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[Original] Meat Loaf And The Mystery Of “That”

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on May 25, 2012 @ 4:00pm
Category: Music / Editorials

Perhaps one of the most famous love songs of all time, Meat Loaf‘s “I Would Do Anything For Love” is a rock opera masterpiece that captures the raw, powerful emotion of love and adoration. Originally appearing on the Bat Out Of Hell II: Back Into Hell album, which was released in 1993, the song was a smash success, reaching number one in 28 countries and earning Meat Loaf a Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Solo. But what cemented the songs place in history was the confusion and ambiguity over one of the recurring lines in the song: “But I won’t do that.”

What is “that”? What does “that” mean? For years now this question has plagued listeners, much to the amusement of Meat Loaf. So I decided that I would undertake the mission to decipher what “that” means. But I needed a reference point, something to base my findings on. And with that in mind, I decided that the best place to look for the answer would be in the epic music video for the song, which is at the bottom of this article. It would be there that I would find the elusive answer to the haunting question.

So join me below readers and I will share with you the many possibilities of what Meat Loaf WON’T do for love! READ MORE

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[Reaction] Why The Support For Tom Gabel Is So Important

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on May 14, 2012 @ 3:30pm
Category: Music / Editorials

Just a few days ago, in an interview with Rolling Stone (the full interview will appear in their June issue), Against Me! singer Tom Gabel announced that she was transgender and was going to undergo hormone treatment and electrolysis. She also announced plans to undertake the name Laura Jane Grace. Her wife Heather, who she has a two-year old daughter with, has committed her full support.

But she’s not the only one who has shown support. As a matter of fact, it seems that no matter which way I turn regarding this story, everyone has nothing but praise and encouragement for Tom and the journey that she is about to undergo. And that fills me with great hope for not only the mentality of our generation but also the mentality of a musical genre. READ MORE

[Rant] ‘What Music [Is] Worth, According To My Mom’ – A Response

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on March 28, 2012 @ 6:54pm
Category: Music / News

[Rant] What Music [Is] Worth, According To My Mom A Response

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A video that was uploaded to YouTube about nine months ago showing a mom yelling at her son for his guitar hobby is starting to become a viral senstation through the metal community. Mike, a 17-year old guitarist in Logistic Slaughter, started the video by preparing to show people a preset on a multi-FX rack unit when suddenly his mother enters the room and starts berating and scolding him not only for his guitar hobby but also about his life. It’s a video that resonates deep within myself as this is something I have heard more than once from my own folks. Check out the video below and then read on for my response.

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on March 22, 2012 @ 7:00pm
Category: Music / News

[Original] An Analysis Of Justin Biebers Boyfriend Lyrics

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Alright Beliebers, next week sees the release of Justin Bieber‘s new single, Boyfriend. I’m guessing that many of you simply cannot WAIT to hear it! Unfortunately, we don’t have the actual song for you. However, we do have the lyrics! But there are a few things that puzzle me a bit about them. So, I figured I’d look at them a bit closely and see what I could pull out. Care to join me?

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on March 19, 2012 @ 9:01pm
Category: Music / News

[Original] Metallica And The Case Of The Entitled Fans

I feel like I need to clear something up. You see, I’ve been kinda hard on Metallica here. I called them “average joe schmoes” in my article about how the Internet stole the mystery of musicians and I ripped Lulu apart in my review. It’s probably safe to say that were one to look solely at my articles about Metallica, you’d think I hated, or at the least didn’t think much of the band.

But this couldn’t be further from the truth. As a matter of fact, I love Metallica. They’re the band that got me into metal. Nothing Else Matters is the song that inspired me to learn the guitar and is a song I teach to each of my students. Until It Sleeps is still one of my all time favorite music videos. Simply put, I respect the hell out of these guys and rock out to their music all the time.

So why am I bringing this up? After all, I’m not here to just profess my admiration for Metallica. I can do that via Twitter, right? Well, the problem that I see is what I like to call the “entitled fan”. Need an explanation? Well, I shan’t leave my dear readers hanging!

Music
Posted by SuperRadMike on March 12, 2012 @ 6:04pm
Category: Music / News

This past year had to be one of my hardest years deciding what was the best in music. I’m your typical music nerd, ask me my “Top 5″ anything and you’ll have a pretty fast response. But no, not 2011. No, 2011 without a doubt gave me a run for my money and in the best way possible. Now I know I haven’t posted anything in a while and that this list is, for lack of a better word, late, so consider this as my triumphant return. With that being said I present to you my “Best Of 2011″… enjoy! READ MORE

[Best & Worst] SuperRadMike’s Best Of 2011 LPs & EPs

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Posted by SuperRadMike on March 12, 2012 @ 6:04pm
Category: Music / News

timthumb [Best & Worst] SuperRadMikes Best Of 2011 LPs & EPs
This past year had to be one of my hardest years deciding what was the best in music. I’m your typical music nerd, ask me my “Top 5″ anything and you’ll have a pretty fast response. But no, not 2011. No, 2011 without a doubt gave me a run for my money and in the best way possible. Now I know I haven’t posted anything in a while and that this list is, for lack of a better word, late, so consider this as my triumphant return. With that being said I present to you my “Best Of 2011″… enjoy! READ MORE

[Original] How The Internet Stole The Mystery Of Musicians

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on March 05, 2012 @ 10:00pm
Category: Music / News

[Original] How The Internet Stole The Mystery Of Musicians

It’s an interesting world we live in now. It’s a time when people are literally seconds away from getting information on whatever subject they desire. Don’t know the capital of Madagascar? Google it*. Trying to figure out the name of the fifth Beatle? Google it**. Have a painful rash and want to know what could be causing it? Cancer. No, seriously, pretty much everything on WebMD leads to cancer, so don’t even go there. See a doctor who knows what he’s talking about.

See, I’m in the generation that was around before the Internet was a big thing. For some of you, that’s probably impossible to imagine. Hell, I have trouble remembering that time myself. But I still do. Instead of finding movie trailers online, we had to wait until the previews at a theater to see what was coming soon. Instead of reading about a tour online months before it kicked off, we listened to the radio or read about it in a magazine. And buying tickets? We actually went to a Ticketmaster location or called them up. No online purchasing for us. Craziness, right?

So what does this have to do with music? Elementary, my dear reader. It’s taken all the mystery of musicians out of music!

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 29, 2012 @ 9:22pm
Category: Music / News

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Okay, it’s gotten to the point where I can’t be silent anymore. F*ck Chris Brown. Seriously, what an utter waste. I didn’t write anything when it came out that he beat Rihanna. I kept quiet after his performance at the Grammy Awards. Both of them. I even kept a lid on it when two (!!!) remixes came out featuring the two together. But thinking about it, I feel that this is something I need to get off my chest. So, here we go…

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 13, 2012 @ 10:08pm
Category: Music / News

“To me, this award means a lot because it shows that the human element of making music is what’s most important. Singing into a microphone and learning to play and instrument and learning to do your craft, that’s the most important thing for people to do. It’s not about being perfect, it’s not about sounding absolutely correct, it’s not about what goes on in a computer. It’s about what goes on in here (points to heart) and it’s about what goes on in here (points to head).” – Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters

Shortly after Dave Grohl gave the above acceptance speech at the 2012 Grammy Awards, he and his band, Foo Fighters, played alongside David Guetta, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, and Deadmau5. Three of those four are very guilty of blatant autotune use while Deadmau5 is an electronic artist whose musical work completely relies upon his knowledge of computers and computerized music. Therefore, he gets a pass. But still, there is this lingering stench of hypocrisy.

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 31, 2011 @ 5:13pm
Category: Music / News

Well ladies and gentlemen, it’s that time of the year again. Or should I say, the time of the end of the year again? BA-ZING! Oh how I love to jest (poorly, I might add)! But in all seriousness, it’s been an awesome year with some bumps along the way. There have been some amazing releases, some fantastic concerts, and news of new albums coming in 2012 that make me happier than I can say. However, there have also been some missteps along the way, some tragic losses, and some moments that just left me scratching my head in sheer confusion and disbelief.

So, having said that, please join me below for my Best And Worst of 2011!

[BEST & WORST 11] Jonny Bs Picks The Best And Worst In Music In 2011

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on October 12, 2011 @ 6:56pm
Category: Music / News

12edfapmbfresponse 12 Extremely Disappointing Facts About Popular Music A Response

BuzzFeed has posted a list of “12 Extremely Disappointing Facts About Popular Music” that irritated me. Putting aside the few spelling errors and childish ending, whoever put this article together apparently cannot understand how the music industry works and thinks that everything is equal and has been for the past 40+ years. Well Dave Stopera, I see your article and raise you a response.

Check the list above and then check after the jump for my response to each point he raised.

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on September 20, 2011 @ 5:54pm
Category: Music / News

Over the years there have been music videos that have made us feel shock, awe, amusement, fear, and pretty much any other emotion under the sun. But the ones that are my favorite picks are the ones that make me question what the hell I just watched. So, I put together several videos that made me laugh (or cringe) from the sheer absurdity and insanity.

Check ‘em out and let me know which videos made you go “WTF!”.

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on July 19, 2011 @ 11:50pm
Category: Music / News

I’ve mentioned it before, but I’ll say it again: I’m a huge fan of a good video game. What’s better than easing back into a couch with some snacks and a couple of drinks and getting lost in some fantastic world that couldn’t possibly be real? Not much I tell you…not much. So, because of my love of gaming, I decided to list out 10 of my favorite video game songs. Heads up: some of you younger gamers might have no clue about a few of these games. If that is the case, go and play them and see what you’ve been missing all along.

Original: Jonny Bs Top 10 Video Game Songs

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on July 01, 2011 @ 8:21pm
Category: Music / News

Alright Bloody-Disgusting readers, check it out. It’s been a while since GWAR bassist Beefcake The Mighty has been able to grace us with his knowledge and answer your questions regarding love and relationships. What’s that? You want to know why? You dare ask? He’s been to busy raping the penguins outside of the GWAR Antarctic home base, that’s why! The man can’t be disturbed when his schlong is wreaking havoc amongst the indigenous population. I tried it once. I barely escaped with my life, not to mention the cherished virginity of my eye socket (who does that???). But now the love guru is back to answer your questions!

Ask Beefcake: Advice For Forlorn Lovers Volume 4

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Original: Six Super Creepy Lyrics

Music
Posted by Sammy-Key on June 25, 2011 @ 9:58pm
Category: Music / News

At Bloody Disgusting, it’s safe to say we’re used to “creepy”. And I would like to say I know what’s scary, and I don’t get the willies from just anything, but this music is creepy with a capital “C”, even to me. Read past the jump for six of the creepiest lyrics I’ve ever heard.

sixcreepylyrics Original: Six Super Creepy Lyrics

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on June 06, 2011 @ 4:42pm
Category: Music / News

Time for another Infected Band of the Week, where we get the info on an Infected user’s music project. This week brings San Jose, California’s Flesh Weapon to the spotlight. Mixing horror samples with hip-hop, these guys definitely bring their love of the horror genre into their music! Check out all the info after the jump!

Infected Band Of The Week: Lets Head To San Jose To Check Out Flesh Weapon

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on May 31, 2011 @ 7:00pm
Category: Music / News

It’s time for another Infected Band of the Week! This week takes us to Nottingham, England where we’re going to bang our heads along with Drag The Lake! Check out all their information after the jump. If you want to get your band spotlighted, all information is after the jump.

Infected Band Of The Week: Nottinghams Drag The Lake

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Posted by Sammy-Key on May 30, 2011 @ 10:04pm
Category: Music / News

It’s widely known that the readers of Bloody Disgusting have their opinions about the SAW series. Whether you love it, hate it, or couldn’t care less, you can’t deny that the SAW films are capable of eliciting a reaction from viewers; but what about the reaction it gets from listeners? Every SAW film has a pretty intense soundtrack to match, and the wide usage of hard rock and heavy metal across all the releases is perfect for Bloody Disgusting readers. Here’s my rank of all seven films’ soundtracks from worst to best – but I’ll leave the actual movies talk up to you guys.

sawbeartrapheadphones Original: Sammy Key Rates The Saw Soundtracks From Worst To Best

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on May 23, 2011 @ 3:59pm
Category: Music / News

Bloody-Disgusting is beyond excited to start a new original series today that we’re calling the Infected Band Of The Week! Here’s how it works: Each week, we’re going to feature a band/music project that a BD Infected User is a part of. We want to spotlight the musical talent that each of you in this community has. You can be a part of any style of music: hip-hop, metal, industrial, pop, classical, solo, a cappella, etc… We want to show everyone what you are up to! If you’re not in a band but have friends that are, tell them to become an Infected user and to leave a comment on this article! I’ll randomly select one of the bands in the comments and contact them via BD private message to arrange for all the details.

To kick this series off, we’ve got industrial group B.M.M., who have also given us the EXCLUSIVE premiere of their video, Destroy Beauty. B.M.M. are going to be taking over for 16Volt on the Sinister Whisperz tour, so make sure to catch them on the road! Check out the video, plus a little bit of info after the jump!

bmmband Infected Band Of The Week: Check Out Ann Arbors B.M.M.

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on April 22, 2011 @ 12:57am
Category: Music / News

Television shows are an amazing thing, if you find a good one that is. We find a series we enjoy and it becomes a part of our lives. We connect with the characters, we hope our fears don’t come true and we follow the story closely. Just look at the people who followed Lost to a near religious craze. Or what about todays ‘Gleeks’? There is something about a well made TV show that lures people in and becomes something we talk about with our friends for hours.

Original: Ten Awesome TV Show Theme Songs

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One of my favorite parts of a good TV show is hearing a great theme, one that symbolizes all the things that I expect from the next 30-60 minutes. So, after hearing some great ones over the past several weeks, I put together a list of 10 Awesome TV Show Themes, which you can check after the jump. Heads up, not all of them are horror related, but they are all badass!

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Posted by Sammy-Key on April 18, 2011 @ 7:39pm
Category: Music / News

It’s probably totally sexist to dedicate an entire article to the celebration of a handful of vocalists that are simply going to make this list because they are female. After all, the argument has been made to me endless times that it shouldn’t be about a person’s gender when you judge their music or skill. It should just be about being a damn good vocalist. But let’s be real here, people still find the presence of a woman, especially in a band, as some what of a novelty. The music world is male dominated, and even I will admit, I have a bias when it comes to the expectations I have for female fronted bands. And that’s exactly why these girls rock so much. All of them are talented as hell, and I’m proud to share a set of -ahem- parts with them. Sexism sucks – but these girls don’t. Here are my top 5 female rock vocalists, both historic and modern. READ MORE

Ask Beefcake: Advice For Forlorn Lovers Volume 3

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on April 01, 2011 @ 10:23pm
Category: Music / News

We were gonna post this earlier but we figured that in the spirit of April Fools and all the fun jokes that have been permeating the internet, how about some more laughs? After the jump, you can read two more questions and answers from the biggest, sexiest bassist in the music industry. Don’t forget to leave a comment with your question for the next edition of Ask Beefcake: Advice For Forlorn Lovers!

Ask Beefcake: Advice For Forlorn Lovers Volume 3

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Posted by Sammy-Key on March 07, 2011 @ 5:26pm
Category: Music / News

I dont care what anyone says, if you’ve just been broken up with, you are not a happy person. And pretty much nothing about you is happy for the next few weeks, or months, or (hopefully not) years. First things first, let’s listen to some good ole’ break-up jams. Then we’ll get back to the sobbing, bitching, and late night text messages. Try to keep it together while I list my top 10 post-break-up songs. READ MORE

[Original] Meat Loaf And The Mystery Of “That”

[Reaction] Why The Support For Tom Gabel Is So Important

[Rant] ‘What Music [Is] Worth, According To My Mom’ – A Response

[Original] An Analysis Of Justin Bieber’s ‘Boyfriend’ Lyrics

[Original] Metallica And The Case Of The Entitled Fans

[Best & Worst] SuperRadMike’s Best Of 2011 LPs & EPs

[Best & Worst] SuperRadMike’s Best Of 2011 LPs & EPs

[Original] How The Internet Stole The Mystery Of Musicians

[Rant] I Hate Chris Brown

[Original] My Problem With Autotune

[BEST & WORST '11] Jonny B’s Picks The Best And Worst In Music In 2011

’12 Extremely Disappointing Facts About Popular Music’ – A Response

[Original] Six ‘WTF’ Music Videos

Original: Jonny B’s Top 10 Video Game Songs

Ask Beefcake: Advice For Forlorn Lovers Volume 4

Original: Six Super Creepy Lyrics

Infected Band Of The Week: Let’s Head To San Jose To Check Out Flesh Weapon

Infected Band Of The Week: Nottingham’s Drag The Lake

Original: Sammy Key Rates The Saw Soundtracks From Worst To Best

Infected Band Of The Week: Check Out Ann Arbor’s B.M.M.

Original: Ten Awesome TV Show Theme Songs

Original: Top 5 Rock N Roll Front Women (Past And Present)

Ask Beefcake: Advice For Forlorn Lovers Volume 3

Original: Top 10 Post-Break Up Songs

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