Editorial

This little exercise is a monthly feature as you, the loyal Heavy Metal Comedy reader, can take a glimpse into my iPod and see what I got on there, metal and otherwise. Some have been great, others have been, well, I've been called some bad names. And with the Contact page, you can share your own playlist if you dare. Grab your iPod, hit 'Shuffle Songs' and discuss the first ten that come up. And I have a belly full of pork so let's rock. Here is Defending the Playlist: June 2009.

1. 'Next Life' by In This Moment. One of the forgettable songs from their first album. 'Beautful Tragedy' has at least five good songs. I'd put this in the 'solid' category. Their new 'Call Me' cover? Not so solid. Makes me want to suck dick for money (y'know, like a gigolo... an American gigolo... y'know like the movie,,, the one with Richard Gere... with 'Call Me' by Blondie on the soundtrack... have I layed it on thick enough?)
2. 'What's Going On' by A Perfect Circle. Worse Marvin Gaye cover by a lead singer I love: this, or Eddie Vedder w/ The Strokes doing 'Mercy Mercy Me'? Tool is coming to Manchester, NH in August. I am on the fence. Five years ago, I would have never guessed I would be undecided on seeing Tool in concert. What's going on?
3. 'Pledge Your Allegiance' by Suicidal Tendencies. My older brother was a skater when he was in high school. I should have known then he was into ST, except I did not find out until I bought 'Prime Cuts' and he borrowed it. Turns out he knows, like, a shitload, bordering on a fuckload, of Sucidal Tendencies songs. Point being, older brother always knows best.
4. 'Pilate' by Pearl Jam. Yeah yeah yeah. Pearl Jam sucks. Blow me.
5. 'Arma-Goddamn-Motherfuckin'-Geddon by Marilyn Manson. This one is growing on me, I hated it for not being vintage Manson despite its awesome title. Maybe I am getting into it because I am trying to talk myself into spending $60 to see Manson/Slayer in August. The problem with being in my 30's is that 1) I am becoming the old guy at the concerts especially at 2:00 when all the old people are at work or drinking in the parking lot, and 2) all my old concert buddies are old and don't want to go to concerts anymore, especially on a Wednesday.
6. 'Orgasmatron' by Motorhead. I must admit. I don't what came first, this version or Sepultura's. I discovered Sepultura before Motorhead (how the fuck that happened is beyond me), so I just assumed they did it first. Let me Google this info and get back to you... Turns out it was Motorhead in '86 and Sepultura covered it in '91, which explains why I knew Sepultura's first (I was in high school in '91). You're welcome.
7. 'The Devil in Miss Jones' by Mike Ness. I don't think we ever came to a conclusion. Is Social Distortion okay to like? We can assume Volbeat is okay, correct? So if you don't dig Social Distortion, remember that Volbeat probably would not exist if not for Social Distortion. In case none of this makes sense, Mike Ness is the lead singer of Social Distortion. And this song is good, y'know, for a country song.
8. 'Astro Zombies' by The Misfits. I better write quick because all their songs are short. Actually, this one cracks 2:00, so let's talk. Clif Notes: Glen Danzig. Make-up. Cliff Burton. Garage Dayz. Kill your baby. Jerry Only. Embarrassing.
9. '5.15' by The Who. I saw The Who (with Robert Plant opening!) years ago. I got to the show early and brought a 12-pack for my two friends and I to pound before the show. They ran real late, When they finally arrived, they were met by 10 empty beer cans. Lesson learned: show up on time. And 'My Generation' is perfect for a piss break.
10. 'Hail Destroyer' by Cancer Bats. Great song. I heard about these guys on Sirius XM. Now they are a staple in my workout routine. This song especially. Children of nothing, this is our song!

I am pretty okay with this Playlist. Nothing too embarrassing and some songs I really like, namely Motorhead and Cancer Bats (which is a great name). Top that bitches. For the record, 'From Out of Nowhere' by Faith No More was song #11 so you were saved thirty paragraphs of me gushing about the reunion and the killer setlist.