It is very important for me that my kids get a proper rock education. It’s a bit like ‘School of Rock’, just without us playing instruments. We stick to air guitar and drumming on pots/buckets.
Most of the “metal” bands nowadays are just pop acts trying to look tough. They are totally missing the point. The lyrics are too meaningful and their cords are too clean. It’s just too perfect. Bloody hell, I’m sure the lads in these Disney bands actually shower and eat healthy food.
I’ve accepted that it’s difficult to find decent heavy metal music these days, but I was somewhat amazed that a Bon Jovi song (It’s My Life) and Van Halen (Jump) made it to the Glee show. Well, I’m not saying that they were or are heavy metal bands, but they were still part of the 80s rock scene. But what really surprised me was how low AC/DC could sink by letting the Glee cast cover “Highway to Hell”. That was the day heavy metal turned Disney.
As part of my rock education program, I’ve been trying to find music that would encourage the kids to raise their hands, do the metal salute and bang their heads to the rhythm.
I have long been searching for a proper heavy metal band, and I’m proud to announce that I’ve finally found a band that is more than capable of fulfilling the heavy metal criteria. You’ve gotta listen to Volbeat. No point waiting, go to iTunes and download their albums.
Just to remind some of you lads out there what heavy metal is, here’s a selection of pure metal bashing and head banging goodies. Admit it. You like it too.
Ace of Spades
Breaking the Law
Shake Your Foundations
Creeping Death
War Pigs
Kickstart My Heart
Welcome Home
Run to the Hills
Metal on Metal