaved

Isa: Still - Standing - Empowered

Isa: Watching you die, with tears of ice

Isa: Detached - Silent - Ecstasy

Isa: We are the dead

I've been jamming to this song for the past 4 days and can't get enough. It's fantastic and I can't believe I'm just now discovering it. Isa is the title track off of Enslaved's 2004 album by the same name. The whole album is great and I've had it one repeat as well. So expect to see more tracks in the future from the Norwegian greats. 

In Old Norse language, Isa is the i-rune I, meaning Ice

Scott's Instrumental Metal Track of the Day - Living Room by David Maxim Micic

Today's Instrumental Metal Track is Living Room by David Maxim Micic. While rappers and pop stars flaunt their gold chains and whips while drinking Henney, my man David rocks out in his PJs and bear slippers while sipping on some... let's go with whole milk. This is off of his 2017 album Who Bit The Moon and features Aaron Marshall as a guest guitarist.

Easy Like Sunday Morning Track - Dear Prudence cover by The Wooks

Today's Easy Like Sunday Morning Track is a cover of the Beatles' Dear Prudence by The Wooks. Heard this on the radio last night at my dad's and really enjoyed it. The song was written by John Lennon about Mia Farrow's sister, Prudence, who became obsessed about meditation and became extremely seclusive. The song was originally released on the Beatles' 1968 White Album. The Wooks released this version last October.

Dear Prudence, open up your eyes
Dear Prudence, see the sunny skies
The wind is low, the birds will sing
That you are part of everything
Dear Prudence, won't you open up your eyes?

Weekend Wildcard - The Next Episode by Dr. Dre

Hold up... wait...

This Weekend's Wildcard is The Next Episode by Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, and Nate Dogg. This is off of his 1999 album The Chronic 2001.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Demonoid Phenomenon by Rob Zombie

Today's Metal Track is Demonoid Phenomenon by Rob Zombie. This is off of his 1998 debut solo album Hellbilly Deluxe. His first album outside of White Zombie.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Sulfur by Slipknot

Today's Metal Track is Sulfur by Slipknot. This is off of their 2008 album All Hope Is Gone. This was the last video to feature Paul Gray. He passed away the following year.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Blood Eagle by Periphery

Today's Metal Track is brand spanking new metal from Periphery and boy is it heavy. Blood Eagle is the first single off of their upcoming album, Hail Stan, which comes out April 5th.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Public Enemy No. 1 by Megadeth

Today's Metal Track is Public Enemy No. 1 by Megadeth. This is off of their 2011 album Thirteen. Dave said this song was about 1920's ganster Al Capone.

Scott's Instrumental Metal Track of the Day - O.D. by Polyphia

Today's Instrumental Metal Track is another funky track from Polyphia. O.D. is off of their 2018 album New Levels New Devils.

Easy Like Sunday Morning Track - In Hell I'll Be Good Company by The Dead South

Today's Easy Like Sunday Morning Track is In Hell I'll Be Good Company by The Dead South. This is off of their 2014 album Good Company.

Weekend Wildcard - Hammer & Tongs by Legendary Shack Shakers

This Weekend's Wildcard goes out to all of my Hammer & Tongs Fraternity Brothers. This is off the Legendary Shack Shakers' 2010 album AgriDustrial.

Thanks to my OT Brother Ian for recommending this psychobilly tune!

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Vertigo by Deafheaven

Today's Metal Track is Vertigo by Deafheaven. This is off of their critically acclaimed 2013 album Sunbather. It clocks in at a measly 14 minutes and 37 seconds.