Greetings you lovely nerd. This weekend I am seeing both Alestorm and Swashbuckle at El Corazon for PIRATEFEST AMERICA. I feel like it needs to be in all caps. Because it’s loud. And probably drunk. So today’s Friday morning metal will deal with the greatness that is 17th century oceanic traveler-themed metal.
I’m sure most of these have been in previous Friday Mornings Metal, but I don’t care. It’s loud, it’s fast, and it’s about sailing the high seas while going on quests.
Alestorm
From Scotland’s bonny shores they do hail. I’ve seen these guys live a few times, and every time it’s a hoot as well as a holler. Alestorm epitomizes what’s fun about metal. They’re talented musicians, but they don’t take themselves so seriously that the songs suffer. Who else can turn a Lazytown song into a great metal cover? Or cover a Taio Cruz song?
Their songs have a definite shout & response feel, which is perfect for drunken pirates and metalheads alike. I’m definitely looking forward to yelling WENCHES & MEAD.
You Are a Pirate
Hangover
Wooden Leg
Swashbuckle
With a bigger, brasher, thrash sound, Swashbuckle shreds the high seas and guitars with equal abandon. I haven’t seen these guys live yet, but I bet they put on a hell of a show. PARTY BOAT PARTYBOAT PARTYBOAT.