Scott's Metal Track of the Day - 1516 by Red Fang

Today's Metal Track is 1516 by Red Fang. This is off of their 2013 album Whales and Leeches. The song title comes from the time signature for the drums which is 15/16.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Reading Rainbow Theme Song by Psychostick

Today's Metal Track is a cover of the Reading Rainbow Theme Song by Psychostick. Thanks to Michael Thompson for sharing this with me. Who knew reading could be Metal?

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Forever Down by Black Label Society

Today's Metal Track is Forever Down by Black Label Society. This is off of their 2005 album Mafia. I'm on vacation right now so that's all you get, lol. Just enjoy!

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Dying Breed by Five Finger Death Punch

Today's Metal Track is Dying Breed by Five Finger Death Punch. This is the opening track off of their 2009 album War is the Answer. I'm not a really big Five Finger Death Punch fan but I like what I've heard off of this album. This song was the last song they recorded vocals for and it was originally supposed to be a bonus track. After they heard the final version, they decided to put it as track 1.

Scott's Instrumental Metal Track of the Day - Icarus Dream Suite Op. 4 by Yngwie Malmsteen

Today's Instrumental Metal Track is Icarus Dream Suite Op. 4 by Yngwie Malmsteen. This is off of his 1984 debut album Rising Force. The song is based on Italian composer Remo Giazotto's Adagio in G minor which has been used in tons of movies and TV shows. Seriously, like 20+ movies and 10 TV shows.


Here is Adagio in G minor:

Easy Like Sunday Morning Track - Have You Ever Seen The Rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Today's Easy Like Sunday Morning Track is Have You Ever Seen The Rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival. This is off of CCR's 1970 album Pendulum. This song has been covered countless times and has been used in numerous TV shows and movies. John Fogerty has one of the best voices in music history.

"Shining down like woter"

Weekend Wildcard - Renegade by Styx

This Weekend's Wildcard is Renegade by Styx. This is off of their 1979 album Pieces of Eight. Growing up, this was THE Styx song to me. They obviously had many more songs but whenever I thought of Styx it was Renegade. This song is about an outlaw who has been captured for a bounty and is waiting to be executed by hanging.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been using this song as the theme song for their defense since 2001.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Wanderlust by Baroness

Today's Metal Track is Wanderlust by Baroness. This is off of their 2007 debut album Red Album. This album was named Heavy Metal Album of the Year in 2007 by Revolver Magazine.

Sorry for the sound quality. You would think Relapse could post a better version.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Speak by Queensryche

Today's Metal Track is Speak by Queensryche. This is another one off of their concept album Operation: Mindcrime. During this part of the story, the main character, Nikki, feels that the mission he has been brainwashed to undertake is good one. He feels that he is killing for a good cause; for a better future. He would learn later that he was wrong.

They've given me a mission
I don't really know the game yet
I'm bent on submission
Religion is to blame
I'm the new messiah
Death Angel with a gun
Dangerous in my silence
Deadly to my cause

Scott's Metal Tracl of the Day - Criminally Insane by Slayer

Today's Metal Track is Criminally Insane by Slayer. This is off of their 1986 album Reign in Blood. This video was done by a fan and is not an official Slayer video. This was their first album to be released by Def Jam Recordings and the first with producer Rick Rubin.

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - The Gears by Dethklok

Today's Metal Track is The Gears by Dethklok. This is off of their 2009 album Dethalbum II. It was originally used on Season 2 of Metalocalypse for the episode Dethsources. This song is about the Klokateers who are the protective servants of the band.

In order to become a Klokateer, candidates go through an extreme vetting process which, among other tests, requires them to pair up and fight to the death. That mean that the mortality rate of simply applying is less than 50%. Brutal. Once candidates pass the test, they are branded with The Gear on the back of their necks.



Here is the episode

Scott's Instrumental Track of the Day - Clffs of Dover by Eric Johnson

Today's Instrumental Track is Cliffs of Dover by Eric Johnson. This is from a 1988 live performance in Austin, Texas. The song was later  released on his 1990 album Ah Via Musicom.

Johnson stated "I don't even know if I can take credit for writing 'Cliffs of Dover' ... it was just there for me one day ... literally wrote in five minutes ... kind of a gift from a higher place that all of us are eligible for. We just have to listen for it and be available to receive it."

Easy Like Sunday Morning Track - Into the Mystic by Van Morrison

Hope everyone had a good 4th! Today's Easy Like Sunday Morning track is Into the Mystic by Van Morrison. This is off of his 1970 album Moondance.

Weekend Wildcard - Saturday In The Park by Chicago

In honor of the 4th, this Weekend's Wildcard is Saturday in the Park by Chicago. This is off of their 1972 album Chicago V. Robert Lamm was inspired to write this song when he was in Central Park on the 4th of July in 1971 which turns out was actually on a Sunday. Three syllables sounds better though.

This song is played on Saturday games at Wrigley Field, Yankee Stadium, and Coors Field.

Happy 4th Everyone!!!

Scott's Metal Track of the Day - Arms of Sorrow by Killswitch Engage

Today's Metal Track is The Arms of Sorrow by Killswitch Engage. This is off of their 2006 album As Daylight Dies. Great video, great riffs, and excellent vocals by Howard.

There Must Be... Serenity!!
There Must Be... Deli  Ver Rance!!