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As I’m sure you can tell from looking at my posts in this thread, I grew up listening to this stuff. I’ve even made reference to this particular song in the real-life story of how my first girlfriend, Stephanie, and I got together. In high-school, I used to listen to “Vulgar Display of Power” probably more than anything else, before football games. Even my students know this stuff! I was talking with one just before the semester ended, we were discussing cars and music. He knew this song as well as others from this album. He was born in 1997, five years after this was released.

In December 2004, Darrell Abbott (aka “Dimebag”), Pantera’s lead guitarist was murdered during a concert, along with several other people, by an insane fan. I remember that day.

Today we received the sad news that Pantera’s drummer and Darrell’s brother Vinnie Paul Abbott, passed away. There were many songs I might have chosen. But this one works. RIP Vinnie 1964-2018

Best YouTube Comments:

“Music like this is part of a healthy balanced life style.”

“I could headbutt a tank while listening to this.”

“This is Pantera's most badass song, really makes me wanna break shit.”

“This song is good for working out.”

“Excuse me while I go run through a glass door.”

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Favorite lyric: “Motherfucker you don’t understand pain and hate…” If you’re not familiar with these guys and you wonder why he kind of looks like Korn, interesting fact: Jonathan Davis did sing on this album. This was another one I used to listen to before high-school football games.

Best YouTube comments:

“My God the energy is massive!!!!!!”

“Igor is beast. He beats the shit out of those drums! RIP China cymbal! Pretty sure it's cracked and he just keeps going.”

“Brutal!!!”

“behold epicness”

“Pure ferocity.”

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The early 2000’s. If you are a fan of this style of music, it doesn’t get any better. And if you aren’t…

Me (as a kid): “Grandpa what did you listen to when you were still a teenager?”

Grandpa: “Well Andy, we had the Lawrence Welk show and sometimes we listened to the Beatles, or Elvis, or the Beach Boys, if our parents weren’t around.”

Sometime in the distant future…

My grandchildren: “Grandpa what did you listen to when you were still a teenager?”

Me: “This…”

My grandchildren: “Fuck yeah!!!”

RIP Paul Gray 1972-2010 RIP

(Autopsy results were released that stated Paul had died of an overdose. It happens way too often. Drugs suck. Many people are amazed I’ve never done drugs or even smoked weed. My “release” was always through music, sports, and fast cars. As some of you know, my girlfriend in high-school was transgender. During one of our games an opposing player called her a “guy.” I beat the crap out of him right then and there and was ejected. We still won the game. Barely. I was our defensive captain and starting middle linebacker. Coach didn’t say anything but had me in his office the next week. He was not happy but he understood why I did it. He told me “Learn to control it. If you had stayed in the game you could have fucked up their entire offense. Remember that next time.” Some of the best advice I’ve ever received.)

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OK, one more for today and I’ll stop. “Monsters of Rock” that year also featured Ozzy, Kiss, Sepultura, and Korn. This was two days before my birthday. From their album “Soul of a New Machine” released in 1992.

(Anyone notice the MTV logo? Do you think they would play anything like this today? )

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Used to play this all the time at the place where I workout until they switched from “rock/alternative” to a "club mix." Shit, I'm the youngest person there (30's) at that time (like 1 or 2 AM) if not the only one there. There's a 70 something man that comes in later. Great guy, but it's fun to watch his reaction to the music. He doesn't even like the Beatles.

Awesome song. Very intense. Was nominated for a Grammy for “Best Rock Song” last year.

Why do I wish K was my girlfriend?

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Taylor

Getting very close to 1,000,000,000 views on YouTube. Of the two songs, I probably like “Ready For It?” a little more. But I like this one a lot too. Especially the segment featuring “baseball bat” and “motorcycle” Taylor. She’s going to be here at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 15. We (my wife and I) are going. What? You thought my wife would let me go by myself?

Best YouTube Comments:

“The zombie part was a nice touch.”

“Stream guys we just need 42million to complete 1B.”

“The red Taylor is like the teacher when I left my homework at home but she's better.” (Me: I never had a teacher like Taylor Swift. I used to get in enough trouble as it was… )

“I love you song best music like.” (Me: I think I know what they mean. )

“My grandma watched this and she wants to know...WHAT DID YOU DO?"

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Best YouTube Comments:

“Totally awesome.”

“Dying Fetus for SuperBowl 2019 half-time show.”

“John Gallagher has been bald since he was a teenager. These guys are in their 40's but you'd never know from their energy.”

“This music is scaring me.....”

“Sick brutality.”

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Yes. I’m going to see Taylor Swift tomorrow. No. I don’t think she’s planning to do this song.

From 2003. One of my all time favorites. This kind of music is probably how I made it through my teens and early 20’s without doing drugs. Great stress reliver. Also great to listen to before games. My way of preparing before a game was to sit quietly at my locker with headphones listening to the most aggressive and violent music (including hardcore rap) I could find until it was time to head down the tunnel. Always worked for me.

Never played much of this on dates however, most women and girls I knew hated this stuff. My “ex” once asked “Why do they say “motherfucker” all the time?” My current wife is more tolerant of it but doesn’t really like it. Don’t listen to it as much now that I’m in my 30’s but still workout to it. It’s fun to reminisce.

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“Hellbilly Deluxe” was Released August 25, 1998. Can’t fucking be 20 years? I promised this song on my “Munsters” post so here it is. It’s been fun sometimes on TLB. I’ll miss many of you.

Best YouTube comments:

“Who else is here because Rob Zombie is literally your childhood?” (Me: Not exactly my “childhood” but yeah, high-school and teens. Guess this stuff brings back memories.)

“I'm fifty and he's still part of childhood!” (Me: More like it. Except I’m not that old. Although they are saying “30” is middle age... Just bury me now.)

“Living dead girl + fast car = speeding ticket” (Me: No comment… )

“Best day of my life was when I went and saw Rob in concert. Such good memories.” (Me: I’ve seen him too. Many years ago. Awesome! But if you really know me, it would have to be seeing Hayley and Taylor this year.

“What are you thinking about?”