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Spice Meshuggirls

Local music wiz and Meshuggah fan Max Karon has made what is quite possibly the best quality Meshuggah-inspired mash-up I’ve ever heard. What is it about Meshuggah that makes people want to do these remix / mash-ups? After listening to the Spice Girls cover, check out the rest of his tunes in the player. Guy’s got skills! Okay, so it’s not exactly Meshuggah, but take the heavitude of 7-string guitars, use some polyrhythmic beats and add the vocal tracks of the Spice Girls’ song, Wannabe, and you get the idea. Yes, there have been quite a few Meshuggah-inspired remixes, but none of them ever recorded with original material. Bravo Max, Bravo. Get the full Maxperience at maxkaron.com … Read entire article »

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New Meshuggah Alive Disc Sounds Just Like a Studio Recording

New Meshuggah Alive Disc Sounds Just Like a Studio Recording

I mean that in a good way, of course. I just listened to the entire thing and if I didn’t know any better, I would’ve thought that it was just a “mix tape” they put together. Even the guitars on Bleed are completely in sync (guitar players will know how amazing a feat that is). I haven’t watched the DVD yet, but I’m sure the sound is just as good. Friggin’ MESHUGGAH! … Read entire article »

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Metal Survival Tips: 5 Things for Modern Metal Bands to Avoid

Metal Survival Tips: 5 Things for Modern Metal Bands to Avoid

I’m no music expert, by any means. I’m not in a band, in the music industry or even in sales. But I do listen to a lot of metal, own an mp3 player and have a website, so that pretty much guarantees that I’m like an expert. I can’t help but notice that a trend has developed over the past few years with modern metal bands and especially guitar players these days. So, with the help … Read entire article »

Filed under: Metal Survival Tips