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Metalhead Spotted
A metalhead is a member of the heavy metal subculture. Metalhead may also refer to: Music * ''Metalhead'' (album), 1999 album by Saxon * "Metalhead", a song by Blotto * "Metalhead", a song from the 2008 Miss Kittin album ''BatBox'' * Metalheadz, an English drum and bass record label Fiction Films * ''Metalhead'' (film), a 2013 Icelandic film Characters * Metalhead (''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles''), two characters from the ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' franchise * Metalhead (comics), a Marvel Comics character * Metal-Head, a character from the ''G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'' series Other * "Metalhead" (''Black Mirror''), an episode of anthology series ''Black Mirror'' * Metalheads (TV series), British animated series * ''Metal Head is a first-person shooter mech simulation video game developed and published by Sega, and released in 1995 for the Sega Genesis, Genesis/Mega Drive's Sega 32X, 32X add-on, allowing for fully Texture mapping, texture-mapped 3D computer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heavy Metal Subculture
Fans of heavy metal music have created their own subculture that encompasses more than just appreciation of the style of music. Fans affirm their membership in the subculture or scene by attending metal concerts (an activity seen as central to the subculture), buying albums, growing their hair long in most to (almost always) all cases (although some metalheads do wear their hair short; one very famous example is late 70s to 80s-era Rob Halford), wearing jackets or vests often made of denim and leather, adorned with band patches and often studs, and since the early 1980s, by contributing to metal publications. The metal scene, like the rock scene in general, is associated with alcohol, tobacco and drug use, as well as riding motorcycles and having many tattoos. While there are songs that celebrate drinking, smoking, drug use, gambling, having tattoos and partying, there are also many songs that warn about the dangers of those activities. The metal fan base was traditionally working ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metalhead (album)
''Metalhead'' is the fourteenth studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1999. It is the first album with Fritz Randow, who replaced Nigel Glockler in 1999. The reason for the absence of the group's drummer, Nigel Glockler, was due to a serious injury to a nerve in the musician's neck. In any case, Nigel would still participate in the composition process of this record, more specifically in the introduction of this work. Track listing Personnel ; Saxon * Biff Byford - lead vocals, producer * Paul Quinn - guitars * Doug Scarratt - guitars * Nibbs Carter - bass * Fritz Randow - drums ; Additional musicians * Nigel Glockler - written and performed "Intro" * Chris Bay - additional keyboards ; Production * Charlie Bauerfeind - producer, engineer, mixing * Rainer Hänsel - executive producer * Karo Studios, Hamburg (male), (female) en, Hamburger(s), Hamburgian(s) , timezone1 = Central (CET) , utc_offset1 = +1 , tim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blotto (band)
Blotto was an American rock band from Albany, New York known for mixing music and humor. They formed in 1978 from the Star Spangled Washboard Band, a comedy jug band whom ''The New York Times'' described as "reminiscent of collision between the Earl Scruggs Review and the Three Stooges." Blotto's music combined new wave and soul/ R&B however it had comedic themes. It began as a pick-up band in Saratoga Springs at a club then known as 17 Maple Ave. (later The Metro), with three Washboard Band alumni (who took the stage names Bowtie Blotto, Sergeant Blotto, and Broadway Blotto), plus a drummer and a bassist (Lee Harvey Blotto, and Cheese Blotto). They were joined by Blanche Blotto, who contributed vocals and keyboards and inspired the band's drumhead lady logo. They began to amass a following and played in the New York City area at clubs such as The Ritz, SNAFU, Eighty-Eight, and My Father's Place. DJ Vin Scelsa of WNEW-FM picked up on their initial recording of "I Wanna Be A Life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BatBox
''BatBox'' is the second solo studio album by French singer and DJ Miss Kittin, released on 4 February 2008 on her own label, Nobody's Bizzness. It was co-written and produced with Pascal Gabriel. The music combines elements of techno and electro and, as Miss Kittin describes it, "a flirtation with Goth culture." Background and development For ''Batbox'', Miss Kittin teamed up with producer Pascal Gabriel, who had previously worked with Kylie Minogue, Boy George and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. The album was recorded in Pascal's studio in London over several months in 2007. Of the title, Miss Kittin stated, "''BatBox'' is a redemption. Let the bats in my head fly out. I was saying goodbye to old ghosts." Composition Musically, the album draws influences from electropop and Detroit techno, and fellow electroclash artists such as Chicks on Speed and Ellen Allien. Release and artwork The CD booklet and cover art were designed by Rob Reger, the creator of Emily the Strange. Miss Kittin me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metalheadz
Metalheadz is a drum and bass record label based in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1994 by Kemistry & Storm and Goldie. History Origins Goldie's early experiences of the rave scene, especially the club ''Rage'' had a profound effect on him. DJ Kemistry introduced him to 4hero's Reinforced Records where he went on to create some design and artwork for them, leading to doing A&R for the label. In his autobiography, Goldie explains how he took a 1991 design created by Darren Bartlett and that he added headphones to the skull design "so that the skull symbolised the head, while the 'phones were music, because music will be here long after we're all dead and gone."Goldie with Gorman, Paul (2002). ''Nine Lives'', p.128-129. Hodder & Stoughton, London. . During a webchat with British Newspaper The Guardian, Goldie states that the design was also inspired by Wolverhampton FC's logo. Goldie credits Grooverider with the term "Metalheadz", coined with reference to Goldie becoming ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metalhead (film)
''Metalhead'' ( is, Málmhaus) is a 2013 Icelandic drama film written and directed by Ragnar Bragason. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. Plot In the summer of 1983, a twelve-year-old girl, Hera Karlsdóttir, lives a normal life on her family farm in a close-knit community. This changes once she watches her older brother Baldur fall off a tractor before his long hair is scalped by its blades. He is rushed out by the family by truck for medical attention, but he dies of his injury. At his funeral, Hera glares at the portrait of Jesus on the wall and runs out of the church during the service. Returning home, she picks up her brother's guitar and immediately adopts his metal music and fashion, burning all of her old clothes. Nine years later, as Hera is a young adult, life in her home has not improved. She and her parents are still in shock and grief over Baldur's death. Meanwhile, her mother and father, Droplau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metalhead (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' is an American media franchise created by the comic book artists Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. It follows Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael, four anthropomorphic turtle brothers (named after Italian Renaissance artists) trained in ninjutsu who fight evil in New York City. Supporting characters include the turtles' rat sensei Splinter, their human friends April O'Neil and Casey Jones, and enemies such as Baxter Stockman, Krang, and their archenemy, the Shredder. The franchise began as a comic book, ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'', which Eastman and Laird conceived as a parody of elements popular in superhero comics at the time. The first issue was published in 1984 by Eastman and Laird's company Mirage Studios and was a surprise success. In 1987, Eastman and Laird licensed the characters to Playmates Toys, which developed a line of ''Turtles'' action figures. About US$1.1 billion of ''Turtles'' toys were sold between 1988 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metalhead (comics)
Metalhead is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character appeared in their futuristic comic book line dubbed Marvel 2099 in ''X-Men 2099''. His creators were John Francis Moore and Ron Lim. Fictional character biography Eddie's past before the X-Men is never revealed, aside from mentioning that he was a syntho-percussionist for a band named the Armageddon Choir. He is a devout believer in Xi'an's dream of mutant equality and the X-Men. After Xi'an is shot, he helps break into the Synge casino to find evidence to clear Xi'an of murdering the owner, Noah Synge. It is revealed that Synge's son Lytton murdered him, so the X-Men are freed and take to the road. They next search for a woman named Mama Hurricane, for information on the mutant underground railroad during the Great Purge. When they arrive they are attacked by a group of Degens (genetically enhanced humans) calling themselves the Freakshow. Eddie bumps into Contagion, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metal-Head
Metal-Head is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and animated series. He is a member of the Iron Grenadiers, and first appeared in the 1990 edition of the toyline. He is not to be mistaken for another character with a similar name ''Metalhead'' from G.I. Joe Extreme. Toys Metal-Head was first released as an action figure in 1990. A new version of Metal-Head was released in 1994 as part of the Battle Corps line and again in 2005 as part of a Convention Exclusive. Comics Marvel Comics In the Marvel Comics G.I. Joe series, he first appeared in #114. Metal-Head joined Destro's Iron Grenadier army as his anti-tank specialist. When he began working for Cobra, he was there as a double-agent, spying on Cobra Commander for Destro. The Joes first encountered Metal-Head during the Battle of Benzheen when he personally went up against a group of G.I. Joe armored vehicles on foot, armed with his advanced missile system. Before the battle could ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metalhead (Black Mirror)
"Metalhead" is the fifth episode of the fourth series of the anthology series ''Black Mirror''. It was written by series creator Charlie Brooker and directed by David Slade. The episode first aired on Netflix, along with the rest of series four, on 29 December 2017. "Metalhead" is filmed entirely in black and white, and follows the plight of Bella (Maxine Peake) trying to flee from robotic "dogs" after the unexplained collapse of human society. The dogs were influenced by Boston Dynamics' robots such as BigDog. Filming took place in England, with Lidar scans used for scenes from the dog's perspective. The running time of 41 minutes makes "Metalhead" the shortest ''Black Mirror'' episode. The episode has a simple plot and received mostly positive reviews. It has been compared to ''The Terminator'', as both works feature machines chasing humans. The episode's message has been widely debated, with reviewers discussing questions about artificial intelligence and the final shot of a b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metalheads (TV Series)
''Metalheads'' is a children's-animated television series set in the Middle Ages. The show centers around a group of children that attend the Metalhead Academy, a school for trainee Knights. Characters *''Sir Fuddleby'' *''Lester'' *''Lady Liddy'' *''Shmed'' *''Bob'' *''Drucilla'' *''The God'' - who resemble a British King, also dressed in King King is the title given to a male monarch in a variety of contexts. The female equivalent is queen, which title is also given to the consort of a king. *In the context of prehistory, antiquity and contemporary indigenous peoples, the tit ...'s Outfit. *other more Series 1 (2003-2004) * "An Uncivil Suit" * "The End of Time" * "Watch Ye Birdie" * "Dangling Dan's Day Off" * "Closed Circuit Tapestry" * "Olde soldiers Never Die, Alas" * "Ye Kitchen Maids" * "Besieged" * "Send in the King" * "My Life as a Page" * "The Stick in the Stone" * "Ye Sandwich of Destruction" * "First Impressions" * "The Not So Magic Kingdom" * "A Kingdom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
