Slipknot’s bass player Paul Gray was found dead today. RIP #2.
Last Halloween I suggested that we dress up as Slipknot, but that idea got shot down.
I like Norwegian Black Metal?
Posted By Nik on April 28th, 2010
I have been listening to Pandora Radio a lot lately, and for those of you who don’t know, it creates a custom radio station for you based on bands you like. Up until today it worked fairly well. For example, I started out by entering Faith No More, then it starts adding bands that are similar, so it added such bands as Tool, Deftones, and Alice in Chains. Like I said, all was going well until this gem started playing.
Norwegian Black Metal? Really? Well luckily for me Pandora has a feature that allows you to find out why it selected a certain song. According to this information this song was chosen because based on previous song information I like songs that have hard rock roots, rhythmic syncopation, minor key tonality, and most important… vocal harmony. Yeah, cause when I think of vocal harmony I think of Norwegian Black Metal. Thanks Pandora.
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So that’s what all the fuss is about
Posted By Nik on November 17th, 2009
Modern Warfare 2 came out last week and of course some people got their panties in a bunch over the violent content of the game. This usually happens when a new Grand Theft Auto title comes out, so of course I was curious to find out what the big deal was.
I finally got the game and I found out what the issue is. See for yourself below.
So here we have a busy Russian airport.
Here you have me unloading on the crowd.
Which results in a mess for the janitor.
I guess people don’t like it when bad guys aren’t the ones being shot. On the plus side, I made it through the security check point very quickly. So next time you find yourself standing in a long, slow line, a machine gun really helps move things along.
Posted in Video Games
Thud!
Posted By Nik on November 10th, 2009
That was the sound of me falling off the wagon. I am now playing World of Warcraft again. I have some serious catching up to do, all my gear is so outdated. See you in Azeroth.
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Tonight I Almost Fell Off The Wagon
Posted By Nik on August 18th, 2009
Battling addiction is not a pleasant experience. Just when you think you have it under control, it sneaks up from behind you and rears its ugly head again. Calling out and taunting you in a seductive voice.
“Hey, remember me? Remember all the great times we had together? I miss the time we spent together. I’m still here for you and want to bring you pleasure beyond your wildest dreams.”
Tonight the voice offered new pleasures, never available before. I was moments away from giving into the temptation when I found my inner strength and was able to walk away.
So here I sit, two months clean and free from the World of Warcraft.
Hi, my name is Nik, and I am… I was a Level 80 Blood Elf Paladin. And a Level 80 Tauren Warrior. And a Level 80 Orc Death Knight.
Why couldn’t I be addicted to something cool like heroin?
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