So we had a great month here at Metal Martyr as far as growth goes. We have reached more new readers and hopefully gained some returning fans. November I’m going to start doing themes every week, sorta like I did the Classic Metal Video week. I thought that went pretty well.

I’m going to try to cover more black metal for the Black Metal fans. I don’t know all that much about Black Metal but I’ll do my best. I’m also going to make some mixed metal CD’s and print some cool Metal Martyr labels for them and give some away.

I’m going up to Richmond, VA on the 16th to check out Absolute Vengeance. If you remember, I did a feature on them. They are a local band from VA that I think is great. I’ll try to pick up some merchandise if it’s available and see about throwing it in the big prize pack for December.

Oh…thats right. I didn’t mention it yet but I’m going to have a big prize pack for a contest in December. This will have a bunch of cd’s, a t-shirt or two and some stickers. I still have not quite figured out what else I may put in there but I think the winner will be happy with it. This contest…yeah, yeah, as usual will only be open to US and Canadian residents.

Anyway, enough of My B.S. Stick around and see whats in store for November.

I figured I would put together a list of some great metal songs to be a so called sound track to Halloween. If I missed something that you feel would be a good addition, by all means add it in the comments section. These are just a few songs that I think contrast well with the “Holiday”. Check it out.

Iron Maiden: Number Of The Beast. (c’mon, it’s a given)
Misfits: Halloween (1 of course)
White Zombie: I’m Your Boogyman
Dimmu Borgir: Twisted Sister “Burn In Hell” cover
Black Sabbath: Children Of The Grave
Death: Zombie Ritual
Entombed: Hallow man
Gwar: Sick of You
Megadeth: Good Morning/Black Friday
Mercyful Fate: Curse Of The Pharoahs
Slayer :Black Sabbath Hand Of Doom cover

Well These are just a few that I can think of. I’m sure there are a lot more out there you could add to this list. It’s just something I threw together real quick.

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Well, it came out Sunday but I was extremely busy and I didn’t make it to Gamestop in time to pick it up. So yesterday I picked it up and let me tell you…Guitar Hero 3 rocks! With all new songs and battle mode it makes things interesting.

What I don’t like about it is it’s slow load and save time. I have a PS2 so I can’t say its the same for every platform. I unlocked all the songs for quickplay by using a cheat code and prepare yourself for a challenge. Even on medium, some of the songs and solos are much more challenging then the last. The solo on Metallica’s One is crazy and is going to take some practice to get it down. Good luck with Reign In Blood, its a tough one too, but fun to play. Read more

Check out these Vans SK8-HI Iron Maiden Killers Vans high top skate shoes. They also come in classic slip-on style. I have on old pair of the classic checkerboard slip-ons and I love them. I bought a pair of vision street wear slip-ons and they just don’t feel the same. For style and comfort you can’t beat a broke in pair of Vans. Click the link below to go the Vans website.

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“Lamb of God’s official fan site, The Congregation, is now in it’s second year! To help celebrate, all new members and members who renew their existing memberships will be receiving the NEW Congregation shirt design and patch!”

Click on the link below to Join the Congregation or renew your membership. I got mine!

Lamb Of God Congregation

Imagine that you somehow get stranded on a deserted island, sorta like that TV show Lost…except without polar bears, crazy people and shit. So you’restranded there and you just happen to have 10 cd’s there to listen to. If you could have your pick of ten cd’s to have with you, loaded on your IPod, whatever, what would they be? This was a tough choice but here is mine.

1. Megadeth: Peace Sells
2. Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here
3. Black Sabbath: Paranoid
4. Danzig: III How The Gods Kill
5. The Misfits: Collection 1
6. Pantera: Vulgar Display Of Power
7. Lamb Of God: Ashes Of The Wake
8. Iron Maiden: Number Of The Beast
9. Marvin Gaye Collection (2003)
10. Led Zeppelin: 4

I mixed it up a bit because I wouldn’t want just metal to listen to, I’d go crazy. Besides, you need a little Marvin Gaye cause you never know if there is going to be some one else stranded with you and no one sets the mood like Marvin.

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Thanks to Roadrunner.com for the Headbangers Ball playlist for this evening.

DEMON HUNTER – FADING AWAY
DOKKEN – DREAM WARRIORS
ALL THAT REMAINS – NOT ALONE (Headbangers Ball premiere)
ALICE IN CHAINS – THEM BONES
AVENGED SEVENFOLD – BAT COUNTRY
KING DIAMOND – THE FAMILY GHOST
SERJ TANKIAN – THE UNTHINKING MAJORITY (Headbangers Ball premiere)
EVERY TIME I DIE – WE’REWOLF
LIZZY BORDEN – ME AGAINST THE WORLD
DROID – FUELED BY HATE
MINISTRY – LIES, LIES, LIES
CRADLE OF FILTH – TEMPTATION
BEHEMOTH – PROMETHERION (Headbangers Ball EXCLUSIVE worldwide premiere)
UNEARTH – THIS GLORIOUS NIGHTMARE
DARKEST HOUR – DEMON(S)
THE RED CHORD – DREAD PREVAILED
**ROB ZOMBIE – DRAGULA
3 INCHES OF BLOOD – THE GOATRIDERS HORDE
DEICIDE – HOMAGE FOR SATAN
GWAR – SCHOOL’S OUT

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Here’s a video of the interview Kerry King from SLAYER did during the Download Festival last June held at the Donington Park in England.

FYI : Thanks to Marshall Amplification, Kerry King will be attending the Music Live event on November 2-4, 2007 at the NEC in Birmingham, England.

*Via Blabbermouth.Net.

Ok, Black Metal fans. Dimmu Borgir has updated their Tour Diary at their My space on October 24th. This third part of their Diary entry update is from France on their Invaluable Darkness Euro Tour. Check out the Tour Diary Here. Dimmu Borig’s Myspace

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