(ThyBlackMan.com) We’re going to take a detour from our dives into rock and metal to take a look at a blues album that tends to get overlooked. Screamin’ Jay Hawkins was one of the early Black pioneers of rock. Now, he didn’t go full on into early rock n roll ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In some ways, video games are no different from television shows, comics, or films in that a series can be ended when you warm up to it. Sometimes, a series goes on a little too long because the developer has a little too much faith in it being something ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The “Big 4 of Thrash Metal” refers to four American band’s that had massive influence on thrash metal’s formation and popularity during the 80s. This influence also extends to American metal in general. These four bands include Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, and the most known of the four, Metallica. There’s ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Formed in 1981 as L.A Kaos, Hirax is one of the Bay Area bands that used to get overlooked. It was always around but when it became Hirax in 1984 and took to the thrash sound of the area, the crew headed up by Katon W. de Pena garnered ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) After a wild debut album in 1982 and a cleaner but still electric follow up in 1983, we arrive in 1986. Bad Brains has been around as a band since 1977 at this point. They’ve done in helping to mold hardcore punk in the early 1980s. Like many artists ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Rapper and actor O’Shea Jackson, commonly known as Ice Cube, supported President Donald Trump’s impeachment and removal from office. Cube recently said he “can’t wait to see” Trump in handcuffs. So, the black rapper, who became rich and famous by attacking the country’s “racist” criminal justice system, now cheers ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In 1982, hardcore punk was in its early years in the U.S. A number of bands took playing faster, more aggressive punk rock. The shows were often rowdy with bands showcase the energy to match their sonic playing. One band that embodied hardcore punk in its performances was Bad ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Our beginner hard rock and metal kit did well. So, let’s kick it up just a few notches and dive a little deeper. We’re going with albums that were successful or well-received but still accessible. Don’t expect a list of just the most obscure of hard rock and metal ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) We’ve gone into Black guitarists to check out. I’m big on vocals, so let’s look at five Black lead singers, their bands, and what songs standout from them. Byron Davis (God Forbid) I’ve never been the biggest fan of metalcore but God Forbid is one of those bands—along with ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Soul music is a genre that gave way to and inspired the likes of disco and funk as the 70s closed in. A form of soul that always existed was southern soul. It’s that often dirty, vulgar, fusion of the storytelling and comedy of deep South blues and the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) We’ve talked about heavy metal and hard rock quite a bit here. Black bands, artists, and so on. For those still curious about heavy metal but also interested, here’s a starter kit for you to dive into. The seven albums on the list are favorites but also both accessible ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Growing up, I had interests that not a lot of people in my school had. I loved—and still love—comics, anime, martial arts, RPGs, fantasy/sci-fi, wrestling, and heavy metal. At the time all of that was put into one of two categories: “nerd sh**” and “white folk sh**.” In middle ...