Artist: Wolftron
Album: Mega Drive
I initially wanted to stick to just Christmas songs for this month, but this cover of Ice Cap Zone (from Sonic the Hedgehog 3) is just too good to ignore.
Artist: August Burns Red
Album: August Burns Red Presents: Sleddin’ Hill, A Holiday Album
Every Saturday in December, I will be posting a Christmas/holiday song. Or a winter song. This week is August Burns Red’s rendition of Little Drummer Boy. It’s easily my favorite version of this song.
Happy holidays.
Artist: Chipzel
Album: Chipped of the Necrodancer
Chipzel is easily one of my favorite chiptune artists. Her soundtracks are upbeat, driving, and a treat to listen to, and this soundtrack is no exception. The original soundtrack for Crypt of the NecroDancer* was already fantastic; Chipzel took it and made it her own. This track,
Continue ReadingArtist: Alestorm
Album: Back Through Time
Sometimes, when somebody asks what kind of music I listen to, I answer with “pirate metal”.
And of course, the inevitable question that follows is, “What is pirate metal?“
This is the song I direct them to. Enjoy.
Artist: Caspian
Album: Darkfield
This is an excellent instrumental track. It’s long, sure. But it is a pleasant slow build that leads into a more intense and satisfying middle and ending.
(Just as a side question: should I compile the song of the week choices into a singular Spotify playlist? It would eventually be a variety of tracks and genres blended together.)
Continue ReadingArtist: Gloryhammer
Album: Legends from Beyond the Galactic Terrorvortex
I’ve got to admit: sometimes I love some good cheesy power metal. Especially from a band who specializes in crafting fun concept albums.
The backstory of the song of the week, in short: Angus McFife XIII, upon entering a twisted alternate reality where the villain has already won,
Continue ReadingArtist: Mick Gordon
Album: DOOM (Original Game Soundtrack)
What better way to spend a Halloweekend than ripping apart some demons?