Caldwell police continue to investigate shooting death of Marine

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- Caldwell police continue to investigate shooting death of Marine
- High on Fire’s heavy metal also offers slivers of other musical…
- After Dark: A lot of rock and a birthday bash kick off 2008
- Intermission calendar

Caldwell police continue to investigate shooting death of Marine
IdahoStatesman.com – Jan 17, 2008
Some things about the shooting scene seem suspicious Allgood said and police hope to have answers by the end of the week. While investigators work to find out how Nicholas Hill died his MySpace page provides a little insight into his life. Hill liked TV’s “Family Guy” books by Tom Clancy and metal music with moody poetic lyrics he posted in a blog on his MySpace page. With the online moniker “marinemouse18″ Hill described himself as divorced and a Libra. Under “heroes” he listed his father and the band Split. At the top of his MySpace page is the declaration “marinemouse18 is happy now. ” Above the brief biographical information is the Marine motto “Semper fi” – always faithful.

High on Fire’s heavy metal also offers slivers of other musical…
Tucson Weekly – Jan 17, 2008
“ur crowd isn’t just metalheads. If you like good loud music played with love and heart you’ll like us” said singer and guitarist Matt Pike. “We’re kind of a musicians’ band. I think we’re interesting enough to appeal to a wide range of listeners… ” Speaking via cell phone Pike was in akland a few days ago unloading equipment before a rehearsal for the band’s new concert tour which will bring them to Tucson. High on Fire transcends its genre in much the same way that predecessors such as Black Sabbath and Motörhead have. It’s no coincidence then that the influences of those groups are apparent on High on Fire recordings especially the group’s masterly and majestic fourth album Death Is This Communion which landed on many metal critics’ Top 10 lists for 2007. “The three of us–we love heavy metal and that’s what we play but that’s not all we listen to and there are always other influences on our music such as Middle Eastern and classical and jazz and prog-rock” said Pike whose two primary guitar heroes are Sabbath’s Tony Iommi and jazz master John McLaughlin. “We like to explore a lot of different music and some of it slips into ours. ” Take for instance the vaguely Zeppelin-ish acoustic guitar intro on “Waste of Tiamat” and the tambour playing on “Khanrad’s Wall” both from the new CD. Death Is This Communion shows High on Fire at the top of its game.

After Dark: A lot of rock and a birthday bash kick off 2008
Plain Dealer – cleveland.com – The Plain Dealer – cleveland.com – Jan 17, 2008
verrun by metalWhatever happened to that noisy shelter for beer-guzzling punk rockers the Spitfire Saloon? HEAVY METAL??? Yep the punk bar 1539 West 117th St. Cleveland has gone metal — at least through the end of the month. The jukebox has been retrofitted with tunes by bands such as Death and Destruction. The stage kerrangs with local metal bands. And the punk album covers hanging on the walls have been taken down in favor of X-rays. The name has even been changed to “Hulett the World’s Best (Temporary) Metal Bar. ” The drinks haven’t changed — though metalheads are buying more Miller High Lifes vs… ” The drinks haven’t changed — though metalheads are buying more Miller High Lifes vs. the punk beer of choice Pabst Blue Ribbon according to owner Stosh Burgess. The blaring volume of the music though stays the same. Birthday singalongs minus the hatsUh I’m not much for birthday parties. Maybe it’s those pointy hats people wear. r having to sing “Happy Birthday. ” Something about that song makes me nervous.

Intermission calendar
Daily – University of Washington – Jan 17, 2008
(doors) ? Showbox at the Market ? STS9 (Sound Stripe Sector 9) and Ana Sia of the Glitch Mob. $20 adv $24 dos and at the door ($1 charity fee added to each ticket). Additional 21+ show Friday at 7 p… (show) ? El Corazon ? Dimm Forest of Grey Slutvomit Immortal Divination Drakul Corporal Mortification and Dybbuk present a benefit show for the man known as the Father of Death Metal Chuck. (doors) ? Chop Suey ? Chop Suey Neumo?s and 90. 3 KEXP present Expansions: a live radio broadcast featuring Riz Masa and Kid Hops.